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Title: MOT reminder
Post by: Shackeng on 04 May 2016, 16:49:30
Just discovered that the Elite runs out next week! >:( >:( >:( Aren't they supposed to send a reminder? :-\ :-\ :-\
Title: Re: MOT reminder
Post by: Crazycarzowner on 04 May 2016, 17:01:36
Nope, only for Tax

However some garages will ask you to sign up for them to remind you near the time & will send you a txt.
Title: Re: MOT reminder
Post by: henryd on 04 May 2016, 17:01:41
nope,not for the mot :-\
Title: Re: MOT reminder
Post by: Andy B on 04 May 2016, 17:10:06
Just discovered that the Elite runs out next week! >:( >:( >:( Aren't they supposed to send a reminder? :-\ :-\ :-\

You can set up a text alert but it costs something silly.

I assume you have a mobile phone  ::)  mine is set up to alert me of my/our cars' MOT a month before hand .... it told me yesterday that my Smart's is due at the end of the month.
Title: Re: MOT reminder
Post by: Shackeng on 04 May 2016, 18:38:11
Nope, only for Tax

However some garages will ask you to sign up for them to remind you near the time & will send you a txt.

That's what I was thinking of, my local VX garage always reminded me, but they have been taken over, and no doubt threw out anything useful. >:( :y :y :y
Title: Re: MOT reminder
Post by: Magwheels on 04 May 2016, 19:05:33
Why not just set it up in your Windows (if you are using it) Mail calendar, tis all I do as what with the cars and bikes (and age) I can never remember when they are due. I just set mine a week or so before (or more if a close call last MOT!!). Then it pops up to remind you, luverly :y
Title: Re: MOT reminder
Post by: Andy B on 04 May 2016, 19:06:14
Put a circle around the MOT date for next year .......  :y
Title: Re: MOT reminder
Post by: dbug on 04 May 2016, 22:09:11
Local Jag main dealer sent me a letter reminding me re MOT - its now booked in and MOTs are FOC for the life of the car  :y
Title: Re: MOT reminder
Post by: Andy B on 04 May 2016, 23:21:02
Local Jag main dealer sent me a letter reminding me re MOT  .....

I got a reminder from Mercedes the other day to say that my car's MOT is due. Apart from the fact I use the local MOT station that I've used for upmteen years, MB haven't updated their records as to when it's due.  ;)
Title: Re: MOT reminder
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 04 May 2016, 23:37:12
I actually got a reminder from a local VX dealer few weeks back, All I did was have the A/C topped up there, Must have kept details on record. MOT due next week.
Title: Re: MOT reminder
Post by: Keith ABS on 05 May 2016, 07:30:49
 ;DI use a very radical method. I mark a calendar with the vehicles mot a month before they are due. I know that is a very odd way to do things in this age of technology but works very well as its so tried and tested ;D


Keith ABS
Title: Re: MOT reminder
Post by: Shackeng on 05 May 2016, 07:55:13
I'm annoyed because I always used to get a reminder from the VX dealer, who used to do it for £29! Now taken over, no reminder and £50!!! >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: MOT reminder
Post by: TD on 05 May 2016, 09:07:17
I'm annoyed because I always used to get a reminder from the VX dealer, who used to do it for £29! Now taken over, no reminder and £50!!! >:( >:( >:(

If you fancy a trip to Swindon, you can get an MOT for £25  ;)
Title: Re: MOT reminder
Post by: Shackeng on 05 May 2016, 10:28:09
I'm annoyed because I always used to get a reminder from the VX dealer, who used to do it for £29! Now taken over, no reminder and £50!!! >:( >:( >:(

If you fancy a trip to Swindon, you can get an MOT for £25  ;)

Spooky, I've just booked in to Now VX Hillmead for £35!, a bit better than Marlborough. :o They will also try to find where the AC gas is escaping, as after checking the compressor, HP & LP valves, all changed last year, there is no sign of a leak there or anywhere else. Hopefully they may have something to detect leaks. I'm somewhat miffed that they list the car as Vauxhall OLD MODEL, in capitals on the booking e-mail. :y :y :y
Title: Re: MOT reminder
Post by: Andy B on 05 May 2016, 11:26:23
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I'm somewhat miffed that they list the car as Vauxhall OLD MODEL, in capitals on the booking e-mail. :y :y :y

Is that a reference to your car or you Chris?  ::) ::)  ;) ;)
Title: Re: MOT reminder
Post by: TD on 05 May 2016, 12:21:39
I'm annoyed because I always used to get a reminder from the VX dealer, who used to do it for £29! Now taken over, no reminder and £50!!! >:( >:( >:(

If you fancy a trip to Swindon, you can get an MOT for £25  ;)

Spooky, I've just booked in to Now VX Hillmead for £35!, a bit better than Marlborough. :o They will also try to find where the AC gas is escaping, as after checking the compressor, HP & LP valves, all changed last year, there is no sign of a leak there or anywhere else. Hopefully they may have something to detect leaks. I'm somewhat miffed that they list the car as Vauxhall OLD MODEL, in capitals on the booking e-mail. :y :y :y

Probably a squirty bottle filled with water and washing up liquid...spray everywhere and look for the bubbles  ::) ;D
Title: Re: MOT reminder
Post by: Andy B on 05 May 2016, 12:55:03
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Probably a squirty bottle filled with water and washing up liquid...spray everywhere and look for the bubbles  ::) ;D

Refrigerant leaks are unlikely to show up like that. Hopefully the last time it was refilled, it had dye added which they look for using u/v glasses  :y
Title: Re: MOT reminder
Post by: TD on 05 May 2016, 13:25:31
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Probably a squirty bottle filled with water and washing up liquid...spray everywhere and look for the bubbles  ::) ;D

Refrigerant leaks are unlikely to show up like that. Hopefully the last time it was refilled, it had dye added which they look for using u/v glasses  :y

I would hope that they will pressure test the system with nitrogen first, then look for the bubbles.....
Using a U/V light to look for the dye needs to be done really on a fresh leak.
You can also use a 'sniffer' to try to find the leak, but you need a fairly draught proof area to have much success.  :)
Title: Re: MOT reminder
Post by: Shackeng on 05 May 2016, 18:46:01
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I'm somewhat miffed that they list the car as Vauxhall OLD MODEL, in capitals on the booking e-mail. :y :y :y

Is that a reference to your car or you Chris?  ::) ::)  ;) ;)

I deeply resemble that remark! :P :y
Title: Re: MOT reminder
Post by: Andy B on 05 May 2016, 18:51:30
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I'm somewhat miffed that they list the car as Vauxhall OLD MODEL, in capitals on the booking e-mail. :y :y :y

Is that a reference to your car or you Chris?  ::) ::)  ;) ;)

I deeply resemble that remark! :P :y

 :y :y ;)