September MOT demand surge

Thursday 22nd August 2024

We’re advising customers to book their September MOT early this year as the UK braces for an unprecedented surge in demand.

An estimated 3.4 million cars will require an MOT next month, according to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

The record-braking surge is driven by the high volume of new car sales from three years ago, with those vehicles now reaching their first MOT requirement.

Tim Benson, Oldfields Garage owner said: “We’ve handled busy MOT seasons in the past, but this year is shaping up to be exceptional.

“To make sure you’re not caught off guard by the surge in demand, we strongly recommend booking your MOT as early as possible to avoid the rush and any last-minute stress.”

To avoid the increased demand affecting your schedule, we strongly recommend booking your MOT now and as close to your expiry date as possible.

This will help us to manage the volume fairly for all our customers. Simply follow this link to book your MOT and Service for a date as close to your expiry as possible.

Mr Benson said: “Drivers can quickly check their MOT expiry date by visiting the GOV.UK website.

“Simply go to the ‘check the MOT status of a vehicle’ page and enter your vehicle’s registration number.

“You can also sign up to receive free text or email reminders a month before your MOT is due for renewal.”

If you’ve accidentally missed your expiry date or find that our online bookings are full, don’t panic!

Please give us a call on 01568 612436 or send us an email and we’ll do our best to accommodate you wherever possible

Drivers can book an MOT at Oldfields Garage online at https://www.oldfieldsgarage.co.uk/book/ or by calling us.

Oldfields Renews Vixens Sponsorship for 2024!

Thursday 8th August 2024

We’re pleased to announce the renewal of our title sponsorship for the Luctonians Vixens rugby team!

It comes as the Vixens prepare to compete in the Women’s NC 3 Midlands (West) division for a second year. Their opening game of the season will see them come up against the Stone Ladies during a clash on Sunday 15th September.

Tim Benson, managing director at Oldfields Garage said: “Seeing the Vixens grow into a strong and cohesive team of players, from all walks of life, has been nothing short of amazing. We are incredibly proud to support a local club that focuses on inspiring young people and nurturing home-grown talent. We look forward to witnessing their continued success on and off the field.”

As one of the fastest growing female sports in the country, the Luctonians established the women’s contact side in 2023.

Charlotte Brown, commercial and events manager at the Luctonians Sports Club, said: “The backing of Oldfields Garage spurred us on last season to successfully achieve our main aim of fielding a full team, plus subs, for every fixture and we were thrilled with a fourth-place finish. Now, the focus for the Vixens is on the upcoming season and the continued support of Oldfields is appreciated by all the team.”

The Luctonians club has strong connections with England women’s national rugby union hooker, Lark Atkin-Davies who recently visited the club to see the legacy that’s continuing to inspire more women into the game.

Lark said: “There is a huge opportunity to engage and grow the girls’ game, especially as we lead up to hosting the Rugby World Cup 2025. Rugby has given me so much, and I’m excited to see more girls giving rugby a go as we build towards next year’s Rugby World Cup.”