{"id":17123,"date":"2022-05-23T21:46:43","date_gmt":"2022-05-23T16:46:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyrapidnews.com\/eng\/?p=17123"},"modified":"2022-05-23T21:46:52","modified_gmt":"2022-05-23T16:46:52","slug":"motor-specialists-have-advised-brits-to-perform-diy-safety-checks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyrapidnews.com\/eng\/2022\/05\/23\/motor-specialists-have-advised-brits-to-perform-diy-safety-checks\/","title":{"rendered":"Motor specialists have advised Brits to perform DIY safety checks."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If the Government&#8217;s plans are implemented, drivers may only need to have their vehicles MOT checked every two years, rather than annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The change, which may save motorists up to \u00a355 per year, was proposed in an effort to alleviate the cost of living crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, opponents of the proposed approach are concerned that fewer exams may jeopardize road safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if the rules do change, what can UK drivers do to protect their vehicles?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether your vehicle is serviced once a year or twice a year, the auto leasing specialists have developed a &#8220;DIY&#8221; checklist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the eight most important safety checks that drivers should perform at least once a year in order to keep in tune with their vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, experts cautioned drivers to seek professional help from a garage if they encounter any problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;At the present, the idea of a bi-annual MOT is only speculation with the Government attempting to help cash constrained Britons,&#8221; a spokeswoman for Leasecar.uk stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, we believe that it is just as crucial to guarantee that cars are always road safe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If the Government&#8217;s plans are implemented, drivers may only need to have their vehicles 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