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[Kate]

Does the free 6 month extension to MOT's still apply if you sell your car?

[Kate]

I want to sell my old Citroen estate car but I'm not sure what to do as the test is due this month. Will I still be allowed to get it tested?

[STEMO]

Most of the folk on here have had no problems getting their cars tested, Kate. The local garage here is still open and I see parts companies still delivering.

[Kate]

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2020/03/drivers-given-temporary-mot-extension-due-to-coronavirus/

[Kate]

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-mots-for-cars-vans-and-motorcycles-due-from-30-march-2020

[STEMO]

In the end, it's up to you. If mine needed an mot and I was thinking of selling it, I would get it done. You may think differently.

[BazaJT]

Unlike the VED the MoT doesn't expire with the sale of a car,so the extension should still apply to the vehicle even if sold.If you're selling it though[and even if keeping it]for peace of mind I think it would be better to get it Mot'd.

[terry paget]

Most of the folk on here have had no problems getting their cars tested, Kate. The local garage here is still open and I see parts companies still delivering.

Lucky you. I could get parts last week, I cannot this week.

[Mr.OmegaMan]

Probably not the best time to sell a car... 

Probably okay if sold locally. But how would someone travel 50-200 miles to see/buy a car be classed as essential. Even though owning a car is essential. Probably a grey area.

[Viral_Jim]

Probably not the best time to sell a car... 

Probably okay if sold locally. But how would someone travel 50-200 miles to see/buy a car be classed as essential. Even though owning a car is essential. Probably a grey area.

In the current climate (hard to find buyers due to travel restrictions and some people being financially strapped) I reckon you'll be lucky to shift an old French car with 1 month's mot for much over scrap value.

Look at it from the buyer's point of view, if mot stations are open but you're relying on the extension, there are only 2 likely explanations. 1 you don't think it will pass, 2 you don't want to spend the money. 1 is obviously an issue, 2 would say to me that you haven't spent money on maintenance. Either way I wouldn't be buying.

There are plenty of cars out there wil long MOTs at under £500 so what would you realistically expect to get for one with no MOT? £1-200? If that's the case then I'd weigh it in for scrap and save yourself the trouble of having to deal with the costs and people involved in selling it. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Probably not the best time to sell a car... 

Probably okay if sold locally. But how would someone travel 50-200 miles to see/buy a car be classed as essential. Even though owning a car is essential. Probably a grey area.

In the current climate (hard to find buyers due to travel restrictions and some people being financially strapped) I reckon you'll be lucky to shift an old French car with 1 month's mot for much over scrap value.

Look at it from the buyer's point of view, if mot stations are open but you're relying on the extension, there are only 2 likely explanations. 1 you don't think it will pass, 2 you don't want to spend the money. 1 is obviously an issue, 2 would say to me that you haven't spent money on maintenance. Either way I wouldn't be buying.

There are plenty of cars out there wil long MOTs at under £500 so what would you realistically expect to get for one with no MOT? £1-200? If that's the case then I'd weigh it in for scrap and save yourself the trouble of having to deal with the costs and people involved in selling it. 

This, Kate.

[Kate]

How much would I get for scrap? It's a C5.

[Doctor Gollum]

Plenty of scrap websites will give you a quote.

Got quoted £174 for a dead Merc S Class earlier this week

[STEMO]

Most of the folk on here have had no problems getting their cars tested, Kate. The local garage here is still open and I see parts companies still delivering.

Things have changed this morning. The garage was shuttered when I drove past.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Most of the folk on here have had no problems getting their cars tested, Kate. The local garage here is still open and I see parts companies still delivering.

Things have changed this morning. The garage was shuttered when I drove past.

See. There you go again. Giving young girls false hope. You cad.

[henryd]

Most of the folk on here have had no problems getting their cars tested, Kate. The local garage here is still open and I see parts companies still delivering.

Lucky you. I could get parts last week, I cannot this week.

You can't get parts Terry but the motor trade can

[JamesV6CDX]

Not being able to get car parts, is like prohibition to me

[neil74]

I managed to get some bits and pieces a few days ago. and as my sisters other half works in a motor factors he brought me some pads to the house yesterday so its still possible to get stuff.

[ronnyd]

Had quick bike ride around to my usual indy repairer and it was all locked and deserted. Hope the Veccy keeps going.

[Doctor Gollum]

Had quick bike ride around to my usual indy repairer and it was all locked and deserted. Hope the Veccy keeps going.

Well, it can't be any worse than Terrys...

[TheBoy]

Most of the folk on here have had no problems getting their cars tested, Kate. The local garage here is still open and I see parts companies still delivering.

Lucky you. I could get parts last week, I cannot this week.

You can't get parts Terry but the motor trade can

Joe public can as well.  Euroshite offering free deliveries via van to consumers currently, and key workers (which seems to cover anyone with a job) can walk into their shops.  Hellfrauds open.  All the mail order places open if you can wait until the next working day for the part. And so on.

Which means I have no excuse not to look at my caliper

[biggriffin]

Most of the folk on here have had no problems getting their cars tested, Kate. The local garage here is still open and I see parts companies still delivering.

Lucky you. I could get parts last week, I cannot this week.

You can't get parts Terry but the motor trade can

Joe public can as well.  Euroshite offering free deliveries via van to consumers currently, and key workers (which seems to cover anyone with a job) can walk into their shops.  Hellfrauds open.  All the mail order places open if you can wait until the next working day for the part. And so on.

Which means I have no excuse not to look at my caliper

 Mm TB and mail order,, it won't end well.

[TheBoy]

Most of the folk on here have had no problems getting their cars tested, Kate. The local garage here is still open and I see parts companies still delivering.

Lucky you. I could get parts last week, I cannot this week.

You can't get parts Terry but the motor trade can

Joe public can as well.  Euroshite offering free deliveries via van to consumers currently, and key workers (which seems to cover anyone with a job) can walk into their shops.  Hellfrauds open.  All the mail order places open if you can wait until the next working day for the part. And so on.

Which means I have no excuse not to look at my caliper

 Mm TB and mail order,, it won't end well.

As long as I keep away from ebay and AliExpress, it all seems to be arriving mega quickly currently .  Oh, and some Amazon stuff, that even with Prime, is 4 week delivery.

I did have a delay from a model shop, ordered last Friday, arrived on Thursday, but hardly a delay.


Its just fikkin' ebay. Full of 'tards and chancers.

[Viral_Jim]

That prime thing really pi$$es me off.

I have some SATA cables coming, that I now don't want because it will take 2 weeks for them to arrive.

Oh well, good to have spares and all that