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Bishop Auckland MOT: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights

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Bishop Auckland Tyres N Tests Ltd Logo

Bishop Auckland Tyres N Tests Ltd

Physical Garage

9 Chester Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7LP

About Us

Signed up to Motor Industry Code of Practice. Listed on Approvedgarage. co . uk Autocare Garage approved.

MOT£50

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4.92 (338 reviews)

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Nearly every reviewer praises the garage — friendly, honest staff, clear communication and fair pricing are repeatedly mentioned, along with reliable, quick MOTs and services. Customers also value the team's willingness to source parts promptly, explain work clearly and provide helpful extras (loan cars, prompt turnaround), with several saying they'd travel from elsewhere to use them. Only a few minor negatives appear (an unexpected £30 diagnostic charge in one case and occasional lower scores), but these are rare compared with the many strong recommendations.

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Binchester ARC Limited

Physical Garage

Binchester Lane Ends, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8AW

About Us

Welcome to ARC Binchester, your car repair workshop in Bishop Auckland & Newton Aycliffe Are you looking for a reliable partner you can entrust your vehicle to for maintenance or repair? Then you have come to the right place. Our car repair shop offers you instant full service and certified quality at affordable prices for all makes and models. Here are some insights into our daily work and our range of services. Our team will be happy to answer any questions you may have any time.

MOT£54.85

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4.89 (131 reviews)

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The vast majority of reviewers are highly positive — most give five stars and say they would return or recommend the garage. Customers repeatedly praise friendly, helpful staff, clear communication, quick turnaround, convenient collection/drop‑off or courtesy cars, and competitively priced, good-quality work. A few isolated complaints mention missed calls or collection mix-ups, incomplete paperwork (service book not stamped) or that an advertised “full service” wasn’t carried out, indicating occasional lapses in communication and record-keeping.

Autoworks - DL14 7TB Logo

Autoworks - DL14 7TB

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Unit 1 Union St, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7TB

About Us

We are Autoworks BA, a full-service garage dedicated to keeping your vehicle running at its best. Our certified technicians combine expert skills with top-quality parts and tools. We pride ourselves on honest advice, transparent pricing, and exceptional customer care. Trust us to handle all your maintenance and repair needs with professionalism and care

MOT£54.85

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5 (4 reviews)

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We have helped over 23.7 million drivers compare prices to book their MOT, servicing and repairs at local garages. In fact, when you compare garages in Bishop Auckland through our online comparison site, you can save up to 70% when you choose one of the lower-cost options!

As the UK’s leading MOT and service comparison site, we’re dedicated to helping drivers save money on their car maintenance. Here are just some of the ways we keep you in control of booking your MOT in Bishop Auckland:

 

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No Upfront Payment. You never enter any payment details when you book your MOT in Bishop Auckland. We never charge you any fees to use our site and you always pay the garage directly after the appointment.

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How to Book Your MOT in Bishop Auckland

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After you book your MOT in Bishop Auckland, we send you a confirmation email with a summary of your booking. We also inform the garage and they may also be in touch to confirm the appointment or to ask for extra details.

You never pay for your booking until after all the work has been completed and deal with the garage directly after the initial booking process. You also have the ability to change or cancel your booking for free until the day of your appointment.

 

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Why not add a car service to your MOT booking? Save yourself time and money with an MOT & service appointment in Bishop Auckland. Plus, you'll improve your car's resale value and decrease your running costs at the same time.

 

Compare Bishop Auckland MOT Centres & Book an Appointment At the Best One Before Your Expiry Date to Ensure Your Vehicle is Road Legal

If your car is due an MOT test, you must book an appointment before the expiry date to continue driving on the roads around Bishop Auckland. The test checks whether your car meets road safety and environmental standards, and you will be prosecuted if caught driving without a valid MOT certificate.

The only exception to this rule is if you are driving it to a garage for repairs after a failed test or to a pre-booked MOT.

Book your MOT well in advance to avoid the risk of missing your test date. You can book up to 12 months in advance through our online comparison site and save up to 70% on an MOT in Bishop Auckland in the process by comparing deals.

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FAQs

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What is an MOT Test?

An MOT test, or Ministry of Transport Test, is an essential annual vehicle check to assess roadworthiness and safety standards. It ensures all vehicles on UK roads are maintained to a certain standard, improving road safety standards in the process.

What Do I Do if My MOT is Overdue?

If your MOT is overdue, you must book a test immediately. It is illegal to drive on public roads in and around Bishop Auckland without a valid MOT certificate.

You can book an MOT online today by entering your vehicle registration and postcode into our comparison site.

How Much is an MOT?

An MOT can cost as much as £54.85, but many test centres set their prices lower to encourage more customers to choose them. While you can pay less than £54.85 for a class 4 test, you will never pay more as it is a fixed upper limit as set by the UK Government.

Class 4 covers all cars and light commercial vehicles registered in the UK.

How Early Can You Do an MOT?

You can book your MOT as early as you want, but most people choose to book it up to a month, minus a day, before the expiry date. This allows you to complete the same expiry date for the following year. For example, if your car was registered on the 1st of September, you could book your MOT between 2nd August and 1st September to keep the same expiry date.

If you book your MOT early, you get more time to fix any faults and ensure your car is still legal to drive on UK roads. However, if you book your MOT earlier than a month in advance, the expiry date will become the date of your most recent test.

When is it Legal to Drive Without an MOT Certificate?

It is only legal to drive without a valid MOT certificate if you are on your way to a pre-booked MOT test or to have the failed defects fixed. If you are stopped by the police, you must be able to prove that you have a booked appointment and confirm it with the test centre or garage.

If you are caught on a public road without a valid MOT certificate, and you can’t meet the above criteria, you can be fined up to £1,000. There is a further £2,500 fine if your vehicle is found to be unroadworthy. You will also receive 3 points on your driving licence if it is deemed to be dangerous.

Driving without an MOT certificate also invalidates your car insurance. This brings an unlimited fine, potential disqualification from driving and 6-8 points on your licence.