MOT Changes Could Cost You £2500 And 3 Points!

There are new changes to the MOT test coming into effect on the 20th May 2018 find out here how to avoid the new harsher punishments!

The new criteria is in aid of making Britain’s cars more environmentally friendly as tougher emissions tests are enforced, from now on things like smoke can fail your car immediately, especially for diesel cars! If smoke is coming out of the exhaust this is classed as a major fault, even if this is due to a diesel particulate filter.

The main change, however, is that any faults will now be rated into one of three categories – dangerous major and minor:

• Minor faults are classed as issues that have no significant effect on the safety of the vehicle or impact on the environment 
• Major faults will be any issues where the car is thought to be less safe and have an impact on the environment 
• Dangerous faults, however, pose an immediate risk to road safety and have an impact on the environment.

New rules state that if you take your car for an MOT before it runs out and then fails you cannot keep driving until the old one runs out, this will result in a £2500 fine! This was due to motorists taking their car in early to check if work needed doing, however, the new rules mean it will be registered as unroadworthy immediately no matter how long is left on the old MOT.

Among the new tests will include checks for Steering, breaking and lighting. Even small cracks in your wing mirror or windscreen can mean you fail under new rules.

In a quote from the RAC they have criticised the new changes "Rather than MOT failures simply being black and white, the new system creates the potential for confusion as testers will have to make a judgment as to whether faults are 'Dangerous', 'Major' or 'Minor'” RAC spokesman Simon Williams

Fix up your car before the test date with Megavaux spare parts!

Vauxhalls Comeback Corsa! Fully Electric Corsa’s announced for 2019

A brand new Electric Corsa has been announced for Launch in 2019 and set to go into production 2020. Following in the footsteps of other successful electric cars such as Renault Zoe, Citroën CZero, and Nissan Leaf, Vauxhall is hoping to be a top competitor in the EV market.

The new Corsa is Expected to be a big hit and Vauxhall hope it’ll put them comfortably back in profits after a terrible 2017 for the company. The new Corsa was announced as part of the companies PACE! recovery plan aiming to set them back into profits by 2020. Opel CEO, Michael Lohscheller, said: “This plan is paramount for the company, to protect our employees against headwinds and turn Opel/Vauxhall into a sustainable, profitable, electrified, and global company.”

A fully electric Corsa is a big step in their plan to have every Vauxhall and Opel model at least partially electric by 2024, the Corsa pioneering a move that sees 3 other electric models Vauxhall and Opel have announced coming out and including their Flextreme model (pictured below?). There’s also expected to be a hybrid version of the Grandland X as this model is currently based on the EMP2 platform. Greener cars on the market can only be a good thing with electric cars giving off 50% less CO2 emissions throughout its lifetime than a diesel. There has been no information yet about the range the new Corsa will be able to do however it’s been estimated it’ll be above 200 miles.

We’ll have to wait till 2019 to find out, however, if you’re looking for Corsa spare parts now find them online and with ease ant MegaVaux.

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Why Wait Around For Your Vauxhall and Opel Car Parts?

The past couple of years have been financially tough on everybody making people less eager to part with their hard earned cash. Ultimately this has affected the way people maintain their vehicle, especially when it comes to replacing car parts.

Scrap yards have increasingly become popular over the past couple of years due to their accessibility and low prices when it comes to purchasing spares and parts for your vehicle. 

However, if you aim to get more for your money then it is highly recommended that you go to a specialist part supplier. Sounds expensive right? Well no in fact it isn’t, using a specialist service will ultimately save you your money and time.

You can spend forever trying to find exactly what you are looking for in a scrapyard, instead why not go straight to a parts specialist where you can save you self the hassle of searching.

At Mega Vaux we have an advanced part stock control database that our fully trained Vauxhall and Isuzi specialists can advise then locate what you need. If we don’t have in stock what you need then we can order spares quickly so you can get your car up and running in the fastest time possible.

Purchasing good quality parts for your vehicle will help you to maintain your car for even longer, rather than feeling your car won’t last longer than a couple of years.

We have exclusive offers on our website for great quality parts for Vauxhall and Opel cars, if you are looking for a specific part then visit our website or contact us on 0115 949 7007.

A Brief History into Vauxhall and Opel

Vauxhall is a well-known large car brand in the United Kingdom which was established in 1857 by Alex Wilson with the original plan to produce pumps and marine engines. It wasn’t until 1903 when they created their first car that Vauxhall became known for what it is today, a car manufacturing company.

