The MOT

In the UK, it is illegal to drive any vehicle that is more than three years old without a valid MOT. In the case of commercial vehicles such as mini buses, the time limit is one year. Driving without a valid MOT invalidates your insurance, in many cases. This means that should you be involved in an accident you will be liable for any repairs to both your vehicle and potentially any third party. Fortunately, the cost of MOT’s has fallen in recent times. Garages are increasingly deciding to offer full MOT’s for less to compete with other garages in their area. However, booking your car in with the cheapest is not always the best approach.

Getting Your MOT Done Properly

A few rogue garages attract customers with cheap MOTs and falsely fail vehicles. Usually they do for small reasons that they can put right in their garage. Because most customers desperately need their cars, they often take the easy option and get the repairs carried out there and then by the garage that failed their car. Therefore, before booking your car in for its MOT you need to check the garages credentials. Those who are members of trade bodies usually offer the most trustworthy service.