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Topgear MOT & Service
Physical Garage
258 - 268 ABBEY STREET, DERBY, Derby, DE22 3SX
Top Gear MOT and Service Centre Derby Limited is your local Derby garage with the best prices in the area! Our team provide repairs on all tyres, brakes, exhausts, clutches and steering and suspension and will complete all servicing and MOT testing in-house as well as any repairs that might need doing. We’ll complete any work, whether it’s a simple oil changed or dashboard diagnostic to full on engine replacements. We’ll conduct any windscreen repairs or glass replacements and service any air conditioning systems. Whatever you need, we’ll do it! We’re situated just on the outskirts of Derby and work serving areas such as Allenton, Sunny Hill,
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£64.99
4.93 (516 reviews)
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Customers overwhelmingly praise Top Gear for friendly, professional staff, clear communication and reliable, speedy MOTs and services, with many callers noting fair prices, honest advice and repeat custom. Only minor gripes appear — occasionally customers say they had to phone to check when work would be finished or that costs can be a bit higher, but most feel the service and workmanship make it good value.
Tech-Tonic Vehicle Repairs
Physical Garage
109 Woods Lane, Derby, DE22 3UE
Here at Tech-Tonic we aim to provide you with a quick easy service for all your motoring needs. With collection and delivery, customer drop off and MOTS carried out at evenings and Sundays if required, booking must be made We specialise in all things German and also DPF cleaning, we are manufacturer trained technicians and aim to provide you with an alternative to the dealerships. We can repair and service all makes and models. Please check our reviews for the outstanding service that we do offer, we hope to see you soon
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£79
4.92 (252 reviews)
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Customers praise the garage for prompt, friendly and professional work, frequently singling out clear communication, quick turnarounds and the convenient collection-and-return service. Most reviewers highlight trustworthy, honest advice, fair pricing and consistently high-quality MOTs and services, with many saying they’ll return. A few minor negatives appear — occasional comments about rising MOT costs, a forgotten log‑book stamp and requests for clearer documentation of what a “full” service includes.
Aarons Autos
Physical Garage
Unit 3 Boyer Street, Derby, DE22 3SH
Aarons Autos was established in 2004 by Aaron Harding from Derby and due to customer satisfaction and word of mouth it has grown successfully enabling us to provide a fully equipped drive-in garage. Here at Aarons Autos we pride ourselves in the quality of our work and we will endeavour to offer solutions for all your car's or van's requirements, whether it be annual servicing and general maintenance or full mechanical rebuilds.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£84
4.92 (172 reviews)
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Customers overwhelmingly praise Aaron's Autos for friendly, trustworthy staff, clear communication and high-quality, efficient MOTs and servicing. Reviews repeatedly mention honest advice, fair pricing and quick turnarounds, with many recommending the garage and returning as regulars. Minor drawbacks noted by a few customers are occasional waits for appointments, that it isn't always the cheapest choice, and limited parking nearby.
Midland Automotive Group
Physical Garage
200 Nottingham Road, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7NP
Conveniently located in Spondon, Derby. The A52, A38 & A50 all are within easy reach as is East Midlands Airport & Derby's rail & bus links. Midland Automotive Group Ltd offers: MOT, Service and Repairs for all makes/models. With viewings on our used car stock available 7 day's a week (by appointment) to provide excellent service with flexible viewing times. If you require any further information or advice, we are available via e-mail or phone.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£99
4.9 (263 reviews)
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The garage is consistently praised, with customers reporting friendly, professional staff, reliable workmanship and many repeat visits and recommendations. Common strengths are clear communication, convenient collection/delivery, quick turnarounds and good value for money, with several reviews emphasising honesty and helpful explanations of faults. A few customers noted occasional surprise extras or relatively high costs for specific parts (e.g. special oil or brake work) and occasional waits for parts, though these comments are infrequent.
Vertu Nissan Derby
Physical Garage
Sir Frank Whittle Rd, Derby, DE21 4RX
Please note: Collection and Delivery not available on Saturdays At your local Vertu dealership, we only use the latest technology and employ the very best highly trained technicians. This ensures we have the skills and equipment to diagnose any problem quickly, making your service or repair faster and cheaper. Our friendly service receptionists and technicians can offer advice on car servicing, MOT’s and repairs.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£99
4.79 (117 reviews)
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, giving high scores and frequently saying they’d return or recommend the garage. Praise centres on friendly, helpful staff, prompt/efficient booking and collection, clear communication (often via technician video health checks), good value and complimentary car washes. Recurring negatives relate to occasional booking or communication mix-ups, incorrect service‑book entries or not receiving the full service expected, and some reports of upselling or delayed callbacks.
