Good garages for Vintage MOTs in York.

[darkyoung1000]

Good afternoon all,

The MOT on my Morris 8 expired before winter, and I'll be looking to get it re-certified shortly. Does anyone have any recommendations for garages in York or the surrounding area that are familiar with performing MOTs on Classic/Vintage cars? I know that is exempt from quite a number of elements on test, but want to make sure that I go to a garage that knows this too!

Thanks,

Tom

[Jefftav]

Try to find a local classic car club they might be able to point you in the direction of a knoledgeable garage. If it helps I use a MOT station that only does MOT's and they do seem to know their stuff and don't seem to mind me asking questions or me watching them do the test.

[ARH]

I can't help with a particular outfit. But what I can say is make sure you understand the rules and inform them if they are wrong. They have a big book with all the rules in it so they can check. Make sure they understand that there will more play in all things like suspension and steering. Generally it is easy to get MOT's on vintage cars as the tester know that these cars are looked after and driven less than most modern cars. Most testers I have come across know the rules and will not fail if it is exempt.

[orangeLP400]

I own Greenway Garage in Newton on Ouse ( few miles north of york) and we deal with a number of classic and sports cars and are a registered MOT station. We are enthusiasts and i personally own a number of classic cars and understand that owners of special cars want them treated with care and respect...we are on the web if you want some background info, and our number is 01347 848414 stephen

Edited by orangeLP400 on Thursday 6th May 19:20

[darkyoung1000]

Thanks for the replies all, there's a little work to do on it before I'll be happy to submit it for its MOT, but you've been very helpful. I shall take a potter out to Newton when I'm next on the bike so I know where to find you.

Thanks,
Tom

[orangeLP400]

look forward to meeting you Tom...and seeing your car! s

[darkyoung1000]

I just wanted to say thanks to all at Greenway Garage for excellent service (and the tour of your showroom). I'm very pleased to be back on the road.

Thanks,
Tom