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Sue142
on 6th October 2016
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I have booked my car in for an MOT and there are no pre existing problems that I am aware of. However, if they find something that needs doing, but I would rather get it done elsewhere, please confirm that if I find a cheaper quote and they will return the car, then that they will carry out the MOT once its done?
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jimmymac1951
Written on: 07/10/2016
I have never been in that position but I would inagine that if it needs work done then that's a fail, and they would expect, if you didn't want to have the work done to get a pass then they would charge you for the MOT. If you present it again after the work they would need to test it again at your cost. I think that is only fair. If they are testing twice they should be paid twice
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Feldmm
Written on: 07/10/2016
If the problem would cause an MOT fail they will not pass the car - nevertheless the mot will be charged. If you then had it done elsewhere the MOT would then have to be repeated so that the car can pass
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keirangarvey
Written on: 07/10/2016
hi,
I had my van serviced and with extras that cost too much!! I just got them to do it thinking will save me hassle.
I was definately over priced by the garage that took my van.
I would put in for mot and check that you can get it back with no problems!! if you decide to go else where.
If the quote seems fair go with them,use your insight!!
In hindsight i should have got it done at a local garage as i will next time for me 30% more expensive!!
good luck. ps--use a trusted garage over this supposed convenience,
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Ajam1212
Written on: 08/10/2016
You only pay for the MOT test.The MOT test centre is independent of garage it is situated at.If it is a fail you have a time period of 10 days I believe (will say on the fail sheet how long).To get the work done wherever you wish and then return the vehicle to the same test centre for a retest at no extra charge as long as it's within the stated time on the fail sheet. MOT centres are essentially government regulated as are the testers.
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