About Motor Codes

Motor Codes was set up by the motor industry to act as the self-regulatory body for the automotive sector and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Motor Codes is responsible for operating three Codes of Practice:

• The New Car Code.
• The Service and Repair Code.
• The Vehicle Warranty Products Code.

New Car Code - Full Approval from Trading Standards

The Motor Industry Code of Practice for New Cars, was the first code of practice in any industry to gain 'full approval' from the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) in 2004 and continues to offer government-approved protection for car buyers under the new Trading Standards Consumer Codes Approval Scheme.

The code commits car manufacturers to providing high levels of customer satisfaction as a core element of their business.

Over 99% of all new cars registered in the UK are covered by the Code.

Service and Repair Code - Full Approval from Trading Standards

The Service and Repair Code was developed  as a means of recognising quality within the industry and promoting peace of mind for motorists.  It helps motorists identify responsible garages, offers a structured advice and complaints procedure and promotes good customer service.

Around 7,500 garages in the UK subscribe to the Code and millions of motorists benefit from its protection and standards, in addition to the free advice line and dispute resolution service.

Motor Codes now has full Trading Standards approval for its Service and Repair Code, meaning that subscribing garages can display the TSI logo alongside the Motor Codes tick, to further reassure motorists.

The Code commits subscribing garages to:

• Honest and fair service.
• Open and transparent pricing.
• Completing work as agreed.
• Invoices that match quoted prices.
• Competent and conscientious staff.
• A straightforward and swift complaints procedure.

Vehicle Warranty Products Code

The Vehicle Warranty Products Code regulates the sale and administration of over 3 million aftersales products such as extended warranties, roadside assistance and MOT Test Insurance.

The Motor Industry Code of Practice Vehicle Warranty Products was launched to the public in July 2009 replacing the longstanding SMMT Code of Practice for Mechanical Breakdown Insurance Schemes.

The Code covers numerous after sale products such as extended warranties, roadside assistance and MOT Test Insurance.

Motor Codes Limited's Registered Office address is:

71 Great Peter Street
London
SW1P 2BN
United Kingdom

Registered in England with registered number 06517394.