industry BRAKE PADS TESTED BY DVSA FAIL R90 STANDARDS
The DVSA’s Market Surveillance Unit has begun testing the compliance of OEM and aftermarket braking components performance and labelling in accordance with UNECE 90 Regulation.
The three brands have been instructed to withdraw the brake pads from sale until the proper approvals have been granted. The DVSA will not disclose the three brands while investigations are still underway.
The DVSA tested eight different brands of aftermarket brake pads. Using the registration number of a host vehicle, the compatible components were selected. Each brake pad was then tested to R90 standards and associated performance requirements, where there is a tolerance of +/- 15 percent of the OEM. In performance tests, three out of the eight brake pad brands were found to be non-compliant, failing to meet requirements. Approval documents and labelling for the three failed components were also found to be false.
Mark Field, IAAF Chief Executive, said: “It’s clear that more work needs to be done on re-educating parts of the market on the requirements of regulation R90, both for pads and discs, something which IAAF will look to support the market with in the coming months. It’s also evident from DVSA that every business in the supply chain – garages, motor factors, suppliers – has a responsibility to ensure the parts they sell and fit meet the regulations for which they were intended.”
BIG NIGHT PLANNED IN FARNBOROUGH TO CELEBRATE THE BEST IN THE TRADE The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced that TV personality Mark Durden-Smith will be hosting the British Independent Garage of the Year Awards 2022 (BIG Awards), while actor and comedian Hugh Dennis will be entertaining guests with an after dinner speech.
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The awards ceremony, to recognise the best of the independent garage sector, is taking place on Friday 19 August at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre alongside The British Motor Show 2022.
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Mark Durden-Smith is renowned for presenting Sky Sport’s rugby coverage and has also fronted programmes including This Morning and I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Now. Hugh Dennis is an actor, comedian and writer, best known for Outnumbered, Not Going Out, Mock the Week and Radio 4's award winning comedy The Now Show. Stuart James, IGA Chief Executive, comments: “It is a privilege to host an evening that will bring the sector together after the tough times we have all been through and to celebrate the key work that independent garages have undertaken to help keep the country mobile.
“Along with announcing the winners of the highly sought-after awards, this long-awaited Great British themed event will be filled with entertainment, laughter, dining and dancing for an unforgettable night recognising the great talent in our sector.” Tickets to The BIG Awards cost £75 + VAT per person, which includes a drinks reception, three course meal and a 4-day family ticket to The British Motor Show 2022. Book online at https://bigawards2022.eventbrite.co.uk or via telephone on 01788 225 908.
