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Portsmouth Car Servicing: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights
£234.83
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4.89★
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Smile Servicing & Repairs Ltd
Physical Garage
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9RR
About Us
Smile Servicing, MOT’s and Repairs in Hilsea, Portsmouth. BOOKMYGARAGE Customer Excellence Award Winners 2023 10 GOOD REASONS TO USE SMILE SERVICING & REPAIRS 1. All makes servicing & repairs to cars and light vans including Electric and Hybrid vehicles 2. Courtesy car just £15 all we ask is you put back the fuel you use - We must see your current Full driver licence on the booking day - we do not except copies or photos 3. Collection & delivery (EXCEPT FOR SATURDAY OR AFTERNOON BOOKINGS) just £15 within 10 miles of PO2 9RR 4. Free enrolment into our loyalty programme 5. Free service & MOT reminder via email/TEXT 6. All parts & labour gu
Servicing from£115.31
4.9 (1844 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers rave about Smile Servicing, with the vast majority of reviews five-star and many people returning as loyal clients. Praise centres on friendly, professional staff, excellent communication, fast turnaround (often same-day), convenient collection/drop‑off and fair prices — plus a popular loyalty scheme. Criticisms are rare but include a couple of comments about unexpected repair costs and one report that a tyre‑pressure sensor wasn’t investigated during an MOT.
Drive-in Automotive
Physical Garage
Durham Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1NA
About Us
Please call if you need a same day appointment CITY CENTRE location an ideal place to have work carried out on your vehicle . Bob and Mario lead a team of fully trained mechanics, dedicated to giving a high level of quality workmanship. Using some of the latest equipment we endeavour to give a quick turnaround. We are situated in the city centre just a short walk from Portsmouth and Southsea Train Station and Commercial Road shopping area, located just behind the Matalan Store.
Servicing from£151.07
4.96 (117 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise Drive‑In Automotive, with predominantly five‑star scores and numerous comments about friendly, honest and knowledgeable staff, clear communication, fast and efficient MOTs/services, good value and easy online booking — many reviewers say they’d happily return or recommend the garage. Only occasional minor issues crop up, such as a booking time mix‑up (AM/PM) or not having a specific part/re‑gas available, but these are rare and staff are described as accommodating and quick to resolve problems.
Fratton Autocentre
Physical Garage
71 Claremont Rd, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5AP
About Us
Welcome to Fratton Autocentre. In addition to our top-tier MOT services, we also offer comprehensive car servicing to keep your vehicle running smoothly. Our team of experienced mechanics uses the latest tools and techniques to ensure your car is in optimal condition.
Servicing from£133.97
4.96 (105 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers heap praise on Fratton Autocentre for friendly, professional staff, clear communication, quick same‑day MOTs and repairs and consistently good value. Dependable diagnostics and helpful advisories on certificates are mentioned repeatedly. A small number of reviews note booking/opening‑time hiccups, tight parking and occasional grease left on the interior.
Portsmouth MOT Test Centre
Physical Garage
Portsmouth MOT Centre, Alchorne Place, Portsmouth, PO3 5QL
About Us
We are a well established, reliable and family run business based in Portsmouth Established in Portsmouth and with over 40 years experience, we have built a large portfolio of happy and satisfied customers, priding ourselves on professionalism, cleanliness, and an attitude that customers come first.
Servicing from£130.8
4.92 (397 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Rave reviews dominate — most customers give five stars and describe the team as friendly, professional and honest. Frequent positives are easy online booking, quick turnarounds, clear communication, competitive pricing and dependable workmanship from a family-run garage. Minor negatives appear rarely: a couple of customers mentioned tricky parking, one reported coolant not topped up, and a few wanted clearer service checklists or advance notification of extra work.
Drayton MOT Centre
Physical Garage
192 Havant Road, Drayton, Portsmouth, PO6 2EH
About Us
With over 30 years’ experience in the industry, our team at Drayton MOT centre guarantees a reliable and efficient service. Our fully trained mechanics are experts in providing quality original equipment parts or equivalent parts sourcing and testing to the quality to make sure they’re good enough for you and your car. Book online today, for Gold Standard DVSA quality service with Drayton MOT Centre in Drayton, Cosham, Portsmouth, Havant and surrounding areas. We’re based in Portsmouth for easy access to our loyal customers in the Hampshire area. We make every effort to please our customers. Sporting generous testimonials for our most loyal
Servicing from£154.8
4.89 (296 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive about Drayton MOT, with many long-term clients and frequent five‑star ratings citing repeat visits and strong trust in the team. Praise centres on friendly, helpful staff, clear communication (phone reminders and updates), quick efficient work, honest advice and fair pricing, plus an easy online booking process. A handful of reviewers reported problems—one described rudeness and a website/pick‑up mismatch, a few mentioned billing discrepancies or minor changes to services offered—but these comments are rare compared with the many compliments.
