Car needs an MOT Mot stations are still open and we are told we still need to mot our cars. No pause or anything like in other countries. The only reasons I'm allowed to leave my home are : Shopping for basic necessities, for example food and medicine, which must be as infrequent as possible. One form of exercise a day, for example a run, walk, or cycle - alone or with members of your household. Any medical need, or to provide care or to help a vulnerable person. Travelling to and from work, but only where this absolutely cannot be done from home. So how do I get my car MOT'd without breaking the law? I'm not allowed to go the garage, the garage won't come to me
Just had a look and to have it picked up and done is £75 to take it in is £35. Oh well Im Sure more rule clarification will come out soon
On my trip to work and back today with a stop off at the chemist my conclusion so far is. We have closed most shops. Mass gatherings have been banned. Beyond that little seemed different. See what tomorrow brings
I have my car booked in for a service on Monday and I requested a courtesy car, so at least I don’t have to hang around. Although the showroom is closed so I suppose I could have just sat in one of the cars waiting for the service to be completed
You're OK for an MOT mate https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/advice/coronavirus-what-motorists-need-know
Got my car motd on Monday. Fortunately a public park in near proximity so a nice walk for 90 minutes while it was being done
I think what they are doing is you drop the car off, leave the keys in a separate area and wait at a safe distance.
Smart move. Makes me a little uneasy that potentially un-road-worthy cars will be on the road, but I think MOT every year is a bit excessive these days anyway. Cars don’t break like they used to, do they?
It’s on gov.uk. Only applies if your MOT expires on or after 30th March for some reason https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronav...s-vans-and-motorcycles-due-from-30-march-2020
The MOT is largely safety and emissions nowadays. Things the average motorist wouldn't check are brake wear, but plenty don't check tyres, and some ignore lights not working. All of those would be wear and tear rather than 'breaking', and the low mileage means we'll all be chucking out more toxins - but for far fewer and shorter journeys. So related to the above - we should all be aware that if we don't use our cars - or only for short journeys, the oil will deteriorate (as well as the battery) - in pure mechanical terms - a long run every week is recommended.
Thats a bit dumb - I would have thought MOT's expiring this week should have been included as well but its in general a sensible relaxation of the rules
thanks ..... our cars not due till may, so hopefully things will have settled down a bit by then. But it's good to know of the extension just in case.
