How Car MOT Test Works With Car Services in Reading

How can you book an MOT?

It is super easy and convenient to book an MOT test for your car. You just have to register your car into our system and benefit from the online MOT booking service. You might think that ‘which MOT centre near me is the best for my car?’ well, it is not your concern anymore. We will provide the best and most reliable service.

Do you get a grace period for MOT?

No, there is no grace period after your MOT expires. It is illegal to drive your vehicle once the certificate expires, in doing so you will risk prosecution. You need to take your car for a test as soon as possible. It is also not possible to tax an automobile without a current MOT certificate.

Car Services in Reading prides itself on providing great customer service, fair and competitive pricing along with great quality work that leaves you happy with the entire process. We regularly check our rates against the market to make sure we are providing our customers with some of the best labour and repair prices in the local area.

Things about MOT Test That You Should Know

Classification of problems:

At first, the vehicles could only pass, fail or receive an advisory regarding their condition, on the MOT test. Many changes were made to the test on 20th May 2018. Now the faults and problems are classified as minor, major and dangerous. All class 3,4,5 and 7 vehicles are tested against the new criteria; this includes all cars, motor homes, buses, and goods vehicles up to 3,500kg.

The three categories for the classification of problems are:

1. Minor MOT faults

A ‘minor’ fault would be viewed as one where the problem does not cause an immediate safety hazard but should be fixed soon. This is related to the existing system, but an advisory is given to items that the driver should know of and may cause a future MOT failure if not taken care of. An MOT certificate of passing the test will be issued if a vehicle only has some minor problems.

What does a car service usually include?

A vehicle administration can include up to at least 50 parts, frameworks checks and changes including: A motor oil change or potentially channel substitution. Really taking a look at lights, tires, exhaust and tasks of brakes and controlling. Guaranteeing your motor is 'tuned' to run in its pinnacle condition.

Can I service my own car?

Yes you can service your car at home if you have good knowledge about the car repairing. And if you need online car repair tips you can check carservicesinreading.co.uk the best rated garage in reading. You might wind up counteracting any reserve funds on help costs by a drop in the worth of your vehicle. Then again, if your vehicle is moderately old and you anticipate saving it for a long time the worth will be significantly less influenced by administration history, so you can stall out in.

Car services in Reading is here to help you out if you check your MOT history and find that you have a lot of work that needs doing. We will also check your MOT status to ensure you are not driving the vehicle illegally. We can give you a quote on any work required. We will collect the vehicle in the morning and aim to have it back to you the same day. You are always kept up to date regarding the progress of the work and if we need to keep the car in longer than we had planned. Call now and we will help you step by step. Car services in reading is here to help you with all car repairs, servicing and MOT work needed. Call or book online now.

If the vehicle passes you will receive a separate list which will tell you of any 'advisory' or 'minor' items that will require attention soon, so you can look out for them. If the vehicle fails you will be required to get the necessary repairs and replacements done, you may be entitled to a free re-test once any repair work is carried out.