Aftermarket March 2022

MARCH 2022 AFTERMARKET 19 www.aftermarketonline.net +44 1908 320 458 sales@mannol.co.uk www.mannol.co.uk SCAN THE CODE TO OPEN A TRADE ACCOUNT ENERGY-SAVING SYNTHETIC ENGINE OIL FOR MODERN DIESEL ENGINES other things, failing to get assessed in time could have serious consequences, both for workshop income, and for road safety. MOTs are a critical and reliable source of revenue for garages. Private modes of transport, i.e. passenger cars, are the preferred choice for many at the moment, and given changes to the e-commerce landscape brought about by COVID-19, it has never been more important to keep delivery and other essential vehicles on the move. The purpose of the MOT is to aid safety and drive quality, and each year, testing standards undergo vital changes to ensure it does exactly that. If testers are not up to date with what’s required, they might overlook key details that could put their both their customers and other drivers at risk. This is doubly important when considering the impact of lockdown on vehicles, many of which might be in a poorer condition than typically expected, having sat idle at times in the last year. Components such as brakes, for example, can begin to corrode when there is not sufficient motion to prevent rust from building up. Similarly, tyres can begin to lose their efficacy when lying unused. To ensure testers are prepared and able to pass their assessment first time, we offer IMI-approved MOT training. Technicians can complete both their full annual CPD and routine refresher courses via our LKQ Academy. We also run classroom-based and online training programmes to cater for different learning preferences and styles. Ultimately, by providing training, equipment and business support, not to mention having the largest range, fleet and branch network in the business, it is our ambition to ensure that independent garages are run successfully and profitably, and that every job is completed to the highest standard. MOTs are a critical and reliable source of revenue for garages ”