LKQ Euro Automotive Components urges MOT testers to e book CPD earlier than March 31

LKQ Euro Automotive Components is looking on technicians to make sure that they’ve accomplished their 2024/25 MOT CPD coaching earlier than the top of March, forward of modifications to the testing course of designed to forestall fraud.

Lee Chapman, head of assist and LKQ Academy, stated: “As just lately as February, the DVSA reported that greater than 28,000 testers have been but to take their annual CPD evaluation, representing an enormous chunk of the aftermarket’s workforce.

“Those that miss the deadline might be suspended and are then required to exhibit in individual to a DVSA consultant that they will perform an MOT take a look at on a car. It might typically take weeks to reverse a disqualification, costing worthwhile time, clients and cash”.

New guidelines applied final month intention to crack down on fraud, specifically ‘ghost MOTs’ or go certificates created for autos which have by no means been examined – at present accounting for practically 80% of all fraudulent MOTs.

Underneath the brand new measures, all MOT technicians might be required to take a photograph of the car they’re servicing in a testing bay after getting into its quantity plate or VIN.

Chapman added: “This yr brings extra stringent necessities for testers, which means that it’s extra vital than ever that they’re on high of their coaching. Many impartial workshops have simply the one tester, with out whom they danger loyal clients having to take their autos elsewhere, so it’s higher to be secure than sorry.

“And when April 1 arrives and the brand new CPD yr begins, our recommendation is to not wait till this time subsequent yr earlier than finishing it once more. The coaching is up to date yearly for good cause and enterprise it as early as attainable may also help you to enhance your testing accuracy and thus guarantee the security of the autos you service.”

LKQ Euro Automotive Components collaborates with the IMI and the DVSA on the authorized MOT CPD coaching it affords by means of the LKQ Academy. Testers are suggested to e book their coaching by March 27 to permit sufficient time to finish it by the March 31 deadline.