Auto-Tek Mobile Mechanic
Mobile Mechanic
26 southwood street, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 8TY
Fully insured mobile mechanics at a time & place convenient to you! We pride ourselves on quality, honest workmanship! 🔧Clutch Quotes on Request 🔧family run business 🔧fully trained technicians
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£99
5 (56 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise Luke/Auto‑Tek for punctual, friendly and honest mobile servicing — many highlight convenient collection/return and driveway repairs that save time. Reviewers frequently cite clear communication, quick turnaround, trustworthy diagnostics and good value for money, with numerous recommendations and repeat bookings. There are virtually no recurring complaints; a couple of mentions of tricky electronics after brake work were resolved, so no major weaknesses emerge.
SinFin Test Centre Ltd
Physical Garage
SinFin Lane, SinFin, Derby, DE24 9GL
Welcome to Sin Fin Tech Centre Ltd. We are a friendly, professional garage in Derby, ready to put your needs first! The Only Garage In Derby You’ll Ever Need! We pride ourselves in our unbeatable quality of workmanship and professionalism – we’re happy to help in any way we can. Our passionate mechanics are happy to explain anything you might need clarifying. We offer a variety of services, including MOT's, car servicing, diagnostics, laser four-wheel alignments, and every kind of repair you can think of! That’s why we’re such a popular garage near you.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£99
4.89 (86 reviews)
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, repeatedly praising fast, professional MOTs and friendly, helpful staff. Common strengths are quick turnaround (many MOTs done within an hour), simple online booking, clear communication, competitive prices and convenient collection/drop-off. A small minority noted issues — missing paperwork or service sheets, occasional booking mix-ups and one report of a car left unsecured in heavy rain — but these complaints are rare compared with the volume of glowing feedback.
Vertu Honda Derby
Physical Garage
Sir Frank Whittle Rd, Derby, DE21 4RX
Vertu Honda service departments offer an honest and fair car service in partnership with Motor Industry Code of Practice. Our car service receptionists have expert knowledge and can offer advice on car servicing and repairs. We have heavily invested in the latest diagnostic technology to ensure we solve any problem with your vehicle correctly and in a timely manner. Combine this with the investment we have made in training to ensure we have the expertise to repair any problem and the best technicians carrying out any required work on your vehicle we can confidently say that we can reduce your anticipated labour costs dramatically.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£125
4.83 (75 reviews)
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Customers overwhelmingly praise Vertu Honda Derby for friendly, professional staff, clear communication and reliable, good-value servicing. Frequent highlights are the video vehicle health checks, quick turnarounds, complimentary valets or courtesy cars and helpful service advisors — many reviewers say they'll return year after year. A minority report booking mix-ups, limited appointment availability, occasional extra charges and rare workmanship or delay issues (for example a sheared sump bolt), so experiences are not completely uniform.
Vertu Renault Derby
Physical Garage
Sir Frank Whittle Rd, Derby, DE21 4RX
Please note: Collection and Delivery not available on Saturdays At your local Vertu dealership, we only use the latest technology and employ the very best highly trained technicians. This ensures we have the skills and equipment to diagnose any problem quickly, making your service or repair faster and cheaper. Our friendly service receptionists and technicians can offer advice on car servicing, MOT’s and repairs.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£110
4.69 (88 reviews)
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Customers repeatedly praise friendly, helpful staff, clear communication (often via video health checks), good value and quick turnaround, with many noting a complimentary wash and valet. A minority reported problems — cancelled or unavailable courtesy cars, missed wash/vac promises, occasional delays or workmanship issues, and unexpected diagnostic or repair charges. Despite these isolated negatives, most reviewers say they would return or recommend the garage.
