Kwik Fit MOTs?

Barrbeast · 26-02-2014, 00:10

Hi folks, need to book the Trol in for her MOT before middle of next month. Would normally use an independent place near my flat but it isn't really an option this time as I'm staying at the farm just now (12 miles away from my flat) so I can help out a bit more than usual as my Grandad's just had his hip replaced.

Don't think there's anything needing done to her (feverishly touching wood!) so I'm just looking for a place to get the MOT done and it looks like someplace near my work is probably the best option (I don't work in the same place as my flat unfortunately).

There's a Kwik Fit very (very) near my work so was thinking about putting it in there. If anything needed done, I'd either do it myself or get it done elsewhere.

What's the opinion on Kwik Fit for MOT's?

Sweety · 26-02-2014, 00:18

Kwik fit around here are often the cheapest but have a much higher fail rate than other garages as they make their money on the repairs

If you take your motor away from the garage where the MOT was carried out to do the repairs yourself etc they can legally charge you for another MOT even tho it's only a retest

(loads do it around here) so i'd check this out where ever you take it

Ogri · 26-02-2014, 00:25

A local independent garage that I use has had many arguments with the local kwickfit after having distressed customers go to see him with a big quote from kwickfit for unnecessary work after an unjust MOT fail.

Only anecdotal but I would only go there as a last resort.

Barrbeast · 26-02-2014, 00:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweety

If you take your motor away from the garage where the MOT was carried out to do the repairs yourself etc they can legally charge you for another MOT even tho it's only a retest

That's the thing, any repairs and I'd sort out a way to take it to a garage I know and trust (ie. the one near my flat), it's just getting somewhere convenient for the actual test.

Other option for the test is the Nissan Dealer in the same town as my work (they've got a pretty good reputation).

Ogri · 26-02-2014, 00:39

I've just seen where you live. This makes interesting reading (hint: look towards the bottom of the graph for Dundee)

http://good-garage-guide.honestjohn....code-overview/

Good luck!

AlexD333 · 26-02-2014, 07:22

Not sure on kwik fit garage but a trick that always helps ten fold, make sure the truck is spanking clean outside and inside and underneath.

People always judge on first impressions (as long as she's not wrecked underneath obv)

I'm sure you are entitled to a free retest within 10 days too. I would quiz them on the phone with that question rather than ask when your down otherwise it will look like your expecting it to fail..

Good luck.

stevo · 26-02-2014, 08:10

MOT testers are supposed to give the benefit of the doubt to any items, and pass and advise if poss.

An example being a Yaris in our place today, wiper linkage mount broken. The wipers clear the screen, the blades aren't loose, (the linkage is, very).

Pass and advise, because the mot manual (which is online) doesn't explicitly say it should fail.

If they fail it and you think its unjustified, ask them what RFRs they have used (Reasons for Refusal). If you're still not happy, then go to VOSA - no one likes VOSA turning up......

briggie · 26-02-2014, 08:22

http://www.transportoffice.gov.uk/cr...sandguides.htm

Fez_uk · 26-02-2014, 10:02

Independant MOT stations will also usually give you more time to get the retest without recharging you. Well they do with me.

clivvy · 26-02-2014, 10:14

I would avoid Kwik Fit, im 98% sure they will fail a Troll - all they will see is a huge four wheeled pound sign.

THEN AGAIN, is it likely they will mess with you mate??

jims-terrano · 26-02-2014, 11:03

It's more likely they wont know what to do with a Patrol.

firebobby · 26-02-2014, 11:37

I wouldn't use Kwik fit, load of Monkeys are far as I'm concerned.
Fit a tyre yes, anything else, NO

Barrbeast · 26-02-2014, 15:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ogri

I've just seen where you live. This makes interesting reading (hint: look towards the bottom of the graph for Dundee)

http://good-garage-guide.honestjohn....code-overview/

Good luck!

Thanks bud

fills me with confidence...

Funnily enough it says brakes are the highest fail reason for the "DD" postcode area but in the 10/11 years I've been driving I've never failed an MOT on brakes (shouldn't have said that, sods law there's something up with them when I go in

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Quote:

Originally Posted by clivvy

I would avoid Kwik Fit, im 98% sure they will fail a Troll - all they will see is a huge four wheeled pound sign.

THEN AGAIN, is it likely they will mess with you mate??

