Adam_B
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Registered: 13th Dec 00
Location: Lancashire
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is it part of the mot test to take the car for a bit of a drive?
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Matty W
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Registered: 31st Jan 11
Location: Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester
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No. All testing needs to be done in a vosa aproved test bay infront of a viewing area
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DannyB
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Registered: 6th Feb 08
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Nope, they shouldn't leave the station unless they only have a 2wd brake tester and your vehicle is 4wd. In that case they take it for a road test and take an on board brake metre.
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Adam_B
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Registered: 13th Dec 00
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cheeky fuckin bastards saw the guy driving my car back onto the garage forecourt and asked where he had been, he said it was part of the test to take cars down the road
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Matty W
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Depends whether they offer a health check, which can sometimes include a short road test
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DannyB
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Registered: 6th Feb 08
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Did you check for damage at all? you never know, nails in tyres, windscreen chips etc. I'd complain to the manager anyway, tell them you know they shouldn't go off site.
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Adam_B
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Theres nothing damage wise that I have noticed when i washed it tonight.
I know theres nothing wrong with the car so just went with the cheapest place i could find, obviously i didnt read the small print that says they take your car for a quick smash when your not looking. It was a family owned place so doubt complaintes etc will make any difference. I shall invest my time into never going again and bad mouthing, raaar
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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i would go back and complain, probably give you your money back if they're a small company and don't want trading standards on their case.
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fazza
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Registered: 7th Feb 08
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quote: Originally posted by Ben G
i would go back and complain, probably give you your money back if they're a small company and don't want trading standards on their case.
This tbh, fucks me off when some little cunt thinks he can jump in your pride and joy and take it for a spin.
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ShEp
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Registered: 9th Aug 05
Location: Dingwall, Highland
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Some testers road test cars with lsd's to do the brake test
So if it has one bear that in mind.
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VegasPhil
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Registered: 16th Jan 05
Location: Fareham, Hants Drives: Octavia VRS
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Sometimes the brake test rollers are deep and they road test the brakes.
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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