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  • MOT test - Industry Code and consumer feedback key to maintaining standards

    1st February 2012

    Industry code and consumer feedback key to maintaining standards and safety for motorists Motor Codes, the automotive industry self-regulatory body, welcomes today's announcement that the current vehicle MOT testing regime is to remain unchanged and that a greater emphasis is to be pla... continued

  • Motor Codes to review Vehicle Warranty Products code of practice

    9th December 2011

    Motor Codes to review Vehicle Warranty Products code of practice   Motor Codes temporarily suspends Vehicle Warranty Products Code, to investigate protection of ring-fenced payment funds.   Consultation with OFT and industry stakeholders, to deliver a workable solu... continued

  • Full OFT approval for Motor Codes

    22nd November 2011

    Full OFT approval for Motor Codes   Motor Codes has received full OFT approval for its Service and Repair Code, meaning that subscribing garages can now display the OFT logo alongside the Motor Codes tick, to further reassure motorists.   Three years on from the ince... continued

  • OFT backs Motor Codes

    22nd November 2011

    OFT backs Motor Codes More Motor Codes reassurance for motorists   Automotive Service and Repair Code gains full OFT approval. ‘Safe haven' network of garages numbers 6,500-plus nationwide. Online ratings and reviews give real-time feedback from other motorists.... continued

  • Low complaint levels for Motor Codes garages

    21st October 2011

      Motor Codes highlights low complaint levels OFT-backed self-regulatory body fulfils intermediary role, boosting consumer confidence   Three years on from the launch of the Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair, calls to Motor Codes - the car service... continued

  • Advice line update - Diesel particulate filters

    21st October 2011

    Motor Codes Advice Line bulletin Diesel particulate filters Looking to buy a diesel car?  Here's what you need to know. You might have heard about problems that motorists have experienced with diesel cars where a diesel particulate filter has led to costly repair... continued

  • Micheldever Tyres displays Motor Codes ratings for all garages

    18th August 2011

      Micheldever pioneers independent customer rating tool for garages New web service from Motor Codes   Micheldever Tyre Services/Protyre, the UK's largest independent wholesaler, distributor and retailer of tyres, has applied the Motor Codes online customer ratings... continued

  • Subaru & Isuzu sign up to Motor Codes

    22nd July 2011

    Comprehensive cover for motorists Subaru and Isuzu dealerships commit to service and repair standards   Joining the increasing number of manufacturers and car retailers within the Motor Codes network, International Motors Group has signed-up its Subaru and Isuzu dealerships t... continued

  • Motor Codes survey winner pockets £241

    5th July 2011

    Customer survey winner - June 2011 The Motor Codes survey is hugely important, as it gathers meaningful feedback from customers, so that others can make an informed choice on where to trust their car and hard-earned cash.  As a thank you for helping us develop our network of safe haven... continued

  • Motor Codes seeks views for used car sales code

    13th June 2011

    Used car buyers urged to have their say on new code of practice   Motor Codes, the government-backed self-regulatory body for garages, moves to cut car buyer complaints with consultation on development of code of practice.   Consultation involving car retailer... continued

  • Jaguar Land Rover signs up to Motor Codes

    24th May 2011

    Jaguar Land Rover network signs up to Motor Codes Dealerships commit to service and repair standards   Prestigious British-based car manufacturer, Jaguar Land Rover, has demonstrated its commitment to providing first-class service by subscribing all of its dealers to Motor Code... continued

  • New Motor Codes website makes it easy to find a garage you can trust

    17th May 2011

    Car servicing with confidence Motor Codes website makes it easy to find a garage you can trust   Search for trusted garages in your area. Choose from garages ranked by customer satisfaction scores. View live customer feedback on garage profile pages.   Choos... continued

  • Clive Woolford Motor Engineers, Tewkesbury, named UK's Golden Garage

    11th April 2011

    Motorists have voted in their thousands to find the UK's best car service centre in the 2011 Golden Garages competition and independent garage, Clive Woolford Motor Engineers, based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, has been awarded the top accolade.  ... continued

  • Motor Codes promotes more interaction between garages and motorists

    7th April 2011

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  • Motor Codes announces Golden Garages top 10 - the regional winners

    18th March 2011

    MOTORISTS REWARD FIRST CLASS SERVICE Top 10 garages revealed   Motor Codes has released a top 10 list of regional winners in its Golden Garages competition - garages picked out from the thousands across Britain by motorists prepared to share the secret of where best to t... continued

