Workshop managers share considerations over potential MOT recall rule change
Workshop managers have expressed concern over the potential rule change that might introduce an advisory or automated MOT failure for unresolved remembers.
Findings from an MOT Juice survey primarily based on the opinions of 207 MOT testers and workshop managers reveals that simply over two thirds are unaware of the potential adjustments.
Nearly half (46%) of respondents stated their workshops weren’t ready to deal with a surge in recall-related repairs. 35% stated they had been considerably ready, with solely 18% feeling very ready.
Nearly all of respondents (93%) imagine prospects can be upset if their car failed its MOT as a consequence of an excellent recall, significantly given the lengthy wait instances for guarantee work at dealerships.
Plans to start linking MOT outcomes to car remembers had been first introduced in 2019, with Neil Barlow, DVSA head of MOT coverage, stating: “DVSA will work with the Division for Transport to find out how the MOT system may be adjusted to cowl excellent security remembers sooner or later.
“It will make logical sense the place acceptable for the MOT to be aligned with the protection remembers system.”
The Authorities is anticipated to maneuver ahead with these plans.
Trade opinion cut up on failing MOTs for excellent remembers
Over two fifths of respondents (43%) stated it ought to depend upon the severity of the recall fault as as to if a car ought to fail its MOT.
An extra third imagine it’s unfair to fail a car for an excellent recall, whereas slightly below 1 / 4 help the brand new rule.
Almost three quarters (72%) of MOT websites already inform prospects about excellent remembers, however 9% admitted they don’t examine in any respect.
Over two thirds (67%) of respondents help a system the place prospects are knowledgeable about recall warnings through the MOT database.
Barry Babister, managing director at MOT Juice, stated: “Our survey outcomes reveal a cautious stance throughout the {industry} concerning the proposed change to categorise unresolved remembers as MOT failures.
“A big variety of respondents, together with these from predominant seller teams in addition to many independents, have expressed considerations about potential strains on service capability and buyer satisfaction.”
Babister stated any adjustments to MOT regulation should be rigorously evaluated for his or her operational impression.
He stated: “We urge the Authorities to interact in thorough, industry-wide consultations to make sure that any new insurance policies are each sensible and thoughtful of the challenges confronted by all within the {industry} at current.”
