umesh 336 Posted April 14, 2018 The mot changes come into force in May which most of us are aware of, but I didn't realise the equipment needs some update/tweaks, I had a call yesterday from the company that we use saying they'll be along to do the necessary and the cost is £650+ vat , just wondering if anyone can enlighten me me ? Thanks Umesh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted April 14, 2018 i think they come and grease your nipples Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mojo121 229 Posted April 14, 2018 As you maybe eluding that sounds like an opportunist. I've heard nothing regarding necessary changes to equipment from the two stations we use - and they definitely would've moaned! I'll ask the tester on Monday to make sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted April 15, 2018 Was just reading the changes there are a few in there that night night us in the backside namely, a dpf that has been removed or tampered with will be a fail, how do I check every dpf before buying at the block. Anythibg marked as dangerous can not be moved from the test station until the fault is fixed, well that sucks as we do our own work why would I pay someone else to do mechanical work. Or have I misread the coming changes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dealer 54 Posted April 15, 2018 Some mot stations are being made to upgrade their equipment at a considerable cost, new legislation coming in about any dashboard warning lights, i don't know all the details but have heard our tester (owner) speaking about it on a number of occasions over the last few weeks. Definitely going to be a lot tougher. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
have a word with the wife 299 Posted April 15, 2018 16 minutes ago, justina3 said: Was just reading the changes there are a few in there that night night us in the backside namely, a dpf that has been removed or tampered with will be a fail, how do I check every dpf before buying at the block. Anythibg marked as dangerous can not be moved from the test station until the fault is fixed, well that sucks as we do our own work why would I pay someone else to do mechanical work. Or have I misread the coming changes. you misread the coming changes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted April 16, 2018 Thank god for that it was late and on my phone my eyes don’t work as well as they used to so which bit did I get wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
have a word with the wife 299 Posted April 16, 2018 12 hours ago, justina3 said: Thank god for that it was late and on my phone my eyes don’t work as well as they used to so which bit did I get wrong its since 2014 that you cant tamper with a dpf, plus the fact if you sell a car with it "tampered" the driver/owner could be fined up to a grand, with all the follow on "oh i didnt know when i bought it " you cant check at the block if its been tampered with, thats just part n parcel of being a trader. as for not being allowed to remove it from test station "dangerous" then dont take a car for test without a pdi. doubt if there will be many who would dare say to a trader, you cant take it away BUT IT IS A RIGHT OPPORTUNITY FOR SOME OF THESE FAST FITS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted April 17, 2018 I'm looking forward to the new opportunity for amusing 'BS' advisories Share this post Link to post Share on other sites