Tyres are one of the most common reasons cars fail a WOF in Hamilton, and it's usually not because people don't know their tyres are worn, it's because tread depth creeps up on you gradually until it's suddenly below the legal minimum. Cracked or perished tyres, incorrect sizes, and a missing or damaged spare (where one is fitted) all catch people out too. It's an easy one to avoid by checking tread depth every few months rather than waiting for the WOF to tell you.
Lights are another regular failure point, not just dead bulbs but incorrect colour, misaligned headlights, or a fog light wired up wrong. Windscreens fail for chips and cracks sitting inside the driver's sightline, even ones that seem small and out of the way. And brakes fail for worn pads, warped discs, or a handbrake that no longer holds on a slope, which is often the first sign that something's been quietly wearing down for a while.
Rust and structural corrosion are less common but more serious, since rust in the wrong spot, like a chassis rail or suspension mounting point, can be an automatic fail regardless of everything else being fine. Steering and suspension issues, like worn ball joints, torn CV boots, or excessive play in the steering, round out the list of frequent failures, and these are the kind of things that get missed on a quick look but show up clearly once the car is properly up on a hoist.
A pre-WOF check before you book in is one of the easiest ways to avoid a surprise fail and a second trip. Our WOF and general maintenance team can run through the common fail points before your WOF is due, and fix anything that needs it on the spot. Call 07-846-2137 or book online.
