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Metro Auto Centre
Physical Garage
157/158, lower granton road, edinburgh, EH5 1EY
MOT Cars SERVICING, REPAIRS, TYRES, BRAKES, CLUTCHES and more.. Our garage is a friendly, local business run in the heart of Edinburgh that has 20 years of experience. Our business puts our customers first and that’s why we’re proud to offer extremely high standards of customer service, and workmanship on your car, you can see all our reviews online with Book My Garage. We provide realistic, affordable prices that won’t break your bank balance and that’s why we’re upfront and transparent with all work carried out on your car. For your convenience, we are open for six days a week from Monday to Saturday.
MOT£50
4.93 (478 reviews)
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Reviews overwhelmingly praise Metro Auto Centre for fast, friendly and trustworthy MOTs and servicing, with many customers citing quick turnaround, clear communication, easy online booking and fair pricing. Frequent strengths are helpful staff, reliable repairs and value for money — plenty of repeat custom and recommendations reflect that. A small number of complaints point to communication or administrative lapses (missing paperwork, confused reception), occasional unresolved work and one report of a car being left with the handbrake off.
Heriothill Garage
Physical Garage
18 MANDERSTON STREET, EDINBURGH, EH6 8LY
From our well-equipped premises on the edge of Leith, just a short distance from Edinburgh Old Town, we offer a range of services, including MOT tests, diagnostics and repairs. No matter what your vehicle requires, from a new section of exhaust to a complete suspension rebuild, we’ll be happy to help. Our factory trained team of technicians has extensive experience in the motor industry, guaranteeing you’ll always receive top quality customer service and workmanship. GERMAN CAR SPECIALIST
MOT£54.85
4.75 (126 reviews)
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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive: customers repeatedly praise friendly, approachable staff (often naming owner Alan), prompt same‑day MOTs and services, transparent advice and fair pricing. Frequent strengths are quick turnaround, clear communication, helpful explanations and good value for money, making many people say they’ll return. A minority of reviews cite inconsistent communication, occasional unfinished admin (eg service‑history reset), disputed repair quotes or singular poor incidents (parking ticket), suggesting a few lapses amid otherwise strong service.

Edinburgh Car Services
Physical Garage
33 Bankhead Terrace, Edinburgh, EH11 4DY
Edinburgh Car Services As an independent, family run business, we at EDINBURGH CAR SERVICES pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality of vehicle maintenance and repairs for our customers. With over 30 years’ combined experience we have a passion for the work we do, and only ever use the highest quality parts, products and treatments. But we know motoring is expensive and most of our customers would rather spend their hard earned money on something else, so within those parameters, we keep our prices to a minimum as much as possible. Of course, we also cater for petrol heads and enthusiasts who want to splash out on their cars, offeri
MOT£50
4.73 (153 reviews)
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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage for friendly, helpful staff, quick turnaround and clear communication, with many highlighting convenient pick‑up/drop‑off and good value for money. Regularly mentioned strengths are efficient MOTs and servicing, trustworthy mechanics (Amber on reception is singled out by name), and transparent, no‑pressure advice. A minority report issues — unexpected extra charges, missed or delayed appointments, occasional poor communication and one instance of the car being returned dirty — so standards aren’t completely uniform.

Notmans Auto Arch
Physical Garage
16 Gordon Street, Edinburgh, EH6 8NA
Notmans Auto Arch We deal with all automotive repairs with vast experience in all types of problems. We provide a clear diagnosis with services, repairs and MOT’s at competitive prices.
MOT£45
4.99 (61 reviews)
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, repeatedly praising a friendly, knowledgeable team (many name Gregor and Paul), clear communication and honest, easy‑to‑understand explanations. Common strengths are fast, often same‑day turnarounds, strong diagnostics and good value for money; there are virtually no recurring weaknesses mentioned and most reviewers say they would happily return or recommend the garage.

