Hi Dave and all

Having spoken to Motor Codes a few months back I asked them if the wanted to put a post on UKAT, I did warn them (Kelly) that we are not an easy roll over bunch of techs, but they agreed to post anyway so please do not shoot the messenger

Their lack of response or wishing to discuss off camera is their choice, so you will have to draw your own conclusions, I have given them the opportunity to respond

On the RAC side I think that they are just used for the Inspections, broken down customers still get taken to a garage of their choice depending on their cover (cheap cover is usually nearest garage and upmarket cover is anyone you want nearest your home)

If the Government brought in compulsory licencing do you think it will be FREE ......of course not, it would be sent out to tender to police and bet your life it will be EXPENSIVE. Every company has to cover costs and pay staff, rent etc, why should Motor Codes be any different?

Motor Codes registered garages are now getting onto many approved databases such as the new "Trading Standards Institute" and "Citizens Advice" a good place for the public to check a garage before committing

A customer that goes for the cheapest without looking into them online deserves what the get if they get ripped off, they get onto the media who hype it all up and make TV programs about how bad the motor trade is. During these programs I have never seen them interview the owner of the vehicle to ask them why they chose that garage to do their repairs, did they check them out first?......that would not make good TV or news print, just make the customer look stupid......and that would not be allowed

Peter