speedyxjs
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| posted on 21/9/11 at 09:40 AM |
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2012 MOT test
does anyone know what MOT's are going to go up to in January?
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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jossey
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| posted on 21/9/11 at 09:42 AM |
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I didnt know it was due to change.
Thanks
David Johnson
Building my tiger avon slowly but surely.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 21/9/11 at 09:44 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jossey
I didnt know it was due to change.
Yeah, more involved test means they can put prices up.
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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johny p
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| posted on 21/9/11 at 10:08 AM |
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i doesnt mean they can put prices up.. theres going to be a few changes come mid april.. plus 16th oct the new mot certs are out. they look crap...
prices will stay the same as competition is plenty.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 21/9/11 at 10:15 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by johny p
i doesnt mean they can put prices up.. theres going to be a few changes come mid april.. plus 16th oct the new mot certs are out. they look crap...
prices will stay the same as competition is plenty.
Problem is that the garage that do our MOt's for us always charge full price and give us a discount which we pass on to the customer. We are in
the process of designing a new leaflet but want it to be valid into next year so need to know what they are going to go up to so we dont loose money
on MOT's
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 21/9/11 at 10:28 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjsYeah, more involved test means they can put prices up.
Sounds a bit like the SVA to IVA change then? Add a couple of items to test and wack the price up by 137% 
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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johny p
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| posted on 21/9/11 at 10:37 AM |
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theyre not going up.. ive just been on an mot QC course about 3 weeks ago and nothing was mentioned about a price increase.. we charge 35 as that is
the average price around my area...
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flibble
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| posted on 21/9/11 at 11:11 AM |
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Is this anything to be concerned about? :
Engine performance:
(a) Control unit illegally modified.
(b) Illegal engine modifications
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Snuggs
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| posted on 21/9/11 at 11:42 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by flibble
Is this anything to be concerned about? :
Engine performance:
(a) Control unit illegally modified.
(b) Illegal engine modifications
Seems like a VERY grey area. AFAIK there is no such thing as an illegal engine or "Control unit" modification. Only a modification that
took the emissions over the limits would be classed as a fail but is certainly not illegal.
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rodgling
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| posted on 21/9/11 at 11:50 AM |
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Illegal modifications are not allowed? Pretty sure that has always been the case...
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johny p
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| posted on 21/9/11 at 11:51 AM |
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as long as it passes emissions you can do any engine mods you want...
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Snuggs
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| posted on 21/9/11 at 12:25 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by rodgling
Illegal modifications are not allowed? Pretty sure that has always been the case...
What is an illegal engine modification ?
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carlknight1982
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| posted on 21/9/11 at 12:34 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by johny p
theyre not going up.. ive just been on an mot QC course about 3 weeks ago and nothing was mentioned about a price increase.. we charge 35 as that is
the average price around my area...
£35!! I wish try £45-55 round here! thieving bas***ds
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Imagination will take you everywhere.
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dinosaurjuice
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| posted on 21/9/11 at 01:40 PM |
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didnt realise there was a set price for MOT's. never paid more than £35... whats the proper rate?!
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johny p
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| posted on 21/9/11 at 01:41 PM |
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i wish we could charge that... no such thing as an illegal engine mod. as long as everything that is modified is saftley carried out and it passes
emissions test its ok...
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johny p
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| posted on 21/9/11 at 01:42 PM |
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proper mot rate is 54.85 but garages can charge anything they want under that price...
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 21/9/11 at 07:07 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Snuggs
quote:
Originally posted by rodgling
Illegal modifications are not allowed? Pretty sure that has always been the case...
What is an illegal engine modification ?
Sticking 4 Metro throttle bodies on a V8??
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iank
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| posted on 21/9/11 at 08:21 PM |
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Here's two examples:
Illegal engine modification - putting a 2 litre into a hatchback but leaving the v5 with a 1.0 litre on it making it cheaper to tax/insure.
Illegal ECU change - making the engine produce more CO2 than the band you're paying tax for.
Spot the theme...
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 21/9/11 at 09:31 PM |
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Spot the theme???
Yes
The chav boy racers who have 2 ltr corsa insured as 1.2's who crash into you and then the insurance won't pay out will be found out before
this happens ( good thing IMHO )
The higher emissions usually means more power ( see above statement )
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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ianclark1275
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| posted on 21/9/11 at 10:25 PM |
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the only real changes are that the air bag light on the dash now = fail?
i think thats what i heard!
IC
measure twice, cut once, scrap it, start again.
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morcus
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| posted on 22/9/11 at 01:09 AM |
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There was a thread about this regarding MOT failiures for modified and remap engines and a few people who were qualified MOT men assured us this was
not the case and might have produced evidence. Have a look through and find out.
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