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A MECHANIC has revealed a “silly little” car mod which could see you fail your MOT.
Drivers are often at risk of being caught out by breaking the smallest of rules, and this one could cost you hundreds.
A mechanic at Eurofit Autocentres explained what could make you fail your MOT[/caption]
The ‘silly little’ thing could leave you forking out some cash[/caption]
For many motorists, failures usually involve problems with the motor‘s suspensions, brakes or tyres – but there is something else that could cause issues.
One motors expert has branded an accessory the “stupidest way” to waste time and money on your car by failing.
Posting on the Eurofit Autocentres TikTok account, the mechanic was responding to a question from a customer.
He said: “The stupidest way is when you have things hanging from your rear view mirror.
“Some people have a lot hanging from there and as you’re turning it can sway into your vision.”
The mechanic added that “silly little things” like this could see you fail your MOT.
Despite being harsh, it goes without saying you should remove the accessories to avoid the embarrassment.
As always, TikTokers were quick to comment on the video and weigh in with their opinions.
One wrote: “Mine failed it because of that.”
A second said: “Why can’t they just remove it in the test and pass it, seems very stupid to fail it for something like that.”
Another TikToker agreed, saying: “Surely you’d just take them off for the person if the car was gonna fail.”
While a fourth commented: “Thought you’d say that! Mine failed because of that.”
Another recounted: “My car failed on the air freshener, the tester then moved it and passed it straight after.”
It comes after another MOT mechanic revealed a tell-tale sign of “dangerous” tyre damage, urging drivers to check their rubber.
Craig, from West Midlands-based Walsall Wood Tyre and Service, used TikTok to warn motorists that they could be at risk without even realising.
And an expert mechanic has warned drivers over a deadly duo of winter motor mistakes that could cost them hundreds and leave them stranded in the cold.
Meanwhile, a homeowner shared his parking space side hustle that nets him over £6,000 a year.
HYUNDAI is on a roll.
Ioniq 5 – 2022 World Car of the Year.
The pebble-smooth Ioniq 6 is heavily based on the angular Ioniq 5[/caption]
Ioniq 6 – 2023 World Car of the Year.
Hard to believe this is the same Korean manufacturer that once rattled out the Getz and the Amica.
The pebble-smooth Ioniq 6 is heavily based on the angular Ioniq 5.
But you’d never know it just by looking at it. And that’s testament to Hyundai’s disruptive design guru SangYup Lee.
He deliberately avoids the Audi-cookie-cutter approach and gives every car its own distinct look.
Throw in a notably premium Porsche vibe in the rear with that sexy spoiler and pixelated light strip and Hyundai’s all-electric saloon certainly stands out on the road – for all the right reasons.
But what makes a good car, Car of the Year good?
Some say it’s down to devilishly good looks inside and out.
Others put it down to superlative aerodynamics, or the perfectly pitched for purpose ride and handling, or the outstanding electric range and ultra-fast charging.
The answer is, all of those things. And more besides.
Hyundai has knocked it out of the park by making something not only special but spot on for the right here, right now.
But naturally I do have a few grumbles, starting with the digital side mirrors. But I don’t like them on any car. They’re a £995 optional extra, though, mercifully.
The standard semi-translucent door pockets are too slim to stuff the things you want to put in them.
The rear boot space is compromised by that rakish rear end.
I say rear boot because there’s a front one too (where the engine would have been if it had one), adding a useful extra 45 litres.
That said, you’d be simply amazed at the space on offer in the back seats – it’s awesomely comfortable on long journeys even if your passengers are blessed with supermodel-long legs.
You’ll even find a three-pin plug socket back there.
So if the five USB and USB-C ports, plus wireless phone dock, aren’t enough to charge what you need on the go, you’ll be made up. But while one car can now charge all, one car will never fit all.
At the end of the day we’re divergent with our car-based wants and needs.
In choosing the Hyundai Ioniq 6, you are putting looks above luggage. Tech and efficiency above badge snobbery. Exclusive saloon cruising above SUV faux-sportiness.
But, ultimately, you are putting Car of the Year above not Car of the Year.
In choosing the Hyundai Ioniq 6, you’re putting looks above luggage[/caption]
Hyundai has knocked it out of the park by making something not only special but spot on for the right here, right now[/caption]
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