We are really pleased to announce that Calibration Engineering Services Ltd (CES) have joined the GEA membership find out about CES on their website http://www.cesws.co.uk/ We look forward to working with Darren and his team into the future.

MOT special notice 02-23: changes to annual training hours and the MOT testing guide Page summary: Changes to annual training hours and updates to the MOT testing guide. Change made: 1st April 2023

MOT testing guide for test stations Page summary: How the MOT scheme is administered and the rules for authorised examiners, testers and testing different types of vehicles. Change made: Appendix 6: Tester training and demonstration tests – Appendix 6 – 1. Training for testers – Resuming testing following a lapse of 6 months to 5 […]

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has launched its vision to 2030, setting out what needs to be done to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably. By the end of this decade, DVSA will have made progress against 5 important challenges and opportunities. These are to: • make roads safer • improve services for […]

The driver and vehicle standards agency have released the latest blog (matters of testing) use the link below to view the contents What we’re working on: using advisories correctly and connected cameras in garages – Matters of Testing (blog.gov.uk)

Are you looking for a calibration company who can help your MOT business by calibrating your roller brake tester or headlight aim equipment. DVSA Special notice 01/23 stated “VTSs employing independent calibration specialists must satisfy themselves of the technical competence and viability of the company concerned and be able to demonstrate this to DVSA upon […]

From 1 April 2023, free rolling tyres (FRTs) fitted to front steering axles will be treated as a major deficiency at annual test. Before the change comes in our Policy Specialist, Steve Cope, has blogged about the importance of good tyre management. He’s also spoken to our frontline colleagues to share some of the bad […]

Digital plating certificates and trailer in service letters From today (20 March 2023), we will introduce digital heavy vehicle and trailer plating certificates and trailer entry into service letters. Digital copies will be delivered more quickly than those processed by post. Applicants will need to print a copy of the relevant document once it has […]

From 1 April 2023, some changes will take effect in the HGV and PSV inspection manuals. The changes have been made following feedback and review from our stakeholders. What are the changes? The main changes cover updates on: Inappropriate modification Free Rolling Tyres (FRTs) on front steered axles Wheel flanges Seat belt webbing 1c Tachograph fitment […]

We are very please to announce that  Shire Leasing PLC have joined the Garage Equipment Association. Shire leasing are a finance company who specialise in equipment purchases , visit their website for more information Asset Finance & Equipment Leasing Finance Company | Shire Leasing

The DfT have just announced that they are extending the end date of this consultation by 3 weeks. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/changes-to-the-date-of-the-first-mot-test-and-research-into-other-mot-enhancements, “I am writing to let you know that after feedback from stakeholders we are extending the end date for returns to March 22nd. We hope this additional 3 weeks will give trade groups and businesses the […]

The GEA will be at Automechanika UK 6-8 June, why not visit us on our stand. To get your free entry ticket, click the image above to take you the show registration page  

Inspection processes and rules for car, private bus and light commercial vehicle (class 3, 4, 5 and 7 vehicle) MOT tests. Change made: Nuisance – 8.2.1.1 – Exhaust emission control equipment Update paragraph from “This inspection is only for vehicles that must have a full catalyst emissions test (disregarding the basic emissions test). You only […]

Leading voices in motor vehicle repair have teamed up with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to warn of the dangers of working under vehicles without proper equipment.  Figures recorded by HSE in the five years up to March 2022 show that 13 workers in the motor vehicle repair industry were killed when work took […]

A petition has been launched by automotive trade bodies to stop the Government’s plans to extend the period before a vehicle has its first MOT, in order to reduce preventable casualties and deaths caused by vehicle defects. The petition states: “The Government has proposed extending the period before a vehicle has to have its first […]

The DVSA have released special notice 01/23 This notice covers several items relating to MOT testing, but specifically to our equipment industry is section 2.1 and 2.2 i have added a summary below , but to access the full special notice please use the link to .gov website MOT special notice 01-23: inspection manual and […]

The anticipated government consultation on the future of the MOT has now been officially released to the public. This consultation does not only look at the testing frequency as first raised last year by Grant Shapps in the houses of commons as a cost saving initiative but also looking at the much bigger picture of […]

The European Garage equipment Association has released it bi-annual newsletter (EGEA-inside) https://gea.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/EGEA_inside_12-2022_englisch_WEB.pdf  

HSE is aware of at least 8 fatal accidents since 2019, due to work being carried out on incorrectly supported vehicles or cabs. Never work beneath a vehicle that is only supported on jacks: Never work beneath a cab or tipping trailer unless it is propped: Never crawl beneath a vehicle fitted with air suspension unless it is […]

The HSE have released an ebulletin provides specific updates, news and information that may be of interest to the motor vehicle repair (MVR) sector link to the HSE bulletin: HSE MVR eBulletin: One in two automotive sector workers suffer with mental health and wellbeing (govdelivery.com)