Mum’s life is busy and non-stop, with activities, school runs, grocery shopping and errands spreading out to fill up every spare moment from the moment you open your eyes until you climb back into bed at the end of the day, often making notes and to-do lists for the next day as you do so. Save time and money on your MOT test and be sure of remaining legally compliant with these quick and easy tips.
Use Checklists
It is hard to remember every aspect of your motor vehicle, but you are covered twice over. The MOT checklist, freely available online, and your car owner’s hand-book, both detail everything you need to know about keeping your car in a legally compliant roadworthy state all the time, not just in the run-up to your MOT test.
Start your maintenance routines as soon as you get the car, and follow a leisurely schedule throughout the year to make sure that your motoring expenses are evenly spread over the months. And, of course, when your MOT certificate is about to expire, make sure you book your test in good time – you can book your test any time in the thirty days before the certificate expires and still keep the same anniversary date. When you’re ready for your MOT, you can experience a seamless MOT process in Pontefract if you book now at Reg Greenwood. They have qualified professionals who ensure your car’s safety.
Top Fail Offenders
Know which parts of your car are likely to let you down when it comes to your MOT. The main offenders at the moment – for the last few years, in fact – are your lights, often something as simple as a failed bulb. These are followed closely by brakes and tyres along with the suspension coming along in the top four too. Knowing that these aspects of your car are most liable to cause fails can help you to prepare for the MOT test by getting them checked out in good time before the test.
Where to Get Your MOT Test
Finally, do you know that the council – no matter if you’re in London, in Pontefract, or even further north in Scotland – runs a number of MOT testing stations? These places can’t fix your car for you, so if you suffer a failed test that must be repaired before you can take the car home, you will have to arrange for a tow, but if you are sure that you will sail through the MOT test, you can see if there is an MOT testing centre near to your location: it might be even more handy than your local garage!
Of course, you can get your MOT test done at your local garage if they have an MOT test inspector on the premises. With all that choice, you are sure to find the perfect MOT testing venue for your car, so you can get back to your busy life with minimal disruptions.