Martin lewis issues this critical mot test warning

Martin Lewis has warned of some newly announced changes to tests which will see extra extensions issued to motorists who are due their tests before 1 August. However, the Money Saving Expert

warned those who were due their test after 1 August “must” get their car tested at a garage as they will not be given an extension.  Posting on Twitter, Martin Lewis said: “MOT tests to

restart on 1 August. If you have an MOT due on or after that you must get the test done.  “However if your MOT is due before hand, you get six months added to the deadline. E.g.due on 15

July you need to get it done by 15 Jan.” The new guidelines mean only those road users who were already duie their test in August will need to get an exam when tests initially resume.  The

current six month exemptions given out form 30 March will continue to remain in place for the time being.  READ MORE: MOT TESTS WILL RETURN FOR SOME VEHICLES NEXT MONTH Another road user

said people should be getting tests done regardless as many “do not maintain their cars”.  One social media user attacked the MOT extensions which he described as a “joke” and a “government

failing”.  The social media user said many garages had remained open during lockdown and warned many would not keep their cars in a roadworthy condition.  He added: “The six months should

have been scrapped and car owners told to get [their] MOT done, especially when they weren't doing anything else during lockdown.  “Having no MOT for the rest of the year is down right

dangerous and ridiculous, as these garages need all the help they can get to help survive the rest of year. [sic] “Leaving an MOT till Jan 2021 means not just dangerous drivers but also

dangerous cars. Another government failing.” The Department for Transport revealed MOT tests would resume for cars, motorcycle and van owners in a statement on Monday.  The DfT warned that

despite tests being extended for many owners it was vital drivers still take their car to be checked if they notice anything wrong.  Vulnerable motorists or those self isolating may be able

to get their car picked up and dropped off so cars can be checked without putting anyone at risk.  Roads Minister Baroness Vere said: “As people return to our roads, it is vital that

motorists are able to keep their vehicles safe.  “That’s why as restrictions are eased, from 1 August MOT testing will again become mandatory. “Garages across the country are open and I urge

drivers who are due for their MOT to book a test as soon they can.”  The DVSA has already confirmed tests for heavy goods vehicles will resume from 4 July.  These tests will also be

reintroduced in a staggered system with HGV owners due a test in June and July being offered a three month exemption.