OT: MoT test: absence of delay

[Robin]

MoT this week was unlike any since the computerised system started. No
delay after arrived. Car was on the lift within a few minutes. In and
out in less 30 minutes. Have they changed the system to remove the
delay after logging the car so as to help testers cope with the autumn
peak caused by the Covid-19 extensions?

[Robin]

Post by Robin
MoT this week was unlike any since the computerised system started. No
delay after arrived.  Car was on the lift within a few minutes.  In
and out in less 30 minutes.  Have they changed the system to remove
the delay after logging the car so as to help testers cope with the
autumn peak caused by the Covid-19 extensions?

What was this previous delay?

After the computer system came in more than one tester* told me there
was a delay between them entering the car's details and getting
confirmation it was registered so they could start the test. They
thought it was deliberate. They may have been wrong but this was at an
independent place which did only MoTs so they had nothing else to do
while waiting.

[Fredxx]

Post by Robin

Post by Robin
MoT this week was unlike any since the computerised system started.
No delay after arrived.  Car was on the lift within a few minutes.
In and out in less 30 minutes.  Have they changed the system to
remove the delay after logging the car so as to help testers cope
with the autumn peak caused by the Covid-19 extensions?

What was this previous delay?

After the computer system came in more than one tester* told me there
was a delay between them entering the car's details and getting
confirmation it was registered so they could start the test.  They
thought it was deliberate. They may have been wrong but this was at an
independent place which did only MoTs so they had nothing else to do
while waiting.

There is a minimum time for testers can complete the test, I believe
it's 45 minutes.

Perhaps it is this they were referring to? If they can do tests in 30
minutes, then perhaps they have to wait 15 minutes before they can
finish the test and start the next one?

[alan_m]

Computerized test slots stop them messing about and bumping you in the
queue for mates.

If someone doesn't turn up then they have to sit around on their arses
until the next slot?

Hospitals used "computerised" appointments but often are running hours
late (or have given 10 patients the same time for one facility)

[Theo]

Post by alan_m

Computerized test slots stop them messing about and bumping you in the
queue for mates.

If someone doesn't turn up then they have to sit around on their arses
until the next slot?

I'd imagine they have other repair/etc jobs to get on with.
Although not at test-only MOT centres.

Some independent garages that have a bit of space (eg rural ones) have
doer-upper cars lurking at the back, that they work on when they have a slow
day and the mechanics aren't busy. They also might have a courtesy car
fleet they maintain. Perhaps that's what they do when they have a no-show
or cancellation?

Theo

[Abandoned_Trolley]

Post by Theo

Post by alan_m

Computerized test slots stop them messing about and bumping you in the
queue for mates.

If someone doesn't turn up then they have to sit around on their arses
until the next slot?

I'd imagine they have other repair/etc jobs to get on with.
Although not at test-only MOT centres.
Some independent garages that have a bit of space (eg rural ones) have
doer-upper cars lurking at the back, that they work on when they have a slow
day and the mechanics aren't busy. They also might have a courtesy car
fleet they maintain. Perhaps that's what they do when they have a no-show
or cancellation?
Theo

A bit like the often repeated claim that cancelled NHS appointments cost
£160 each (or whatever figure is plucked out of the air)

Since they only last about 8 minutes each, I can imagine a lot of GPs
might be glad of a few minutes break for a cup of tea (or a fag) -
assuming that the next patient isnt already there in the waiting room.

[Dave Plowman (News)]

Post by alan_m

Computerized test slots stop them messing about and bumping you in the
queue for mates.

If someone doesn't turn up then they have to sit around on their arses
until the next slot?
Hospitals used "computerised" appointments but often are running hours
late (or have given 10 patients the same time for one facility)

That's not been my experience during Covid. Having been on a course of
treatment during it. Last thing they wanted was a waiting room full of
people.