LKQ Euro Automotive Parts is looking on technicians to be certain that they’ve accomplished their 2024/25 MOT CPD training before the tip of March, ahead of changes to the testing process designed to forestall fraud.
Lee Chapman, head of support and LKQ Academy, said: “As recently as February, the DVSA reported that greater than 28,000 testers were yet to take their annual CPD assessment, representing an enormous chunk of the aftermarket’s workforce.
“Those that miss the deadline shall be suspended and are then required to exhibit in person to a DVSA representative that they will perform an MOT test on a vehicle. It could actually often take weeks to reverse a disqualification, costing useful time, customers and money”.
Latest rules implemented last month aim to crack down on fraud, specifically ‘ghost MOTs’ or pass certificates created for vehicles which have never been tested – currently accounting for nearly 80% of all fraudulent MOTs.
Under the brand new measures, all MOT technicians shall be required to take a photograph of the vehicle they’re servicing in a testing bay after entering its number plate or VIN.
Chapman added: “This yr brings more stringent requirements for testers, meaning that it’s more necessary than ever that they’re on top of their training. Many independent workshops have just the one tester, without whom they risk loyal customers having to take their vehicles elsewhere, so it’s higher to be protected than sorry.
“And when April 1 arrives and the brand new CPD yr begins, our advice shouldn’t be to attend until this time next yr before completing it again. The training is updated yearly for good reason and undertaking it as early as possible can assist you to enhance your testing accuracy and thus ensure the security of the vehicles you service.”
LKQ Euro Automotive Parts collaborates with the IMI and the DVSA on the approved MOT CPD training it offers through the LKQ Academy. Testers are advised to book their training by March 27 to permit enough time to finish it by the March 31 deadline.
This Article First Appeared At www.am-online.com
