Reply To: New ‘connected MOT equipment’ to be rolled out by DVSA

[Brad]

I think it’s a good idea.
Hopefully, if DVSA are on the ball, and actually link the online machines to vehicle tests, it will help to stop bent MOT’s.
I agree, as do most that there needs to not only be an increase in the test charge, but also a fixed test fee.
We have customers that will use a different station for their test, just because it is £20 cheaper, but then come to us for the failure work.
Most of the time the work is unnecessary, and we explain that they could appeal the decision, but most customers just want their car back on the road with minimal fuss so get the work done.
All the time that customers don’t want to appeal, the dodgy centres will continue to operate.