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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

MP welcomes 'one in a generation' plan to overhaul the water system

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

Dilemma to use EV or hyrdogen fuel car (photo: Adobe)

What is the case for switching to hydrogen or all electric vehicles

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

Drivers can now book MOTs at a Kwik Fit centre in Portsmouth through the PayByPh...

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

WATCH: Dangerous bikers cause 'carnage' at Horse Trials

WATCH: Dangerous bikers cause 'carnage' and hit a dog at horse trials

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

Man narrowly avoids catastrophe after forgetting handbrake.

Watch: Man narrowly avoids catastrophe after forgetting handbrake

Alcotts Yard

New garage and MOT centre set to be built at an 'eyesore' site

The time is now to make an MOT on your money

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

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

Halfords free MOT offer: how families can claim free car check
Auto specialist offering 1,000 free tests plus £10 off MOTs for other as part of safety drive as motorists face rising costs
Matt Allan

A car on fire in Manor Road, Hayling Island

WATCH: Dramatic video shows car ablaze on Hayling Island

Plans for radical MOT change opposed by most drivers

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

Fareham Borough Council have opened up bids for a licence to trade in Middle Street Car Park, Park Gate, Fareham. A stall will trade hot food, and non-alcoholic beverages. Picture: Google Street View.

New fast food stand coming to Fareham

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

Used car buying: half of drivers ignore these essential checks

Norfolk Road in Gosport. Picture: Google

Police put out 25 warning letters on cars in street plagued by dumped vehicles

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

Gwen Rickman from Havant survived a horrific crash on the M3 with the help of lorry passenger Alex Manser

Havant woman who survived M3 car crash thanks air ambulance team

Karen Rotberg, Co-Founder of BookMyGarage.com

Comparison site for car repairs sees its busiest month

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

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

Ferrari 488 Pista

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

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

How to make the most when selling a classic car

EXAM NERVES: Rick Jackson's bus

It's a big day for me and my bus | Rick Jackson

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

MOTs are an annual legal requirement

How to get an MOT for £10

Millions of cars were affected by the MOT extension scheme

The free MOT service that could save you from a £1,000 fine

The cars most likely to pass an MOT first time

Revealed: The cars most likely to pass their MOT and those most likely to fail

A few simple checks will ensure your car is in good condition

Preparing your car for driving after lockdown

MOT test centre

How to get an MOT for as little as £1

Trade-in tips to secure the best price for your old car