We are an independent MOT Consultancy specialising in the legal and technical defence of AEs and NTs who have fallen foul of VOSA disciplinary procedures to the extent that their MOT authorisation and approval to test motor vehicles, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport, is in serious danger of being ceased. For over a decade our principal consultant, Terry Sommers, has successfully represented over 2,000 AEs and NTs facing VOSA contemplated disciplinary procedures and cessation of authorisation to examine motor vehicles and approval to test them. After working in private practice for over 30 years, specialising in criminal and road traffic law in conjunction with local authority and trading standards regulations, Terry has a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all aspects of statutory law and regulations relating to all aspects of the MOT testing scheme. With his thorough understanding of VOSA disciplinary procedures incorporated within the current edition of the MOT Testing Guide and standing within the MOT industry, Terry is retained as case consultant to advise solicitors, barristers and trade associations endeavouring to deal with VOSA contemplated disciplinary procedures and the process of appeal to the Secretary of State for Transport against cessation of MOT authorisation and approval to test motor vehicles. Terry also personally represents AEs and NTs at appeal hearings, convened before the Appeals Branch of VOSA, at venues nationwide. He is well respected and considered to be the leading independent MOT consultant in the United Kingdom. VOSA are currently reviewing their existing disciplinary procedures and for a trial period a central VOSA unit manned by experienced Senior Vehicle Examiners and Case Officers have been dealing with disciplinary cases instead of the local VOSA Area Office. As part of this review a number of prominent members of the MOT trade, to include officers from the Department of Transport, have been invited by VOSA to attend a number of ‘disciplinary review workshops’ to provide an input on how the current disciplinary procedures can be improved. Such is Terry’s standing as a respected independent MOT Consultant, he has been invited to take part in the ‘workshops’.