MMS Training Academy

25/08/2026

Become a qualified MOT Tester and move your career forward!
Late Availability : September 14th - 17th
Upcoming courses October 20th - 23rd & November 16th - 19th
✅ DVSA-recognised
✅ Lifetime qualification
✅ Suitable for new and returning testers
✅ Classes 4 & 7 covered
Contact us today to secure your place or find out more.
01225 792877
https://www.mmstrainingacademy.co.uk/courses/mot-tester-class-4-and-7

22/08/2026

Mileage fraud is making a comeback as cheap devices allow criminals to hide thousands of miles from a car's odometer. Increasingly sophisticated technology is making it harder for motorists to spot and the technology creates a particular problem for used-car buyers because a vehicle can appear to have a perfectly credible mileage history. . Read the full article here and the 20 cars on UK roads worst affected:
https://www.regit.cars/car-news/clocking-crisis-the-20-popular-cars-being-targeted-by-mileage-fraudsters-using-undetectable-technology

20/08/2026

Should the MOT fee cap be increased?
The Class 4 MOT fee cap has sat at £54.85 since April 2010. Adjusted for inflation, this fee has lost roughly a third of its value. According to the Bank of England’s Inflation Calculator, had the MOT cap been adjusted for inflation it would today cost £87.31. Meanwhile garages have absorbed rising technician wages, energy costs, equipment calibration, premises costs, and new investment needed for EV testing and safety kit.
Read the full article:
https://pmmonline.co.uk/news/should-the-mot-fee-cap-be-increased/

19/08/2026

Are you ready to take your diagnostic skills to the next level?
Our Accredited Diagnostic Technician pathway includes 11 one-day courses designed for experienced technicians who want to build confidence, improve productivity and tackle more complex modern vehicle diagnostics.
Choose individual courses to boost specific skills, or book the full pathway.
• 11 practical one-day diagnostic courses
• Optional two-day accreditation after completion
• Covers key systems including electrics, oscilloscope diagnostics, engine
management, diesel common rail, ADAS, CAN-Bus and more.
Diagnose with confidence. Secure your place today. New pathway of courses starts 24th September.
If all 11 courses are booked as a pathway there is a significant cost saving over taking them individually - please contact us for details.

https://www.mmstrainingacademy.co.uk/courses/pathway%20to%20diagnostic%20technician

18/08/2026

Vehicle technology is moving fast — is your workshop keeping up?
As modern vehicles become more advanced, continuous professional development is becoming essential for today’s technicians and garages. Emma Carrigy from the Institute of the Motor Industry highlights this growing need in a recent Professional Motor Mechanic article.
At the MMS Training Academy, we’re here to help technicians build the skills and confidence needed to work with rapidly changing vehicle technologies.
Find out more about our automotive training courses:
📞 01225 792877
🌐 www.mmstrainingacademy.co.uk
Read the full article here: https://pmmonline.co.uk/article/how-modern-vehicles-are-driving-training-demand/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=03%20August%202026

Emma Carrigy, head of research, careers and inclusion at the Institute of the Motor Industry, looks at how the increasing complexity of modern vehicle tech

14/08/2026

Quick question for technicians and garage owners:
What training would be most useful for your workshop over the next 12 months?
🔧 MOT testing
⚡ EV & Hybrid
❄️ Air Conditioning
🚗 ADAS
📚 Something else?
Comment below with your choice — or tell us what training you’d like to see available locally. Thank you.

https://www.mmstrainingacademy.co.uk/

13/08/2026

DVSA MOT TEST PHOTO ROLLOUT IS NOW LIVE

The DVSA has begun the national rollout of a new feature allowing MOT testers to take and upload vehicle photos at the time of test. The aim is to provide extra evidence that the vehicle was present at the garage, helping deter fraud and improve confidence in the MOT system.

Around 2,500 garages across Great Britain will be included in the first phase.

Photos are uploaded directly to the MOT testing service. The photos are not stored in a device’s camera roll or photo gallery. Garages not included in this phase do not need to take any action yet.

Motorists can continue to book their MOT and bring their vehicle to the testing centre as normal - you won't need to take a photograph yourself or upload anything before your appointment. Your MOT testing centre will take care of this as part of the test.

Eventually, it is anticipated this will become a mandatory part of the MOT process.
Read more: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mot-special-notice-04-26-national-rollout-of-photos-at-test/mot-special-notice-04-26-national-rollout-of-photos-at-test

12/08/2026

September courses are filling up fast!
Practical, trade-focused automotive training to help technicians build confidence, develop valuable skills and keep pace with the fast-changing automotive industry.
Supporting technicians with the skills needed for today’s vehicles and tomorrow’s opportunities.
Ready to upskill? Contact MMS Training Academy today to secure your September place: https://www.mmstrainingacademy.co.uk

10/08/2026

Drive your future forward! Upskill to become a qualified MOT Tester with the MMS Training Academy. Our next course availability is 14th - 17th September.
Contact us to book or for more information. 01225 792877.
https://www.mmstrainingacademy.co.uk/courses/mot%20tester%20class%204%20and%207

07/08/2026

Train Smart. Work Smarter. Stay Ahead.
Build the skills technicians need for today’s vehicles and tomorrow’s opportunities.
Practical, trade-focused training designed to help you gain confidence, develop valuable skills and keep pace with the changing automotive industry.
Ready to upskill? Contact MMS Training Academy today.
https://www.mmstrainingacademy.co.uk/