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Originally posted by eek View PostIs the garage open on Sunday? I can see their reply already.Comment
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Originally posted by wim121 View PostIndeed!
Im a bit baffled by the OP. I ring around to get the best price every year. I can accept most people wont do this, but from experience of owning older cars, I always ask them "will you charge me a retest fee?".
I got my last car, MOT'd for £35 instead of £45 just by ringing a couple of places and haggling. I could get one for £28 or £30 but all three of those places stated they charge a retest fee.
It isnt uncommon, for testers to be more "strict" if they charge a retest fee, to find the smallest amount of play or worn bush.
01-09-06 MOT launch new re-test proceduresComment
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Originally posted by Churchill View PostEyes, boy! Use them.Comment
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Originally posted by Darren_Test View Postwell VOSA did foresee that loophole..!! As per rules Saturday & Sunday will not be considered as working days for MOT...! Its very clearly written in the certificates.Comment
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Originally posted by Darren_Test View PostNo..this is not MOT center's discretion...Its mandatory to provide free retest if brought back to same test center with in end of next working day after fixing issue for certain issues as listed in this link. That’s what VOSA told me as well.
01-09-06 MOT launch new re-test procedures
Option 1: Yes sir, we are booked solid for the next 2 weeks but will happily drop what we are doing and take your car back whenever you wish to drop by and do a second MOT for free.
Option 2: Never heard of you mate. Up to our discretion. Too busy, etc.
Option 3: We've found something on the retest. Big bill I'm afraid and now your options are rather more limited, check out the VOSA rules. Can you leave it with us for 2 weeks?Comment
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostDid you ask someone for a recommendation?
There are local ones and local ones you want to avoid.
So either they are not aware of this rule or they normally give "center's discretion" excuse close the cases...Comment
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Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostI wonder how well that works in practise?
Option 1: Yes sir, we are booked solid for the next 2 weeks but will happily drop what we are doing and take your car back whenever you wish to drop by and do a second MOT for free.
Option 2: Never heard of you mate. Up to our discretion. Too busy, etc.
Option 3: We've found something on the retest. Big bill I'm afraid and now your options are rather more limited, check out the VOSA rules. Can you leave it with us for 2 weeks?Comment
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I saw this link in Kwik-fit site, which clearly says in my case re-test is free as per VOSA rules.
Free Re-TestComment
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Originally posted by MrRobin View PostAll MOT test stations are required by law to display a 'VT9A Fees and Appeals' poster. On the top right of the poster, it has the information you quoted above. Point it out to them?
If you still have no joy, try calling the VOSA helpline 0300 123 9000
Thanks to all here..much appreciated..Comment
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