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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 (513 reviews)
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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage for friendly, professional staff, clear communication and fast, reliable MOTs and services. Many reviewers highlight fair pricing, honesty, good value and convenient extras like collection/drop‑off, with numerous long‑term, repeat customers. A handful of isolated complaints — missed calls/appointments, a tyre valve fault, a loose wheel nut and one missing receipt — surface, but these appear rare compared with the consistently positive feedback.
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 (249 reviews)
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Customers rave about the garage’s friendly, trustworthy team, speedy turnaround and clear communication, with many praising the convenient collection-and-return service. Only occasional negatives appear — a few mentions of rising prices, a missed logbook stamp and requests for clearer full‑service paperwork — but these are rare compared with the many five‑star recommendations.
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 (170 reviews)
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Customers rave about Aaron's Autos — staff are repeatedly described as friendly, trustworthy and helpful, with clear communication and prompt, high-quality MOTs, repairs and servicing. Commonly praised strengths are honest, no‑pressure advice, good value and transparent pricing, useful online booking and occasional collection service; minor negatives mentioned are limited parking, occasional waits for appointments and that it isn’t always the absolute cheapest option.
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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Reviews repeatedly praise the garage for friendly, professional staff, clear communication and convenient services like collection and delivery, with many customers citing quick turnarounds and competitive pricing. Common strengths highlighted are honest, thorough diagnostics and good value, while a small number of reviewers mention unexpected extra charges (e.g. special oil or brake costs) or occasional perception of being a bit pricey. Most people say they would return or recommend the garage, giving it a strong local reputation.
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£89
4.79 (117 reviews)
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Praise centres on friendly, professional staff, clear communication, good value and handy extras such as video health checks, dealership service‑book stamping and complimentary car washes. A minority flag problems with booking-system glitches, cancelled or moved appointments, incorrect service‑book entries, occasional late videos and pressure to buy pricey add‑ons. Despite these issues most customers say they would return and readily recommend the garage.
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 Auto‑Tek for friendly, professional service — clear communication, punctual collection/return or on‑driveway mobile repairs, quick turnarounds and competitive prices are mentioned repeatedly. Many reviewers name Luke and commend thorough diagnostics, honest advice and high‑quality workmanship across MOTs, brakes, clutches and more. There are virtually no complaints; a handful noted tricky electronic issues after work but said these were resolved patiently, and most say they’ll use and recommend the garage again.
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 (85 reviews)
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Customers repeatedly praise the garage for speedy, efficient MOTs and services, friendly and professional staff, clear communication and easy online booking — many mention same‑day turnaround, free collect/drop‑off and good value. A few customers report administrative slips (missing service sheets or booking mix‑ups) and there are isolated, more serious complaints — one about a car left in the rain with keys inside and another alleging fake MOTs — but these appear rare compared with the overwhelmingly positive reviews.
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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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with customers repeatedly praising friendly, knowledgeable staff (notably Michelle and Jake), clear communication, useful video health checks and good value alongside extras like courtesy cars, drop‑boxes and valeting. Occasional negatives crop up: booking/date mix‑ups, limited appointment availability, a few service errors (one report of an over‑tightened sump bolt) and sporadic complaints about specific charges. Overall the garage is widely trusted and frequently recommended.
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 are overwhelmingly positive, praising friendly, helpful staff, clear communication (frequently via video health checks), quick turnaround, good value through BookMyGarage and complimentary washes—many comment that the service feels like main-dealer quality with local, personable care. Recurring strengths are polite reception, informative updates and competitive pricing; recurring weaknesses, though less common, include unavailable courtesy cars, unexpected or poorly explained charges, missed promised valets and a few reports of workmanship or delay issues. Overall the feedback is strongly favourable but punctuated by a handful of serious complaints the garage should address.
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 are overwhelmingly positive, repeatedly praising friendly, polite staff, clear communication (often backed up by videos), quick turnarounds and good value—many mention complimentary washes and hoovering and savings when booking through BookMyGarage. A minority report issues such as booking or communication mix‑ups, missed or inaccurate checks (including checklist errors and occasional equipment limitations for certain MOTs), and a few billing problems or the loss of previously free valets. Taken together, the garage is seen as professional and efficient by most customers, though occasional lapses in communication or checks temper some recommendations.
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.
