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During the lockdown period, the UK government extended the MOT test 2020 period by means to help motorists and MOT testing points across the UK, in light of COVID19 but also to prepare for safe testing. In summary, those drivers who had a MOT test due between the 30th March and the 31st July 2020 […]

Information provided by the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency – Update 29th June 2020. If you have any questions with regards to the MOT exemption and the information given below in reference to your vehicle then please do not hesitate to contact us. Today, 29 June, the Department for Transport announced that the 6-month MOT

We are very much open for business, following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Since the government issued statement which encouraged people in the UK to go back to work, businesses are increasingly looking at how they get back up and running again safely. Therefore, this means that for anyone who drives to and from work,

We can confirm that Stourbridge Automotive Ltd has now re-opened its doors for Service work, Repairs and MOT’s. Our diagnostic capabilities still has limitations due to parts supply. Recently, we have worked closely with our Health & Safety provider to introduce measures that will keep our customers and staff safe when visiting and working within our

Whilst across the UK we continue to adhere to lockdown measures, some vehicle owners have noted issues in low battery levels when starting their car, due to the lack of the vehicles being driven daily. It has been several weeks now since the UK went into lockdown due to the Coronavirus, which means that many

As you may be aware Stourbridge Automotive Ltd office & workshop was forced to close on Wednesday 25th March 2020 due to the current health crisis and our diminishing parts supply. We were hoping to open our doors again this Monday (20th April 2020), however with the extended lockdown announced by the Government on Thursday

On the 1st March 2020 the new ‘20’ vehicle registration plate was released in the UK by the DVLA to replace the current ‘69’ plate.  This means that all new cars will now display the new ‘20’ registration plate as of this month. National Numbers company claims that 5.8 million plates will be used as

Whilst many customers might be working from home or possibly not able to work if on ‘Fulough’ during COVID-19, this might be an ideal time to carry out general vehicle checks while you have the time and to keep yourself busy. The team at Stourbridge Automotive is encouraging all Audi, BMW, MINI, Mercedes Jaguar, Land Rover & Range Rover vehicle owners and drivers

From 30 March 2020, MOT due dates for cars, motorcycles and light vans will be extended by 6 months. This is being done to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. You do not need to do anything to extend your vehicle’s MOT expiry date if it is on or after 30 March 2020, however, you