16th June 2026
Insurers can — and do — use an invalid MOT or unresolved safety defect as grounds to void a claim. This can apply even in cases where you were not at fault for the accident itself.
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2nd June 2026
Addressing problems early is usually the safest and most cost-effective option, but we appreciate that finding the funds immediately isn't always possible. Our partnership with Payment Assist allows eligible customers to spread the cost of servicing and repair work up to £1,000 through an interest-free payment plan over a term that suits your needs.
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14th August 2025
Frequently Asked Questions MOT Testing Vehicle Servicing Vehicle Repairs Specialist Services On Site Amenities What vehicles can we test? Across our three sites, we have the facilities to test: Class 1 motorbikes up to 200cc Class 2 motorbikes over 200cc Class 4 domestic and private hire vehicles up to 8 passengers. Class 5 minivans and…
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3rd April 2024
In the span of just one year, from April 2022 to March 2023, the automotive industry collectively conducted approximately 34.5 million light MOTs, a process that consumed vast amounts of paper. To put it into perspective, if each test required an A4 certificate, the resulting stack of paper would blanket an area equivalent to 295…
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22nd November 2023
MOT results can be confusing, we know. We’ve been doing MOTs for over 30 years here. Barry originally filmed the video for our service advisors to ensure we knew how best to advise you but we realised, that this could be helpful for you too. Watch the video below to discover the different MOT results…
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6th February 2023
Currently, the weight limit for a class 7 MOT is between 3,000kg and 3,500kg. This class applies to commercial vehicles like the Mercedes Sprinter and Ford Transit for example. Vehicles this big are often used by traders like builders, or delivery personnel so the loads they are carrying are heavy.
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3rd February 2023
Are emissions on hybrid vehicles an issue? The simple answer is yes. There’s a lot of confusion when it comes to hybrids and mild hybrids. The majority of drivers don’t fully understand the meaning of each and how it actually works. Currently, all hybrid vehicles don’t require emissions testing during their annual MOT however, we…
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24th January 2023
MOT changes may be coming. On the 18th of January 2023, the Department for Transport launched a public consultation regarding the future of MOTs in Great Britain. They are asking the general public for their views on MOT testing for cars, motorbikes and vans. With the hopes that changes will reduce costs for drivers whilst…
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10th September 2022
MOT testing is something that all drivers know we need each year, but have you ever wondered why or how this test came about? What’s included in an MOT and what does MOT even mean? So many questions arise once you start to think about it so we’re here to clear some things up for…
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29th May 2022
MOT failures are something most of us drivers have experienced at one time in our lives. Every year we put our vehicle through its annual MOT, and around 30% of vehicles fail their test on the first attempt. The most common failure items include issues with your lights, suspension and brakes, but there are some…
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