MOT Check News

2022-10-03

Compensation for a Car Accident: How to Make a Successful Claim

Car accidents can cause distress and involve a lot of expenses. As such, it should be no surprise that people are keen to claim compensation for a car accident.

2022-10-03

Finding the Right Breakdown Cover

Although driving a car allows for complete freedom, there can be times when things go wrong.

2022-09-12

Are Your Number Plates Legal?

Number plates can mean different things to drivers. Some assume they are just a vehicle identification method, whereas others like to showcase what they love using personalised number plates.

2022-09-12

Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN): What You Need To Know

Although many rely on their vehicle, there will be instances when drivers need to keep their cars off the road when not in use.

2022-09-06

Buying a Car: What Options are Available?

Buying a vehicle for the first time can be an overwhelming process, especially if you're buying a car for the first time.

2022-09-06

Do Companies Really Buy ANY Vehicle?

Many will have seen television advertisements featuring companies stating, “we buy any car”, but is this true?

2022-09-06

Car Warranties: What Factors Need to Be Considered?

Given how expensive it can be to own a vehicle, it makes sense that drivers are keen to protect their investment in the event of an electrical or mechanical failure

2022-09-06

Is a Pre-Purchase Car Inspection Worth the Cost?

There are many considerations to make when purchasing a vehicle. Although those purchasing a new vehicle can have confidence that their new car is in perfect condition

2022-09-06

Making the Right Choice Regarding Car Batteries

There can be several costs to consider when maintaining a car, including replacing car batteries.

2022-09-06

How Much Should You Spend on Replacement Tyres?

Finding replacement tyres can be expensive, depending on your vehicle type. Although cheap tyres serve a purpose, they are not always the best choice when searching for longevity.

2021-12-29

Most common reasons for MOT failure and ways to prevent them

Ensuring your car is roadworthy is not just essential for the safety of its passengers but also mandated by law. Having an MOT clearance is legally binding and failure to do so will incur a hefty fine and a host of other penalties.

2021-12-29

Planning to Book a Class 7 MOT

The Class 7 MOT is for vehicles between 3,000 – 3,500 kgs in weight and is categorised as LCVs (light commercial vehicles). Vehicle owners can refer to the vehicle handbook or call customer support and share details for them to locate and share the weight of the vehicle.

2021-12-29

The difference Between a car MOT and Service

Every car owner in the UK is legally bound to have their cars in a roadworthy state and get annual MOT clearance. Every car is subject to wear and tear over time and that needs maintenance.

2021-12-29

Tips to ensure your car passes its MOT test

Around 40% of vehicles fail their MOT test on the first attempt. The irony is 50% of the faults found during the MOT could have been detected and rectified earlier.

2021-12-15

All You Want to Know About SORN

Are you planning to keep a vehicle off the road for some time? If yes, you no longer need to spend on insurance and taxes provided you register for the SORN, first!

2021-12-15

All you need to know about an MOT retest

If an individual fails their MOT test, they can appear for a partial test called an MOT retest. It precludes the need to redo the full checklist and get a pass certificate. Mostly the MOT retest only features those vehicle parts that failed the initial MOT test.

2021-12-15

Getting an MOT Replacement Certificate

After a vehicle has undergone an MOT test at an MOT centre either a pass certificate (VT20 form) or fail (VT30 form) certificate is issued depending upon the result. When a VT20 form is issued it might feature minor defects or advisories but the car is legal for use on the road for a year...

2021-12-15

A Basic Guide to MOT

All vehicle owners in the UK must have MOT (Ministry of Transport Test) clearance for any motorised vehicle they intend to use on the road. As soon as the vehicle completes three years an annual MOT test must be booked...

2021-12-15

An MOT Pre-Test Checklist

For vehicle owners going for their annual MOT certification, this is a checklist that they can ensure is followed to clear the examination in the first attempt. Most of them are easy enough for them to be able to do themselves at home...

2021-12-15

Dealing With MOT Failure

Not being able to get an MOT clearance is a stressful experience for any vehicle owner. It could lead to spending more money and time on repairs. For new drivers not familiar with the nitty-gritty of MOT it can be an additional challenge...

