Best place for MOT...??

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AtW replied

8 September 2011, 22:39
Originally posted by SueEllen View Post

Thought you didn't have a car.

I did not have a sofa...

Originally posted by SueEllen View Post

Oh and I evicted the squirrel by a humane method. (Unless it's dead in the trap as it's still there.)
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SueEllen replied

8 September 2011, 22:37
Originally posted by AtW View Post

Local small garage that quotes MOT for £35 always resulted in much cheaper visit than local dealer who quotes £25 MOT.

Thought you didn't have a car.

Oh and I evicted the squirrel by a humane method. (Unless it's dead in the trap as it's still there.)
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AtW replied

8 September 2011, 22:27
Local small garage that quotes MOT for £35 always resulted in much cheaper visit than local dealer who quotes £25 MOT.
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SueEllen replied

8 September 2011, 22:19
Originally posted by Disappointed View Post

See if you can find a Local Council MOT centre.

WTAS

There are some MOT Centres that are not council run but just do MOTs due to being next to small garages who just fix cars. I got one recommended by a family friend as there wasn't one in my borough.

Likewise I found some of the local independent garages don't change tyres because there is an independent tyre place round the corner they send all their customers to.

Bit of a hassle if your car fails it's MOT first time and needs a few things fixed plus a new tyre or two.
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gingerjedi replied

8 September 2011, 21:40
I never get ripped off, maybe you lot just look a bit gullible?

If there is a failure don't take their word for it, get the technician to show you the problem and get another opinion/quote if it seems expensive.

I've used KwikFit several times without issue.
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Sysman replied

8 September 2011, 15:50
I found a little local man who was happy to find some small job like headlights needed adjusting.

I didn't feel ripped off at all once I'd heard the stories others had to tell.
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conned tractor replied

8 September 2011, 15:36
Originally posted by Clippy View Post

WHS

Large chains such as Kwik Fit will 'do you over'.

Whereabouts are you based?

WTS

Apple Car Centre (Large rip-off chain) once charged me £450 for a lambda sensor on a small fiat when going for an MOT once upon a time when I knew less than I do now. Bastids.
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Clippy replied

8 September 2011, 14:08
Originally posted by Disappointed View Post

See if you can find a Local Council MOT centre.

WHS

Large chains such as Kwik Fit will 'do you over'.

Whereabouts are you based?
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Disappointed replied

8 September 2011, 14:07
See if you can find a Local Council MOT centre.
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Spacecadet replied

8 September 2011, 14:04
I use kwikfit when not in warranty... only out of laziness but they seem to be alright
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Darren_Test started a topic Best place for MOT...??

8 September 2011, 14:01
Best place for MOT...??

Which is the best place for MOT, looking for some one who genuinely checks road worthiness of my car, not trying to sell all components they got in stock...!!

Options I have are..

1. Half**ds Auto Center - £27
2. Kwick-Fit - £35
3. National - £35
4. Mr. Clutch - £26
5. Locals - ?

Any good/bad experience with these bunch..??

Last edited by Darren_Test; 8 September 2011, 14:04.
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