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Tag Archives: MOT
Engine Management Light – Now a fail on MOT Test
Engine Management Light – MOT Fail Your Engine Managment Light must come on with ignition then turn off when your engine is started. If your Engine Managment Light is faulty or displaying due to a fault you will automatically get a Major Fail on your MOT Test and the fault would need repairing before the vehicle can pass its MOT. Don’t leave it to the last minute or till your test day to address the engine management light fault as not only can a delay in resolving the fault cause more long term damage to the car, but it will no longer pass an MOT and be road worthy with the engine managment light fault.
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How will MOT Rule Changes 20 May 2018 affect you?
How will MOT Rule Changes 20 May 2018 affect you? there will be new defect types, new rules for diesel car emissions, and some vehicles over 40 years old becoming exempt. Save yourself a suprise at your next MOT test and find out how the changes may affect you: The changes will affect cars, vans, motorcycles and other light passenger vehicles. There are 5 main changes: 1. Defects will be categorised differently Defects found during the test will be categorised as either: dangerous major minor The category the MOT tester gives each item will depend on the type of problem and how serious it is. Testers will still give advice about items you need to monitor. These are known as ‘advisories’. What the new categories mean Item result What it means about the item How it affects your MOT result Dangerous … Continue reading
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Car Service & MOT – The Facts
Car Service & MOT – The facts. Did you know there is a difference between a Car Service & MOT Test? Please read on if you would like to understand what the difference is. Think of your car as another member of your family, you want it to be there for you when you need it. Humans require clean air and a good diet to perform at their best and not become unwell. Cars are no different really. Cars require a good clean air flow, clean oil and filters. Without these, a cars insides become clogged up and parts start to fail, impacting on the way they perform for you. The number of customers we have that say “Oh my car has only just passed its MOT Test, I’m surprised that its broken down!”. When ask when they last … Continue reading
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Tagged air flow, AMC Car Repairs, annual service, car annual service, car service, car servicing, dvsa, Hythe, MOT, mot certificate, MOT Test, service, service light, so45, Southampton, vehicle service, vehicle servicing
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Diesel Particulate Filter Removal finally being policed
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Removal finally being policed by the DVSA. Nearly a year ago we wrote about changes that were due to be introduced regarding MOT tests and the removal of Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs). We also discussed the penalties to car owners for driving a non compliant vehicle. The DVSA are finally cracking down on Garages and MOT Testers who offer a DPF(Diesel Particulate Filter) Removal Service. The DVSA have given Two Sheffield Testers, a 2 year ban after being found to be selling DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) Removal Services, see link below to read the full story. To Read about the MOT Testing ban for Mechanics carrying out DPF Removal please click here. We have always advised customers that this is not a service we will provide and explained to them the impact that removal would have … Continue reading
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Tagged AMC Car Repairs, car service, carbon build up, diesel particulate filter, dpf, dpf cleaning, dpf maintenance, dpf regeneration, dpf removal, dvsa, MOT, MOT Test, police, service
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4 legged Furry Friend- Damage to Seat Belt
4 legged Furry Friend – Damage to Seat Belt: This week one of our customers 4 legged Furry Friend is in the bad books for chewing in the wrong place! The Casualty was a Seat Belt! As you can see from the photo below the damage was sufficient that we needed to replace the Seat Belt to ensure it would perform properly. Hopefully he will stick to chewing his dog toys and treats from now on!
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Latest News on MOT changes being introduced May 2017 for DPF’s – If you own a car with a DPF you really should read this!
DPF included in MOT from May 2017. How will MOT Changes relating to DPF affect you? We have been warning our customers that changes were imminent regarding DPF and MOT Tests. It’s just been announced as part of the Roadworthiness Directive, from May 2017 all vehicles with a DPF fitted will have these inspected at MOT. This will be tested by advanced technology, that can detect the Removal of the DPF along with Emissions testing. This means that those of you who have Removed your DPF, this will result in a failure at MOT. Your vehicle will be found to be non compliant, which is an offense under the Road Vehicles Regulation and could result in Penalties of £1000 for a car and £2500 for a van. Please click here to read the full article about MOT changes for vehicles … Continue reading
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We can now arrange MOT Tests
We are please to announce that AMC Car Repairs can now arrange MOT Tests for their customers. MOT’s can be carried out any time from approx 1 month before expiry to maintain anniversary date, so you don’t need to leave it to the last minute to get your car tested. If your MOT is due soon why not get in touch with us now and get your car booked in.
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