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Station Garage (Park Gate) Ltd
Physical Garage
Park Gate Business Centre, Chandlers Way, Southampton, SO31 1FQ
Station Garage in Park Gate is a family-run service and MOT test centre with a reputation for honesty and reliability. We’ve been in business for over 20 years and our team have over 100 years of experience working on vehicles between them.
MOT£54.85
4.9 (1210 reviews)
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Customers repeatedly praise the garage for friendly, professional staff, quick turnaround, clear communication (regular updates and easy online booking), fair pricing and trustworthy workmanship — many say it’s their long‑term, go‑to local garage. A minority mention issues such as occasional booking or communication glitches, small billing discrepancies and awkward parking, but these complaints are rare compared with the high number of five‑star reports.

Sparshatts service centre
Physical Garage
unit 4/5, station industrial park, Southampton, SO31 1BX
Sparshatts Group have been selling and servicing cars in Southampton and Portsmouth for 27 years so our technicians have many years’ experience of working on all makes and models. Our service centre is located just 50 yards from Swanwick train station so you can leave your car with us and easily take the train to work and back. We have 3 MOT ramps, so there is no delay, if you want an MOT call us today.
MOT£39
4.96 (113 reviews)
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Nearly every reviewer praises the garage for friendly, helpful staff, quick turnarounds and clear communication, with many noting same‑day or short‑notice MOTs and an easy online booking process. Customers frequently highlight good value, trustworthy workmanship, and added touches like drop‑offs, collection and staff who go the extra mile. Only a handful mentioned minor niggles — sat‑nav confusion, the AM/PM slot system and an isolated card‑payment/confirmation issue — but these are rare compared with the overwhelmingly positive feedback.

James Diggens Auto Services
Physical Garage
Unit H, Mereworth Industrial Estate, Shamblehurst Lane North, Hedge End, Southampton, SO32 2BY
I always had a love for anything with a engine from a very young age, I served my apprenticeship in a main dealership gaining the best diagnostic techniques available. I knew the time was right to start my own garage with my main focus of being honest about repairs and giving an explanation of the work needed. I'm very proud of every job I do and every car is worked on as if it is owned by myself. This is also reflected in saving my customers thousands of pounds from other garage quotes as there are so many repair options on today's modern cars. Our low overheads and excellent workmanship along with continued customer care makes so many peo
MOT£54.85
4.96 (125 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise James Diggens Auto Services, with nearly all reviews five‑star and describing the team as friendly, honest and reliable. Reviewers highlight clear communication, speedy turnarounds, fair pricing, convenient collection/drop‑off and thorough MOTs and repairs, often noting staff who go the extra mile. A handful mention minor advisories or follow‑up work after MOTs (typically reasonably priced), but there are no recurring service complaints.

E&J Jarvis Ltd
Physical Garage
66 Onslow Rd, Southampton, SO14 0JN
We have been servicing and repairing Southampton's cars since 1947 and have a wealth of experience when it comes to keeping you on the road. From MOTs to servicing and heavy duty repair work, we take on all jobs big or small. Our expert team are able to work on every make and model of vehicle including classic cars. We're relatively new to Book my garage so make sure to check our google reviews to see how good our service is.
MOT£39.49
4.96 (199 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise the garage for friendly, professional and honest staff, clear communication and fast turnarounds for MOTs and repairs. Reviewers also highlight competitive pricing, easy online/phone booking, handy collection/delivery and complimentary car valets, leading many to become long-term, repeat customers. Negative comments are rare — a few mentions of advisories or an MOT fail were resolved quickly — so there are no persistent weaknesses reported.

Kinleys Garage
Physical Garage
Unit 1a Kemps Quay Industrial Park, Quayside Road, Bitterne, Southampton, SO18 1BZ
Looking for a trusted garage with a proven track record? Kinleys Garage is your go-to destination for expert vehicle repairs in Southampton. Established in 1985, we’ve built a strong reputation for providing outstanding service and exceptional workmanship from our convenient location on Quayside Road. Our team of highly skilled mechanics is ready to handle everything from auto electrics and MOT testing to full servicing and repairs. We specialise in fixing all types of car issues, including clutches, cam belts, engines, brakes, exhausts, air conditioning, wheel alignment, and tyres. With the latest diagnostic technology and main dealer-tr
MOT£54
4.93 (303 reviews)
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Customers overwhelmingly praise Kinleys Garage, repeatedly highlighting friendly, helpful staff, clear communication and quick, efficient MOTs and services. Reviewers commonly note honest, no‑pressure advice, good value for money, competitive pricing and convenient extras (pickup/delivery), which keeps many coming back and recommending them. A few isolated gripes mention a missed blue‑light discount, no on‑site electrician in one instance and the odd short delay, but these are rare against the predominantly five‑star feedback.

AR Autos - Bishops Waltham
Physical Garage
Unit 1 Quarry Business Park, Lower Lane, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1AS
A. R. Autos is a local independent vehicle workshop based in Bishops Waltham, Southampton. With a combined 30 years experience in franchised dealerships and reaching various professional level’s ranging from dealer expert technician to workshop controller we witnessed first hand the advantages and the pitfalls of a main dealership. Using that experience we decided to open a vehicle workshop specialising in Alfa Romeo, Abarth and Fiat vehicles that exceeds dealer standards. Our target is to provide the customer with a top level dealership service using the same equipment and procedures but with sensible and affordable prices.
MOT£54.85
4.93 (255 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise AR Autos for friendly, knowledgeable staff, clear communication and trustworthy, honest workmanship, often highlighting good value, quick turnaround and convenient collection/drop‑off. Many also note specialist expertise with Alfas/Abarths and a tidy workshop. Negative comments are rare — a handful of slightly lower ratings appear but there are no recurring complaints.

