Car failed MOT

My car failed its MOT today. It was my first car, I’ve had it two years and I’ve decided between the cost to repair and my insurance that id be better off getting rid of it. I have a buyer interested.

How do I get the car from the garage? Is the only way to get it towed? If so who is the best value company that could do that? Ive asked the garage for advice but they’ve told me I have no choice but to pay them to fix it..
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  • Warwick_Hunt
    Warwick_Hunt Posts: 1,179 Forumite
    Drive it home.
  • DUTR
    DUTR Posts: 12,958
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    For the car to fail to the point it's undriveable then you should have been aware it's on it's last legs, how much is the fix compared to what the car is worth?
  • z1a
    z1a Posts: 2,522
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    Is there no MOT on the old one left?
  • Warwick_Hunt
    Warwick_Hunt Posts: 1,179 Forumite
    z1a wrote: »
    Is there no MOT on the old one left?

    Makes no difference whether there is or isn’t.
  • z1a wrote: »
    Is there no MOT on the old one left?

    Hi no the old MOT expired but I was told I could drive it to the test centre I just now can’t drive it home because I have no MOT.
  • Warwick_Hunt
    Warwick_Hunt Posts: 1,179 Forumite
    PhilipsB wrote: »
    Hi no the old MOT expired but I was told I could drive it to the test centre I just now can’t drive it home because I have no MOT.

    You can drive it home.
  • pramsay13
    pramsay13 Posts: 1,928
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    from https://www.gov.uk/getting-an-mot/after-the-test

    Driving a vehicle that’s failed
    You can take your vehicle away if your MOT certificate is still valid.

    If your MOT has run out you can take your vehicle to:

    have the failed defects fixed
    a pre-arranged MOT test appointment
    In both cases, your vehicle still needs to meet the minimum standards of roadworthiness at all times or you can be fined.
  • z1a
    z1a Posts: 2,522
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    Makes no difference whether there is or isn’t.

    Of course it does, failing an MOT doesn't remove any time remaining from previous one.
  • Warwick_Hunt
    Warwick_Hunt Posts: 1,179 Forumite
    z1a wrote: »
    Of course it does, failing an MOT doesn't remove any time remaining from previous one.

    Still makes no difference as he can drive it home regardless.
  • z1a
    z1a Posts: 2,522
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    Still makes no difference as he can drive it home regardless.

    Yeah, but it may make a difference to his potential buyer!
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