MOT Inspections Faversham

It’s an incontrovertible fact that MOT inspections save lives on the roads of Faversham and across the UK. We may find it hard to believe that’s some motorists still try to dodge this annual test. But each year a handful of evaders are picked up by police automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) systems. These drivers are not only flouting the law. They are risking their own lives, those of their passengers, and those of other road users and pedestrians. The laws requiring MOT inspections are there for the safety of us all and Faversham motorists who ignore them risk a £1,000 fine, not to mention a guilty conscience if there is an accident.

But who to trust with testing your vehicle? MOTs Only Ltd are a family run business with over 40 years experience and have been serving Faversham and the surrounding areas during that time. We are well aware that MOT time can be a very stressful time for motorists. Many of our customers rely on their vehicles to get them to work, or to keep the household running smoothly. If the car is off the road for as much as a single day it can have a huge impact on their lives. Other local motorists worry about the expense of having work done on their vehicle. Sometimes costs spiral out of control leaving them unable to pay. They may be wary of taking the car to a garage which may exaggerate faults found during the test to bump up the price.

We have tailored the services we offer our customers with these concerns in mind. Just as our company name suggests, we offer MOT inspections only – it’s up to you where and when you have any subsequent repair work carried out. If all your vehicle needs is a replacement bulb or a similar minor repair, we will carry it out free of charge. But if more extensive work is needed you are free to take the car to whichever repairer you choose, in Faversham or elsewhere.

Drivers should always bear in mind that these annual inspections don’t cover every aspect of your car. Some systems like the brakes are essential to safety. None of us want to arrive at a busy junction to find our car won’t stop. But just because your car passes its MOT test you should not imagine that it is definitely fault free. Similarly your car might have a valid MOT certificate but if any faults have developed since the test it is up to you as the driver to make sure it is in safe working condition.

So, what parts of vehicles are checked during inspections conducted at our Faversham workshop? Tyres are checked for damage and their tread depth is measured. All lights must be working and correctly adjusted. Safety equipment such as seatbelts and airbags must be in full working order. And of course, the structure of the car must not be compromised by damage or corrosion. MOT tests save lives!