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Chelmsford MOT: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights
£52.74
Average price for an MOT in Chelmsford
4.66★
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customer reviews for garages in Chelmsford
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Red Lion Motors
Physical Garage
372 Baddow Rd, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, CM2 9RA
About Us
Honest Advice, Fair Prices, and Quality Workmanship! At Red Lion Motors, we treat every car as if it were our own. As a friendly, local garage serving the Chelmsford community, we have built a reputation for honesty, reliability, and excellent customer service. We know that taking your car to the garage can be stressful. That’s why we focus on plain English explanations—no confusing jargon, just clear advice on what your car needs to get back on the road safely. What We Offer: ✔ 12-Month Guarantee: All parts and labor are backed by up to a 12-months. ✔ Stress-Free MOTs: Quick turnaround and unbiased testing. ✔ Full Vehicle Diagnostics and
MOT£54.85
5 (5 reviews)
SCHILWARD MOTORS LTD
Physical Garage
Schillward Motors, Main Road, Great Leighs, main road great leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1NS
About Us
SCHILWARD MOTORS LTD
MOT£49.95
4.94 (39 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers rave about the garage’s friendly, honest and professional team, frequently praising clear communication, fast turnaround and good value. Many mention convenient online booking, helpful extras (courtesy drops, vehicle collection) and trustworthy, pressure‑free advice. The only recurring minor complaint is limited parking/space when the garage is busy.
Clark & Ortiz
Physical Garage
Bankside, New Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1PJ
About Us
Clark & Ortiz can work on any car MOT, service or repairs serving customers in the Chelmsford area. Visit our garage for us to inspect under the bonnet and on your car body panels and we will provide a competitive quote. We are the nearest garage to the town centre and station making our service a top choice for busy commuters out of Chelmsford.
MOT£54.85
4.78 (25 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise the garage for friendly, helpful staff, clear communication and trustworthy workmanship, with many noting competitive pricing, quick turnaround and convenient collection/return. Trust and honesty are frequent strengths — reviewers repeatedly say the team give good advice and won’t push unnecessary extras. A few isolated problems were mentioned (one small unexpected charge and unexplained extra mileage), but these appear rare and most customers say they will return and recommend the garage.
AA Mobile Mechanics (Chelmsford)
Mobile Mechanic
Chelmsford & Surrounding Areas, Chelmsford, CM1 1HT
About Us
The UK’s number 1 breakdown provider are now providing vehicle servicing and repairs. Fully trained AA mechanics, bringing vehicle servicing to your doorstep! The vehicle we are servicing must be off the road on private property, and parked on a flat surface (to ensure all fluid levels we check are reading correctly) with full access around the car for us to be able to get to all 4 sides. If you keep your vehicle in a car park please ensure that you have the landowners permission for us to carry out your service. We cannot work on a public highway.
MOT£54.85
4.75 (8 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, praising punctual, professional technicians, clear communication, easy booking, good value and tidy, efficient work. The main recurring gripe was one occasion where the engineer didn’t have the correct adapter and left without completing the job, plus a couple of minor timing misunderstandings. Generally regarded as reliable and good value, though customers may want to confirm required equipment before the visit.
Ren-O-Tec Ltd
Physical Garage
Unit 2 & 3 Oyster Place,, Dukes Park Ind Estate,, Chelmsford, CM2 6TX
About Us
Our Renault experts are factory trained, professional, knowledgeable staff who are fully qualified and highly experienced technicians and pride themselves on offering a complete Renault service package. Whatever model you own, bring it to Ren-O-Tec Ltd - an approved repair and test centre, coming to us direct will not affect your Renault warranty.
MOT£45
4.5 (10 reviews)
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Customers praise the garage for friendly, helpful staff, quick, hassle‑free MOTs and clear communication, frequently noting honest, non‑pushy advice. Many reviewers highlight good value and fast diagnostics/repairs compared with main dealers, though a few mention limited parking and one critic complained about a supposedly "free" vehicle safety check. Several customers say they would return or recommend the garage.
Glyn Hopkin Chelmsford Fiat/Honda/MG/Nissan/Renault/Dacia
Physical Garage
12 Bilton Road, Waterhouse Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2UP
About Us
For the best aftersales service at the best price, visit any Glyn Hopkin dealership across London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire or Cambridgeshire. We have more than 50 modern service centres, where we employ skilled technicians and equip them with the best tools to make sure we meet the highest industry standards. Our team are confident in completing whatever maintenance your vehicle requires. You can visit us for servicing, certified MOT testing or repairs and expect the keys to your vehicle back in no time. It is our aim to make the entire aftersales process as straightforward as possible with our service, p
MOT£54.85
4.39 (21 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Most customers praise the friendly, professional staff, speedy turnaround and clear communication — several reviews single out helpful service managers and quick roadside support. Many also report good value and thorough checks (including video reports) when bookings go smoothly. A recurring weakness is confusion and extra charges linked to third‑party bookings (BookMyGarage), with a few customers complaining of higher on‑site prices, refused or unavailable services and misleading information at drop‑off.
