There will be twice as many drivers needing an MOT this autumn (due to the MOT extensions between March 31st and July 31st). MOT slots are filling up fast and as demand increases, many garages are having to increase their prices and stop offering discounts when booked with a service. Make sure you book your MOT early to […]
BookMyGarage introduces free Summer Safety Check following 75% surge in ‘staycation’ road trips
The number of UK motorists looking to ‘staycation’ this year has rocketed by 75% as Brits scramble to rescue their summer holidays. But with the Government’s six-month MoT extension during COVID-19, and an admission that basic safety checks are not made before setting off on long journeys, millions of cars are potentially unroadworthy. More than […]
MOT Extension Ending: What Happens Next?
On the 25th March, the Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, announced that all car MOTs due after March 30th would be granted a 6-month extension, (12-months in Northern Ireland). Lorries, coaches and buses also had their annual tests suspended. However, this is due to end from August 1st. MOT’s will once again become compulsory for every […]
Safety warning for motorist looking to maximise MOT exemption
The recent Government announcement to extend MOT certificates for drivers by up to six months due to COVID-19 may be welcome news to motorists, but it poses a serious safety question. Our research of Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) MOT data shows giving drivers a six-month break from their MOT test could lead to […]
Free Summer Check: Get Your Car Ready For Its Holidays!
As we ease out of lockdown, more of us will be able to have a summer holiday than first thought. Yes, 2020 is likely to be the year of the ‘staycation’ as the Coronavirus pandemic robs us of our exotic getaways. If you’re looking for things to do and places to go this summer, check […]
How to Get Your Car Safely Out of Lockdown: 9 Top Tips
Throughout the lockdown, we’ve received important advice about how to keep our minds and bodies happy and healthy while we shield ourselves and those we love from this terrible virus. But most of our cars have been suffering during these uncertain times as well. If you’re not a key worker or have been walking to […]