MOT Test and Performance Cars: Why Precision Matters? | GVE London – Blog

If there is any place, any area of work where you want attention to detail at its maximum, it’s when dealing with supercars. Machines capable of running at 300+ km/h must be able to brake effectively and stay stable at such speeds. We do not advocate high-speed driving on any level. However, we firmly believe that servicing these machines ought to be a tad bit more special. Among all the checks, an MOT test serves as a decent benchmark for your car’s road safety standards.

MOT Tests are Actually Helpful?

Since an MOT test is a legal obligation, we often treat it as such—just another chore, a piece of paper we need to drive our car legally on the road. While it is indeed a mandatory test that every car older than three years must pass, it is also a health check-up for your car. It provides insight into how well-maintained your vehicle is, as a general rule of thumb states that any car that is typically and adequately maintained and serviced can clear the MOT with no issues.

Long story short, an MOT test is quite helpful in giving you a general idea of your car and its condition.

Precision Maintenance and its Value

Before talking about precision maintenance, let’s clarify what is included in an MOT test. It includes inspections of:

• Lights and Electronics
• Emissions, Exhaust, and Engine Health
• Suspension System
• Tyres and Wheels
• Braking System and Horn
• Bodywork and Structure
• Seatbelts and Seats
• Windscreen, Wipers, and Washers
• Battery and Electrical Systems
• Number Plates and VIN

Mentality of “Bare Minimum”

It’s often observed, even within the car community to a certain extent, that owners might opt to take their performance car to just any mechanic or store that is merely capable of helping them clear the exam.

Unbeknownst to them, first, while an MOT may be just a legal test, thinking of it as an opportunity—a benchmark—can be beneficial in the long run, as it forces you to take better care of your car. Second, not every mechanic or facility has the required expertise and tools to perform precision maintenance on a supercar.

What is Precision Maintenance?

Precision maintenance is a procedure where in machinery or equipment, in our case a high-performance vehicle, is maintained and serviced with the objective of ensuring it performs at its utmost capabilities, increases its reliability, and extends its lifespan. You might not hear the exact term “precision maintenance” at most garages, as it is an industrial term, but it translates to automotive servicing as well.

The stakes are high for any car being driven on public roads, but they’re even higher when you’re in a 2-ton rocket capable of going 0-100 km/h in 3 seconds, simply because there is more potential for damage to oneself, others, and, of course, the car itself. When you go to a supercar service centre like GVE London, the mentality of “good enough” is non-existent and is replaced with the mindset that everything must be perfect.

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What’s Covered in Precision Maintenance? 

Precision maintenance involves performing a thorough check-up and repair of the following, as and when needed:

• Engine Tuning and Calibration
• Transmission and Drivetrain
• Suspension and Steering
• Braking System
• Tyres and Wheels
• Cooling System
• Electrical and Diagnostic Systems
• Interior and Comfort Systems
• Body and Chassis
• Fuel System

When a supercar service centre like GVE London performs precision maintenance on a high-performance vehicle, the car is, by default, ready for the strictest of MOT tests available and ready to hit the road.

Conclusion

Don’t settle for mere regular maintenance if you’ve got a high-performance vehicle. You’ve got something special—treat it as such. Not only will that increase your car’s lifespan and drivability, but it’ll also ensure it’s ready to take and clear the MOT test on time. For all your service, wrapping, repair, detailing, or modification requirements, contact GVE London!