MoT during current lockdown
Discussion
My MoT is due early Feb. As far as I am aware the current lockdown may end mid Feb or later.
Can you still go for an MoT during this lockdown or is there an extension like there was last time of 6 months ( https://www.gov.uk/getting-an-mot )
I can't see anything on .gov.uk about the rules during the current lockdown.
TIA
Can you still go for an MoT during this lockdown or is there an extension like there was last time of 6 months ( https://www.gov.uk/getting-an-mot )
I can't see anything on .gov.uk about the rules during the current lockdown.
TIA
MikeStroud said:
I can't see anything on .gov.uk about the rules during the current lockdown.
You missed this bit then ..Coronavirus (COVID-19): changes to MOTs
There are some changes to MOT tests because of coronavirus (COVID-19). How this affects you depends on when your MOT is due to expire.
30 March 2020 to 31 July 2020
Your MOT will be automatically extended for 6 months because of coronavirus.
Before 30 March 2020 or after 31 July 2020
You must book an MOT as usual.
The 6 month extension was brought in because so many testing centres closed (some of them needlessly). In N Ireland, I believe they were given 12 months.
With correct precautions, all garage services are permitted to remain open as 'essential' businesses, so there is no extension this time.
There was a question about this answered on 'Honest John'
https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/coronavirus/2021...
There is no mention on the .gov website about the CURRENT lockdown.
With correct precautions, all garage services are permitted to remain open as 'essential' businesses, so there is no extension this time.
There was a question about this answered on 'Honest John'
https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/coronavirus/2021...
There is no mention on the .gov website about the CURRENT lockdown.
Edited by sixor8 on Saturday 9th January 11:44
bigandclever said:
You missed this bit then ..
Coronavirus (COVID-19): changes to MOTs
There are some changes to MOT tests because of coronavirus (COVID-19). How this affects you depends on when your MOT is due to expire.
30 March 2020 to 31 July 2020
Your MOT will be automatically extended for 6 months because of coronavirus.
Before 30 March 2020 or after 31 July 2020
You must book an MOT as usual.
Aren't we in 2021 now?Coronavirus (COVID-19): changes to MOTs
There are some changes to MOT tests because of coronavirus (COVID-19). How this affects you depends on when your MOT is due to expire.
30 March 2020 to 31 July 2020
Your MOT will be automatically extended for 6 months because of coronavirus.
Before 30 March 2020 or after 31 July 2020
You must book an MOT as usual.
It's buried deep in here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay...
Businesses and venues which can remain open
Other businesses and venues are permitted to stay open, following COVID-19 secure guidelines. Businesses providing essential goods and services can stay open. The full list of these businesses can be found in the guidance on closing certain businesses and venues in England, but includes:
essential retail such as food shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, garden centres, building merchants and suppliers of building products and off-licences
market stalls selling essential retail may also stay open
businesses providing repair services may also stay open, where they primarily offer repair services
petrol stations, automatic (but not manual) car washes, vehicle repair garages and MOT services, bicycle shops, and taxi and vehicle hire businesses
banks, building societies, post offices, short-term loan providers and money transfer businesses
During the first lock-down, the Government posted specific advice concerning vehicles being MOT'd, repaired and serviced on a dedicated gov.uk page, basically stating that garages and dealerships could open for vehicle servicing, repairs and MOT's, but could not sell cars to buyers in person (instead, they could sell cars remotely, on-line).
For some reason, for this lock-down, the Government haven't posted specific advice on the matter on a separate, dedicated MOT/vehicle servicing & repair gov.uk page, but have included it in the generalised page, linked at the start of this post.
Businesses and venues which can remain open
Other businesses and venues are permitted to stay open, following COVID-19 secure guidelines. Businesses providing essential goods and services can stay open. The full list of these businesses can be found in the guidance on closing certain businesses and venues in England, but includes:
essential retail such as food shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, garden centres, building merchants and suppliers of building products and off-licences
market stalls selling essential retail may also stay open
businesses providing repair services may also stay open, where they primarily offer repair services
petrol stations, automatic (but not manual) car washes, vehicle repair garages and MOT services, bicycle shops, and taxi and vehicle hire businesses
banks, building societies, post offices, short-term loan providers and money transfer businesses
During the first lock-down, the Government posted specific advice concerning vehicles being MOT'd, repaired and serviced on a dedicated gov.uk page, basically stating that garages and dealerships could open for vehicle servicing, repairs and MOT's, but could not sell cars to buyers in person (instead, they could sell cars remotely, on-line).