PGS Ltd
Physical Garage
PGS Garage Services, Unit 1a, Hamilton Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 4QE
About Us
PGS Garage have an excellent reputation within the local areas including Portsmouth and surrounding locations. Excellent customer service and explanation of work. We pride ourselves on our commitment to provide a professional and speedy service at all times, whilst maintaining the highest quality of work.
Servicing from£164.34
4.85 (316 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers overwhelmingly praise PGS for friendly, knowledgeable and honest staff, clear communication and fast, reliable MOTs and repairs — many highlight easy online booking, helpful updates and a willingness to explain work. Service quality, professionalism and repeat bookings are frequent positives, with courtesy cars and good turnaround times also mentioned. A minority complained about unexpected price increases, occasional scheduling hiccups and one refusal to work on a Range Rover, though these issues appear uncommon compared with the largely positive feedback.
Nistec UK Ltd
Physical Garage
Unit 1 Copnor Bridge Business Park, Milton Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6AP
About Us
Nistec UK are Portsmouth’s No. 1 independent service provider for Nissan and Vauxhall owners. With 22 years of combined main dealership experience, Adam and Ben have set up their own specialist garage. Our mechanics are highly qualified and experienced to offer the quality of a main dealer at a sensible price, providing a professional, efficient and friendly service, for all makes and models.
Servicing from£153.6
4.76 (157 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers repeatedly praise the garage for friendly, knowledgeable staff, fast and efficient workmanship, and honest, good-value pricing. Many reviewers also note clear communication, easy online booking and useful drop‑off/collection options that make visits straightforward. A minority mention drawbacks — occasional booking or scheduling mix‑ups, limited parking/availability and occasional delays waiting for parts — with a very small number reporting billing or service complaints.
COPNOR BRIDGE MOT CENTRE
Physical Garage
UNIT 2, COPNOR BRIDGE BUSINESS CENTRE, MILTON ROAD, COPNOR, PORTSMOUTH, PO3 6AP
About Us
COPNOR BRIDGE MOT CENTRE
Servicing from£137.76
4.92 (56 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers rave about the garage’s friendly, honest team, fast turnaround and fair pricing, repeatedly praising clear communication, efficient MOTs and staff who explain work and costs. A handful of reviewers noted minor issues — occasional booking glitches (notably with BookMyGarage), slightly limited contact for first-time customers and the odd bit of paperwork or debris left in a car — but such comments are rare among predominantly five‑star ratings.
PORT SOLENT CAR CENTRE LTD
Physical Garage
Unit 6A Southampton Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 4RJ
About Us
We pride ourselves on reliability and honesty using communication that customers understand when dealing with their cars. You will always receive a friendly greeting by all of our staff as well as a high standard of work completed on your vehicle
Servicing from£154.19
4.88 (58 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage for friendly, knowledgeable staff and consistently quick, efficient MOTs and repairs. Reviewers frequently highlight clear communication, flexible same‑day bookings, fair pricing and staff who go the extra mile (delivering cars, offering lifts and thorough fault diagnosis). There is one detailed negative account — the vehicle was sent to a neighbouring garage without consent, the battery was drained and the customer reports being shouted at — so complaints seem rare but that incident is notable.
JPS AUTOCARE SOUTH
Physical Garage
Unit 21, Ordnance Court, Ackworth Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5RZ
About Us
Welcome to JPS AUTOCARE SOUTH, where quality service meets automotive expertise. Committed to keeping your vehicle in peak condition. At JPS Autocare we specialise in 4 wheel alignment and have a state of the art hunter equipment. We don't stop there, we have also invested in the latest equipment to carry out all kinds of repairs on all different makes and models of vehicles. We are based in Hilsea in Portsmouth. You will be greeted with a smile. No job is too big or too small.
Servicing from£110
4.86 (69 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise the garage’s friendly, professional team, noting clear communication (often with video updates), quick turnarounds and competitive pricing. Workmanship and reliability are repeatedly highlighted, with many customers valuing last‑minute appointments, transparent estimates and repeat bookings. Only a handful of reviews mention problems — chiefly a missed callback and difficulty finding the premises — so negative feedback is rare.