VDrive Edinburgh
Physical Garage
49 West Bowling Green Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5NX
We are a car mechanic business based in Edinburgh offering various services. Our focus is on honest advice, quality workmanship, and personal attention to every customer, ensuring your vehicle receives the care it deserves. Full Car Service Electric Services Car Diagnostics Chip Tuning Key Programming
MOT£54.85
5 (6 reviews)

West Craigs Garage
Physical Garage
Unit 5A West Ind Est, Edinburgh, EH12 0BD
MOT and Service work for any Make and Model General Vehicle Repairs Over 20 Years Experience
MOT£49.99
4.97 (23 reviews)

Truetest Motors
Physical Garage
3A St Albans Road, Edinburgh, EH9 2PA
Welcome to TrueTest Motors in Newington, Edinburgh. Established in 1988, TrueTest Motors are a local, independent garage, serving Newington, Edinburgh and the surrounding area. We are a registered member of the Good Garage Scheme and are a Roadside Assistance Partner for both the AA and the RAC so you can be confident in our expertise and excellent customer service.
MOT£54.85
4.92 (24 reviews)

Prestige Motors Co
Physical Garage
1a Bankhead Crossway South, Edinburgh, EH11 4EX
At Prestige Motor Co, we offer a comprehensive car service in Edinburgh to make sure your car is in full working order. Servicing your car not only offers you peace of mind while driving, but it can also help retain value of the car. Buyers often look for a full service history, and we are are sure you do too when you are purchasing a vehicle. Regular servicing ensures that the car is being looked after and that there is nothing massively wrong with it that could come back to bite you. From engine checks, to brakes and steering and everything in between, a car service is often made up of over 50 checks to make sure that your vehicle is safe t
MOT£54.85
4.91 (26 reviews)

Fairdeal Autos (Edinburgh)
Physical Garage
1 Fords Road, Chesser, Edinburgh, EH11 3HP
Fairdeal Autos is part of the International Bosch Service network. We have been trading for over 20 years and process a wide variety of knowledge and expertise in our field. We keep on improving and exceed our customer expectations which is self evident from our vast loyal customer base. We look forward to helping and servicing your every vehicle need.
MOT£39
4.91 (24 reviews)
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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with customers repeatedly praising quick turnarounds, friendly and helpful staff, clear communication and high-quality, good-value workmanship. Common strengths mentioned are prompt same‑day work or short‑notice fitting, a wide range of services (MOTs, tyres, welding) and honest, transparent advice. A few reviewers noted weaker time‑management around appointment windows and occasional concerns about cost or clarity over what a full service included.
Auto-Technical Edinburgh Ltd
Physical Garage
Unit 5, 29 Bankhead Terrace, Edinburgh, EH11 4DY
At Auto Technical Edinburgh we aim for dealership quality at an affordable price.
MOT£50
4.82 (39 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise the garage for friendly, approachable staff, clear communication, fast turnarounds and good value, with many saying they’d recommend it and return. A handful of isolated complaints mention poor post‑service explanations or missing paperwork and occasional administrative oversights, and a couple of customers suggested a waiting area, but these issues are rare compared with the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
Edinburgh is a city where history and culture converge.
From the iconic Arthur’s Seat to Edinburgh Castle perched above the city, weekend drives to Portobello beach to scenic routes through the Pentland Hills, there’s plenty to see and do.
And whether you’re commuting along the A8 or navigating busy city centre streets, keeping your car roadworthy is essential for driving in and around Edinburgh.
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Located on Bankhead Terrace, Edinburgh Car Services is a shining example of what it means to be a Gold Tier garage on our site.
With over 30 years of combined experience, this independent, family-run business brings decades of knowledge to every Class 4 and 7 MOT test.
Using high quality parts, treatments, and products, your car will be treated to a high standard of care at an affordable price.
Not to mention that the garage can service and repair hybrid and electric vehicles.
As an RMI member that is on the IMI professional register and registered with Motorcodes, you can expect a high standard of quality from this Gold Tier garage.
With collection and delivery available, you can make your booking that bit more convenient.
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*as of September 1st 2025
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Only garages that consistently meet and maintain these high standards are awarded Tier status, ensuring drivers can book with confidence.
| MOT Price Category | Price | Details |
| Average (Standalone) | £50.15 | The typical cost of an MOT when booked on its own, across Edinburgh garages listed on our platform. |
| Cheapest (Standalone) | £39 | The cheapest price garages around Edinburgh charge for an MOT booked on its own. |
| Best Deal When Combined with a Service | £19 | Many garages offer discounted MOTs when booked alongside a full or major service, including our featured Gold Tier garage. |
All prices correct as of September 1st 2025.
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