drift_bear Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I went to a new garage today for a "friendly" mot since my usual one is having problems with the machine. I was recommended this garage from a female friend because she uses it for her FTO that's running full stainless and de-cats. I knew there was nothing wrong with my supra and the only issue would be the emissions, so I got her to book it in to her garage and tell them my supra was de-catted..... And the out come was they FAILED the car on petty things tbh and weren't "friendly" at all!! Am I over reacting in thinking that I've been done over because I'm not a pretty girl with tits and a vagina?! Luckily I have a cat on it's way to me just now, but my mot expires Friday, so the chances of getting a test this week are slim now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I am back home in Scotland at the weekend, stand still and I can sort out the vagina part. If that's friendly I hate to see pissed off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Why did you tell them it's De-catted? that's your fail right away. Supras don't have to have the CAT test do they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Although below would cover emissions maybe, not the rest of the stuff. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img404/7559/picture1sf.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I went to a new garage today for a "friendly" mot since my usual one is having problems with the machine. I was recommended this garage from a female friend because she uses it for her FTO that's running full stainless and de-cats. I knew there was nothing wrong with my supra and the only issue would be the emissions, so I got her to book it in to her garage and tell them my supra was de-catted..... And the out come was they FAILED the car on petty things tbh and weren't "friendly" at all!! http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/04/beve3adu.jpg Am I over reacting in thinking that I've been done over because I'm not a pretty girl with tits and a vagina?! Luckily I have a cat on it's way to me just now, but my mot expires Friday, so the chances of getting a test this week are slim now I hope you tell your friend of this! Also that is the most petty excuse for an MOT fail I've ever seen. I'd have told the bloke how petty that was too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 Why did you tell them it's De-catted? that's your fail right away. Supras don't have to have the CAT test do they? Because she uses the garage for all her cars, so knows the guys pretty well. If it's a TT it needs to have a cat, cause you can find it in the uk system Although below would cover emissions maybe, not the rest of the stuff. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img404/7559/picture1sf.jpg Would still need the car though mate, the rear seats were taken apart when I was running my cage, there's no seat belts in the rear and half a seat to keep the noise down I hope you tell your friend of this! Also that is the most petty excuse for an MOT fail I've ever seen. I'd have told the bloke how petty that was too! I did have a few choice words to say to the tester! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natony Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 With todays green agenda, emissions are pure evil and to not have cats on your car makes you a direct relative of satan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 With todays green agenda emissions are pure evil and to not have cats on your car makes you a direct relative of satan My cat should be here tomorrow, so should hopefully get it re-tested by somewhere else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 My local MOT station were fine when I told them it was an import and had no cats. They did a quick check on their computer to find out the non cat test, and passed fine. The rear seats is a bit of a weird one. No 002 is a load of bull! He would need a similar car there for that comparison, and he is assuming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassan Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Mate if you come to glasgow i will have it sorted for you. The way it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 My local MOT station were fine when I told them it was an import and had no cats. They did a quick check on their computer to find out the non cat test, and passed fine. The rear seats is a bit of a weird one. No 002 is a load of bull! He would need a similar car there for that comparison, and he is assuming. I know Al, he knew it was an import, but to my understanding because there is a uk TT then it will be in the system anyway as having a cat Mate if you come to glasgow i will have it sorted for you. The way it is. Will drop you a pm dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I know Al, he knew it was an import, but to my understanding because there is a uk TT then it will be in the system anyway as having a cat Yeah but some places will just take it as a non cat test. I joined a local boy racer group on Facebook to find proper friendly mot stations and loads of people recommended this one garage so I went and they were great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 Yeah but some places will just take it as a non cat test. I joined a local boy racer group on Facebook to find proper friendly mot stations and loads of people recommended this one garage so I went and they were great Never thought of joining a boy racer page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest h2jz Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I didn't know there was any law for excessive exhaust noise. Do they have a decibel tester at the garage to compare cars or does the tester have one built in his ears? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 I didn't know there was any law for excessive exhaust noise. Do they have a decibel tester at the garage to compare cars or does the tester have one built in his ears? The noise level is all down to the tester really and what he thinks is sensible/reasonable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasmt Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Holy shit dude, thats pathetic! Friendly my arse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 Holy shit dude, thats pathetic! Friendly my arse! I know Michael, safely say I won't be recommending them to anyone else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra joe Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Amazing what you can get away with when you have boobs lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 Amazing what you can get away with when you have boobs lol. Haha I know right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Still think you should come down here and make a weekend of it by going to the Bluewater meet. And I offered to pay for half of your fuel... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 Still think you should come down here and make a weekend of it by going to the Bluewater meet. And I offered to pay for half of your fuel... lol Haha you know if I could afford it in general I would ben! The joys of changing job, need to watch my money just now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 The bit I can't get over is the fact when I went for an mot at a new garage I said to them its decatted etc and they told me it wouldn't pass. These guys were all to happy to take your money and fail it even though you'd already spoken to them..... Disgusting. Name and shame I say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Lets wear thongs and bras when we get mots...... might have a friendly exaperience? but this sucks for you. hope you get it through with out any more pro.blems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazuk Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 What a pain! also now being electronic that will be on the system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purity14 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 My local MOT station were fine when I told them it was an import and had no cats. They did a quick check on their computer to find out the non cat test, and passed fine. For me, they do a quick check outside for another car, and bring that in if my emissions are high and it fails the first time. Friendly MOT stations are only friendly if you have known them for years. People now days complain about everything and wouldn't stop to cast the finger of blame at an MOT station if something went amiss. They need to know through trust that you aren't a complaining winge-bag or a grass. I get my motorbike MOTs with a small number plate attached, no reflector, noisy exhaust etc. I wouldn't dream of telling a police offer "Well it was MOTed like that". But some people would. Find a nice garage/guy, and stick with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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