County Motor Works Vauxhall, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler
Physical Garage
Eastern Approach, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM2 6PN
About Us
Whether you are looking for brand New Cars, one of our high quality Used Cars or looking to book an MOT or Car Service at any one of our 29 nationwide locations, you can be sure you will get excellent customer service and a great deal. Our Doves, Dees, Invicta and Grange Dealerships have all earned enviable reputations in the industry for providing our customers with the best possible service at the best possible prices
MOT£54.85
4.25 (8 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers praise friendly, professional staff, good communication, prompt work and competitive pricing, with several saying their cars ran noticeably better after a service. However, repeated complaints about long turnaround times, missing paperwork or inspection reports, unanswered follow‑up calls, parts shortages that stopped full servicing and occasional unexpected extra charges have put some reviewers off returning.
Whether you're exploring the historic city of Chelmsford or heading out to nearby Braintree, Brentwood, or Maldon, ensuring your car passes its MOT is crucial.
That’s why these local MOT centres offer comprehensive inspections, finding issues before they become major problems to keep your car safe and roadworthy for the year ahead.
So, whether you're off to enjoy the city's rich heritage or just commuting to work, trust Chelmsford's MOT centres to keep your vehicle in top shape and give you the peace of mind you deserve.
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Why Use BookMyGarage to Book Your MOT in Chelmsford?
With BookMyGarage, you’re always in control. We’ve helped drivers compare MOT, service and repair prices from local garages 23.6 million times, helping them find the best car maintenance deals in the local area. And, with thousands of 5* reviews on Trustpilot, it's clear they love the choice we provide.
When you need a trustworthy MOT centre in Chelmsford, we’ll help you find it. Garages' reviews are verified and unfiltered, allowing you to make an informed choice - and every garage sets and updates their prices themselves, so you’ll never pay more than you expect (unless you agree to additional repair work with them directly).
Here are some of the other ways we’ll help you choose your perfect test centre:
Honest Reviews & Ratings. See what like-minded drivers have to say about every Chelmsford MOT centre listed on our comparison site to help inform your decision. Always unfiltered and unedited for transparency.
24/7 Online Booking. When you need an MOT, you want to book it as soon as possible. You don’t want to wait around for the garage to open so you can call up and get it sorted - and with BookMyGarage, you don’t have to. We allow you to make your appointment day or night, even when the garage is closed.
Transparent Prices. Garages on our comparison site always set and update their own prices, so there are no nasty surprises at the end of your appointment. This price won’t change unless you agree to extra repairs directly with the garage.
Filter Garages Your Way. Whether you want to book the cheapest Chelmsford MOT or care more about the garage’s reviews, we’ve got you covered. You can filter your search results by price, reviews & ratings, distance, availability and additional services to find the best deal for your needs.
Compare deals and save up to 70% on your car maintenance when you choose one of the lower-cost options through BookMyGarage. Enter your vehicle reg and postcode to compare instant prices on an MOT in Chelmsford and book the best deal today.
How to Book Your MOT in Chelmsford
- Enter your vehicle reg and postcode.
- Compare deals. You can sort Chelmsford MOT centres by whatever best suits your needs: price, distance, reviews and ratings or availability.
- Pick a date and time for your appointment.
After you book your MOT in Chelmsford, 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 Chelmsford. Plus, you'll improve your car's resale value and decrease your running costs at the same time.
What Are the Best Garages in Chelmsford?
The 5 best garages in and around Chelmsford are:
1. Formula One Autocentre Chelmsford
2. Schilward Motors
3. Mercury Car Centre
4. Wickford Autocentres
5. Clark & Ortiz
We ranked 10 garages by the following factors to provide our recommendations, based on data available through BookMyGarage.com:
- Review Score
- Number of Reviews
- Number of Bookings Made at Garage Through BookMyGarage
- % of Completed Bookings (higher than 65%)
To make a booking with any of these top recommended garages in Chelmsford, enter your reg and postcode into our comparison site and then select a suitable date and time with the garage of your choice.
How Much Does an MOT in Chelmsford Cost?
According to data taken from bookings made through BookMyGarage.com, an MOT in Chelmsford costs £35.66 on average. That's £19.19 or 35% lower than the UK maximum MOT price of £54.85.
Enter your reg and postcode to find and book the best deal on an MOT in Chelmsford
Mobile MOT in Chelmsford
While a mobile mechanic can't complete an MOT on your driveway, they can make your life easier by transporting your car to a local test centre and returning it once the test is complete. Plus, if your vehicle needs repair work, they may be able to complete this at a time and place that best suits you to make your life as easy as possible.
Book a mobile MOT near you through BookMyGarage today.
Compare Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford. 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 near you in the process by comparing deals.
Enter your vehicle reg and postcode to compare instant prices and book an MOT in Chelmsford in 2 steps today.
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