In contrast Opel started in 1863 by Adam Opel, the company began their journey by manufacturing sewing machines. However, in 1902 they showed their first car at the Hamburg motor show and went on to produce their very first car in 1906, after Vauxhall. By 1914 Opel had created a reputation for themselves, they became Germanys largest car producer.

Fast forward some decades later and both the brands are now owned by GM (general motors), GM is recognised for having a global presence. Now both Vauxhall and Opel produce the same cars, however, Vauxhall is the UK branding name, it is considered that the UK name is too strong and recognised in society to change to Opel.

In some countries the Vauxhall name was dropped in 1982 as the brand name was not as strong in comparison to the United Kingdom.

At Megavaux we pride ourselves on being Vauxhall specialists, however, we sell and produce parts for both Vauxhall and Opel cars. We have parts for a variety of different car models so you won’t be left stuck with a Vauxhall or Opel car that is in need of repairing. If you can’t find a part that you are looking for than you can use our part request page to see if we can provide you with what you need. For more information visit our website or feel free to contact us on 0115 949 6566.

Servicing Vauxhall Cars

When you have a car its essential that you look after it and make sure that it’s in a full working condition. You need to take constant care of your vehicle and ask questions like, have you got enough oil? Do you need petrol? Is everything running correctly? To take the latter point off your mind you need to take your car to be serviced from time to time.

Despite the fact you may think your car is fine, if you are not a trained mechanic then you cannot be a 100% sure that your vehicle is fine. Getting your car serviced is a prime way to ensure that your car is checked for maintenance issues and is running fine.

If you want the best out of your car performance wise then regularly and correctly getting your car serviced is one of the best ways to make sure that you are getting a key performance out of your vehicle.

The most beneficial reason to get your car serviced regularly is that it is the most efficient way to make sure that your car lasts longer and can perform year after year. This in turn may save you money in the long run.

Depending on what Vauxhall you drive effects how regularly you get your car serviced, it could vary from once every year to after every 20,000 miles that you clock up.

However, if it turns out that you need to replace some parts of your Vauxhall than choose MegaVaux as your part replacement service. We have a wide range of parts for different makes and models of Vauxhalls.

So if you want to think about the future of your car book in a service today.

Part Request at Mega Vaux

Here at MegaVaux our goal is to provide you with a range of services that will fulfil whatever needs you may have when it comes to vehicle parts for your Vauxhall or Opel.

Despite the fact we have a large range of Vauxhall and Opel car parts we understand you may need to request a specific part. We deal in new, used and reconditioned parts here at MegaVaux but we also offer a part request service.

If you are looking for a specific part but can’t find what you are looking for please don’t hesitate to contact us. Or, why not take advantage of our part request page, if you fill in the form provided on our internet page than we will be happy to assist you quickly.

All you need to do is provide us with some details such as the make of your car, model, type, year, part information, etc.

Most importantly we offer a full comprehensive guarantee which is supplied with all parts both reconditioned and new. Our reconditioned parts come with a 6 month guarantee and new parts will vary depending on the manufacturer but they will come with a minimum of a 12 month guarantee. This guarantee does not affect your consumer rights.

For more information please contact us on 0115 949 7007.

MegaVaux- Scrap a car, why choose us?

Choosing to scrap a car can be a tough decision for many reasons. For example the first car you’ve ever owned can't be fixed, Betty (the name of said car) has been everywhere with you and you have created a lot of memories with that car. This results in you not really wanting to scrap poor ‘Betty’, but the time has come and you have to be a grown up about it.

MegaVaux is a fully registered company that specialises in the scrapping of vehicles. As a company they will offer free scrap vehicle remover services that will in total scrap cars, vans and bikes. An immediate response to your call and a reliable service is what the company offers as well as the guarantee to collect cars no matter what condition they are in. This promise will ensure that your car is safely and correctly disposed of, putting your mind at ease.

The service is free and best of all they will pay you to allow them to scrap the car for you. All cars that are collected for scrap are disposed of and do not end up on the road which will provide you with a peace of mine. MegaVaux is based in the midlands and covers the Nottingham, Derbyshire and Leicestershire areas.

So if you own a ‘Betty’ or any other type of car then MegaVaux will provide you with an excellent service in order to get your vehicle off the road and scrap it.

For more information click here or contact us on 0115 949 6566.