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Security report for pwskipton.co.uk

Peter Watson Garage · Transportation · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

64/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

Peter Watson Garage is a well-established family-run automotive service provider based in Skipton, UK, with a history dating back to 1966. The company offers a comprehensive range of car servicing, repairs, MOT testing, diagnostics, and used car sales, positioning itself as a trusted local alternative to main dealers. Their website reflects a professional and customer-focused approach, emphasizing quality workmanship and honest advice. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern analytics tools like Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity, and it is hosted by a reputable registrar. Security posture is good with HTTPS and privacy-conscious tracking, though some security headers could be improved. The business demonstrates strong credibility through customer reviews and certifications such as Castrol Certified Service. Overall, the site is accessible, well-structured, and compliant with GDPR requirements, making it a reliable digital presence for the business.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 100 · Low
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

  2. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
37
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
64

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The business operates in the transportation sector, targeting local car owners in Skipton and surrounding villages. Its competitive advantage lies in its family ownership, long-standing reputation, and offering dealer-level quality services at competitive prices. Revenue streams include car servicing, repairs, MOTs, diagnostics, and used car sales. The company leverages partnerships such as Castrol certification and maintains an active social media presence. Growth indicators include a comprehensive service menu and online booking options. The partnership with peterwatsongarage.co.uk for used car sales expands their market reach. The business ecosystem is focused on local customer service and quality assurance.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, anonymized IP tracking in analytics, and no visible exposure of sensitive data. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not detected, which could enhance protection against common web attacks. There is no public security or incident response policy, which is a gap in transparency and preparedness. No vulnerabilities or suspicious patterns were found in the WHOIS data or website content. Overall, the security posture is solid for a small business but could benefit from additional hardening and documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and configure security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance web security.
  2. Publish a security policy and incident response plan on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Regularly audit and update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet WCAG standards for broader user inclusivity.
  5. Consider adding a terms of service page to clarify user and business obligations.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Peter Watson Garage
Description
Peter Watson Garage is a family-run car service, repair, and MOT garage in Skipton, North Yorkshire, serving since 1966. They offer a wide range of automotive services including servicing, MOT testing, repairs, diagnostics, hybrid & EV servicing, and used car sales. They emphasize honest advice, skilled workmanship, and customer service as alternatives to main dealers.
Key services
Car Servicing, Repairs, MOT Testing, Diagnostics, Hybrid & EV Repairs & Servicing, Used Car Sales, Collection & Delivery Service
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 7.0.2, jQuery 3.7.1, Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Custom Facebook Feed Pro plugin, Font Awesome 7.0.2, Mmenu.js
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of analytics with IP anonymization

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
Microsoft Clarity, Facebook Custom Feed
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well maintained
  2. Clear and comprehensive contact information provided
  3. Multiple customer reviews with high ratings enhance trust
  4. Use of modern analytics and tracking with privacy considerations
  5. No evidence of security policy or incident response documentation publicly available
  6. No terms of service page detected
  7. Strong local business focus with family ownership emphasized
  8. Use of Castrol certification as a trust and quality indicator
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 7.0.2, using jQuery 3.7.1 and Font Awesome 7.0.2 for UI elements. It integrates Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity for user behavior tracking, with IP anonymization enabled. The site uses a custom Facebook feed plugin and Mmenu.js for mobile navigation. Hosting is provided by 123-Reg Limited, a reputable UK registrar. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. The site uses preloading for images and styles to improve load times. Some inline CSS and JavaScript are used for UI effects and consent management. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern and well-maintained, suitable for a small business digital presence.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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