How to Reduce Anxiety with Your MOT
Having your vehicle pass its MOT is important, as failing would deem it to be unroadworthy. So it’s only natural to feel anxious about your car failing its MOT test, and you’re not alone. GoCompare has said that over 18 million drivers suffer from MOT worries. However, there are a few things you can do to reduce the amount of stress involved with the process.
Carry Out Regular Car Maintenance
The best way to prevent any issues from arising is to keep your vehicle in good working condition by carrying out regular checks and doing basic maintenance.
Now, you don’t have to be an expert, you just need to keep an eye out for any potential warning signs. Even things like checking the engine, testing the lights and not ignoring dashboard warning lights can allow you to identify any potential issues and get them sorted before they’re tested on a pass/fail basis.
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Know What the Test Involves
So that you understand what things you need to be checking, it’s useful to know what things are tested in the MOT test itself. It means you can be more confident going into the test if you know that your car or commercial vehicle is in good working order on the things it’ll be tested on.
In our MOTs, we’ll check lights, steering and suspension, wipers and the washer bottle, brakes, wheels and tyres, the fuel system, the windscreen and bodywork.
Sign Up for MOT Reminders
One of the causes of MOT anxiety is drivers that can never remember when their MOT is due. The stress of worrying about your car’s MOT lapsing can be as bad as the test itself.
However, at Freeway we offer an MOT reminder service, where you can enter your details including your name, contact details, registration number and your due date, and we’ll contact you when your MOT is due. It also takes the hassle away from finding a garage and booking your MOT, as we’ll already have your details to move forward with booking your test.
Book Your Test In Early
You don’t want to be scrambling around at the last minute trying to find a garage that’ll take in your vehicle for an MOT before your certificate expires. So it’s recommended that you book your MOT in well in advance, which takes the stress out of booking your test. If you require an MOT in Tunbridge Wells, then Freeway is the place to go.
You can book your MOT for up to one month before your current certificate expires, without you losing any time on your renewal date. That way you’ll be left with plenty of time to have your car or van repaired if it does fail the test.
Choose Repairs That Don’t Break the Bank
Probably the biggest part of MOT-related anxiety is the cost of repairs if your vehicle does fail the MOT test. At Freeway we’ll provide you with a comprehensive report (VT30) whilst also giving you information on areas for improvement.
Once you have those details, then you’ll need to have any defects fixed to make it roadworthy again. Freeway offers competitive prices on a range of different services to ease your worries, including tyre changes, exhaust repairs, brake replacements and battery changes.
Have a Free MOT Retest
If your vehicle does fail your MOT, then the biggest worry comes with the cost of not just the repairs, but the fee of the required retest once the repairs have been done. But thankfully at Freeway we can offer you a free retest within 14 working days of your original MOT, even if you decide to get your repairs done elsewhere.
Get in touch with our team today. We are more than happy to discuss your requirements and discuss arranging for your MOT test.
Written on 23rd September 2022