Smith & Hunter

Offering a fast and efficient MOT service in Kensington and Chelsea.

Smith & Hunter carry out MOT inspections at our premises for passenger cars class IV and V.

We have THREE qualified MOT testers to look after you and your cars' needs swiftly. This means we can service up to 25 cars daily with minmum waiting time to you!

Simply drop your car off with us then go and grab a coffee or get something to eat in one of the many delightful delicatessens, cafes or restaurants situated nearby. Or, you could just take a stroll and do some window shopping at a few of the opulent boutiques and shops within the immediate area.

Of course, if you would just like to sit and wait then you're more than welcome to do so in our seated waiting area where you can help yourself to a choice of complimentary beverages, newspapers and magazines.

The MOT test is set to change by January 2012 with the following POSSIBLE changes:

1) Dashboard Warning Lights

A car will fail an MOT tset if a dashboard warning light shows a problem such as Airbags, Electric Power Steering, Electonic stability sytem and additional restraint systems.

2) Electrical Wiring

The condition of a cars wiring will be inspected for damage (such as chaffing against the engine or through an ungrommeted hole etc), and it's security.

3) Car Battery Security

The battery will be checked for security. This should present few problems unless the wrong sized battery is fitted, the clamp is loose or corrosion has affected support or security of the battery.

4) Headlamp bulbs and unit incompatibilty and levelling devices.

The cars lighting system will be checked particularly for incorrect fitment of some aftermarket 'bright' bulb kits.

5) Management electronic control unit (ECU) modification.

It's not fuly understood how ECU systems will be checked as yet, but a car will in theory fail the MOT if it is found that it's ECU unit has been illegally modified or 'chipped'.

What Next?

Simply complete the MOT service form on the right hand side of this page and you will receive confirmation of your booking. It's as easy as that!!

MOT Test Station

Our MOT test station in Kensington & Chelsea, is situated on Edge Street, a quaint little mews of Kensington Church Street. This location is within easy reach for residents who require:

• MOT testing in Paddington & Bayswater (W2)
• MOT testing in Hammersmith (W6) & Shepherd's Bush (W12)
  
• MOT testing in Kensington (W8) & West Kensington (W14)
  
• MOT testing in Madia Vale & Warwick Avenue (W9) & Ladbroke Grove (W10)
• MOT testing in Kensington(W8), Notting Hill & Holland Park (W11)
• MOT testing in Knightsbridge (SW1), Chelsea & Brompton (SW3), Earl's Court (SW5), Fulham (SW6) & South Kensington (SW7)