MEYLE highlights automatic transmission servicing opportunity this summer season

• GiPA intelligence data reveals MOT testing volume will increase this summer

• Recent MEYLE survey revealed major gap between workshop awareness and action on automatic transmission maintenance

As workshops prepare for one of the busiest periods in the service calendar, MEYLE is encouraging workshops and garages to use MOT season as an opportunity to highlight the importance of automatic transmission maintenance with customers.

MOT Season: A Gateway to Additional Service Opportunities

According to data from global market research company, GiPA and the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation’s (IAAF) industry intelligence report*, MOT testing volumes in the UK is expected to increase. The report revealed by August, the estimated test volume will be 2.48 million, which is 2.5 percent higher than August 2025. 

While the MOT itself does not specifically assess transmission oil condition, the annual test often prompts vehicle owners to address wider maintenance requirements. According to MEYLE, this makes it an ideal time for workshops to raise awareness of automatic transmission servicing - a growing but still underutilised area for workshops.

Automatic Transmissions: Widespread but Often Overlooked

Automatic transmissions are becoming increasingly common across the UK vehicle parc, yet regular transmission oil changes are still frequently overlooked. Despite the long-standing “lifetime fill” misconception, transmission oil degrades over time as a result of heat, friction and contamination from wear particles. Left unchanged, this can lead to reduced lubrication performance, harsher gear changes, increased wear and, in some cases, costly transmission damage.