Service Centres in Portsmouth - Local Garages, No Upfront Payment
Portsmouth is a city shaped by the sea and driven by its community.
Whether you’re driving along the A3 into the heart of the city or taking in the views from Southsea seafront, every journey through Portsmouth reflects its rich maritime heritage and modern coastal charm.
From the historic dockyards and HMS Victory to the bustling Gunwharf Quays, there’s always something to explore.
Keeping your car in top condition ensures that you keep enjoying everything Portsmouth has to offer – which is why booking a car service each year is essential.
Enter your reg and postcode now to find a local garage that values craftsmanship and puts their customers first.
Why Book with BookMyGarage?
- BMG-Verified garages across Portsmouth. Look for the BMG-verified badge – local garages that offer great value, boast stand-out customer reviews and are held to our clear standards.
- We Show the Full Picture - So you can look beyond price to choose a garage based on what you value most.
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- Exclusive Offers – Book your MOT with a service and get it from as little as £10*.
- Support Local Businesses – We connect drivers with quality local garages, helping communities thrive.
- Like-for-Like Pricing - Every service priced against the same checklist, ensuring true comparison and savings of up to 56%** when you choose a lower-cost option.
*as of October 7th 2025
**% saving based on choosing the lowest cost option available in Portsmouth vs the highest cost option for each service type. All prices accurate as of October 7th 2025 for a 2.1l BMW 3 Series and are to be used for representative purposes only. Servicing prices may vary depending on vehicle and engine size.
These are just some of the reasons to choose BookMyGarage - enter your reg and postcode to see how we can help you make a confident, informed choice when booking your car service now.
What's Included in a Car Service?
Every garage listed on our comparison site follows our industry standard service schedules during their interim, full and major car servicing. This ensures the same items are checked whichever garage you choose and allows for transparent, like-for-like comparison that helps you easily find the best value for your needs.
Spotlight: Smile Servicing & Repairs Ltd - Portsmouth's Top Tier Garage
With a 4.9 rating from over 1700 verified reviews* on BookMyGarage, it’s no wonder that Smile Servicing & Repairs Ltd has earned coveted Top Tier status on our platform.
This tier is reserved for the single-best performing garage in its area, so you can expect great things when you book with this garage in Hilsea.
Working on all makes as well as electric and hybrid vehicles, your vehicle is sure to get the quality care it requires.
All technicians are qualified to at least Level 3, meaning the team offers experience across all makes.
Expect competitively priced services, state-of-the-art Bosch diagnostic equipment, and all parts and labour guaranteed for 12 months when you book with Smile Servicing & Repairs Ltd.
*as of October 7th 2025
All information accurate as of October 7th 2025.
What Is the BookMyGarage Tier System?
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:
- Verified customer reviews – volume and score
- Communication and transparency
- Value for money
- Ongoing compliance with our service standards
Only garages that consistently meet and maintain these high standards are awarded Tier status, ensuring drivers can book with confidence.
What Local Drivers Think About Smile Servicing & Repairs Ltd
“Reliable and honest garage […]” – Kyle, from a verified review, left October 3rd 2025
“Easy to book, value for money, great communication […]” – Lee, from a verified review, left September 27th 2025
“Very efficient throughout the process.” – Marina, verified review, September 25th 2025
Service Prices in Portsmouth - Save up to 56% by Comparing Deals**
| Interim Service | Full Service | Major Service | |
| Cheapest Price | £85 | £155 | £185 |
| Average Price | £163.36 | £218.78 | £297.97 |
| Maximum Discount** | 56% | 45% | 50% |
| Best MOT Deal | £10 | £10 | £10 |
**% saving based on choosing the lowest cost option available in Portsmouth vs the highest cost option for each service type.
All prices accurate as of October 7th 2025 for a 2.1l BMW 3 Series and are to be used for representative purposes only. Servicing prices may vary depending on vehicle and engine size.
What Car Service Do I Need?
We recommend booking a full service every 12 months or 12,000 miles and a major service every 24 months or 24,000 miles (whichever comes first) to maintain the health and roadworthiness of your vehicle.
If you regularly drive long distances or have a high annual mileage, we recommend booking an interim service at the 6-month interval between annual services to give your car a bit more TLC.
If you’re not sure what service you should book next, enter your reg, mileage details and recent service history below and we’ll recommend the best car service for your needs.
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