Vertu SKODA Derby
Physical Garage
Sir Frank Whittle Rd, Derby, DE21 4RX
Please note: Collection and Delivery not available on Saturdays At your local Vertu dealership, we only use the latest technology and employ the very best highly trained technicians. This ensures we have the skills and equipment to diagnose any problem quickly, making your service or repair faster and cheaper. Our friendly service receptionists and technicians can offer advice on car servicing, MOT’s and repairs.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£89
4.67 (68 reviews)
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Customers repeatedly praise friendly, professional staff, speedy turnaround and clear communication (often with videos), noting dealership‑level workmanship and strong value via BookMyGarage — complimentary valeting and same‑day completions are frequently mentioned. A minority, however, describe poor communication or care (missed jobs, incorrect checklist items, cancelled or delayed MOTs), along with occasional billing issues (double charges) and reports that previously complimentary valeting may now incur a fee.
Broken air conditioning makes your car unpleasant to drive and can also be dangerous, as it can lead to dehydration. If you need an air con regas, but don't have time to take your car into a local garage, consider booking an appointment with a mobile mechanic. They come and complete the work at a time and place that best suits you.
Here are just a few ways a mobile air con regas can benefit you:
Convenience - Rather than having to find time to take your car to a garage and then trying to keep your life on track without it, you can have your air con regas completed at a location that works best for you. This could be your driveway or a car park at work during your normal day. This helps you avoid disruption.
Flexibility - You may be able to book a mobile air con regas on a weekend, evening or even overnight, depending on the mobile mechanics in your area. If your schedule doesn’t really accommodate maintenance at a traditional garage, this can make your life easier.
Transparency - You get to see what is happening during your mobile air con regas at all times. This makes it easier to trust the quality of the work and gives you the peace of mind that all the checks have been completed to the highest standard.
Cheaper - A mobile air con regas involves less overhead costs and expenses, so they are often at least competitively priced against, if not cheaper than most local garages.
An air conditioning system controls the temperature in a car and works in a similar way to a kitchen refrigerator. When the fluid inside such appliances (also called refrigerant) changes from a liquid state to a gas, it cools down. Outside air is blown past the coils in which the gas flows, and is therefore also cooled before it is blown into the car’s cabin. The air con gas then returns to liquid form in the system's compressor, heating it up, but the resulting warm air is directed outside the car.
Air conditioning in a car serves two purposes. It cools down the interior of a car, dramatically so if needed, which improves passenger comfort and prevents the type of heat-related irritability that may lead to an accident. Also, because air conditioners generate air that is less humid than outside air, it can be used to demist a fogged-up windscreen more quickly than when air is blown out of a standard ventilation system. This might also prevent an accident from occurring.
A simple check of the temperature of the air emanating from an air conditioning vent will tell you if the refrigerant needs a recharge - some garages use the term 're-gas'. A warm air temperature would suggest that the refrigerant is low or old. Manufacturers typically recommend a recharge no matter what every couple of years to keep the system running efficiently; this involves topping up or refilling the system with fresh refrigerant. This may be all that is needed, but an efficient air conditioning system also needs to be serviced occasionally. If the refrigerant is replaced but the air conditioning system does not seem to be operating properly, either due to warm air or low system pressure, an air conditioning service will be required.
If the pressure in the air conditioning system is particularly low, there might be a leak. This can be checked during an air conditioning service that manufacturers suggest performing every 3-4 years. As well as a test for leaks and the inspection of refrigerant levels, the condenser, the compressor, the hoses and the drive belts are checked. The service also involves a cleaning to take any contaminants, bacteria or moisture out of the system before any new refrigerant is added, followed by a full recharge. It is important to note that an air conditioning service is not included in routine car services but has to be booked separately. Remember to do so because an inefficient air conditioner places greater demands on a car’s engine and requires more fuel to generate cool air, not to mention that any resident bacteria might cause illness.
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How to be a better driver
Whether you’re driving in Derby or further afield, think about road user etiquette. Showing respect for other road users makes driving more pleasant for you and safer for everyone. For example, if you have to make a last minute change of lane, make your request to change clear to the driver who will need to let you in - and signal your thanks if they do. Be ready to abandon the change of lane if they won’t play ball - your safety (and that of other drivers and pedestrians) is more important than getting to your destination in the shortest time possible. When the position is reversed and a driver asks your permission to change lanes, allow them to as long as it is safe. If you get frustrated, avoid using your horn - it won’t improve matters and might make them considerably worse.