Haha cheers Clive though hopefully I won't have to put that to the test!

Think the consensus is a "No" for Kwik Fit MOT's... have found an independent just as near to my work that seems to be well regarded (it's in the Good Garage Scheme for what it's worth) so I've booked it into there. Been trying to find the time to do the fuel filter so may ask them to do that while they're at it (I've got the filter).

micktheshed · 26-02-2014, 16:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ogri

I've just seen where you live. This makes interesting reading (hint: look towards the bottom of the graph for Dundee)

http://good-garage-guide.honestjohn....code-overview/

Good luck!

Thanks for that Ogri, it makes really interesting reading (must get a life LOL). Useful to have some idea of the most common fails.

John B · 26-02-2014, 16:47

My arse will heal over before I ever got to quick quid I mean quickfit probably the most expensive garage around.

26-02-2014, 00:10	#1
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Kwik Fit MOTs? Hi folks, need to book the Trol in for her MOT before middle of next month. Would normally use an independent place near my flat but it isn't really an option this time as I'm staying at the farm just now (12 miles away from my flat) so I can help out a bit more than usual as my Grandad's just had his hip replaced. Don't think there's anything needing done to her (feverishly touching wood!) so I'm just looking for a place to get the MOT done and it looks like someplace near my work is probably the best option (I don't work in the same place as my flat unfortunately). There's a Kwik Fit very (very) near my work so was thinking about putting it in there. If anything needed done, I'd either do it myself or get it done elsewhere. What's the opinion on Kwik Fit for MOT's?

26-02-2014, 08:22	#8
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	MOT testers manual http://www.transportoffice.gov.uk/cr...sandguides.htm

26-02-2014, 00:18	#2
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	Kwik fit around here are often the cheapest but have a much higher fail rate than other garages as they make their money on the repairs If you take your motor away from the garage where the MOT was carried out to do the repairs yourself etc they can legally charge you for another MOT even tho it's only a retest (loads do it around here) so i'd check this out where ever you take it

26-02-2014, 00:25	#3
Ogri Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 Td SE Posts: 324	A local independent garage that I use has had many arguments with the local kwickfit after having distressed customers go to see him with a big quote from kwickfit for unnecessary work after an unjust MOT fail. Only anecdotal but I would only go there as a last resort.

26-02-2014, 00:39	#5
Ogri Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 Td SE Posts: 324	I've just seen where you live. This makes interesting reading (hint: look towards the bottom of the graph for Dundee) http://good-garage-guide.honestjohn....code-overview/ Good luck!

26-02-2014, 07:22	#6
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Not sure on kwik fit garage but a trick that always helps ten fold, make sure the truck is spanking clean outside and inside and underneath. People always judge on first impressions (as long as she's not wrecked underneath obv) I'm sure you are entitled to a free retest within 10 days too. I would quiz them on the phone with that question rather than ask when your down otherwise it will look like your expecting it to fail.. Good luck.

26-02-2014, 08:10	#7
stevo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: surrey Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE Posts: 100	MOT testers are supposed to give the benefit of the doubt to any items, and pass and advise if poss. An example being a Yaris in our place today, wiper linkage mount broken. The wipers clear the screen, the blades aren't loose, (the linkage is, very). Pass and advise, because the mot manual (which is online) doesn't explicitly say it should fail. If they fail it and you think its unjustified, ask them what RFRs they have used (Reasons for Refusal). If you're still not happy, then go to VOSA - no one likes VOSA turning up......

26-02-2014, 10:02	#9
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Independant MOT stations will also usually give you more time to get the retest without recharging you. Well they do with me.

26-02-2014, 10:14	#10
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	I would avoid Kwik Fit, im 98% sure they will fail a Troll - all they will see is a huge four wheeled pound sign. THEN AGAIN, is it likely they will mess with you mate??

26-02-2014, 11:03	#11
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	It's more likely they wont know what to do with a Patrol.

26-02-2014, 11:37	#12
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	I wouldn't use Kwik fit, load of Monkeys are far as I'm concerned. Fit a tyre yes, anything else, NO

26-02-2014, 16:47	#15
John B Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wales with the sheep Vehicle: Terrano 2004 2.7 Tdi lwb Posts: 550	My arse will heal over before I ever got to quick quid I mean quickfit probably the most expensive garage around.