MOT in Edinburgh

[neilmorey]

Does anyone have suggestions as to a reliable place to get my Traveller MOT in Edinburgh please?

Really looking for somewhere that understands older cars.

Thanks

[bmcecosse]

There's no 'understanding' required - the test is entirely safety related and the car either complies - or doesn't. I would just say avoid the 'big chains' who are of course out to maximise profits.......

[alexmcguffie]

As well as being entirely safety related they do test on visible emissions (smoke!) for classics. Puffs of smoke are ok but they will fail if it is constant.

[whyperion]

Most MOT testers correctly refer to the criteria relating to the year of manufacture/first registration, there are a few that have to be reminded (too look). Younger testers do need the experience of pull switch starting, etc. With the arrival of non-compulsory MOT for pre 31/12/1959 cars I think testing stations could potentially loose experience of older mechanically propelled vehicles, which may have some impact on experience on 1960-1972 classics.

[neilmorey]

My concern was making sure that the tester would be aware of things like the foot operated dip switch and other things that have disappeared in the last 20+ years.

[bmcecosse]

Just leave the car on dip beam, - it's all they are interested in. If really worried - wait in the 'MOT watching area' and you'll be right on hand to advise....

[ASL642]

^^^^ as above. Stay with your car for the MOT. It'll save them time trying to find a mechanic who knows where everything is!