Black box insurance news - MOT every two years may cost motorists more

Black box car insurance news - Government MOT plans may cost motorists more

A number of organisations have voiced concerns that planned government changes to MOTs, which would mean that newer cars would need to be tested every two years rather than every year, may ultimately cost motorists more money. The news is likely to come as a further blow to drivers who are already struggling to afford the rising costs of fuel and insurance.

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According to reports, 29 safety organisations, including retailers, motoring groups and other transport groups, have collaborated to back a campaign against the proposal. If the move goes ahead it will bring Britain in line with the rest of Europe.

Pro MOTe, a group made up of many members of the motoring industry including Halfords and the AA, has released a report titled "A Cost Too Far - the financial impact of ending annual MOT testing".

The report, sent to MPs in early January 2012, claims that the changes will cause annual insurance premiums to rise, increase the cost of repairs and cause related industries to lose up to 40,000 jobs.

It states, "We believe that a move to reduce testing frequency would be to take an unacceptable risk with the safety of all road users."

The extra costs revealed in the report are unlikely to encourage motorists to welcome the change to MOTs – many drivers are already trying to save money on their car insurance by opting for black box insurance which uses telematics technology to monitor motorists' driving habits.