Motorists are being urged to stay safe on the roads this winter by making sure their vehicles are fully prepared.
Durham County Council provides MOT testing and winter vehicle health checks at its servicing centres for members of the public and businesses.
Health checks involve looking at tyres, the battery, wipers, the engine, heating and ventilation, washers, anti-freeze and starter and charger systems.
All works, including MOTs, are carried out by fully qualified technicians and customers do not have to have repairs done there and then, however staff will advise of any work needed to bring the vehicle up to legal standard and withstand a long winter.
Michael Toas, county fleet manager, said: “Vehicle health checks can help make sure your car or van is ready for frosty driving conditions. With winter almost here and temperatures starting to drop, now is the time to think about when your vehicle was last checked as being prepared could help you keep safe and on the move.”
MOTs cost from £42 and are available for cars, minibuses and commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, while winter health checks are priced from £26.
To book an MOT or winter health check contact any of the following council service centres:
Annfield Plain Morrison Busty depot on 03000 265 638
Chilton depot on 03000 266 247
Meadowfield depot on 03000 269 342
Peterlee depot on 03000 264 100
For further information visit www.durham.gov.uk/MOT