A 20p piece could save motorists hundreds of pounds on their MOT, according to motoring experts at Absolute Reg

The precious coin can be used to check pneumatic tyres before an MOT test, revealed as one of seven pre-checks that can be done to save on re-test expenses.

Car owners can save hundreds of pounds on their MOT test by carrying out seven simple pre-checks, motor vehicle experts have revealed. While the initial maximum cost of a car MOT is £54.85, owners must pay hefty repair, re-inspection and labor costs if the vehicle fails the test. A single spare tire alone can cost up to £250, with mechanics earning up to £80 an hour. But owners can reduce the risk of an MOT failure by carrying out simple checks themselves, including testing tire tread wear with a 20p coin and replenishing any fluid levels. Absolute Reg director Jake Smith said an MOT test could cost significantly more than the initial test if the owner had not prepared the vehicle beforehand. "Driving is expensive enough given the cost of living crisis and rising fuel and insurance costs, so it's important that car owners understand how to reduce the cost of this annual test," he said. “A simple inspection beforehand can help reduce repair costs and get the vehicle through inspection without incurring costly expenses.” Ensuring tire tread depth is up to the legal limit when tested with a coin and replacing flickering or burned out light bulbs will do the trick. Same-day testing saves a lot of time and money. "Other similar inspections they recommend include checking all lights on the vehicle, fluid levels, seat belt condition and making sure there is enough fuel, as inspectors will reject vehicles with a fuel warning light on. They also recommend checking the windshield and Does the other glass have cracks as this can be easily repaired if the owner has added glass coverage to their insurance

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