There is often a doubt among people that when the car's defect is checked through both car servicing and MOT, then how are these two different from each other and why is it necessary to check both after a certain period? So, to effectively remove your confusion, we have given you complete information about this and we are sure that after reading this, you will not have a single question in your mind.

‍Car Servicing‍‍

‍When you visit the auto workshop for Car Servicing Manchester, the technicians and mechanics not only inspect all the important parts of your vehicle but also repair if any problem is found. You can also get the right replacement for the components that are not in good condition for further use. Two or a maximum of three types of servicing packages are provided at different auto stations and they provide different numbers of checkpoints which you can choose at your convenience. Car servicing is essential for a safe journey, although it is not mandatory to do so, it’s all up to the motorists. Generally, the type of checkpoints is based on such packages— Interim, Full and Major Services. If you would like to know their information more deeply look at below:

‍Interim Service‍‍

‍This is the lowest level of servicing in which all the basic checkpoints are provided. This service should be taken after a gap of 6 months from the last service or when your car has been used for about 6000 miles. Whichever is done first, take action accordingly. If you are not able to do the proper maintenance in this certain period, then you have to go for the next complete service of the vehicle because you should know that the problems also increase with time. Now, we will tell you what kind of servicing your car can get under this basic level service plan.
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1. Warning Lights
2. Fuel Cap
3. Horn
4. Brake Fluid
5. Clutch
6. Tyre Tread Depth
7. Brakes
8. Air Filter
9. Oil Filter
10. Windscreen and Wipers
11. Fluid and Coolant Levels and many more

‍Full Service‍‍

‍Under the full-service package, the garage adds all the checkpoints offered under interim service along with many other services. When your car has covered 12000 miles or 1 year since the last service, it’s the right time, you need to take full service so that all chronic health issues of your vehicle are cured. Would you like to know the number and type of checkpoints offered under this plan? See below:
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1. Clutch
2. Air Conditioning
3. Light Check
4. Engine Oil
5. Spark Plugs
6. Suspension System
7. Radiator and Coolant Hose
8. Battery
9. Tyre Pressure
10. Handbrake
11. Steering Alignment

In many garages this is provided as a proper service, i.e. all the necessary checkpoints are added to it. However, there are many where another package is provided along with full service which is known as Major Service, its details are as follows:

‍Major Service‍‍

‍This is a mega plan in which no servicing is missed. Since this is the top package, it is obvious that its charges will also be the highest. Its role becomes effective when the vehicle has not invested in any kind of servicing in the last 24 months or after driving it for approximately 24000 miles. After knowing such a gap, you can think what problem is happening in the vehicle and it becomes necessary for us to take a big step to fix it. After undergoing this service, the car will again deliver the same smooth performance that you used to get till the initial years of purchasing it. Below, we have mentioned some of the checks given under major services:
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1. Odour Filter Replacement
2. Transmission Oil Level Check
3. Exhaust
4. Engine
5. Clutch
6. Tyre
7. Fluid and others

‍MOT Test‍‍

‍This test came into existence under the laws of the Ministry of Transport. Whatever its procedure, every single step is based on legal rules and regulations, so you must have already understood that it is necessary to take it seriously. Every vehicle has to undergo this test for the first time when it is three years old after the date of registration (this gap is only 1 year for taxis, private passenger vehicles and ambulances). The vehicle that passes all the test inspections is then provided with a VT20 certificate which is valid only for 1 year. This means that every year after passing this exam it is necessary to update and validate this certificate again.

Now you must be wondering how this is different from car servicing, right? Without this certificate, it is prohibited to use the vehicle in public as it is neither considered roadworthy nor environmentally friendly. If a vehicle is found being used publicly whose certificate has expired just a few minutes ago, it will be banned and the matter does not end here because fines are also imposed. If this happens many times, it also affects the license. Therefore, our advice would be to not delay attending the MOT test Manchester and get the certificate on time before your vehicle is restricted to use.