FREE MOT's !

ab2504s · Sep 18th, 2018, 15:08

I've just read this:

https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/...-Halfords.html

Basically, Halfords are running a promotion. If you buy anything - even a 99p air freshener - you get a free MOT.

The promo only runs until October 14th but once you make a purchase you can claim the free MOT anytime during the next 13 months.

charles p · Sep 18th, 2018, 16:19

Call me a cynic but I'm always happy to pay for an MOT from a garage that I trust.
A free MOT has to be paid from somewhere and I can't help thinking that the grey area of "advisories" is where the garage makes the payback.

Charles

Tamworthbay · Sep 18th, 2018, 16:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by charles p

Call me a cynic but I'm always happy to pay for an MOT from a garage that I trust.
A free MOT has to be paid from somewhere and I can't help thinking that the grey area of "advisories" is where the garage makes the payback.

Charles

And now they can do the dangerous to drive category that makes it hard to even take it anywhere else for repair. As the old saying goes, if it seems to good to be true it probably is.

cheshired5 · Sep 18th, 2018, 19:09

I used Halfords and Kwik-fit cheap deals for 5 MOTs in a row and it never passed problem free.
I then used my local independent and paid the full (£50?) price and it passed without advisories.
Only anecdotal I know but I'll stick with the independent in future.

AndyV7o · Sep 18th, 2018, 19:53

What they all said! ^^
The thought is very much appreciated though Im sure!

Halfrauds etc have very very bad reputation for fictional issues.
My brother in law is still waiting 5 years later for his exhaust with a 'hole' and 'serious corrosion' to actually blow and fall off after he had to argue with the manager that there was no grounds for a fail/evidence of a leak and get it downgraded to advisory (before they put details in dvla system).

ab2504s · Sep 18th, 2018, 21:24

Wise words, fellas.

If you drive cars like ours - i.e. old with plenty of wearing out bits - I can see how things could pan out...

dingov70 · Sep 19th, 2018, 07:23

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA !
Guarantee the MOT is free (!) but just review the list of required items to get that MOT & the subsequent cost . Amazingly the parts required will be available at their reasonable prices , they may even fit them correctly

Cynical ??? Bloody right I am , I regularly get people rocking up after an MOT at Halfwits , asking if their findings are correct . I test in an MOT only vehicle testing station & perform no repairs of any sort . As a result there is no pressure to "sell " repairs to the customer

Sep 18th, 2018, 15:08	#1
ab2504s Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2023 17:45 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: london	FREE MOT's ! I've just read this: https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/...-Halfords.html Basically, Halfords are running a promotion. If you buy anything - even a 99p air freshener - you get a free MOT. The promo only runs until October 14th but once you make a purchase you can claim the free MOT anytime during the next 13 months.

Sep 18th, 2018, 19:09	#4
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	I used Halfords and Kwik-fit cheap deals for 5 MOTs in a row and it never passed problem free. I then used my local independent and paid the full (£50?) price and it passed without advisories. Only anecdotal I know but I'll stick with the independent in future. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Sep 19th, 2018, 07:23	#7
dingov70 Master Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 06:42 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Blackpool	HA HA HA HA HA HA HA ! Guarantee the MOT is free (!) but just review the list of required items to get that MOT & the subsequent cost . Amazingly the parts required will be available at their reasonable prices , they may even fit them correctly Cynical ??? Bloody right I am , I regularly get people rocking up after an MOT at Halfwits , asking if their findings are correct . I test in an MOT only vehicle testing station & perform no repairs of any sort . As a result there is no pressure to "sell " repairs to the customer __________________ To stupidity & beyond Last edited by dingov70; Sep 19th, 2018 at 07:25.

Sep 18th, 2018, 16:19	#2
charles p Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 17:11 Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over	Call me a cynic but I'm always happy to pay for an MOT from a garage that I trust. A free MOT has to be paid from somewhere and I can't help thinking that the grey area of "advisories" is where the garage makes the payback. Charles

Sep 18th, 2018, 19:53	#5
AndyV7o Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2021 20:47 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Creswell	What they all said! ^^ The thought is very much appreciated though Im sure! Halfrauds etc have very very bad reputation for fictional issues. My brother in law is still waiting 5 years later for his exhaust with a 'hole' and 'serious corrosion' to actually blow and fall off after he had to argue with the manager that there was no grounds for a fail/evidence of a leak and get it downgraded to advisory (before they put details in dvla system).

Sep 18th, 2018, 21:24	#6
ab2504s Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2023 17:45 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: london	Wise words, fellas. If you drive cars like ours - i.e. old with plenty of wearing out bits - I can see how things could pan out...

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