We always have and have had MOT's carried out with the annual service at the main dealer. They know the car and want repeat custom. Never had an issue. Not had a fail since 1996 (leaking rear wheel cylinder).

I suppose this is a possible worry, but why can't it happen at a full-price place too? It's more important that if something needs doing it's done by a competent mechanic.

If you are near any of these branches, this outfit does cheap MOTs but does not do repairs, so should be unbiased.

"Just MOT’s Limited is independent which means that it has no links, of any nature, with any vehicle repair, servicing or spares operation. For a pre-determined fee, customers are given an unbiased and independent assessment of their vehicle’s roadworthiness. Should a vehicle fail, the customer receives a list of the items which caused the failure and is then in a position to assess and control the cost of remedying these items.

Do I have to pay for a re-test? No, re-tests are free."

I have no connection with the firm, but have used them twice.

www.justmots.eu/online-booking.php

My father buys his cars new and keeps them for 6 - 7 years. He does like Skid and has the MoTs done with th eservice. He's never had a problem.

On the other hand, I always use our local MoT station who do nothing else, so they are never looking for work. i prefer it that way.

I'd bet a pint that if you took it to a chain they'll find something wrong with the brakes!