As I said last week, we are closed this afternoon for our Christmas lunch. We're really in the spirit this year with an electric imitation fire and li...

Warning lights can cause confusion - the basic rule is: If a red warning light comes on (or fails to extinguish after you've started the engine) you ...

Here are a few photos to show you the variety of vehicles we're working on today. Also today is the day when our apprentices enrol for their new cours...

EC1222/2009 states that all tyres manufactured after 1 July 2012 give ratings for fuel efficiency, wet grip and rolling noise. Top left panel refers ...

We now have a TV in reception. Anyone waiting for a MOT (45 minutes), a diagnostic check (30 minutes - ish) or something fairly quick and easy like a ...

VOSA (the controlling body of the MOT test) carry out spot visits on testing stations around the UK, and it was our turn this week. This is part of th...

Flaming June has turned out to bit a bit of a misnomer in 2012. Usually at this time of year we are thinking about long journeys, heavy traffic and hi...

Apologies to everyone who reads our blogs - I've been having a spot of computer trouble. Hopefully everything is sorted out now and normal service can...

 The Transport Select Committee held in January 2012 heard evidence that .... 'The ability to have a test, repair and retest on the same premises, of...

We now have a new hot drinks machine for customer use, and have rearranged the seating in the waiting area. Hopefully customers waiting for MOTs (45 m...

Every business needs to 'go digital' to capitalise on the dramatic growth predicted in the internet economy, according to a report from The Boston C...

6 of us went to sunny Swindon last night (-6 degrees) for the annual MOT seminar. We all learnt useful things, especially as this year there are so m...

It's always nice to receive reviews, especially when they are unsolicited and positive. Here are 2 posted on Google in the last couple of months: Urg...

As predicted, Rob was pleasantly suprised with how up to date we are with the MOT changes being implemented this year. His refresher course will last ...

MOT testers are required to attend refresher courses every so often, and it's Rob's turn tomorrow and Friday. This is great timing for us as he will b...

As mentioned previously in this blog, the MOT test changed slightly as of 1 January. New items including warning lights and airbags are now mandatory...