Your questions answered: November 2013
Q - High level flashing brake lights are apparently now being fitted to some vehicles as standard fitment. The Bugatti Veyron is one example, and new Mercedes and Audi models...
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Videos: Van driver’s walkaround check
...van driver customers to watch these videos to help them maintain the standards and safety of their vehicles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXSPqyPDZJs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jyp2LeuceGE For more information read the 'Your van: best practice guide'...
Your questions answered: June 2013
...vehicles first used from 1 September 2001, and all vehicles first used from this date will also have been fitted with an engine immobiliser from new as a Type Approval...
Diesel particulate filter check now required as part of MOT test
...Robert Goodwill has announced. Garages and testing stations will check for a diesel particulate filter as part of the MOT test (or annual test for heavy vehicles) in February 2014....
How do I test a binding brake?
Back in August 2014, we limited the options for ‘item not tested’ on MOT comp to include only the mandatory measured items, eg brake performance, headlamp aim and emissions. Since...
Horror Story: Braking bad
...43,000 miles on the clock when presented for test. On inspection the rear brake pipes, including unions and brake hose ferrules, were heavily corroded and leaking fluid under pressure. It...
Inspecting diesel particulate filters
...had many queries about the type of inspection that will take place. Following discussions with the Department for Transport, the inspection will initially be restricted to a visual examination for...
Horror story: Worn to the cord
...clearly not been checked for some time. The owner brought the car in complaining it was making a noise and the steering wasn’t right. What they found sent them running...
Your questions answered: Can I test a 3300kgs DGW passenger vehicle?
...vehicle’s DGW, if it is no more than 5000kg then it will be considered a Class 5 Light. Once identified, and provided that you and your site are authorised to...
Horror story: Safety pinned
...fine, however when he unlatched the belt and pulled it out for a closer look this is what was hidden between the seats. The belt had obviously been cut and...