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- How much does an MOT retest cost? If you choose to have your car repaired elsewhere, you can take it back to the original testing centre for a partial retest within 10 working days of the initial test. If you return your vehicle within 10 days, the price for the retest will be up to half of the original MOT price you have paid. If you…
- Your MOT Questions Answered The MOT (Ministry of Transport) test is a mandatory annual inspection for vehicles in the UK to ensure they meet safety and environmental standards. Here are some frequently asked questions about the MOT. MOT FAQ's
- What's checked in an MOT? An MOT test is an annual check that ensures that your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards. Each MOT test includes a list of standard tests and checks that are performed on every vehicle. We’ve listed below the main elements that are checked as part of the MOT test. We’ve also included…
- Getting MOT Ready Making sure that your car is road-legal and safe is an important part of owning or using a car. So it's important to ensure that your car is ready for its MOT is crucial. Here are steps to help you get your car ready. How to Pass your MOT Guide
- How to book your MOT and Service To book your MOT or your Service please fill in your Registration Number and your postcode and select your nearest Halfords Garage please click here.If you're a member of the Halfords Motoring Club, please ensure that you are logged into your online account and select the benefits you wish to use on…
- How long does an MOT take? An MOT takes between 45 minutes and an hour for the full check to take place. If you wish, you can leave your car with us, and once your MOT has finished and your vehicle is ready, we'll give you a call.
- What are MOT advisory notes? Advisory notes are issues identified with your car during an MOT test that aren’t serious enough to warrant a failure but do need to be looked at. Each MOT tester uses their discretion to decide what’s a failure and what isn’t, so it’s worth understanding what MOT advisory notes are and…
- The importance of MOTs and servicing The annual MOT and car service are two essential ways to keep your car safe and running smoothly. If your car is over three years old, you'll need to get an MOT every year. Together, your annual car service and MOT test provide peace of mind that your car is safe to drive. Here's a guide on the importance…
- What is an MOT? An MOT test is an annual check that ensures that your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards. Each MOT test includes a list of standard tests and checks that are performed on every vehicle. Book MOT
- MOT Classes Not sure which MOT class your vehicle belongs to? Halfords is here to help. All vehicles fall into one of eight classes. To find the right MOT class you’ll need to know what type of vehicle you have, its weight and engine size. Most vehicles on the road are Class 4. Class Vehicle Type Class 1 Motorcycles,…