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Halfords- MOT tester guilty

I should not be saying this. But I have some sort of sympathy for the Halfords management. Hence, years ago when I was just learning the trade. One of my mentors, a Mr Eric Mercer gave one of his words of wisdom. Thus, never to “slag off”, your competition. I have remembered these words for the rest of my business life.

MOT Testers: Upholding Integrity in Vehicle Safety

As the owner of an MOT centre here in Halifax, then finding an honest MOT tester used to be a problem. It was said that testers who “floated about jobs” were in the job for one thing, dishonest money.

I found this to be true to a certain extent. Eventually after sniffing out potential trouble from newly recruited testers I decide to recruit within.

MOT testers play an important role in ensuring road safety. You would expect these professionals take pride in their honest work and adhere to high standards when inspecting vehicles.

Well this is not always true. Many of my mechanics have been long serving members of staff. Therefore I decided to ask them to become testers. They were very trusted people and I never looked back.

Up to this point I have never had a moment’s trouble from my testers.

Background: In the United Kingdom,

So, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) Test is a mandatory inspection that evaluates vehicle safety and roadworthiness. These tests are carried out by MOT testers who have been trained and certified by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

Integrity at the Core:

MOT testers adhere to strict guidelines, ensuring that each vehicle is thoroughly inspected. With lives on the line, they must remain objective while carrying out tests with integrity and honesty.

MOT testers’

 Responsibilities include visual inspections, functional tests, and emissions assessments. They inspect vital components such as brakes, tyres, lights, and exhaust systems to ensure compliance with regulations.

Accountability is essential:

DVSA certification ensures that testers have the skills and knowledge required for accurate evaluations. Regular DVSA audits ensure accountability, lowering the risk of dishonest practises. MOT testers are proud professionals who understand the importance of their work in terms of road safety. Their candid assessments help to reduce accidents and protect both drivers and pedestrians

This rule applies to Halfords?

An Mot tester is a highly respected job. Of course, the tester must be skilled at his job as a mechanic, but because of his position, must also be a very honest person.

Therefore, it is the later than concerns me as the owner of an MOT station myself. As a result, I have learned that the best policy is to employ you people and learn them the job over a number of years. This almost ensures that the same guys can be trusted. Especially, with MOT decisions.

MOT tester guilty
MOT tester guilty

Halfords MOT tester guilty

I have only had a few problems with MOT testers that I have had to employ from outside my apprentice system. In my opinion, I think that this is where the large multi-branch fitting stations come a cropper.

They have to employ some staff without any genuine record of trust and honesty. This why I sympathise with Halfords. It is only possible to catch employees out when they are caught in the act.

MOT tester guilty

Therefore I am sure that this is what the Halfords management are up against. We take great care of our staff and would be surprised if any of our MOT testers ever left us to work at a national company. They are a very important part of my business.

Unfortunately, companies the likes of Halfords have to employ what I call floating staff. Hence, with no loyalty and are more likely to try and fiddle MOT test results.

Eric
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