MOT tests can be a daunting event for many motorists. However, getting into a clear MOT testing schedule as well as a clear servicing schedule can help prepare you for your MOT test. With the extension of MOT testing being applied during the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic, vehicles may also have not been serviced regularly during this time period and it may have been more than 12 months in a given period over the last two years between your MOT tests. This article discusses the process of arranging for an MOT test, how our MOT reminder tool can help you and provides advice on getting into a regular car servicing schedule.
We are one of the leading Tunbridge Wells mot centres offering MOTs in Tunbridge as well as MOT testing. We offer additional services as well as our MOT testing such as our free MOT reminder tool and our experts are more than happy to support you when it’s time to book in your MOT. You can get in touch using an online contact form on our website or by calling us directly now!
Ensuring That You Are Proactive When It’s Time to Book Your MOT
It’s important to leave plenty of time when it’s the month that your MOT test is due. Your MOT date can creep up on you so we highly recommend that you book your MOT in advance to ensure that you have a date set for the test to take place that is convenient to you. Your MOT test can also be completed up to a month before the date of renewal therefore you can get a test booked earlier if this is more convenient for you. Should your vehicle fail its MOT and either will not be road legal after your MOT date or is illegal to drive out of the garage this can be a headache. We, therefore, recommend that you book the test earlier in the month.
Arranging a Regular Servicing Schedule
Car servicing is important because it’s the interim time before your MOT test to ensure that your car is in good working order and is working as efficiently as possible when on the road. With fuel costs currently set to be at high costs - you can also save more money as your vehicle can be more fuel-efficient whilst on the road. If you have neglected car servicing due to the Pandemic - we highly recommend that you arrange for a car service and return to a regular car servicing schedule. An annual service is usually recommended but some motorists arrange for servicing twice a year and some may even organise servicing more frequently. Manufacturers will also recommend servicing at certain points in a vehicle’s life.
Why Are MOT Tests So Important?
MOT tests are a legal requirement because they ensure that there is a base level of safety for all vehicles that are on the road. This ensures that vehicles are monitored and this ensures that motorists are kept safe. It is important to remember that a new vehicle will not require an MOT test until 3 years after the date of registration and the date of registration will therefore be the date of the MOT test when it’s time to book one in. We still recommend that you arrange for regular servicing for new vehicles to ensure that they are as efficient as possible when on the road.
We are one of the leading Tunbridge Wells mot centres offering MOTs in Tunbridge as well as MOT testing. We offer additional services as well as our MOT testing such as our free MOT reminder tool and our experts are more than happy to support you when it’s time to book in your MOT. You can get in touch using an online contact form on our website or by calling us directly now!
Written on 28th February 2022