26/04/2006 - News In Brief
Garages 'struggling' with new MOT system
A number of garages are still suffering from problems with the new computerised MOT system, it was revealed today.
Last month the Retail Motor Federation said some MOT test stations and garages were unable to perform tests because of two partial collapses of the computer system.
Today, the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA), which is in charge of MOTs, said that some garages and testers "were being affected by the current problems of the system". A VOSA spokesman said that the agency was working hard to rectify the problem.
MOT centres have become computerised to enable drivers to renew their car tax online and to improve record-keeping and combat crime.