'Book your car's MoT test in advance' is the message from The Motor Ombudsman this summer... They tell us: (Photograph and all words from The Motor Ombudsman). The Motor Ombudsman is urging motorists not to leave booking their vehicle’s MOT until the last minute before hitting the road for their summer vacation Motorists are able to arrange the legally-required annual … [Read more...]
RAC analyses MoT test failures…
The RAC says that brake and tyre defects cause the most dangerous MoT falures... They tell us: Lamps, reflectors and indicators top the league of MOT failures Switched on drivers pass their MOT tests by looking after their lights Lamps, reflectors and indicators continue to be the most frequent reasons for vehicles* fail their MOTs, but it’s problems with brakes and tyres that … [Read more...]
News – More (‘chapter and verse’) on the MoT test moratorium
Coronavirus emergency brings MoT extensions for many vehicles… …by Dave Moss. With the Coronavirus crisis continuing to unfold, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced extensions to the duration of MoT certificates for some cars, vans and motorcycles. The extensions will apply to vehicles registered across England Scotland and Wales, and will continue until confirmed … [Read more...]
News – Garages call for MoT test moratorium
Robin Roberts (and wheelswithinwales) reports on growing calls for MoT tests to be postponed... Kim adds: "Please see 'Stop Press' note (received this morning, 25th March 2020) to update the information given in this feature..." Garages are calling for an MoT test moratorium during the coronavirus pandemic. It is crucial that franchised dealers’ workshops stay open to help the … [Read more...]