Drivers warned dogs could lead to your car failing an MOT test - find out how
- Experts warn drivers that dogs can cause vehicles to fail their MOT tests.
- Anxious pets may chew seatbelts, and damaged belts lead to MOT failures.
- MOT testers check seatbelts for damage like cuts, fraying, and overstretching.
- Damaged seatbelts with cuts as small as 2mm are a deficiency according to gov.uk.
- Drivers should restrain dogs using harnesses or carriers to prevent distractions and fines.
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Drivers warned dogs could lead to your car failing an MOT test - find out how
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Motoring expert warns drivers about the dangers of bark-seat drivers - Companion Life
Sam Sheehan, motoring editor at cinch, the UK’s biggest online used car retailer, has issued an urgent call to dog-owning drivers to keep their pets safe while travelling in the car. "If you're guilty of letting your dog sit on your lap while driving or stick its head out of the window, you're risking the safety
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