MOT Test Centre in London, BIG thumbs-up
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Hi folks
In time to get out of hibernation, the Gransport had it's 1st MOT done today. Everything went fine so I'm now sorted-out on this front. Great.
Just want to point-out the chaps at the Tower Hamlets MOT Centre were absolutely 10/10. If you happen to work in or around Canary Wharf, it's almost round the corner. I felt I was properly taken care of, they allowed me to be by their side during the whole of the procedure, they found 1 niggle (more below) and were diligent in making me go under the lift to spot it out. Even they showed concern about the lack of lubrication of the handbrake assembly (another 1st for the service people at stealerships) and they got it sorted with me watching.
The place is immaculate, clean to the point you could almost eat on the floor. Equipment was the very latest and even though they said their brake testing computarised equipment could deal with cars fitted with LSD, they took no chance. It showed to me the folks were real car enthusiasts and appreciated working on such a nice piece of kit. Took real care. After hearing so many horror stories about MOT test centres, I was really impressed. Could only but recomment it to anyone living in the London area. Seriously.
And last but not least, they were not 20-yearish old monkeys but seasoned mechanics. Not the likes you see in most MOT test centres. Plus the fact they have no interest in selling you a fix, they will not fail you for niggles as many garages just to get some extra quid out of fixing the "problem".
So I would be pleased if a reference about this place is put as a sticky in the forum for others in the London area to go, when their MOT is due.
As for the niggle, one of the hydraulic lines snapped away from its fastener clip and was loose
Not dangerously loose, but loose. The tester pointed out to me that "usually, folks would fail your MOT for this..." and in 2 seconds moved the hose back in place, adding "...whilst it is so clear this is just what you need to do..." It's a snap-on clip, easy fix. But then he added "...how on earth a Maserati dealer would miss this during a routine service?" to which I could not agree more (as the care went into service just before hibernating).
Again, a show of what stealerships are all about
In summary, a big
and 
to these people. For those in the London area, keep this reference handy.
Ed
In time to get out of hibernation, the Gransport had it's 1st MOT done today. Everything went fine so I'm now sorted-out on this front. Great.
Just want to point-out the chaps at the Tower Hamlets MOT Centre were absolutely 10/10. If you happen to work in or around Canary Wharf, it's almost round the corner. I felt I was properly taken care of, they allowed me to be by their side during the whole of the procedure, they found 1 niggle (more below) and were diligent in making me go under the lift to spot it out. Even they showed concern about the lack of lubrication of the handbrake assembly (another 1st for the service people at stealerships) and they got it sorted with me watching.
The place is immaculate, clean to the point you could almost eat on the floor. Equipment was the very latest and even though they said their brake testing computarised equipment could deal with cars fitted with LSD, they took no chance. It showed to me the folks were real car enthusiasts and appreciated working on such a nice piece of kit. Took real care. After hearing so many horror stories about MOT test centres, I was really impressed. Could only but recomment it to anyone living in the London area. Seriously.
And last but not least, they were not 20-yearish old monkeys but seasoned mechanics. Not the likes you see in most MOT test centres. Plus the fact they have no interest in selling you a fix, they will not fail you for niggles as many garages just to get some extra quid out of fixing the "problem".
So I would be pleased if a reference about this place is put as a sticky in the forum for others in the London area to go, when their MOT is due.
As for the niggle, one of the hydraulic lines snapped away from its fastener clip and was loose
Not dangerously loose, but loose. The tester pointed out to me that "usually, folks would fail your MOT for this..." and in 2 seconds moved the hose back in place, adding "...whilst it is so clear this is just what you need to do..." It's a snap-on clip, easy fix. But then he added "...how on earth a Maserati dealer would miss this during a routine service?" to which I could not agree more (as the care went into service just before hibernating).
Again, a show of what stealerships are all about
In summary, a big
and to these people. For those in the London area, keep this reference handy. Ed
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