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Ensuring A Hassle Free MOT In Bury

An annual MOT certification is a legal requirement in the UK. It ensures that vehicles are roadworthy and meet minimum safety and pollution control standards. Your MOT is due if your car is three years old or if your current MOT certificate is close to expiry. MOT’s in Bury are easy for vehicles that are well maintained. Here are a few tips to improve your chances of passing in the first attempt.

MOT Bury – Things You Should Know

You can get your MOT done at any MOT centre. Some centres only perform MOTs. Others perform both MOTs and repairs. Although you are not required to perform repairs at the same garage, it’s convenient. Small problems can be fixed right away and you can take your next attempt on the same day. The maximum that can be charged for MOT is fixed by the ministry, but garages often give discounts.

If you are going to a garage that performs both MOTs and repairs, the selection of the garage is crucial. You don’t want to go to a place with a poor reputation where you will be worried about getting your car repaired. Since garages are likely to benefit when vehicles fail, only centres with a reputation for unbiased MOTs are reliable. The quality of the garage matters more than the cost of the test itself. Don’t take the bait of a low-cost test without checking the reputation of the centre.

Several aspects of your vehicle from cleanliness to emissions are checked during an MOT. The test usually takes about an hour, but it could take longer. If your vehicle fails, you will get a list of defects to fix before your next attempt.

Faults are categorised as minor, major or dangerous. A vehicle with dangerous faults cannot be driven away, but you can get it towed. For other types of faults, you can use the car if it is roadworthy and your current MOT is valid. If your current MOT is expired, you can only drive your vehicle for repairs or for another scheduled MOT test.

Some Tips To Avoid MOT Problems In Bury

Don’t wait until the last day to get your MOT done. You need some time to get your car fixed if there are faults. You don’t want to be in a situation where your car is stuck at the garage or the test centre due to an expired MOT certificate. You can safely take the test up to one month before the expiry of your current MOT. You won’t lose the remaining validity of your current certificate.

Before you go for the test, ensure that your car has sufficient fuel and the engine oil level is well above the minimum. If your car does not have enough oil or fuel, it will not be accepted for the test.

Although it sounds silly, in reality, a large number of vehicles fail their first attempt due to issues like bad lamps, dirty windows and stickers on the windscreen. It makes sense to do some basic checks before taking your car for the test.

MOT Bury – Basic Checks

Ensure that your vehicle is not cluttered or dirty. Remove all clutter, clean and vacuum the interiors. Wash the exteriors thoroughly. Pay attention to your registration plate. It should not be dirty or unreadable. If you have a personalised plate, it should comply with the rules.

Check the levels of all fluids, including the windscreen washer fluid. Remove any stickers on the windscreen that are obstructing the driver’s view. Nothing should be in the wiper’s sweep area. Any cracks or damage to the windscreen should also be fixed. All mirrors should operate correctly and be in good condition.

Check the condition of the tyres including the spare. Tyres should not be worn out or damaged and they should be at the right pressure.

Adjustable seats should operate correctly. All seatbelts must be in good condition and function correctly. Change any damaged seat belts or latches. Latches must click easily in place and belts should lock when tugged.

Horn, lights and indicators should work correctly. Check and replace any non-functioning lamps. The wiper must operate correctly without any abnormal noise and must clean the windscreen neatly. Cracks in the blades or misaligned blades will make noise or leave streaks. So, get them replaced.

When the engine is running there should be no abnormal noise or excessive smoke. It’s best to get it checked and fixed at a garage before going for the test. The same goes with the brakes. They should function perfectly without any strange noises. The handbrake must not be loose and should function properly.

If you are in Bury and your car is due for MOT, get in touch with us. There is no need to visit the garage. We can arrange to pick up and drop off your vehicle if you prefer, or a courtesy car. You can get your car inspected and any faults can be fixed at the garage itself before taking the test. For a hassle-free MOT in Bury, complete and submit the form below.

Arranging Your Service

Drop your car off
Simply drop your car off with us between 8am and 10am and in most cases your vehicle will be ready for collection the same day between 3.30 and 5.30. Outside these hours you are welcome to park.

Wait with your car
Most servicing and repair work can be done while you wait. If this is your preference we have a superb waiting area equipped with free hot and cold drinks and a interesting viewing area where you can watch our trained technicians working on your vehicle.

Courtesy car
If your vehicle needs to stay with us for 1 day or longer then you are able to pre-book one of our courtesy vehicles to keep you mobile.

Pick up / drop off
The ultimate hassle free solution; one of our drivers will arrange to collect your vehicle from your home or place of work at a pre-arranged time and then return your vehicle when the work is complete. Our service advisors will contact you when the vehicle arrives on site during the day to discuss the progress of the work and then advise you of the time you can expect your vehicle back. Contact our service advisors for more details.

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