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Garage fined over illegal exhaust modification

DVSA warns it will continue to target businesses who flout the law

28 August 2026

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Used cars on a forecourt

Used car vendors urged to 'focus on fundamentals' when preparing stock

28 July 2026

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Decision to shelve MOT changes hailed as win for common sense

Government decision comes after criticism of garages being left in the dark

29 January 2024

Read more about Decision to shelve MOT changes hailed as win for common sense

MOT centres to be "maxed out" in November due to influx of tests

Covid deferrals for new cars set for their first test during the pandemic come to a head over the next month

17 October 2023

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Distrigo adds further six Stellantis brands to portfolio

Genuine parts for Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Lancia among those now offered by the supplier

03 July 2023

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Halfords to defer almost all tyre payments to 2024 in safety pledge

New data warns that UK car tyres 'have never been so bald', and suggests millions of cars could be driving with illegal rubber

22 June 2023

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Car dealership team doubles in size after taking on closed rival's staff

Cumbria-based Matt Johnson Prestige team grows to 11 following closure of nearby dealership

14 June 2023

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New ownership for wheel servicing specialist Pro-Align

Pro-Align has announced a change of ownership following the retirement of two of its founding directors

13 June 2023

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Supplier update: Arnott to be stocked at Marathon

Air suspension products to hit shelves at warehouse distributor

01 February 2023

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Sharp rise in MOT tester disqualifications

People taken off the test rises 49% in two years

27 September 2022

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