An insurance broker has published what it says are the most common reasons cars fail their MOT in the winter months - with lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment causing the most problems.
Insurance broker One Sure Insurance analysed data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency to determine the most common reasons for MOT failure among class 4 vehicles (cars, vans, motorhomes and other small commercial vehicles) in the October-December quarter.
It turns out that drivers need to be especially vigilant when monitoring their car this time of year, as almost a third (29 per cent) of cars fail their winter MOT, with an average of 2.5 issues detected.
Now you know the common pitfalls that can scupper your winter MOT, here are 11 of the best rated garages in Sheffield according to Google Reviews
1. Some of Sheffield's most trusted garages with top ratings from Google Reviews
Pictured are some of Sheffield's most trusted garages with top ratings from Google Reviews Photo: Submitted
2. Sheffield Autocare Ltd
Pictured is Sheffield Autocare Ltd, of The Old Barracks, on Edmund Road, Sheffield, which has scored five out of five stars on the approvedgarages.co.uk website and four-and-a-half stars out of five on Google Reviews. One customer praised Sheffield Autocare Ltd as having 'Great prices and friendly staff'. Photo: Submitted
3. Autocraft Services Ltd
Pictured is Autocraft Services Ltd, on John Street, at Highfield, Sheffield, which received five stars out of five on the approvedgarages website and four-and-a-half stars out of five on Google Reviews. One happy customer said: "Great place, quick service and good work at a reasonable cost." Photo: Submitted
4. Dore Service Station
Pictured is Dore Service Station, on Townhead Road, Sheffield, which received four-and-a-half stars out of five on Google Reviews and was praised by one customer as offering 'First class customer service, honest advice and prompt attention'. The garage also scored five stars out of five on the approvedgarages website. Photo: Submitted