Drivers should service cars themselves following new government proposal

MOT? More like DIY – Drivers Urged to Maintain Cars Themselves

Motorists have been told to maintain their vehicles if proposed changes to MOTs come into force.

Experts from Quotezone.co.uk have warned drivers to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy after proposals to extend the period between tests.

The proposals have come via a consultation jointly published by the Department for Transport (DfT) and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), affecting cars, motorbikes and vans.

Currently, all new vehicles must be tested after they reach three years old, to ensure they do not present a danger to other road users.

But if the new proposals are adopted, this period will be extended to four years, in line with many other countries across Europe.