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Updated MOT rules because of CoronaVirus threat

by Superior Cars Auto Repair Garage in Northampton

Having an MOT certificate is a legal requirement in the UK. All the car drivers have to submit their vehicle every year to an authorized MOT centre. But, this year it seems difficult for the drivers to follow the rules due to the Novel Coronavirus Disease. Therefore, to break the chain of coronavirus infection, the government of the UK has made several critical decisions.

 

One of those important steps is Ford MOT Northampton test exemption because of CoronaVirus disease. 

 

According to the laws, the drivers have to submit their vehicles to the MOT centres until the date decided by the transport department of the UK.

 

But, as the safety of citizens is the prime concern for the government, vehicles like cars, vans, and motorcycles need not visit the MOT centre till the due date.

 

This temporary exemption will be beneficial for those who want to travel due to essential reasons.

 

The department has issued other temporary rules for buses, trailers, and lorries.

 

Garages will remain open to make sure the passengers face no difficulties to repair their vehicles.

 

As an important guideline, the drivers must keep their vehicle roadworthy to ensure safety on the road.

 

What are the new guidelines?

 

The drivers need nothing to extend the MOT expiry date if it is on or after 30 March 2020.

 

The 6-month exemption is automatically given to all the drivers to extend the current expiry date.

 

To check the current status of your due MOT date, you need to check your MOT history.

 

Any paper exemption will not be provided to the drivers.

 

The drivers may tax their vehicle after the MOT date is updated.

 

In case your first MOT date is due, a 6-month exemption will be automatically given to your vehicle. But, if the due date is before 30 March 2020 and your vehicle failed its Ford MOT Northampton, test, any extension will not be granted. To get the certificate, you have to pass the MOT test.

 

All the garage and MOT centres are open. So, you can easily submit your vehicle to a nearby MOT centre. Leave your home only when it is very necessary due to the risk of infection. It becomes imperative at that point, to follow the guidelines laid down by the WHO.

 

Whenever you think it is essential to visit a service centre due to the issues related to the MOT test or any mechanical issue, you are free to visit Superior Cars to make sure safe travels.

 

With important figures like Prince Charles and Prime Minister Boris Johnson already struggling with COVID-19, it is clear that the threat is real and equally probable for anyone. In such times, the exemption seems to be a thoughtful step.


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