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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.
Hourly labour rate£65
4.96 (120 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Nearly every review is glowing — long‑term customers repeatedly praise the friendly, honest service from Mario, Bob and the team and many say they wouldn’t take their cars anywhere else. Reviewers frequently highlight clear communication (calls/texts and easy online booking), fast MOTs and servicing, fair pricing and staff who go the extra mile to explain work and accommodate last‑minute requests. Only occasional, minor issues are mentioned — a few reported booking‑time confusion or the garage not having a specific gas for a re‑gas — but negatives are rare.
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.
Hourly labour rate£65
4.92 (413 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise this garage for its honesty, trustworthiness and fair pricing, with many highlighting the friendly, helpful staff who communicate clearly and avoid unnecessary upselling. The service is described as quick and efficient, with straightforward online booking and prompt turnaround times that keep customers returning year after year. A small number of reviewers noted that the service could benefit from more detailed reporting (such as tyre and brake wear observations) or advance notification of potential repairs before collection, though these points were raised occasionally and do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
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
Hourly labour rate£77
4.89 (302 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise this garage for its friendly, helpful staff and excellent communication throughout the MOT and servicing process, with many highlighting fair pricing, honest advice and efficient turnaround times. Long-standing customers and first-time visitors alike commend the professionalism, ease of online booking and willingness to explain work clearly, making it a highly recommended local garage. One reviewer mentioned a negative experience regarding cancellation handling and confusion over collection services, though this appears to be an isolated incident.
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.
Hourly labour rate£70
4.85 (320 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise PGS for their friendly, trustworthy staff and excellent communication throughout the service process, with many noting they're loyal, repeat customers who travel out of their way to use the garage. The team earns particular recognition for honest advice, fair pricing, efficient turnaround times, and professional workmanship on both routine MOTs and specialist repairs. A small number of reviewers mentioned that final bills were higher than initial quotes, which could benefit from clearer explanation when additional work is identified.
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.
Hourly labour rate£60
4.76 (157 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise the garage for its friendly, efficient service and competitive pricing, with many highlighting the team's honesty and clear explanations of work needed. The staff are frequently commended for their flexibility, accommodating early drop-offs and fitting customers in at short notice, which contributes to strong loyalty and repeat business. A small number of reviewers noted a slight discrepancy between online quotes and final charges, though this was not considered significant enough to detract from the overall positive experience.
COPNOR BRIDGE MOT CENTRE
Physical Garage
UNIT 2, COPNOR BRIDGE BUSINESS CENTRE, MILTON ROAD, COPNOR, PORTSMOUTH, PO3 6AP
About Us
COPNOR BRIDGE MOT CENTRE
Hourly labour rate£46
4.92 (59 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise this local garage for its friendly, honest and professional approach, with many highlighting the quick turnaround times, fair pricing and helpful staff who take the time to explain options and recommendations. The convenient location, Saturday opening hours and willingness to accommodate requests such as parking cars near customers' homes are frequently appreciated. One first-time visitor noted that communication could be enhanced for new customers, though the quality of work and overall service remained positive.
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
Hourly labour rate£65
4.89 (64 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Clients consistently praise the garage for friendly, knowledgeable staff, fast turnarounds and clear communication, with many recommending it for last‑minute MOTs, diagnostics and fair pricing. Reviewers often highlight the team going the extra mile — offering lifts, prompt callbacks, same‑day work and helpful, honest advice. There is one serious outlier reporting an unauthorised handover, a drained battery and rude behaviour, so while feedback is overwhelmingly positive this notable failure was reported.
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.
Hourly labour rate£70
4.87 (75 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with customers frequently praising friendly, professional staff, clear communication (often with videos), quick turnarounds and consistently good value. Common strengths highlighted are accommodating last‑minute bookings, transparent estimates and high-quality workmanship compared with main dealers. A few isolated complaints mention difficulty finding the premises or missed calls/poor follow‑up, but these are rare.
Enterprise Mot Ltd
Physical Garage
Unit 11 Bourne Road, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, PO6 4JS
About Us
With over 25 years of experience, Enterprise MOT’s provides high quality service and peace of mind for all your vehicle repairs, maintenance, and testing needs. Based centrally in Paulsgrove, Portsmouth we are the ideal choice to keep your vehicle in optimum condition. Our friendly and fully qualified team of mechanics are here to help, we work as a team to ensure that each customer whether new or returning has a positive experience of the service and workmanship offered by Enterprise MOT’s. Our busy workshop is fully equipped with three ramps and two DVSA approved MOT test bays. We offer a comprehensive vehicle service, with simple online
Hourly labour rate£65
4.84 (53 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise this garage for its friendly, professional service and excellent value for money, with many families returning year after year for MOTs and servicing. The team is frequently commended for their honesty, clear pricing and efficient turnaround times, creating a welcoming atmosphere that inspires strong loyalty. No significant weaknesses were mentioned in these reviews, reflecting widespread satisfaction across multiple vehicles and services.
Alpha Auto Centre Ltd
Physical Garage
Unit 6, 5 Fitzherbert Road, Portsmouth, PO6 1RU
About Us
Alpha Auto Centre Ltd – Portsmouth At Alpha Auto Centre Ltd, we’re proud to be one of Portsmouth’s trusted local automotive specialists, offering a reliable and friendly service for drivers across the area. Our team works on all makes and models, providing everything from routine maintenance to full repair work, carried out with care and expertise. We also have a qualified MOT tester on-site, ensuring your vehicle is inspected to the highest standards. To make life easier, we offer local collection and delivery, saving you time and keeping your day moving. MOTs are just £19 when booked with a service, giving you exceptional value without comp
Hourly labour rate£60
5 (1 reviews)
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