MOT Prices Cars &
Vans
All types of vehicle
MOT tests have been carried out at tje site for over 30 years and we
can offer MOT testing to cars and light commercial vehicles up to 3500kg
Class IV and Vii.
*DGW - What does it mean
DGW Design Gross Weight - Is the maximum fully loaded weight the vehicle was designed to operate at.
his is normally found on a plate fixed to the vehicle by the manufacturer
Maximum size of vehicle we can test
Our large MOT bay will test up to a max of: Weight - 4000kg. Width - 2.5mtr. Wheel base - 4.1mtr (from centre of front wheel to centre of rear wheel)
MOT slot times
As the MOT details are recorded on a government computer we have to "log in and log out" of an MOT test.
Our appointment times throughout the day are as follows:
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm on the half hour.
Saturday Morning: 8:00am - 11:30am.
To have sufficent time to process the paper work please be with us at least 10min before we start your test
Waiting
We have a comfortable waiting area and can provide tea and coffee while you wait (an MOT takes approximately 1 hour). If you don't want to wait, take advantage of one of our courtesy cars.
Free retest
No fee will be charged for a retest if your vehicle is left with us for repair or if it fails on any of the items below and returned before the end of the next working day:
Bonnet, Boot lid, Brake pedal anti-slip device, Direction indicators, Doors, Fuel filler cap Hazard warning lights, Horn, Lamps, Loading door, Mirrors, Rear reflectors, Registration plates, Seat belts (but not anchorages) Seats, Sharp edges or projections, Steering wheel, Tailgate, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Windscreen and glass, Windscreen washer and wipers, Wheels & Tyres
If your car has failed on more major items and you either fix it yourself or get another garage to fix it you will need to bring it back for a partial re-test within 10 working days.
About MOT's
A few simple facts
Your MOT certificate confirms
that at the time of the test your vehicle met, as far as can be determined
without dismantling, the minimum acceptable environmental and safety
standards required by law. It does not mean that the vehicle is roadworthy
for the life of the certificate and is not a substitute for regular
maintenance (This is an explanation taken from the government's own
website)
The point about no dismantling is important because, items such as brake
pads & shoes (quite often) are not visible and cannot be checked
for wear.
Without an MOT certificate, you will be unable to renew your road tax
and in the event of an accident your insurance claim could be affected
Is my car due?
A car does not require an MOT until it is 3 yrs old, after
that it will require one every 12 months.
I can't find my MOT certificate
No Problem - If we tested it last time then give us a ring
and we will be able to tell you when we last tested your vehicle.
If we didn’Äôt then you can check it by contacting VOSA on 0870 330 044
or by visiting their website at: VOSA MOT Information
13 Month MOT!
Did you know you can renew your MOT up to 28 days before it
is due without looing any days!
e.g. bring your car in 2 weeks early and if passes your new certificate
will be valid for 1yr & 2 weeks!
