Motor Ombudsman 2021 review

Biggest Challenges Faced By Workshops In 2021 Revealed A nationwide survey of garages and workshops by the Motor Ombudsman has named staff shortages as the most significant challenge faced by the industry over the past year. 67% of respondents felt that the biggest...

Pothole Breakdowns At Their Worst For 15 Years, RAC Reports

The RAC delivered troubling news for motorists recently when it published statistics on pothole-related callouts. According to the figures, the third quarter of 2021 was the worst in 15 years for pothole-induced damage. From July to September last year, the company...

Protecting your investment: The benefits of a Care Plan from ISN

Garage equipment is a significant investment for any business. From vehicle lifts to wheel alignment machines and tyre changers, kitting your garage out with the tools you need to complete a variety of jobs isn’t cheap. With that in mind, it’s vital to maintain all of...

DVSA’s fourth annual review after fighting back against Covid!

Everyone has been through the mill over the past 18 months – whether it has been a business folding, furloughing staff or equipment breakdowns, you name it, someone has had to deal with a huge amount of stress to get to where they are today. However, as we...

MOT Testing: Do you know a lenient MOT station?

Have you ever wondered either of the following after an MOT test on your vehicle: How on Earth did my car pass that MOT? Why haven’t I got any advisories? Did the garage even test my car? There are only two reasonable explanations; you caught the MOT tester on a good...