 There are 35 million MOT tests conducted at 21,000 authorised premises across Great Britain every year. The cost to motorists of the test alone is around £1.5bn. The recent evaluation of existing MOT test standards took account of evidence offered by a wide range of organisations, including VOSA (Vehicle and Operator Services Agency). VOSA showed that more than a quarter of the vehicles tested in 2010 – 2011 had one or more defects that were either missed by MOT test centres or incorrectly assessed.
The VOSA data also showed that the roadworthiness of one-in-eight cars was being incorrectly assessed by MOT test centres. As a result, the Government will work with industry, motoring organisations and consumer groups to focus on the reliability and standards of garages.
Jeremy Chapman, Aftersales Director for Roy Chapman Ltd said, “We welcome the changes and scrutiny by the DFT and VOSA. Drivers are often enticed by ‘cheap’ offers without perhaps understanding the repercussions or reading the small print. Garages prepared to sign up to the Industry Codes of Practice, as we are already, will hopefully put an end to these illegal practices”.
Source: Department for Transport 1 February 2012
For further information please contact: Jeremy Chapman, Aftersales Director, on tel: 01442 871234 or send an email to: jeremy@roychapman.com. |
