Terms and Conditions of Business

Company Name: M-Tech MOT Centre Limited (T/A M-Tech Automotive)
Registered Office: 41b Main Street, West Wilts Trading Estate, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4JU
Company Number: 07353365
VAT Number: 318691046

1. General

1.1 These Terms and Conditions apply to all services, repairs, and project work carried out by M-Tech MOT Centre Limited (“the Company”) for the customer (“the Customer”).

1.2 By booking a vehicle in for work or paying a deposit, the Customer agrees to be bound by these terms.

2. Estimates, Quotations, and Project Work

2.1 An Estimate is a professional assessment of likely costs. The final price may vary based on unforeseen issues or additional parts required during the project.

2.2 A Quotation is a fixed price for a specific, agreed scope of work. Any work requested outside of this scope will be charged additionally.

2.3 The Company will seek authorisation from the Customer before proceeding with any additional work that significantly exceeds the original estimate.

3. Deposits and Payments

3.1 Non-Refundable Deposits: For project work or specific time-slots, the Company may require a deposit. This deposit is non-refundable and covers administrative costs and the reservation of workshop capacity.

3.2 Custom & Special Order Parts: Any parts ordered specifically for a project (e.g., performance tuning parts, custom fabrication materials, or non-stock items) must be paid for in advance. Once ordered, these payments are non-refundable as these parts cannot be returned to the supplier.

3.3 Payment Terms: All invoices must be paid in full before the vehicle is released. We accept [Debit/Credit Card and Bank Transfer].

4. Parts and Disposal

4.1 All parts fitted to the vehicle remain the property of the Company until the invoice is paid in full.

4.2 Disposal of Old Parts: Unless the Customer explicitly instructs the Company in writing to retain old parts at the time of booking, all removed parts will be deemed waste and disposed of immediately upon removal.

4.3 The Company reserves the right to charge a disposal fee for hazardous items (e.g., tyres, batteries, fluids).

5. Collection and Storage Charges

5.1 The Company will notify the Customer when the vehicle is ready for collection.

5.2 14-Day Grace Period: The Customer must collect the vehicle within 14 days of notification of completion.

5.3 Storage Fees: If the vehicle is not collected within 14 days, a storage charge of £10.00 + VAT per day will be applied to the final invoice. This applies to all vehicles, including those awaiting insurance decisions or third-party inspections.

5.4 The Company exercises a Lien over the vehicle, meaning we will retain possession of the vehicle until all outstanding balances, including storage fees, are cleared.

6. Warranty and Liability

6.1 Labour: Guaranteed for 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first), unless it is a competition or track-use vehicle, in which case warranty is limited to the point of delivery.

6.2 Parts: Subject to the manufacturer’s warranty terms.

6.3 Customer-Supplied Parts: The Company provides no warranty on the fitment or longevity of parts supplied by the Customer. We reserve the right to refuse to fit parts we deem unsafe.

6.4 Valuables: The Company is not responsible for any personal items left inside the vehicle. Please remove all valuables before drop-off.

7. Uncollected Vehicles

7.1 If a vehicle remains uncollected for more than 3 months after completion, and the Customer has failed to respond to notices, the Company reserves the right to sell the vehicle under the Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977 to recover outstanding costs.

8. Governing Law

8.1 These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.