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The Motor Trade Association has warned proposed changes to the Warrant of Fitness system could lead to higher repair costs and safety issues.
Consultation closes on Wednesday on the plan, which would see inspections become less frequent for some light vehicles and the first WOF lasting four years.
Light vehicles are cars, motorcycles, vans, people-movers, trailers, taxis and rideshare services like Uber.
The proposed changes would see the first warrant for new cars shifted from three to four years, replace annual warrants for four- to 10-year-old cars from annually to every two years.
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