  • Motor Codes opens its books to show low complaint levels

    11th March 2011

    Motor Codes survey reveals strength of network Industry self-regulator opens its books to show low complaint levels   Each month, Motor Codes publishes the monthly performance figures of its garage network, based on direct customer feedback, and satisfaction levels... continued

  • Motorists pick top 50 garages - vote now for your Golden Garage

    23rd February 2011

    50 of the UK's best in running for top garage accolade Motorists vote in nationwide attempt to map out the good guys   In a bid to reward good customer service, motorists have voted in droves to dispel the myth that taking your car for a service can be a nerve-racking affair. Garages from... continued

  • Vast majority of customers would recommend their Motor Codes garage

    3rd February 2011

    Motor Codes cements reputation as trusted garage network 95% would recommend to friends and family Motor Codes customer survey results - January 2011 Overall satisfaction 93%... continued

  • Vehicle Warranty Products Code now supports over 3 million motorists

    25th January 2011

     Motorway Direct subscribes to Motor Codes Motorway Direct has subscribed to Motor Codes, providing further peace of mind to warranty customers and demonstrating a commitment to high standards of customer service. Under the Vehicle Warranty Products Code, Motorway Direct commits to standar... continued

  • Motor Codes passes feedback milestone

    12th January 2011

    10,000 Code Survey responses help build map of safe haven garages Motor Codes customer survey results - December 2010 Overall satisfaction 92% Recommend to friends/family... continued



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What's happening at Motor Codes

ChrisMasonMCL: RT @PaulEverittSMMT: Everything you ever wanted to know about UK automotive is here: http://bit.ly/dIxeR3 Apr 13 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: Great to see new MG's driven off the production line yesterday, quite a moment and a great achievement - hope sales meet expectations! Apr 14 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: Gov paper 'better choices:better deals' on consumer empowerment is an interesting read - the vision is good http://tinyurl.com/6ejvnlw Apr 15 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: @PaulEverittSMMT Better Choices:Better Deals, sounds like Motor Codes strategy. I've sent msg to Gov offering to assist with development Apr 15 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: RT @MotorCodes: Motor Codes referenced in latest government paper on empowering consumers and raising standards: http://bit.ly/g8ncS7 Apr 15 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: RT @torquespeak: Love your local garage If they're a @MotorCodes member, rate them by entering the survey prize draw http://bit.ly/edbuRz Apr 18 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: OFT paper to help business with clear & fair contract terms, and it's clear - brilliant stuff! Have a look http://tinyurl.com/3ppkmf4 Apr 18 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: OFT paper provides food for thought! Could T&Cs actually be a marketing opportunity http://blog.motorcodes.co.uk/ Apr 19 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: @motorscouk sounds like a well intentioned initiative - let's see how it plays out.. Apr 19 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: RT @MotorCodes: Motor Codes welcomes new team members this week http://tinyurl.com/3kessps Apr 20 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: These people should have no place in a modern motor industry, this should be a story from history books http://tinyurl.com/3zj8tzj Apr 20 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: RT @PaulEverittSMMT: Latest SMMT stats: car production up 14.8% in March, up 13.0% over Q1. http://bit.ly/eqG22d #ukmfg Apr 21 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: This garage isn't signed at www.motorcodes.co.uk - watch this Sky News piece to see why http://tinyurl.com/4y22sbq Apr 21 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: RT @PaulEverittSMMT: Which Car claims VOSA failed to issue any recalls in 2010. In fact 300+ were issued ensuring safety for UK motorists. Apr 27 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: RT @CarDealerEd: Car dealer issues advice after he is the victim of car-jacking http://bit.ly/iDPNK6 May 03 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: RT @PaulEverittSMMT: Business Minister Mark Prisk will deliver keynote speech at 2011 SMMT International Automotive Summit on 28 June ... May 04 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: RT @chashallett: Autocar next-generation awards are open - please pass this on to any wannabe auto industry stars http://bit.ly/lS7eJ7 May 05 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: RT @AAPresident: #roadsafetydecade will be launched in UK and globally on May 11. What will do you to help rd safety this decade May 10 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: RT @MotorCodes: April was another busy month for Motor Codes with over 770 enquiries from consumers seeking advice from the team!! May 10 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: @MotorCodes Less than 10% of these contacts were actual complaints, Motor Codes provides great service in free,quality advice for motorists. May 10 reply

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