52% of motorists know their car is faulty, study finds According to a new study, the majority of British motorists know their car has a fault that needs fixing. The research, carried out by online mechanic quoting and booking platform ClickMechanic, found that 52% of...
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Catch up on all the latest news from the garage equipment & automotive aftermarket space, including what’s happening with the movement towards Connected Equipment in MOT bays!
Revealed: The UK’s Most Scrapped Cars
Revealed: The UK’s 10 Most Scrapped Cars Ever wondered which cars end up on the scrapheap the most? Well, thanks to data from Scrap Car Comparison, we now know which makes and models are scrapped most often - and it turns out that the UK’s best-selling cars aren’t at...
42% of drivers to go electric
Rising fuel costs push more motorists towards EVs If you’ve been near a forecourt at all this year, you’ll be painfully aware of just how high fuel prices currently are. A 5p fuel duty cut, announced back in March, was soon swallowed up in the wake of rising costs -...
CV production up
UK Commercial Vehicle Production Up, Bucking Overall Trend The UK’s new commercial vehicle sector has experienced its best May (and year to-date) performance for a decade, bucking an overall trend of declining new vehicle production. According to the latest figures...
Revealed: The UK’s 10 Most Scrapped Cars
Ever wondered which cars end up on the scrapheap the most? Well, thanks to data from Scrap Car Comparison, we now know which makes and models are scrapped most often - and it turns out that the UK’s best-selling cars aren’t at the top of the list. Every year, the...
Annual MOT Could Be Scrapped
Biennial MOTs Could Become a Reality in Britain Britain’s Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has suggested that MOT testing could switch from an annual requirement to a biennial one in a bid to address the current cost of living crisis. The measure, which was...
Why not come along and meet us at the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event this June!
We will be showcasing the latest machines from Hofmann Megplan, hosting 121 demonstrations and we’ll be available to answer any questions you may have. You can expect a whole host of benefits this June at the one-of-a-kind UK Garage and Bodyshop Event, including free...
Building an MOT bay: What’s the process?
Looking to branch out into the world of MOT testing for the first time? Or perhaps you’re considering expanding your facilities with a second test bay? Regardless of your circumstances, if you’re on the hunt for a company to complete the entire installation process...
Northern Ireland considers ‘next steps’ for biennial MOT testing
Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon, has announced that the nation’s Government is to explore the ‘next steps’ towards adopting biennial MOT testing. Having reviewed evidence submitted by members of the public in an official Call for Evidence,...