A top motoring retail company has teamed up with charity Family Action to offer free MOT tests to help with the cost of living crisis.
Halfords will work with the charity to help those struggling to fine the money to pay for the yearly service, reports Yahoo!News. Four in 10 drivers in the UK (38 per cent) have said they have concerns about, or definitely won't be able to afford their next MOT.
A further 17 per cent said they’re not sure if they will be able to or not, according to a survey commissioned by Halfords. Among those who had concerns, 45 per cent said that if even if can’t afford an MOT, they will continue to drive their car regardless.
READ MORE: Disabled Glasgow man living in ‘toxic waste’ after human faeces floods flat
In order to be selected for a free MOT, drivers will need to be a part of the Family Action charity.
David Holmes, chief executive of Family Action, said: “We are delighted to be working with Halfords and we are extremely grateful for the donation of 1,000 free MOTs to share with the families we support.
"As the survey reveals, it is essential for many families to have access to a safe and roadworthy car for work, and for their day-to-day activities.
"It will ensure that they have peace of mind that their car is safe and roadworthy, and it will be one less thing for them to worry about.”
For those who are not eligible for a free MOT, Halfords has slashed the cost of its MOTs to £39.99 – a saving of £14.96. Those signed up for its Motoring Club, an extra £10 can be saved on top of this, meaning a Halfords MOT is just £29.99.
Chris Lunn, head of category at Halfords Autocentres said: "Not having an MOT puts them at risk of losing their car, and therefore their job, making their financial situation far worse.
"That’s why we’re trying to help by offering free MOTs to families who rely on their car but are struggling financially and discounted MOTs for all Brits to help keep motoring affordable.”
READ NEXT:
Glasgow doctor retires after saving millions of lives with new cancer vaccine
Ambulance staff set to for industrial action in fight for higher wages
Men cleared of supplying 'high-purity' cocaine to new mum who later died
Glasgow Lord Provost appeals for help to learn more about war hero grandfather
Glasgow fans beg Peter Kay to add extra dates after tickets sell out within minutes
