New Rules on Police Record Checks for Garage Owners
When was the last time you took your car for a MOT test? In most of the UK, all vehicles on the road go through an annual test to assess their safety. Owners have a high degree of flexibility over where they have their test done. There is a huge network of garages across the UK offering MOT tests. A recent announcement from the Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency (DVSA) extends the need for basic police record checks to key personnel working within garages. So what's going on? Garages and MOT Checks Currently There are hundreds of MOT test stations in the UK, from the north of Scotland to the south of Cornwall. Thousands of vehicles go through the MOT test every year, with around two thirds passing first time.…