During 2018 more than 1 million cars driving on UK roads failed MOT tests due to defects that are now seen as dangerous under new, more stringent MOT rules introduced in May, according to the governments Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Under new MOT rules, defects are categorised as either: dangerous, major or minor, and a vehicle will fail if it has a dangerous or major fault. Whilst under the old MOT a vehicle either passed, passed with advisory faults or failed.
Examples of these defects include: Leaking hydraulic fluid, brake problems but also damaged wheels. In the case of wheels, damage can be caused by striking high kerbs and deep potholes or careless driving, where the wheel may become distorted, bent, buckled or flat spotted. Something that has serious consequences and can result in MOT failure but might not be detected by the driver, where often the only warning signs may be a slow tyre air leak or vibration through the steering wheel.
Until now this would normally mean having to buy a new and often expensive replacement wheel or the time, expense and inconvenience of sending wheels to the mainland for repair. However, CNC Coatings, the wheel repair division of Bump Express in Lake, have invested in the latest high-tech Wheel Straightening System which uses hydraulic pressure to ease out wheel damage.
This is the first time this service has been available to motorists on the Island and something that compliments the existing Alloy Wheel repair and Diamond Cut Wheel re-engineering services available from CNC Coatings.
John Nightingale, Director comments:
“Until now, owners, MOT centres and the motor trade had the choice of either replacing damaged wheels or going to the expense and lengthy delays of sending wheels to the mainland for repair. With this investment, we are able to offer a low cost, express service that provides a real alternative for the islands motorists, garages and motor trade.”
This investment reflects the massive increase in demand for this service due to the new more stringent MOT rules, something that is expected to keep John and his team very busy throughout 2019 as they work hard to help the islands motorists and motor trade.
