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)  

DVSA remind the industry that only loaded vehicles will tested in an ATF site in 2023 unless the vehicle / trailer is exempted full information of the subject please follow the link to the .gov website Mandatory laden brake testing at annual test – 1 month to go (govdelivery.com)  

DVSA have released the latest blog on heavy vehicle testing, please use the below link to read the full blog. Heavy Vehicle Testing Review recommendations – updating you on our progress – Moving On (blog.gov.uk)    

Businesses will be given an additional 2 years to apply new product safety marking, giving thousands of businesses the freedom to focus on growth, Business Secretary Grant Shapps has announced today (Monday 14 November). The UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) marking has been introduced as part of the UK’s own robust regulatory framework. It shows that products comply […]

The government have now extended the deadline for when businesses need to implement the UKCA marking on equipment imported / sold in the UK the new deadline is that all items imported / sold in the UK will need to be UKCA marked by 31st December 2024. further details can be found on the .gov […]

November 2022 blog has now been published use the link below to view online https://cms.autopromotec.com/autopromotec-blog-news-november-2022/cms/Pagina.action?pageAction=&page=CMS_Newsletter.256&localeSite=it&utm_campaign=Autopromotec-Blog-News-November-2022&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=newsletter-256  

Masse Frankfurt have launched an interactive floor plan for the 2023 show 6-8th June being held at the NEC Birmingham. Places are being filled quickly and the plan is updated daily with new exhibitors. use the link below to view the shows floor plan. https://automechanika-birmingham.uk.messefrankfurt.com/birmingham/en/Planning_Preparation1/floorplan.html  

Most people in construction are familiar with Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) cards. It is the card (either physical or digital), that provides proof that individuals working on construction sites have the appropriate training and qualifications for the job they do on site. However, not everyone is aware that CSCS cards are made up of […]

Professional Motor Mechanic THE TRADE SHOW DESIGNED FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY 8th & 9th November Sandown Park See who is attending / book your ticket today https://mechanex.info  

Following the recent General assembly held at Equip Auto show in Paris the new positions for the board of Directors of EGEA are:   Jordi Brunet – Secretary General Frank Beaujean – President Thierry Coton – Vice-president Massimo Brunamonti – Vice-president Leon Andriessen – Treasurer The allocation of coordination tasks to board members remains as […]

We are really pleased to announce that Autolift Ltd have now joined the Garage Equipment Association membership, we look forward to working with the team at Autolift into the future. Website information: Autolift Ltd – Design and Manufacture Commercial Vehicle Lifting Solutions  

Congratulations to the following members whose engineers have successfully completed the GEA accreditation program in August/September 2022: Lift Engineers: Auto Garage Equipment Straightset Ltd Snap-On Diagnostics Calibration & Consultancy Services Spanesi Automotive Equipment Gott Technical Services ISN Europe Tecalemit Garage Equipment Autoparts Garage Equipment GEMCO UK Limited MOT Engineers: Auto Garage Equipment Snap-On Diagnostics Wire […]