DVSA CHANGE TO MOT TESTS LEAVES CONFUSED DRIVERS FUMING AS THEY SAY 'WHEN WILL THEY LEARN'

Changes to MOT tests by the DVSA have been met with fury by confused motorists.

The agency's move to eliminate paper MOT tests and go digital in response to the ongoing climate change crisis has sparked outrage. Drivers will now have immediate access to their MOT pass certificates at the time of testing, instead of waiting for a formal letter. The DVSA highlighted that the switch to entirely digital aims to offer a more efficient platform for vehicle inspections.

However, disgruntled drivers voiced their complaints on Facebook: "And how do we access these certificates? Why not just email them to customers?" one riled motorist exclaimed. Another lamented: "What about the people who have not got the internet eg the elderly etc?"

In defence of the DVSA, one driver reassured: "They will print one if no internet access or if it's a failure! So you can get one," Yet, another argued: "More computer control. When will they learn? Paper trail is far better than a servers memory. That can be corrupted lost or even changed!"

The controversy arises as a car expert advises drivers to ensure their shock absorbers are in good condition before their MOTs. According to data analysed by used-car purchaser, Money4YourMotors, seven per cent of MOT failures stem from faulty shock absorbers with bad road conditions contributing factor, reports Birmingham Live.

Warren Edwards, national car buying manager at Money4YourMotors, has a vital message for folks in the area with upcoming MOTs. He strongly encourages locals to check their shock absorbers, matching his advice to Government data that apparently suggests a link between Oxfordshire's road conditions and vehicle suspension-related MOT fails.

Warren said: "The Government data shows a clear connection between the condition of local roads and MOT failures related to the suspension of vehicles in Oxfordshire so drivers in the area should be wary when on the road. If you suspect that you have an issue with your suspension, shocks and springs, then there are a number of checks you can conduct to determine the issue before its time for your MOT test.

"If your vehicle is pulling to one side while driving, this could be a sign that your shock absorbers need changing. Another test to check your suspension, is a bounce test. By pushing your weight down onto your car's bonnet will tell you if there's a problem. Your car should do no more than three bounces, so anymore and you may need to take it to your local garage."

2024-05-08T12:59:02Z dg43tfdfdgfd