When my brother and I decided to buy a local MOT station as the current owner wanted to retire, what we did was to have my brother made a director of the company (private Ltd company that was the AE) and sent him on the AE course. He was a director for several months before the purchase finally went through. The original owner (and director) agreed to be listed as a director for 12 months after the sale (even though he moved down to Cornwall) so as to provide continuity. We did this after discussing with the local area inspector who was very helpful and fair. This meant that the business and MOT station continued as before (we kept on the other two members of staff (both testers)). This seems to be a popular way of doing things, but it was interesting to hear what Paul had to say regarding the young guy who was an AE and died. Makes me think I should go on the AE course just in case....though its the limited company that is the AE in the eyes of Vosa. HTH Sean
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