To: The UK Government
Make MoT Testing independent of garages
Abolish the system of MoT tests by garages and install independent test stations who have no financial interest in the outcome of the test.
Why is this important?
The UK has been long used to the system of Garages carrying out MoT testing who then profit from the work gained by fixing faults which only they have decided (subject to VOSA criteria). There is a clear case of a conflict of interest which would never be allowed within other professions. Independent test centres would avoid the "hostage" situation frequently faced by motorists and ensure that garages carried out only the work specified by the independent controller.
