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News – More (‘chapter and verse’) on the MoT test moratorium

26th March 2020

Coronavirus emergency brings MoT extensions for many vehicles… …by Dave Moss. With the Coronavirus crisis continuing to unfold, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced extensions to the duration of MoT certificates for some cars, vans and motorcycles. The extensions will apply to vehicles registered across England Scotland and Wales, and will continue until confirmed … [Read more...]

News – Garages call for MoT test moratorium

25th March 2020

Robin Roberts (and wheelswithinwales) reports on growing calls for MoT tests to be postponed... Kim adds: "Please see 'Stop Press' note (received this morning, 25th March 2020) to update the information given in this feature..." Garages are calling for an MoT test moratorium during the coronavirus pandemic. It is crucial that franchised dealers’ workshops stay open to help the … [Read more...]

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