is MOT likely to cost more if done by authorised car dealer?

Question

i mean the authorised dealer i bought a car from.
if so, where can i do MOT cheaper ?

Answer 1

Shop around - prices do vary. Ask friends, get quotes from other garages.

Answer 2

The government set the maximum price - and this is the price most dealers will charge.

Some garages will offer a cheaper price - they assume that the car will need some repairs to get through, and that they can make up the profit on the repairs.

Answer 3

God, yes!.

The first year I had my new car I stupidly went back to the dealership for the MOT and service and it came to nearly £600!

Now I go to the garage at the top of my road - MOT £33.00, service around £50. Check your yellow pages but local garages are generally under £50.00 (talking east London area)

Answer 4

Hi,an authorised dealer will sting you.Check around i know in the North East the prices vary dramatically.Good Luck

Answer 5

Yes they will charge the full fee of £55 unless your warranty says you have to go to them for your mot, then shop around

Answer 6

Maximum charge permitted is £50-35, a lot of places charge less, you'll have to shop around - try some phone calls.

Answer 7

I have just had my car MOT'd (passed) cost £50. was told max. charge £50.32 main dealer would most likely charge maximum. Not much competition here, but probably less in large town, ask.

Answer 8

Yellow pages or the local rag, better to keep your shirt dude.

Answer 9

how many times do you want to ask this question

Answer 10

Oh, yeah.