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The country is rebuilding its 20-year-old vehicle inspection system from the ground up as part of a transformation worth around £2.25 billion

Ad Feature Turkey allocates £2.25bn for AI MOT

LexisNexis® Risk Solutions is introducing new data intelligence capabilities for motor claims, designed to bring together fragmented data and support more consistent and informed decision-making.

Ad Feature New tool aims to help motor insurers to make faster decisions

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New local company could make visiting car garages a thing of the past

Currently, cars can be legally sold second-hand with 1.6mm of tread - the road-legal limit.

Road users warned about millimetre difference making cars illegal

Drivers can now book MOTs at a Kwik Fit centre in Edinburgh through the PayByPhone app

Drivers can now book MOTs at a Kwik Fit centre in Edinburgh through the PayByPho...

Charlie Taylor, driving after the crash. A reckless drink driver was caught on his own dash cam crashing his car into a tree after a night of booze - and plotting to falsely report it stolen.

Drink-driver caught on own dashcam plotting fake theft after crash

Car batteries can be one of the most expensive parts to change in your car - so it's worth shopping sensibly, and there’s a price-matching scheme that can save a lot of money

Need a new car battery? Here's how to get one fitted cheaply

Hunters of Linlithgow, a car servicing garage and MOT centre in Linlithgow, West Lothian, has gone on the market.

Giant car garage run by same family since 1938 goes up for sale

Top 25 subtle ways Brits' lives would change if they were loaded

Simon Munnery says "My show this year is called Simon Munnery, a title loosely based on my own name"

Vladimir McTavish: Time to pack up the tent, the Fringe circus is leaving town

Man narrowly avoids catastrophe after forgetting handbrake.

Watch: Man narrowly avoids catastrophe after forgetting handbrake

The time is now to make an MOT on your money

Prospective buyers are invited to talk to the retailer's expert team.

Thinking of going electric in 2024? Here are five things you need to know when b...

Most frequent reasons for MOT failures in the UK - full list

Areas with highest first-time MOT pass rates in the UK

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1.3m cars granted an MOT despite not meeting safety standards
Garages ‘not upholding testing standards’ as 1 in 10 unroadworthy cars granted a pass and 1 in 50 fails unfairly
Matt Allan

Traffic police drones could be common place across the UK very soon - Credit: Adobe

Breaking Traffic police to roll out new cunning way to catch reckless motorists

Boots offering free health MOT checks to people over the age of 40

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Two in three drivers fear relaxing MOT rules will put lives at risk

Brake faults were the most common dangerous defects in 2021/22 (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Brakes and tyres behind 2.1m ‘dangerous’ MOT failures per year

Cost of living crisis means people can’t afford MOTs

Changes to MOT’s could be on the way

UK Government consultation on date of first MOT test closes soon

Thousands of drivers risk huge fines for not knowing these motor laws

Visitors eating lunch by candlelight due to a power cut at a bar

Energy blackout warning - your views online

MOTs could be required every two years under proposed change

New MOT rules could change test timings to save drivers money

Winter car checks to prepare your vehicle for cold weather
From winter tyres to lights and batteries, these are the things to consider to keep you safe and moving during winter
Matt Allan

Halfords free MOT offer: how families can claim free car check

Plans for radical MOT change opposed by most drivers

Following a few simple tips can keep your dog dafe and cool on car journeys.

6 expert tips to make sure your dog stays healthy on summer car journeys

Two-year MOT could leave 2.5m dangerous cars on the road

Qualified mechanics conduct a number of strict safety checks during the current yearly MOT test

Safety warning over Westminster's plan for two yearly MOTs

These are the top 20 signs you are fortunate in life

Millions of British drivers would struggle to identify over half the warning sig...

MOT pass rates: These are the cars most and least likely to pass

Drivers report sharp rise in crashes and near misses with e-scooters

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Low Emission Zones - your views online

Used car buying: half of drivers ignore these essential checks

The cars most likely to fail the MOT, and models most likely to pass

More than 450 incorrect MOT certificates issued ever day

DVSA names the 10 cities facing biggest MOT ‘squeeze’ this October

MOT checks: the simple tests you can carry out at home to cut costs

MOT costs for HGVs will also increase if the plan is approved

Drivers urged to book an MOT now or risk long wait due to autumn surge

Car running costs for young drivers plunge £500 due to lockdown

Garages are expected to see a jump in test bookings between August and September

Drivers urged to act quickly to avoid £1,000 MOT fine

Macklin Motors owner Vertu is headed by chief executive Robert Forrester.

Macklin Motors owner flags bumper profit but car supply and Covid worries linger

Katie Price insists ‘I’m not addicted,’ following cat-eye lift, bum lift and bod...

Six in 10 Brits avoided booking health appointments during the pandemic as they ...

Making a SORN declaration is quick and free

SORN myths busted: from keeping your car on the road to claiming back tax

DVSA tests found some MOT stations issuing undeserved MOT passes

Almost 3m unroadworthy vehicles given an MOT as testers miss critical faults

Edinburgh council is taking steps to ban more polluting cars

Edinburgh takes next steps towards a polluting car ban - but Spaces for People d...

Ferrari 488 Pista

Want the best chance of passing your MOT first time? Buy a Ferrari

A problem with the car saw Hayley blame car mechanics, but the solution to the mystery of the missing piece lay much closer to home (Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA)

Mechanics in a panic but jigsaw solves puzzle of missing piece – Hayley Matthews

Whatever classic you own some simple steps can help maximise its value

How to make the most when selling a classic car

These are the top 20 risks taken by drivers while behind the wheel

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