Daryl Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 Iv had my MOT done at the same place the past 5 years or so. Last year was my first MOT for the Zed, and was disappointed to find out when i asked that they put it on the rollers for the brake test. Should i take it back there and ask them to do it properly,should i take it somewhere else,suggestions welcome,or should i not worry and just get it done? Quote
Vik54 Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 If they put it on rollers they were not paying attention to what their system was telling them about the car / they didn't give a sh*t / are incompetent - either way I wouldn't give them any further business Quote
ddcboyle Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 Whats wrong with putting it on rollers? Quote
Dblock Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 Whats wrong with putting it on rollers? Can damage the diff. Quote
wizurd Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 just to check. is it just the rear wheels that can't go on the rollers? or both front and back? And it's only when it comes to the brake test part of the mot? Quote
jumping350 Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 i play it safe and dont get them to put it on the rollers at all if they wont go and do a brake test on the road for me,i go elsewhere! some garages get funny with it but i wouldnt complain if i got to take a zed out but as above thet prob were lazy and not bothered either way Quote
Dblock Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 just to check. is it just the rear wheels that can't go on the rollers? or both front and back? And it's only when it comes to the brake test part of the mot? Yes rear wheels and that the brake test. There was a sticky which you could print and give to the garage so they would know not to put it on the rollers. Quote
Daryl Posted November 29, 2012 Author Posted November 29, 2012 Im just having trouble with recommendations of MOT places in MK,and these guys are usually pretty good. Quote
rabbitstew Posted November 29, 2012 Posted November 29, 2012 I was dreading this when it came to MOT my zed, so I actually found a place which specialised in ferrari`s and who knew instantly not to roller test the brakes on the zed. Cost me full price MOT rather than the discounted £25 my local garage wanted, but it was worth the extra knowing they would do the job properly. Quote
KC350Z Posted November 29, 2012 Posted November 29, 2012 It comes up on the screen when they put you car details in not to be put on rollers !!! cant see how they can be funny about doing it correctly idiots Quote
jumping350 Posted November 29, 2012 Posted November 29, 2012 one place i went to said they had a rally car on the rollers and it was fine...so why am i making a fuss!! I said 1. is my car a rally car? 2. why does a rally car need a m.o.t?? swiftly said see ya later and went elsewhere i always stand and watch anyway unles there a good friend i never trust them! Quote
rabbitstew Posted November 29, 2012 Posted November 29, 2012 i always stand and watch anyway unles there a good friend i never trust them! At my old garage the guy used to always get me to drive / operate my own car in the MOT. He never once sat in it. Id drive it onto the ramp, do the lights, brakes etc etc etc. for him. I remember once having a car with no working handbrake "pass" the MOT as he didnt notice i was putting my foot on the brake at the same time as pulling up on the handbrake. Now adays due to health and safety etc etc most places want you to be sitting in the waiting room area whilst they "play" with your car. Quote
spursmaddave Posted November 29, 2012 Posted November 29, 2012 Not sure I would go back even if they had been good for the last 5 years.... it's all about the attitude when you pointed it out Quote
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