Glossary
DVLA
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) holds records of UK vehicles and drivers.
GarageOS uses DVLA vehicle lookup so customers can enter a reg and have make, model, fuel and MOT expiry auto-fill. This cuts booking time and reduces mistakes.
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More glossary terms
MOT
The MOT is the annual UK roadworthiness test for vehicles over 3 years old. Here's what it means for a garage.
Class 4 MOT
Class 4 covers most cars and light vans up to 3,000kg. Here's how it affects workshop scheduling.
Class 7 MOT
Class 7 covers goods vehicles between 3,000kg and 3,500kg. Here's what it means for a garage.
DVSA
The DVSA regulates MOT testing and vehicle standards in the UK. It's the rule-maker your MOT bay follows.
Workshop bay
A workshop bay is one work area — usually a lift or a floor space — that can hold one vehicle at a time.
Job card
A job card is the record of work carried out on a vehicle — parts, labour, notes and photos.