Tow bars to be included in the MOT Test

As from the 9th April 2009, Tow bars will be included in the MOT test.

The testing of towbars will include security and condition of the towbar and the fixing points for corrosion.

The MOT test is set to increase again as well on the 9th April 2009.
The MOT Fee is fixed periodically by the Government's executive agency the Vehicle Operator and Services Agency (VOSA), in conjunction with the MOT industry.

Their guideline fees for an MOT test on a car is £53.10 but it has been set to rise to £54.00.

Currently at Shipps Garage we charge £45.00 per test with a free retest, regardless of who carries out the repairs. To qualify for a free retest the vehicle should come back for a retest within 10 working days of the initial MOT test.

Further to this, our MOT testing is carried out independtly to the service and repair side. So if your car fails the test, it is of no monetary value to the repair side of the business.

There are two seperate businesses in one building.
Shipps Garage (MOT Testing)
The Service Bay (Repairs and Servicing)