Approved Garages and the Compliance Testing of Licensed Vehicles
The Council appoints MOT garages in order to undertake the compliance testing of hackney carriage and private hire vehicles on its behalf. The compliance test consists of the normal MOT test plus additional items, which the Council considers necessary to safeguard the best interests of the travelling public.
Prior to being granted a licence each vehicle must be examined and tested at a vehicle testing station approved by the Authority. Once licensed the vehicle must undergo a further full examination and test at a vehicle testing station approved by the Licensing Authority at 6 monthly intervals. However, it should be noted that the Authority has waived the necessity for a vehicle to be mechanically tested if it is not more than six months old at the date of the application for a licence. In such a case, the first vehicle test will be due once the vehicle achieves six months of age.
Certificate of Compliance: The Council is authorised by the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) to test vehicles under a compliance testing scheme in accordance with the Motor Vehicles (Test) Regulations 1981 (as amended). The use of this compliance scheme means that, in addition to the standard MOT test, the Council can specify additional items, which it considers necessary to safeguard the best interests of the travelling public.
In line with this Certificate of Compliance scheme vehicles licensed by this Council are exempt from the requirement to possess an MOT certificate. If licence holders are requested to produce an MOT Certificate by the Police, etc. the vehicle licence and this Authority's Certificate of Compliance should be produced instead. Once the Council vehicle licence has expired, is suspended, revoked or cancelled, the vehicle reverts to the status of an ordinary private car and the normal traffic laws relating to vehicle excise licences and the holding of an MOT Certificate apply.
The Council's approved compliance testing stations will be strategically positioned within the East Lindsey District. The Authority has agreed a cap of 20 on the total number of approved testing stations. The purpose of the cap is to allow effective quality control inspection by the Authority. Also, it is an expectation of the compliance testing scheme that the Authority will limit the number of approved testing stations to that which is necessary for adequate coverage of the district.
A list of the current approved testing stations is set out below. The total cost of the combined MOT and compliance test will be determined by the provider (the approved compliance testing station).
Vehicle Testing Stations: Proprietors are free to use any of the following testing stations - they are not limited to a testing station situated in their particular part of the East Lindsey District.
Alford Area
Smith's Garage, Calceby Lane, South Thoresby, Alford, LN13 0AT (Tel: 01507 480372)
T & L Garage Services, Unit 8 Hardwick Court, Beechings Way, Alford, LN13 9BU (Tel: 01507 462854)
Horncastle, Coningsby & Tattershall Area
Fulletby Motors (2002) Limited, High Street, Fulletby, Horncastle, LN9 6JY (Tel: 01507 533217)
Stratton 4x4, Devereux Way, Boston Road Industrial Estate, Horncastle, LN9 6AU (Tel: 01507 524050)
Louth & Mablethorpe Area
John Darke Limited, A16 Garage, Grimsby Road, Louth, LN11 0EA (Tel: 01507 603451)
G. Harness (Louth) Ltd, Bolingbroke Road, Fairfield Industrial Estate, Louth, LN11 0WA (Tel: 01507 603341)
Chris Fairburn MOT Centre, Units 11 & 12, Louth Trading Estate, North Holme Road, Louth, LN11 0JQ (Tel: 01507 602608)
R&Y Autos Limited, Station Estate, Newbridge Hill, Louth, LN11 0JT (Tel: 01507 606977)
Seacroft Garage Limited, Seacroft Road, Mablethorpe, LN12 2DT (Tel: 01507 472333)
Steve Wood Motors, High Street, Sutton on Sea, Mablethorpe, LN12 2HE (Tel: 01507 441215)
Manby Motors Limited, Unit 4 Block 4, Dowlands Business Park, Manby, Louth, LN11 8UT (Tel: 01507
327222)
Greenards Garage Limited, Oak House, Keeling Street, North Somercotes, LN11 7PL (Tel: 01507 358402)
Skegness Area
Lomax Corner Garage, Croft Bank, Croft, Skegness, PE24 4RH (Tel: 01754 763101)
Taylor's of Skegness, Berry Way, Wainfleet Road, Skegness, PE25 3QS (Tel: 01754 766019)
Hudson Motors Limited, 1 Clifton Grove, Skegness, PE25 3HB (Tel: 01754 766217)
Roman Bank Garage, 124 Roman Bank, Skegness, PE25 1RX (Tel: 01754 760165)
XL Garage Limited, Croft Bank, Wainfleet, Skegness, PE24 4AN (Tel: 01754 880111)
SRA Garage, 69 Rear Alexandra Road, Skegness, PE25 3QY (Tel: 01754 228010)