{"id":244604,"date":"2023-11-08T17:49:12","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T17:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=244604"},"modified":"2023-11-08T17:49:12","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T17:49:12","slug":"drivers-can-secure-cheaper-mot-tests-using-a-little-known-method-as-demand-soars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/drivers-can-secure-cheaper-mot-tests-using-a-little-known-method-as-demand-soars\/","title":{"rendered":"Drivers can secure cheaper MOT tests using a little-known method as demand soars"},"content":{"rendered":"

MOT: Quick checks to do before having your test<\/h3>\n

Drivers can secure discounted MOT tests as demand surges this November with a little-known method, according to experts.<\/p>\n

David Kottuan, operations manager at Scrap Car Comparison said motorists could secure their annual DVSA check for \u201ccheaper\u201d by finding a council garage.<\/p>\n

As well as immediate savings, drivers could also pay less \u201cin the long run\u201d as tests are completely impartial.<\/p>\n

The warning comes as MOT demand continues to surge due to new car registrations in September and a backlog of tests.<\/p>\n

Mr Kottuan explained: \u201cNot many people know that lots of councils have their own MOT testing stations for their own vehicles, buses and vans – and by law, these centres must also be open to the public.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhile these centres generally only carry out tests (and not any subsequent checks), they often will charge a cheaper fee for tests than mainstream garages and test providers.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot only this but, due to the fact they will not benefit if your car has to undergo repair work (unlike mainstream garages), council test centres can be trusted to be impartial when it comes to failing or passing your MOT test – which could also save you money in the long run.\u201d<\/p>\n

Last month, the AA warned that November would be its busiest month for tests across the whole of 2023.<\/p>\n

They predicted MOT centres would be \u201cmaxed out\u201d with huge demand for slots across the whole country.<\/p>\n

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