For some reason, for this lock-down, the Government haven't posted specific advice on the matter on a separate, dedicated MOT/vehicle servicing & repair gov.uk page, but have included it in the generalised page, linked at the start of this post.
Roy the Boy said:
bigandclever said:
You missed this bit then ..
Coronavirus (COVID-19): changes to MOTs
There are some changes to MOT tests because of coronavirus (COVID-19). How this affects you depends on when your MOT is due to expire.
30 March 2020 to 31 July 2020
Your MOT will be automatically extended for 6 months because of coronavirus.
Before 30 March 2020 or after 31 July 2020
You must book an MOT as usual.
Aren't we in 2021 now?Coronavirus (COVID-19): changes to MOTs
There are some changes to MOT tests because of coronavirus (COVID-19). How this affects you depends on when your MOT is due to expire.
30 March 2020 to 31 July 2020
Your MOT will be automatically extended for 6 months because of coronavirus.
Before 30 March 2020 or after 31 July 2020
You must book an MOT as usual.
4rephill said:
It's buried deep in here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay...
Businesses and venues which can remain open
Other businesses and venues are permitted to stay open, following COVID-19 secure guidelines. Businesses providing essential goods and services can stay open. The full list of these businesses can be found in the guidance on closing certain businesses and venues in England, but includes:
essential retail such as food shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, garden centres, building merchants and suppliers of building products and off-licences
market stalls selling essential retail may also stay open
businesses providing repair services may also stay open, where they primarily offer repair services
petrol stations, automatic (but not manual) car washes, vehicle repair garages and MOT services, bicycle shops, and taxi and vehicle hire businesses
banks, building societies, post offices, short-term loan providers and money transfer businesses
During the first lock-down, the Government posted specific advice concerning vehicles being MOT'd, repaired and serviced on a dedicated gov.uk page, basically stating that garages and dealerships could open for vehicle servicing, repairs and MOT's, but could not sell cars to buyers in person (instead, they could sell cars remotely, on-line).
For some reason, for this lock-down, the Government haven't posted specific advice on the matter on a separate, dedicated MOT/vehicle servicing & repair gov.uk page, but have included it in the generalised page, linked at the start of this post.
"Buried" under a single hyperlink from the Contents list? Tiresome.Businesses and venues which can remain open
Other businesses and venues are permitted to stay open, following COVID-19 secure guidelines. Businesses providing essential goods and services can stay open. The full list of these businesses can be found in the guidance on closing certain businesses and venues in England, but includes:
essential retail such as food shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, garden centres, building merchants and suppliers of building products and off-licences
market stalls selling essential retail may also stay open
businesses providing repair services may also stay open, where they primarily offer repair services
petrol stations, automatic (but not manual) car washes, vehicle repair garages and MOT services, bicycle shops, and taxi and vehicle hire businesses
banks, building societies, post offices, short-term loan providers and money transfer businesses
During the first lock-down, the Government posted specific advice concerning vehicles being MOT'd, repaired and serviced on a dedicated gov.uk page, basically stating that garages and dealerships could open for vehicle servicing, repairs and MOT's, but could not sell cars to buyers in person (instead, they could sell cars remotely, on-line).
For some reason, for this lock-down, the Government haven't posted specific advice on the matter on a separate, dedicated MOT/vehicle servicing & repair gov.uk page, but have included it in the generalised page, linked at the start of this post.
And even further down 4rephill's link to the guidance:
"The majority of public services will continue and you will be able to leave home to visit them. These include:
Jobcentre Plus sites
courts and probation services
civil registrations offices
passport and visa services
services provided to victims
waste or recycling centres
getting an MOT, if you need to drive when lawfully leaving home"
"The majority of public services will continue and you will be able to leave home to visit them. These include:
Jobcentre Plus sites
courts and probation services
civil registrations offices
passport and visa services
services provided to victims
waste or recycling centres
getting an MOT, if you need to drive when lawfully leaving home"
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rfisher said:
Why are garden centres essential businesses?
Does Chris (he's not pretty) Whitty like flowers?
This was asked on another thread and answered well I thought; so you can get stuff to grow food. OK they sell flowers too, but the supermarkets sell other than food too, clothes, books, etc.Does Chris (he's not pretty) Whitty like flowers?
As others in the thread, mine was also done this week. The garage we use is in the next village and they're very careful with the measures though, unlike some of the examples above. Keys in an envelope with the registration on, so it doesn't touch any of their surfaces, everyone masked and gloved, seat covers etc.
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