Ashwal Mot Centre

Ashwal Mot Centre We are a local MOT and servicing workshop in Cranbrook, Kent. We also offer a competitive tyre fitting/supply service.

29/06/2020

6-month MOT exemptions will be ending on 1 August

Today, 29 June, the Department for Transport announced that the 6-month MOT exemption for cars, vans and motorcycles introduced during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, will end on 1 August.

Why is the MOT exemption ending?

We know that many garages stayed open and drivers continued to get their vehicles tested despite the exemption.
As non-essential services start to re-open in line with government guidance, and more vehicles are back on the roads, having an up-to-date MOT will help to keep vehicles safe to drive.

26/03/2020

More info about how the mot extension is going to work

From Friday (approximately) the MOT Testing Service will automatically add 6 months to any test that expires on Monday 30th
Then the same will happen for MOTs expiring on Tuesday 31st and so on.
This will continue until we are running approx. 7 days ahead – from then on it is a rolling extension i.e. Approx 7 days prior to the MOT expiring the 6 months will be added on

– so a vehicle with an MOT expiring on 30th April 2020 will not see the added six months next week or week after, it will be added approximately on 23rd April –

IF we are still in this situation.

Doing it this way allows us to switch it off as son as the crisis is over – so it is NOT a blanket 6 months for the next 6 months worth of vehicles

Customers can still get their MOTs if they need to and you will be able to do them – the MOT Testing Service will be running and we will be here.

Example for the new MOT dateYour vehicle’s MOT was due to expire on 3 April 2020.This will automatically be extended to ...
25/03/2020

Example for the new MOT date

Your vehicle’s MOT was due to expire on 3 April 2020.

This will automatically be extended to 3 October 2020. You will need to get your MOT by this date.

You can check your MOT history to see when you have been issued an exemption. It will not be updated straight away, so keep checking back if your new due date MOT is not yet showing.

You will not get a paper exemption certificate

25/03/2020

MOT Due after 30th March

What you need to do

You do not need to do anything to extend your vehicle’s MOT expiry date if it’s on or after 30 March 2020. However, you must keep your vehicle safe to drive.

Your vehicle will be automatically given a 6-month MOT exemption. This will extend your current MOT expiry date by 6 months.

Example Your vehicle’s MOT was due to expire on 3 April 2020.
This will automatically be extended to 3 October 2020. You will need to get your MOT by this date.

You can check your MOT history to see when you have been issued an exemption. It will not be updated straight away, so keep checking back if your new due date MOT is not yet showing.

You will not get a paper exemption certificate.
If your vehicle tax is due, you can tax your vehicle as soon as your MOT due date has been updated.

If your vehicle’s first MOT is due
Your vehicle will be automatically given a 6-month MOT exemption from the date its first MOT was due.
If your first MOT was due before 30 March 2020 and your vehicle did not pass

Your vehicle will not get an extension to its MOT due date.
Your vehicle will need to pass an MOT before you can drive it again.

The government is allowing MOT centres and garages to remain open. So you can still get an MOT if you need your vehicle:
• to shop for basic necessities, for example food and medicine, which must be as infrequent as possible
• for any medical need, or to provide care or to help a vulnerable person
• to travel to and from work, but only where this absolutely cannot be done from home

Read the full guidance on staying at home and away from others.

Keep your vehicle safe to drive
You must make sure your vehicle is safe to drive (‘roadworthy’). It can be unsafe even if your MOT expiry date has been extended.
Find out how to check your vehicle is safe and read the rules about vehicle maintenance, safety and security.
You can be fined up to £2,500, be banned from driving and get 3 penalty points for driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition.
You should still take your vehicle to be repaired at the nearest open garage. The government is allowing them to remain open.

Published 25 March 2020

25/03/2020

MOTs due before 30 March

What to do if your MOT runs out

If you or someone you live with has symptoms of coronavirus
If your MOT runs out while you’re staying at home because you or someone you live with has symptoms of coronavirus (self-isolation), you should book an MOT test after your period of self-isolation is over.

The Department for Transport (DfT) is working with insurers and the police to make sure you are not unfairly penalised for not being able to get an MOT.

If you are extremely vulnerable from coronavirus
You must not take your vehicle for its MOT if you’re extremely vulnerable from coronavirus.

DfT is working with insurers and the police to make sure you are not unfairly penalised for not being able to get an MOT.
If you’re not self-isolating

Book your MOT test at any open test centre if you’re not self-isolating.

MOT centres and garages are still allowed to stay open. If you’re not self-isolating or extremely vulnerable from COVID-19 you still need an MOT to make sure your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards.

If your vehicle tax runs out while you’re self-isolating
You need a valid MOT (unless your vehicle is exempt) to renew your vehicle tax.

You should register your vehicle as off the road (SORN) if both:
• your MOT and vehicle tax are both due to run out
• you’re not able to get your vehicle tested because you’re self-isolating

When you no longer need to self-isolate

You must not drive your vehicle before you take it to its MOT.
Driving if your MOT has run out
You must not drive your vehicle on the road if the MOT has run out. You can be prosecuted if caught.
The only exceptions are if you are driving it:
• to or from somewhere to be repaired
• to a pre-arranged MOT test

Published 25 March 2020

03/08/2019

Not been well the last few day , hopefully back up and running fully on Monday . Sorry if it has cause any inconvenience .

UPDATE!!! After a busy December clearing the workshop, lots of digging/preparation for the new equipment and workshop ar...
03/01/2019

UPDATE!!! After a busy December clearing the workshop, lots of digging/preparation for the new equipment and workshop area - we are ready for the new ramps to be installed today 👍🏻 Watch this space for more info on when the work is completed!!!!! Thank you to all of our customers for your patience during this exciting time for us! 😁

17/01/19

Nearly done ! .. been inspected and got the ok now just need to be signed back on then I’m back up and running

24/09/2018

Exciting News!!! As many of our loyal customers know we had been looking at relocating due to the site having a possible change of use. We are happy to say that we will now be continuing our business from our current site at Wilsley Pound...AND will be having our workshop completely re-fitted and upgraded with some additional services to include tracking and air conditioning services from January 2nd 2019.

We will therefore be closing for the month of December temporarily, while the new equipment is installed....HOWEVER....if your car needs an MOT or service in December we are able to complete this for you in November without affecting next year's MOT date 😀👍 Just give us a call and we will do our best to ensure there is as little disruption to your motoring needs as possible 😊

18/09/2018

Welcome to our new page....we will be updating regularly with news, including offers and promotions. Please like our page and share, also if you have been a customer and would like to give us some feedback for future customers, we would very much appreciate it if you would leave us a review 😊 Many thanks! 👍

Address

Wilsley Pound
Cranbrook
TN172HR

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

01580 712700

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