As tradesmen now emerge out of lockdown and throw themselves back into the world of work, it is easy to forget the things that once came second nature to us. Putting on underwear, holding a spanner, and oh yes, renewing your MOT.
MOT exemption ended on 1st August and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles have urged 1.2 million van drivers who missed their MOT during lockdown to get their vehicles tested.
The exemption period was put in place between 30th March and 31st July and automatically extended MOT certificates due to expire in that period for six months. The move was deemed necessary due to the nationwide lockdown.
That period expired at the beginning of the month and it’s believed that of those 1.2 million vans on the road, a third of those are likely to require critical maintenance work.
If you were one of those who had their MOT postponed due to COVID-19, we’d say it is about time you give your local garage a call and get yourself booked in.
Public Liability Insurance offers financial protection for your business, up to your chosen level of cover, if you’re deemed liable for damage caused to a customer’s property, or if you were to injure them or a member of the public. Without it, your business would need to cover compensation and legal fees.
Insurers consider several factors when determining risk levels, including the likelihood of a claim arising from the trade, the potential costs of a claim, the type of work carried out, historical claim information, and the severity of those claims.
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