A busy garage auto technician issued more than 800 car MOTs. The only problem was he didn't test the cars.
David Carden, who still works at Auto Scuderia Ltd in Ashton Gate, claimed a mystery man pressured him to issue fake certificates. He said when he tried to say no he was given a 'kicking', and continued as he feared further harm to him or his family.
Carden, 53, of Kenmare Road in Bristol, pleaded guilty to 12 charges of fraud between August 2021 and January 22. He asked for 809 further offences to be considered.
