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MOT? FULL SERVICE? WHAT TO DO!

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big..E.
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Posted: Tue Sep 2nd, 2008 11:57 pm

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I usually recommend to "My Customers" to have their vehicle serviced six months after the MOT Test..Why have two "similar inspections" done on the same day??...(I know thy're not "exactly" the same thing..But 2.0mm tread ain't going to be there in six months,but it will be in an hours time

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So as a "nice friendly chap" :cool:

I recommend six monthly intervals...(two separate inspections a year)..........

Last edited on Tue Sep 2nd, 2008 11:57 pm by big..E.

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Posted: Mon Sep 1st, 2008 06:29 pm

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thank you! So, perhaps I should just book in for a full service and MOT? All at the same time?

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Posted: Mon Sep 1st, 2008 06:13 pm

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A service does not include many MOT testable items.

An MOT does not include many service items.

So depending on the milage you've covered since the last service, you probably need both a service and an MOT. MOT repairs are not routinely done on a service, so why not get an MOT done first, then if any item fails the MOT, ask the garage who is doing the service, to repair the MOT failures at the same time.

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Posted: Mon Sep 1st, 2008 05:23 pm

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I've got a Nissan Micra Ally 1.5L 1999. I had a full service done on it last year.

It's MOT is due at the end of this month. I was planning on taking it to a council run testing centre and then getting the repairs done...

But, I am confused as to whether I need to get a full service done. What's the difference between getting the repairs done from a failed MOT test, and getting a full service? Doesn't it all amount to the same thing?

Help!

Thanks

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