by West End Service Station | Jun 3, 2023 | News
Approximately ten percent of cars passed their MOTs last year should have failed, according to new research. According to data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) MOT Compliance Survey for 2021 and 2022, 10.1 percent of cars passed by MOT...
by West End Service Station | Apr 7, 2023 | News
Road safety experts are warning drivers of the consequences they face if they skip their MOT or car maintenance checks. The Government launched a consultation in January on the future of MOT tests, looking at the feasibility of delaying new car safety checks. It was...
by West End Service Station | Mar 10, 2023 | News
According to a recent report by IMI/Garage Industry Trends, tyre safety appears to be the biggest concern in relation to the proposed MOT test extension plans by the government. The report shows that EV tyres tend to experience more wear than traditional fuel...
by West End Service Station | Sep 15, 2022 | News
If you’re worried about whether or not your car will pass it’s MOT test, there are some easy checks you can carry out to help ensure you pass. An annual MOT test is a dread for some drivers as minor faults and issues can easily cause a fail. We recommend...
by West End Service Station | Aug 25, 2022 | News
A recent study shows that electric and hybrid vehicles are more likely to fail their MOT test on issues such as worn tyres, but overall are more likely to pass the MOT test first time. Despite having less moving parts and less to go wrong than traditional petrol and...