2020-03-06

Keep Depreciation to a Minimum

Everyone knows that the longer you keep a vehicle, the more value it loses. This is called depreciation. There’s not much you can do to halt the slide in your car’s value altogether, but there are tips for slowing it down. Keeping the mileage low is the obvious step, but here are some other ways whi...

2020-03-06

Car Warranties

Many new cars come with a three-year warranty as standard, with some firms offering as many as seven years guarantee against mechanical failure on your car. But if you’re buying an older car, then you still have the option of taking on an additional warranty on top of the purchase price. Is it worth...

2020-03-06

Driving in Windy Weather

Although luckily in the UK the snow and ice are confined to the winter months, windy weather can hit at any time of year. Driving any type of vehicle in high winds can be very dangerous, and the best way to keep yourself safe is to be prepared. ...

2020-03-06

Everything You Need To Know About Car Seats

There’s a lot to get your head around when becoming a parent for the first time and one of the more confusing aspects of it all is the law around car seats. Part of the reason for the confusion is that the laws have changed over time, and are now very different from when you were a child, or when yo...

2020-03-06

Q Plates - What Are They?

Most number plates on British cars follow a standard format. That’s perhaps why people spend so much money on personalised plates in the hope of standing out. The other thing which is guaranteed to set your car apart is a registration number starting with a Q. These plates are more common than you’d...

2020-03-06

What is an Insurance Write-Off?

Nobody wants to be involved in a car crash. Even if you emerge from the actual crash unscathed, the ongoing hassle of getting the car repaired or negotiating with the insurance company can go on for weeks. The outcome which nobody wants is to be told their car is a write-off. There’s a lot of confus...

2020-03-06

What To Do After Putting The Wrong Fuel in Your Car

It’s one of those classic motoring mistakes which we always think happens to someone else. Putting diesel in a petrol car, or vice versa, can cause serious damage to your engine. The obvious solution to the problem is to pay a bit more attention when you’re filling up at the pump, but that’s easier ...

2020-03-06

Breakdown Kit Checklist

Breaking down on the side of the road is something that any motorist wants to avoid. Although breakdowns are perhaps more likely in winter months when the road conditions are bad, it’s a risk at any time of the year. Some breakdowns just can’t be predicted. But many other break downs happen because ...

2020-03-06

How to Spot a Clocked Car?

Even if you don’t know much about cars and buying second-hand vehicles you’ll probably have heard the term “clocking”. It’s not a sophisticated scam technique for conning you out of your money. Clocking means turning the clock back on a car to make it look like it has done a lower mileage. As cars w...

2020-03-06

Students and Driving at University

For many students, heading off to university by car is the first time they’ve driven a long way. It’s an exciting time, but it’s important not to get swept along in the excitement and forget the basics. As well as packing your clothes, books and laptop, there’s things which need to be done to get or...

2020-03-06

Driving With a Mobile Phone

Three years ago, the laws about driving while using a mobile phone were tightened up considerably. There are still people being caught every day using their phones, and changes in the law have perhaps led to more confusion about what you are and are not allowed to do. ...

2020-03-06

Tips and Rules for Towing

It’s perhaps surprising that it’s perfectly legal in the UK to hook up a caravan or a trailer to the back of your car without any training or special licence. Towing behind your vehicle doesn’t have to be difficult. All drivers however should understand the rules around what you are allowed to do, a...

2020-03-06

How Do Speed Cameras Work?

Speed cameras aren’t something that every driver loves, but they are an important tool in reducing deaths on the roads. Speed cameras make sure that we are all on our best behaviour and keeping to the limits. A university study found that speed cameras reduce the overall number of accidents and more...

2020-03-06

How Far Can You Travel on Empty?

It seems to be an unwritten law of motoring that your refuel light comes one just as you sail past the exit for the motorway service station. The next fuel isn’t for 25 or 30 miles – will you make it? It’s a stressful situation, especially as the empty light doesn’t always give an accurate indicatio...