MOT Caterham
Welcome to the leading MOT Caterham has to offer. It is an unfortunate fact that running a car is a substantial expense. From paying for road tax, MOTs, repairs, parking, petrol & car insurance & road tax, the list of potential expenses is seemingly never-ending.
Fortunately, though, help is at hand from the West Wickham Service Station.
What is an MOT?
The MOT test comprises a series of checks that are necessary to ensure your car meets the minimum standard requirements set by the UK’s Ministry of Transport. The test consists of a comprehensive examination of your car’s safety features, such as brakes, tyres, steering, suspension, lights, and exhaust emissions. Some vehicles may have other additional checks like the petrol cap security, seat belts, and horn noise.
Why do you need an MOT?
It’s illegal to drive your car without an up-to-date and valid MOT certificate if your vehicle is over three years old. If you don’t have an MOT certificate, you could face a fine of up to £1,000. Moreover, you could be putting yourself and other road users in danger by driving an unsafe car. It’s also good to keep in mind that an MOT test can identify several small issues before they become more significant and more expensive problems.
Why choose West Wickham Service Station for an MOT?
At West Wickham Service Station, we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive MOT testing service in line with the UK’s standards. Our experienced technicians will provide a thorough check of the essential safety features outlined above. In addition, if your car fails the test, we offer a free retest within ten working days. Our workshop has all the latest technologies, and we use them to provide a detailed report of your car’s condition and a detailed explanation of any issues found.
What happens if your car fails an MOT?
If your vehicle fails the test, we’ll provide you with a list of any significant or minor issues and explain how to fix them. You will need to address any significant faults before driving it again, and we can help you with the necessary repairs. Minor faults that don’t affect safety will be noted on the certificate, and it will have a valid MOT certificate so you can drive it legally and safely on the road.
MOTs
The Ministry of Transport test is compulsory for cars once they reach three years from first registration.
Everyone who uses a vehicle on the road is required to keep it in a roadworthy condition. The roadworthiness is checked in the interests of road safety and the environment by the MOT test. It is a way of making sure your car is structurally safe and sound but is not a substitute for regular servicing. The test does not check the condition of the engine, clutch and gearbox.
There is a specified checklist to ensure the car meets key legal requirements when it is tested.
The test takes approximately an hour and must be carried out at an authorized test centre, which will have all the equipment necessary such as brake tester, exhaust diagnostic equipment etc. All MOT testers will have been on a VOSA approved training course.
Free Re-Tests
If your vehicle fails it’s MOT we can carry out all of the remedial work required to get it to the MOT standard and offer a free re-test.
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Wide Client Base
Our exceptional version of the best car servicing Caterham has to offer will ensure that your vehicle is maintained to the highest standard & will perform at its optimum level for as long as possible.
We offer our customers a friendly and professional service which has been designed to cover all aspects of car maintenance at prices which are highly competitive. The premier level of car servicing Purley has to offer can be implemented without invalidating your warranty.
Further Information
If you would like any further information the premier standard of MOT Caterham has to offer, please don’t hesitate to give us a call on 0208 777 6394 & we’ll be happy to answer any questions that you may have.