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01/02/2012
MOT Overhaul To Stop 'Clocked' Cars
The Government have announced plans to improve MOT test standards, which includes changes that could end the practice of 'clocking' cars.
According to the Government on Wednesday, an evaluation of existing MOT found that more than a quarter of vehicles tested in 2010 to 2011 had one or more car defects that were either missed by MOT test centres or incorrectly assessed.
The Government said that it wanted to retain its existing rules on MOT test frequency, but would "shine a light" on the performance of MOT testing stations by releasing hitherto unpublished survey data on whether the sector is complying with test standards.
Under the plans, the Government would be working with motoring organisations to find out what problems motorists experience and enable them to share examples of good customer service, and create feedback websites such as "existing online hotel and restaurant review websites".
There will also be help for motorists to spot “clocked” second hand vehicles, by changing MOT certificates so that they carry the last three years’ mileage information while “mystery shopper” tests would be arranged to help improve performance.
Minister Justine Greening said: “Our garages are crucial to ensuring that Britain’s roads continue to be among the safest in the world. Most are doing good work but the latest data shows that there is room for improvement.
"I want each motorist to be confident that a visit to the garage ends with their car repaired to a high standard by reputable mechanics rather than uncertainty about cost and the quality of service.
“Giving drivers the very best information about garage performance is absolutely key to achieving this goal. It means that responsible garages will be well placed to reap the commercial benefits of transparency. Garages where performance is not up to scratch will find themselves under pressure to do more for their customers.”
(DW)
According to the Government on Wednesday, an evaluation of existing MOT found that more than a quarter of vehicles tested in 2010 to 2011 had one or more car defects that were either missed by MOT test centres or incorrectly assessed.
The Government said that it wanted to retain its existing rules on MOT test frequency, but would "shine a light" on the performance of MOT testing stations by releasing hitherto unpublished survey data on whether the sector is complying with test standards.
Under the plans, the Government would be working with motoring organisations to find out what problems motorists experience and enable them to share examples of good customer service, and create feedback websites such as "existing online hotel and restaurant review websites".
There will also be help for motorists to spot “clocked” second hand vehicles, by changing MOT certificates so that they carry the last three years’ mileage information while “mystery shopper” tests would be arranged to help improve performance.
Minister Justine Greening said: “Our garages are crucial to ensuring that Britain’s roads continue to be among the safest in the world. Most are doing good work but the latest data shows that there is room for improvement.
"I want each motorist to be confident that a visit to the garage ends with their car repaired to a high standard by reputable mechanics rather than uncertainty about cost and the quality of service.
“Giving drivers the very best information about garage performance is absolutely key to achieving this goal. It means that responsible garages will be well placed to reap the commercial benefits of transparency. Garages where performance is not up to scratch will find themselves under pressure to do more for their customers.”
(DW)
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