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FAQs About MOT Testing

At Setyres we frequently get asked questions in relation to MOT testing and what’s involved. These are the queries that we get asked the most:   What Is An MOT Test? The Ministry of Transport (MOT) test is a road safety measure designed to ensure that your vehicle meets minimum safety standards and your exhaust emissions meet the environmental standards required by law.   How Often Do I Need an MOT Test? Once your vehicle reaches three years of age, it is a legal requirement to undertake an MOT test every 12...

Tyre of the Month June: Goodyear F1 Eagle Asymmetric 3

Thanks to its excellent handling response and high levels of precision, we have chosen the high performance Goodyear F1 Eagle Asymmetric 3 as our tyre of the month this June. Labelled ‘exemplary’ by Auto Bild, Germany’s leading automotive publication, and fitted by leading car manufacturers, this tyre has an excellent reputation within the industry.   Short Braking Distances Designed with Goodyear’s specialist Active Braking Technology, the contact surface of the tyre increases when braking, enabling stronger grip for decreased braking distances on wet and dry roads. In addition, the Goodyear F1...

Tyre of the Month May: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08R

We have chosen the excellent high performance Yokohama Advan Neova AD08R as our tyre of the month this May. Designed to suit sporty cars, this tyre delivers precise control, ideal for racers and dynamic drivers. The Yokohama Advan Neova AD08R provides short braking distances in dry and wet conditions and was awarded a ‘B’ for ‘Wet Grip’ in some sizes by the EU Tyre Label.   Excellent Gripping Capabilities Constructed with a specialist tyre compound which uses a higher amount of carbon, the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08R grips tightly to dry...

Prepare Your Car For Summer

Did you know that hot weather and long summer journeys can put additional strain on your car and its components? Make sure your vehicle doesn’t let you down by undertaking these simple checks first!   Essential Post Winter Vehicle Checks To ensure that winter didn’t leave any lasting damage to your vehicle you should inspect the interior and exterior of your vehicle for any warning signs. CorrosionVisually inspect your vehicle for any signs of corrosion or rusting that may have affected the exterior of your vehicle during winter. You should check...

Changes to the MOT Test

From 20th May 2018 changes will come in to effect for the MOT test. These will include tougher emissions checks for diesel cars and new pass and fail categories will be introduced. The changes are being made in line with the new EU roadworthy directive. New MOT Categories MOT test faults will now be separated in to three categories; Minor, Major and Dangerous. Major and Dangerous defects will cause a vehicle to fail its MOT test, however, the Dangerous category is to alert drivers that the defect is severe enough...