THOMAS ADVENT HAS STARTED
Thomas Advent has started! 🎄 To find out what giveaways, offers and treats we have got in store for you this month, make sure to keep returning to our calendar to open the corresponding day! Advent Calendar is running from 01/12/2022 – 24/12/2022
IAAF urges UK Government not to mess with the current MOT test frequency
Both the IAAF and UK AFCAR are making it known to the ministers the dangers that are involved if the frequency of MOT’s is changed. If the test frequency is extended it will result in no formal inspection on a vehicle’s road worthiness for a further 12 months and no official mileage or emission checks […]
Electric vehicle owners to pay tax for the first time
Jeremy Hunt has enforced that electric car owners will now have to pay road tax to fill the £54 billion gap in the country’s finances. The Chancellor is set to announce the changes on Thursday. CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry, Steve Nash said, “The news reported at the end of last week […]
BLACK FRIDAY DEALS
It is that time of year again where all of the offers, discounts and sales are released! Here at the Thomas Group, we have decided to start a few days early, so you’ve got our Black Friday offers for a whole 5 days! ALL VEHICLE MOTS FOR £25 Here at the Thomas Group we do […]
Electricity increases are causing doubts about the EV vs Petrol/Diesel debate
The cost of living crisis is causing household bills such as electric and gas to increase. There have been worries about the running costs of the electric and hybrid vehicles. In some cases, it has been proven that electric vehicles are actually more expensive than Petrol/Diesel vehicles have been recently. The increase in price is […]
What are the most common stolen vehicle parts?
The most common stolen vehicle parts have been reported to be: Thefts of steering wheels have risen since 2017 by 133%. Demand for airbags, gear sticks and dashboard components are also rising. Stolen parts are then being sold to garages. In the beginning of 2022, 20% of all car insurance theft claims were because of […]
DVSA’s main focus is MOT fraud
In the last year, 143 garages have had their MOT accreditation withdrawn. 20 prosecutions have also been issued out of the 1362 suspected cases. The DVSA has been and still is encouraging garages to use more modern test equipment and is testing the use of cameras during the MOT to prevent fraud. They are cracking […]
DVSA asks garages to promote it’s MOT reminder and history services
The DVSA are encouraging garages to promote their MOT reminders so that they can reduce how many people miss their MOTs or are getting it done at the last minute. The DVSA has launched new features to it’s own MOT reminders and history services. The updates makes it easier for motorists to view, amend and […]
Drivers are avoiding vehicle maintenance
The cost-of-living is getting harder and harder for most people as they fight against the gas and electric bills as well as buying essentials such as food. Drivers across the UK are putting off vital safety checks on their vehicle to try and save some extra money. It has been said that younger drivers are […]
VARTA: Save Fuel Through Battery Care
Fuel prices continue to fluctuate across the country as well as the cost of living increasing meaning people are looking for ways to reduce their outgoings. One way is trying to reduce the amount of fuel their vehicle consumes and trying to make the fuel that they have got last longer. Over 98% of vehicles […]
