Car MOT
Class 4 MOT:
- cars (up to 8 passengers) & motorcaravans
- 3 wheeled vehicles
- ambulance and taxis (may be subject to further testing)
- Goods Vehicles (up to 3000 kg DGW)
- Private passenger vehicles (9-12 seats)
- Private Hire Vehicles (up to 8 seats) – may be subject to further testing
- Dual-Purpose Vehicles
Class 5 MOT:
- Private passengers
- 13-16 passenger vehicles
- More than 16 passenger vehicles
- Ambulances
- Play Buses
Class 7 MOT:
- Goods Vehicles – 3000kg DGW – 3500kg DGW
You do not need to MOT your car until it is 3 years old.
You do not need to MOT your car until it is 3 years old. After this, you must get a valid MOT certificate which should be renewed once every 12 months. Failing to MOT your car is illegal and you can land yourself a hefty fine as well as points on your license.
If you fail your car MOT, our vehicle technicians will advise you on the reasons for this failure. Once we have discussed this, we will plan the next steps in order to ensure that your car is road safe. But, don’t worry – your re-test will be completely free of charge within 10 days of your car MOT failure.
As MOT standards have changed to become stricter, it is essential that you prevent any smaller faults from showing during your MOT, to improve your chances of passing your MOT the first-time round.
- A very common reason for failing your MOT is down to the condition of your lights. Switch on all your lights and check no bulbs have blown including your brake lights, indicators, headlights, taillights, fog lights and hazard lights.
- Ensure your tyres are inflated to its correct pressure. The minimum tyre tread depth standard is 1.6mm.
- It is vital that you check that there is nothing distorting your view of the road. This includes checking your wiper blades are functioning correctly and ensuring there are no cracks/chips on your windscreen.
- It sounds very minor, but it is important that your horn is working correctly, as it is a vital function to alert other drivers of your presence.
- Check your brake fluid levels to ensure it is above the minimum level and below the maximum level.
- Your brakes are very important to safe driving, so check your handbrake as your cable may need adjusting if it is difficult to handle.
Van MOT
If you fail your van MOT, our vehicle technicians will advise you on the reasons for this failure. Once we have discussed this, we will plan the next steps in order to ensure that your van is fully road safe. But, don’t worry – your re-test will be completely free of charge within 10 days of your van MOT failure.
All you need to do is bring your van in, and we will handle the rest. We cover class 4, class 5 and class 7 vehicles – contact our experts today to find out more.
As MOT standards have changed to become stricter, it is essential that you prevent any smaller faults from showing during your MOT, to improve your chances of passing your MOT the first-time round.
- A very common reason for failing your MOT is down to the condition of your lights. Switch on all your lights and check no bulbs have blown including your brake lights, indicators, headlights, taillights, fog lights and hazard lights.
- Ensure your tyres are inflated to its correct pressure. The minimum tyre tread depth standard is 1.6mm.
- It is vital that you check that there is nothing distorting your view of the road. This includes checking your wiper blades are functioning correctly and ensuring there are no cracks/chips on your windscreen.
- It sounds very minor, but it is important that your horn is working correctly, as it is a vital function to alert other drivers of your presence.
- Check your brake fluid levels to ensure it is above the minimum level and below the maximum level.
- Your brakes are very important to safe driving, so check your handbrake as your cable may need adjusting if it is difficult to handle.
Car Service
Contact us on 01902 715 055 to find out how much your car service will cost.
Generally, a car service takes between 1.5 hours to 3 hours, depending on the type of service you opt for.
Van Service
Contact our friendly team on 01902 715 055 and we can tell you how much your transit van service will cost and when we can book you in.
Tyres
Whatever service you need from us, give us a call and let us know when you would like to book in and what for.
Winter tyres are made to provide improved driving performance in conditions below 7 degrees celsius.
You may notice the steering wheel begin to wobble when driving at a high speed.
A tyre should be replaced when 3mm or less of the tread is remaining. The legal limit for a car tyre in the UK is 1.6mm across three-quarters of the tread. If your tyre shows signs of ageing, damage or abnormal wear.
The best way to find out which tyre size you need is to check the side wall of your existing tyres. If you are unsure, we are happy to take a look for you.
Bodywork
Whatever service you need from us, give us a call and let us know when you would like to book in and what for.
Once we have the go-ahead, we will let you know how long it will take and are always a phone call away if you need to ask us any questions. We will also let you know of a time slot for when you can collect your car after completion.
We are repairing an accident damaged vehicle for you, this is a very skilful manual process, so please do note that the time estimate we give once we know the damage is the shortest it will be.
Yes. As an independent garage from the insurance company, you are our client and the quality of our service is always maintained.
If we are repairing your vehicle that is going through an insurance claim, you will need to speak to them regarding a replacement car.
General Queries
Each type of service by Auto Surefit, build upon the previous level. So the basic service will typically include an oil and filter change and a visual inspection. For more information please contact us on – 01902 715 055
Normally, when you get to every 3,000 miles, or every 3 months you should. Now that most smart vehicles are able to tell you when an oil change is necessary, many people bring their vehicle in when this shows.
You are not required, since October 2003, to get your car serviced by a franchise dealer. So, good news, you can get it done with a local garage like us!
It might be obvious, but you’ll need to bring your vehicle! Also, previous certification is not required as we’re able to look up details via the DVSA system. If you’re having a MOT and service at the same time, in some cases you might need to take along your logbook/service history. Just give us a ring and we can let you know what to bring.
You will need to make sure that you have a MOT every year, on or before the anniversary of its previous test date. Not only is this for the safety of your vehicle, this is also a legal requirement.
You can get a duplicate certificate if you go back to the garage where the vehicle was tested, tell them the approximate date of the test and they should be able to help. Please note there may be a fee.
Caring for your vehicle saves you money. Getting your car or van serviced each year as well as maintaining it between them will ensure catching problems early on means vehicles are cheaper to fix, will have a better resale value and a longer life.
Sometimes, but as long as you keep your vehicle often serviced and kept in the best possible condition, work done on it should be minimal
Not always. Usually MOT’s take around 45 – 60 minutes long and servicing up to 3 hours.
Only if necessary, we will keep vehicles overnight, but generally we like to make sure our customers get their vehicles back up and running.
Sure – If you can find the cheapest part somewhere else than we can, go ahead! Let us know when you have it and our team can get to work fitting it.
Auto Surefit will report back to you what issues we faced when trying to pass your MOT, so that you know what needs fixing.
Our services are quick and suitable, ranging from next day, the same-day or even done in a couple of hours!
With prices varying based on the vehicle type, it can be from as little as £40 – However if your MOT does fail, just bring it back to us within 10 days and we’ll happily provide a free re-test. For more information, give us a call to enquire on 01902 715 055.