In the UK, around 2.1% of accidents were caused due to poorly maintained vehicles. This was a statistics of 2021. But, the scenario has not changed much in 2024. Various reasons: whether lack of time, less accessibility, or expensive services, have resulted in poor conditions of vehicles. Users continue their usage of such cars due to necessity, and this leads to safety hazards. These accidents are catastrophic, not just for you and your family, but also for others on the road. So, what is the solution? Our expert technicians recommend timely car servicing as the best solution to such issues. Since our centre is accessible, affordable, and efficient, you can easily get your vehicle serviced with us.
Automobile services brings us to the importance of MOT. When you are servicing your car on time, you have an increased chance of passing your MOT test. If you are curious for more knowledge on MOT Reading, and car services at our centre, continue reading.
What is an MOT test?
The Ministry of Transport, which has been abbreviated to MOT, is a test specified by the government of the UK for every vehicle. This test is compulsory for annually checking your vehicle’s safety, emissions and roadworthiness. To ensure your vehicle is meeting the safety standards, any vehicle without an MOT certificate would be punished or fined.
The Ministry of Transport is now known as the Department for Transport. This department is responsible for controlling the transport network of the state, vehicle emissions, future of transport and security or civil matters related to transport. The MOT certificate that is significant for your vehicle, is issued by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Why is the MOT test important?
There are significant reasons behind the necessity of MOT testing and certification. Other than being a government specified test, it has benefits that include:
- Safety: With MOT testing Reading your vehicle is checked thoroughly every year. This helps in finding out any minor issues that can become potential safety hazards, like damaged or worn-out tyres, faulty brakes or poorly functioning lights.
- Maintenance: Since MOT tests help in identifying any damages or wear in your vehicle’s components and systems, you can get them repaired and fixed easily. This regular maintenance prevents greater damages and repair costs in the long run.
- Increased vehicle durability: With regular maintenance and inspections during the MOT testing, your vehicle’s and its parts durability is enhanced, increasing their lifespan.
- Pollution Prevention: One of the integral parts of MOT testing is emissions and pollution control. During the test, your vehicle’s exhaust system is examined with utmost precision to ensure your car’s emission meets the environmental standards. This is critical to reducing air pollution and public health risks.
- Fuel Efficiency: Our centre realises the increasing costs of fuel and its burden on your expenses. Regular servicing for MOT tests is a great way to increase fuel efficiency of your vehicle, thereby reducing fuel costs.
Parts included in the MOT tests.
Since MOT Reading tests are for ensuring your vehicle’s roadworthiness, safety and exhaust emissions, almost every part and component of your vehicle is tested. The parts include:
- Bonnet
- Body, vehicle structure and general items.
- Exhaust emissions and exhaust system
- Brakes System
- Fuel system
- Towbars
- Seats and seatbelts
- Doors and mirrors
- Tyres and wheels
- Lights and horns
- Windscreen, including wipers and washers
- Steering and suspension
- Registration plates
- Vehicle Identification Number
- Electrical wirings and Battery.
Testing your vehicle’s engine, clutch or gearbox is, however, excluded from MOT tests.
What are the services we offer for your car?
At our centre, knowledgeable and skilled technicians care not just about your vehicle’s MOT testing, but they also provide vehicle services to ensure an overall smooth driving experience. Our car services Reading package includes:
- Interim Service: Getting your vehicle serviced after every 6000 miles or six months, depending on which happens sooner, is always recommended by professionals. Such frequent services contribute a smoother performance of your vehicle. With our interim service, your vehicle gets checked for every important component and system of your vehicle, including engine, brakes, suspension, clutch, gearbox and many more.
- Full Service: According to whichever comes first, your car needs a full service after every 12,000 miles or 12 months. This service is significant for efficiency and safety of your vehicle. Full service is a much more comprehensive inspection and servicing of your vehicle, as compared to interim services. It covers over 77 checks, including brakes, engine, suspension, exhausts and other parts that are significant for a smooth functioning of your vehicle.
- Major Service: A major service for your vehicle is necessary after your vehicle has completed 24,000 miles or two years, as it can recognise potential issues that can turn into greater damages, costing you more money on repairs in the long run. High-mileage and older vehicles are strictly recommended for major services. Similar to full service, our major service includes 77 checks of your vehicle’s important systems and components, as well as customised checks from our expert team of technicians.
Along with the above services, we also offer services for:
- Wheels: Our services for wheels and tyres include wheel balancing, wheel alignment, tyre pressure check, puncture repair, TPMS reset, and many more.
- Brakes and brake fuel replacement.
- Exhaust and exhaust repair services.
- Suspension, clutch services and gearbox repairs.
- Engine flush, engine repair and engine replacement.
- DPF cleaning, etc.
For a smoother driving experience, you need to maintain your car’s overall condition. Schedule your car’s service appointment with us to ensure top-notch performance for your vehicle.
