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In today’s world, trust is not something that is given lightly, and almost any company can expect to be googled, have reviews of their business checked out, or some form of due diligence to take place.

And garages are often seen as places to be suspicious of: partly because there are some unscrupulous mechanics who will inflate their earnings as much as possible by claiming the need for this replacement or that extra component, but also simply because the average layperson has no idea of what is going on under the hood of their car which leaves them feeling as though they are ripe to be taken advantage of.

However, many mechanics and garages have signed up to an honourable code of conduct which means that they will not condone such practises. One of these establishments, Elite Direct offers MOT test service in London to make sure your car is safe and road worthy. Avail their professional services today.

MOT Testing Centres

And this especially applies to MOT testing centres which are carefully regulated by the Department for Transport. Not only do the inspectors and mechanics at these garages have personal standards of behaviour that would prevent them indulging in any underhanded practices but the government imposes certain expectations on them too. Without these, they would not be able to work as testing centres at all.

Criteria for an MOT Testing Centre

Before anything else, the garage must have the appropriate testing equipment so that they can carry out MOT tests safely and thoroughly. Next they must appoint an AE or Authorised Examiner (this can be a business or a person or several people). AEs must hold a number of qualifications including certification of how to properly conduct MOT tests.

Who Has Oversight?

The DVSA has oversight of every MOT testing centre in the UK, and must have access to the premises on demand, as well as being able to access all the paperwork and filings that the MOT testing centre submits. Mostly importantly, however, the DVSA can (and will) investigate any complaints about the MOT testing centre. They will crack down on any wrong-doing as they understand that should people lose their faith in the integrity of the MOT process, they may begin to refuse to get their vehicles tested as they should – justifiably if they can prove that they have been forced to have repairs done that weren’t actually necessary for an MOT pass.

In short, no! garages will not fail MOT tests on purpose – and often, they will actively help you to earn a pass, by pointing out issues before submitting your car for its test. This means that getting your MOT with a service centre like Elite Direct can help you sail through your MOT test without any issue.

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