6th February 2023
Currently, the weight limit for a class 7 MOT is between 3,000kg and 3,500kg. This class applies to commercial vehicles like the Mercedes Sprinter and Ford Transit for example. Vehicles this big are often used by traders like builders, or delivery personnel so the loads they are carrying are heavy.
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3rd February 2023
Are emissions on hybrid vehicles an issue? The simple answer is yes. There’s a lot of confusion when it comes to hybrids and mild hybrids. The majority of drivers don’t fully understand the meaning of each and how it actually works. Currently, all hybrid vehicles don’t require emissions testing during their annual MOT however, we…
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24th January 2023
MOT changes may be coming. On the 18th of January 2023, the Department for Transport launched a public consultation regarding the future of MOTs in Great Britain. They are asking the general public for their views on MOT testing for cars, motorbikes and vans. With the hopes that changes will reduce costs for drivers whilst…
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16th December 2022
The annual potholes report The Department for Transport (DfT) has just released a new report on the condition of our roads and unfortunately, it’s not good news. The annual report shows that over the last two years, there has been no improvement in potholes on Britain’s roads. The annual report looks at key information on…
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13th November 2022
Online casinos attract players with cutting-edge platforms, offering exciting games, secure payment systems, and reliable customer support. Similarly, CCM Garages succeed in creating a reliable experience for car owners by providing high-quality repairs, regular maintenance, and accurate testing. Both industries depend on advanced technologies – online casinos use advanced algorithms and encryption, while CCM Garages…
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21st October 2022
Once again, we made it to the finals of the Top Garage Awards 2022. This time, we were finalists in the Multi-Site of the Year category. After filling out many forms and questionnaires explaining our business, why we do what we do and our financials it was on to the final stages. Stuart our owner…
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3rd October 2022
The tyres on your car are incredibly important for your safety however, they are often forgotten and ignored. In honour of Tyre Safety Month, we’re taking a look into how you can keep your tyres safe, to keep you safe. Tyre Safety Month Tyre Safety Month is an annual campaign by TyreSafe to remind us…
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10th September 2022
MOT testing is something that all drivers know we need each year, but have you ever wondered why or how this test came about? What’s included in an MOT and what does MOT even mean? So many questions arise once you start to think about it so we’re here to clear some things up for…
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22nd August 2022
We had a fantastic night at the IGA Big Awards this August! Our teams were finalists for three categories – the Communication Award, the Customer Service Award and the Independent Garage of the Year Award. Overall, there were more than 1,200 garages that entered the competition so this was already a huge achievement for us.
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25th July 2022
Every summer, we take a Friday afternoon off to get all our teams together for an afternoon of fun. This year, we visited Leisure Pursuits in East Grinstead followed by a trip to the pub for dinner and drinks. Only a handful of us knew what the day had in store, and we simply told…
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