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Stuart James urges government to provide funds to keep garages afloat over the next five years

A garage owner from West Sussex has launched a petition to persuade the government to hold a debate on the issue of support for garages following the disruption caused by the MOT extension last year.

[caption id="attachment_3862" align="alignright" width="300"] Petition launched to support MOT sector[/caption]

Jonathan Barbara of Parkers MOT in Haywards Heath has published the petition on the parliament website to 'Provide an action plan and offer support exclusively for the motor trade'.

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