Jean Pierre ltd
Physical Garage
8 Shirley Park Road, Southampton, SO16 4FP
** Prices are subject to vehicle make/model** We are a family run business offering great service and expertise. Established in 1976, we now specialise in the repair of VAG and Skoda vehicles. We also have full workshop facilities, servicing, repairs, parts and MOTs.
MOT£54.85
4.92 (129 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise Jean Pierre for friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff, clear communication, easy online booking, prompt turnaround and fair pricing, with many noting courtesy cars and same‑day repairs. The garage is regularly commended for honesty and transparency — advising only necessary work, providing estimates and building long‑term trust. Minor criticisms are uncommon but include occasional longer-than-expected wait times, an isolated billing/title error and a few customers wanting reminder notices.

Hammerton Garage Hedge End
Physical Garage
Marls Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2EY
Hammerton Garage in Hedge End is a family run garage and has been operating since 1978 at it's site in Marls Road Hedge End. Hammerton Garage offers a comprehensive range of garage services including MOT testing from £35, routine servicing, electrical repairs, diagnostics, tyres, brakes, clutches, air conditioning, exhausts. We offer free MOT retests and offer free impartial advice where necessary. Serving Southampton, Hedge End, Botley, Bishops Waltham, Swanmore, Curdridge, Buridge, Wickham, Sedgensworth, Curbridge, Borley Green, Bursledon, Durley, Horton heath, Fair Oak, Waltham Chase and all surrounding areas.
MOT£40
4.91 (382 reviews)
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Customers rave about friendly, honest staff, clear communication and fast, good-value MOTs and services — many say they’ve been using Hammertons for years and would happily recommend them. A very small number of reviews record negative experiences (including a no‑show and a couple of terse one‑star comments) and there are occasional mentions of unexpected charges or delays when parts are needed.

BCL MOT Centre
Physical Garage
Unit 1,, Crosshouse Road, Southampton, SO14 5GZ
B C L, is a long standing local Business, we pride ourselves on delivering a reliable and efficient service, from the moment you turn up, to the moment you collect your car. We specialise in servicing vehicles for local people and businesses at our site in Southampton and have built a reputation for delivering quality service and customer care. Technology is great, but we are a people business too, and our reputation stands on our personal service.
MOT£48
4.89 (426 reviews)
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Customers rave about BCL — the team is repeatedly described as friendly, honest and professional, with quick turnarounds, clear communication, easy online booking and fair pricing that keeps many people as long‑term clients. A handful of complaints note communication lapses (a delayed refund or missed follow‑up) and one isolated missed diagnosis, but these are rare compared with the many five‑star endorsements.

Europa Car Company
Physical Garage
School Road, Lowford, Bursledon, Southampton, SO31 8BU
Europa car company is a traditional garage with all the new expertise. We have been established for 25 years from a family run business to now a friendship run business with a massive wealth of expertise and experience. We have a very large customer base and always happy to welcome new customers. We always have offers available to both new and old customers so please call us for all your vehicle needs from servicing to mots. No job is to little or to large and we look forward to welcoming you. For more help or information please do not hesitate to contact us
MOT£54.85
4.89 (191 reviews)
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Customers rave about Europa Garage — reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with repeated praise for friendly, honest staff, efficient work and clear communication. The free collect-and-deliver service, quick turnarounds and fair, transparent pricing are commonly cited reasons people return year after year. Minor criticisms focus on basic paperwork/invoices lacking service details (tyre depths/checklists), occasional delays when parts are hard to source, and the odd booking or website hiccup.
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Located in Shirley, Ace Automotive Southern Ltd is Southampton’s Top Tier garage on our platform – and for good reason.
Certain garages on our site earn Tier badges as recognition of their dedication to customer service and quality workmanship.
With a 4.8/5 rating from over 320 verified reviews on BookMyGarage*, Ace Automotive has been delivering expert repairs and servicing to the local area for more than 20 years.
Offering £20 off your MOT when booked with a service*, you can expect a professional service at a competitive price.
All parts and labour are guaranteed from 6 months to a year, with a pick up & drop-off service available for your convenience.
Ace Automotive specialises in all makes and models, so you can rest assured that your vehicle will receive the care it deserves when you book your MOT in Southampton with this Top Tier garage.
*as of September 1st 2025
All information correct as of September 1st 2025.
BookMyGarage’s Garage Tier Program is designed to help drivers identify the most reliable and high-performing garages in their area. Garages are evaluated on:
Only garages that consistently meet and maintain these high standards are awarded Tier status, ensuring drivers can book with confidence.
“The finished work exceeded my expectations - it was done with great attention to detail and care [...]” - Marta, from a verified review, left July 11th 2025
“Always great service from Ace. Very friendly and helpful staff […]” – Sophia, from a verified review, February 28th 2025
“I definitely will recommend this garage to family and friends […]” - Futhi, from a verified review, February 8th 2025
| MOT Price Category | Price | Details |
| Average (Standalone) | £50.62 | The typical cost of an MOT when booked on its own, across Southampton garages listed on our platform. |
| Cheapest (Standalone) | £35.10 | The cheapest price garages around Southampton 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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