News reports about Caravans requiring MOTs are somewhat premature. True, the EU Parliament have reinstated the need to Test Caravans in their own itinerary after the Commission were forced to drop the idea after Member States objected, but there’s some way yet to go in the EU’s labyrinthian path to finalising such a law! AndContinue reading “MOTs for Caravans?”
Clampco have recently launched their new 2013-2014 catalogue. The latest Clampco catalogue showcases a whole host of the different products available from them. Clampco’s extensive range covers everyday items such as workshop consumables & exhaust fittings through to tools & garage equipment. Amongst the many brands to feature in Clampco’s portfolio are Norbar, Compac, PCL,Continue reading “Clampco Launch new 2013-2014 Catalogue”
As Testers know, Special Notice 3 0 2013 took effect on 26th June this year. It mandated a new way of measuring and recording brake imbalance by using either ‘lock-up’ or ‘slippage’ readings. There is, however, a problem. In practice the new method of inspection means that what’s measured is as much the level ofContinue reading “Brake Imbalance Debacle?”
Last summer the EU Commission, just a year after their last load of MOT revisions issued a proposed new ‘Regulation’ about MOT Testing. Within their proposals were some good ideas – getting cars off the roads with dangerous defects, for example. However an idea rumoured to stem from Germany, that a car should fail theContinue reading “EU want MOT and repairs separated…”
Council-Run MOT Testing Stations Many money-saving websites suggest that motorists could save money by going to Local Council operated Testing Stations because they don’t do MOT repairs, and so have no incentive to fail cars. This clearly suggests that ‘normal’ Testing Stations do fail cars to get the work. Is that true? And what’s reallyContinue reading “Am I better off taking my car to a council-run Testing Station?”
What is an MOT Test? The MOT is a regular examination of the condition of cars and light commercial vehicles in mainland Britain. It is required annually on all vehicles over three years old with one or two very minor exceptions – small ‘breakdown’ trucks is one example. History – and why it’s called theContinue reading “History of the MOT Test”
The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport (Mike Penning):The Department for Transport has today published a consultation on a proposal to exempt vehicles of historic interest (vehicles manufactured prior to 1 January 1960) in Great Britain (GB) from statutory MoT test, as allowed under Article 4(2) of the EU Directive 2009/40/EC. The EU DirectiveContinue reading “Classic Car MOT Testing”
Prepare your car to pass the MOT! Whether or not you are a good DIY car mechanic there are some things you can do to prepare your car for the MOT. Here’s a quick checklist: Check that all the lights work, you’ll have to get somebody to stand behind the car to check that theContinue reading “Prepare your car for the MOT | Simple repairs for the MOT”
