Following on from the announcement back in March regarding MOT testing extensions by a six-month grace period from the Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, which allowed all drivers an extension to re-book an MOT due a test from 30th March 2020.

As drivers of new and used cars slowly return to our roads again and motor trade showrooms start to re-open their doors, reports are showing a steep rise in the number of recent insurance policy claims for accidental damage.

As new and used car showrooms start to reopen again with the required Covid19 government safety requirements in place, like social distancing for example, some dealerships like Lookers and Aston Martin have just announced they will be cutting jobs and closing showrooms around the UK.

After two long months, new and used car showrooms in England will start to reopen from June 1, 2020, which is a much-needed boost and welcome news for all those involved with the motor trade industry.

The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced that the daily London congestion charge will increase by 30% from £11.50 to £15 a day in June.

As Covid19 lockdown measures are slowly relaxed around the UK, drivers will be looking forward to taking their cars back out for a spin on the road again over the coming months.