MOT Testing

MOT testing is something no car owner can get away without. Not having your car tested on an annual basis means that you are effectively driving illegally. If you are caught you can be fined, have points added to your licence and your vehicle can be impounded. Even if you are not caught, the consequences of driving without a valid MOT can be potentially serious.

Should you have an accident whilst driving without a valid MOT, in most cases, your insurance is invalid. This could leave you personally liable for the cost of repairing your vehicle, the other person's vehicle and all medical bills.

You also run a higher risk of causing or being involved in an accident by not getting your MOt done on time. For example if your lights are faulty, or you cannot see out of the window because your wipers are not working properly you could easily cause an accident.

Where You Can Get MOT Testing Done

To ensure that people have no excuse for not getting their MOT done on time the DVLA licences many places to carry out MOTs. This gives consumers plenty of choice and ensures that they never have to wait too long to get their car booked in for a MOT.

Many garages run by independent mechanics offer MOT testing as do many dealership garages. There are also firms that do nothing but MOTs.

In addition, some of the new vehicle servicing centres, which are opening up across the UK also offer an MOT service.

The Best MOT Testing Option

These new servicing centres offer some of the best MOT testing options. This is because they often offer deals for customers who get their servicing done at the same time as their MOT. The price of a MOT is set by the government, but companies are by law allowed to offer a discount. By taking them up on this offer, you get the best of both worlds. You save money, and because the service covers many of the points checked during the MOT, your car is more likely to pass first time.