Simply put, an annual MOT Staplehurst is the equivalent of your annual physical medical checkup at work. MOT failure can mean you need to have the vehicle repaired before it is assessed as fit-to-drive again on the road. Before going for an MOT, you might want to check out some car servicing Staplehurst to make sure that your vehicle passes that test with flying colours.

However, there are some things you can check out on your own at home.

Check the lights

A vehicle with broken lights on any road is hazardous to everyone’s safety. All bulbs in your headlights should be working well. Your brake lights and signal lights must also be in tiptop condition. Check for cracks in your headlights as well. This may seem superficial but a cracked, sharp surface on your vehicle can result in MOT failure.

Engines, brakes and steering

There are things that you must have checked up by a professional because the parameters need to be checked by a machine. Have your engines checked if they are working well enough to keep up with the demands of the road. Make sure your brakes and steering are also sound. Machines from MOT Staplehurst car servicing centres should be able to check this efficiently. If you have difficulty starting your engine, if there is any funny sound when you try to hit the brakes, if you think you are not braking enough, or if you feel a "wiggle" when you steer your wheel, your vehicle may be due for repairs.

Check any cracks in your windscreen

Some people overlook "scratches" in their windsreens because they think this is just a superficial defect and it will not cause any harm while you are on the road. Your windshield is exposed to wind force as you drive. If you drive at high speeds, cracks on your windshield can be harmful. It can increase the chances of your windshield suddenly shattering while you are on the road. A shattered windshield will also change your car's aerodynamics and affect your vehicle's structural strength.

Pay for a professional car service

Make sure you are paying for a reputable car service to give your car the proper checkup it needs without voiding the manufacturer’s warranty. It might feel a bit insane signing up for a checkup when the government is already checking your car for you, but this will save you plenty of time. Paying a proper car servicing Staplehurst company ahead of your annual MOT not only assures you of having a vehicle that will pass the test, but also leaves you feeling safer on the road.

Easy with the modifications

You might think it’s your car, and you can modify it to your heart’s content, right? The sad part about this is that you still must comply with road standards. Make sure that any modification that you make will not put pedestrians in danger, so any spokes or sharp edges on your car will probably not pass the MOT.

For car services you can trust in Staplehurst, contact Claremont Motors today. You can book online or call them at 0158 0493 566 or visit website http://www.claremontmotors.co.uk/mot-staplehurst.htm.