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Poole MOT: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights
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POOLE BAY MOTORS LIMITED
Physical Garage
NORTH LODGE ROAD, PARKSTONE, POOLE, BH14 9BB
About Us
Established in 2010, Poole Bay Garage has become one of the most highly respected garages in Poole and Bournemouth. We’re a family-run business where our customers are made to feel welcome – you can relax in the knowledge that when you bring your car to Poole Bay Garage, it is in good hands. We carry out all jobs to the highest standard and our aim is to provide you with quality work and 100% peace of mind.
MOT£54.85
4.86 (24 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers frequently praise Poole Bay Motors for friendly, helpful staff and consistently efficient, professional MOTs and repairs. Common strengths mentioned are clear communication, quick same‑day bookings, fair pricing and honest advice — reviewers often note loan cars, good warranty handling and name-check front‑desk staff Alex and Paul. Few negatives appear (only occasional minor advisories or a single neutral comment), and most say they would return or recommend the garage.
M3Autos
Physical Garage
10 Broom Road, Poole, Bournemouth, BH12 4NL
About Us
M3Autos
MOT£45
4.78 (47 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive about M3Autos, frequently citing friendly, helpful staff, clear communication, quick turnaround and convenient collection/drop‑off, plus good value and an honest, transparent approach. A handful of reviews note problems with bookings, a couple of discourteous interactions and occasional gaps in explaining or logging the work (for example, service books not updated), but these complaints are relatively rare.
Rentech Garage Ltd
Physical Garage
Unit 22, Holton Road, Poole, BH16 6LT
About Us
Welcome to Rentech Garage Ltd in Poole. We are a local, independent garage, serving Poole, Wareham and the surrounding area. We are a Bosch Car Service Centre which means all parts fitted come with a nationwide 12000 mile or 12 month guarantee (whichever is sooner).
MOT£39.95
4.68 (30 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers praise Rentech for fast, professional work, clear communication and helpful staff, frequently noting an immaculate workshop, thoughtful extras (plastic covers, vacuuming) and the reassuring video reports that show what’s been done. A minority reported booking or collection mix‑ups and occasional follow‑up repairs or service omissions — including one missed collection that let an MOT lapse — but negative comments are rare compared with the many five‑star endorsements.
Penton Poole
Physical Garage
79 Sterte Avenue West, Poole, BH15 2AL
About Us
Welcome to Penton Citroen Poole, family owned for over 30 years, we have a track record of excellence. Here at Penton, we are driven to give you the best value-for-money servicing deals. Whatever your question or feedback we are here to help.
MOT£54.85
4.63 (43 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Most reviewers applaud the friendly, helpful staff, clear communication throughout booking and the job, good value and prompt, tidy work — many even mention cars being valeted on return. A minority report weaknesses around inconsistent communication or cancelled appointments, slow collection/delivery, and occasional workmanship problems (examples include low tyre pressure, brake noise and a post‑service fluid leak).
Hendy Fiat Vauxhall Poole
Physical Garage
400 Poole Rd, Branksome,, Poole, BH12 1DD
About Us
At Hendy dealership across the South of England, we offer everything aftersales. We want you to enjoy many years of happy motoring. We understand the importance of keeping your vehicle on the road and how much you rely on your chosen means of transportation, which is why our comprehensive aftersales offering ensures that we treat your vehicle as if it's our own.
MOT£54.85
4.5 (11 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Most customers praise the garage for friendly, professional staff and swift, reliable MOTs and servicing. Frequent highlights are clear communication, helpful updates and thorough health checks that make the experience feel efficient and hassle-free. Criticisms are rare but note a confusing website booking process, limited parking on arrival and one report of poor phone pick-up despite helpful text messages.
Sandown Mercedes Van Centre
Physical Garage
Unit K The Fulcrum, Vantage Way, Poole, BH12 4NU
About Us
With over 40 years of experience in selling and servicing Mercedes-Benz and smart vehicles, we pride ourselves on being experts in this iconic brand. Our simple goal is to continue to deliver award-winning service from each of our retailers throughout Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset and Wiltshire. This van centre is a 12,000 sq ft building equipped with the latest technology and infrastructure, far beyond the current Mercedes-Benz requirements, to ensure that we are able to cater to your every need.
MOT£54.85
4.4 (15 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers frequently praise the garage for friendly, polite staff, efficient work and good-value MOTs, plus a comfortable waiting area with complimentary hot drinks. Many note quick turnarounds for vans, helpfulness in sourcing parts and willingness to fit people in at short notice or over weekends. A minority report serious communication problems — missed calls, cancellations and long delays (including one costly week-long repair) — which have left some customers very dissatisfied.
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Spotlight: MTS Motors Ltd - Poole's Top Tier Garage
MTS Motors Ltd stands out as a Top Tier garage on our site – and for good reason.
Established in 1991, MTS Motors is a family-run independent garage with a reputation built on decades of technical expertise and customer-first service.
Specialising in French vehicles – like Citroën, Peugeot and Renault – they also cater to all popular passenger and light commercial vehicles. MTS Motors also supports NHS and key workers with loan cars (which you can call to arrange).
They are Trading Standards Approved and part of the Auto Care network, reinforcing their commitment to quality and ethical service.
The Top Tier garages on our site are handpicked for their exceptional standards, customer loyalty and consistent delivery of high-quality service.
With a near-perfect rating of 4.83/5 from over 340 verified reviews on BookMyGarage*, customers consistently praise the MTS Motors team’s professionalism and communication.
For all these reasons and more, you’ll be glad you booked your MOT with this Top Tier garage.
*as of January 21st 2026
All information correct as of January 21st 2026.
What is the BookMyGarage Tier System?
Our Tier Program is designed to help drivers like you find garages in your area.
These garages must meet and maintain criteria relating to:
- Verified customer reviews - volume and score
- Communication and transparency
- Value for money
- Ongoing compliance with our service standards
When you book with one of these garages, you'll know you're booking with one of the most skilled teams on our site.
What Local Drivers Think About MTS Motors Ltd
"Have been using this garage for several years now. They're honest and fair." - Chris, verified review, left December 27th 2025
"Excellent communication, very efficient [...]" - Denise, from a verified review, left December 14th 2025
"Very happy with the service [...]" - Sean, from a verified review, left December 5th 2025
All review snippets are taken from verified reviews left for MTS Motors Ltd through BookMyGarage.com.
Each of these reviews is checked by a member of our team, validating the vehicle registration used and matching it against completed bookings, wherever possible, to ensure it has been left by a real customer of the garage.
MOT Pricing in Poole
| MOT Price Category | Price | Details |
| Average (Standalone) | £54 | The typical cost of an MOT when booked on its own, across Poole garages listed on our platform. |
| Cheapest (Standalone) | £40 | The cheapest price garages around Poole charge for an MOT booked on its own. |
| Best Deal When Combined with a Service | £10 | Many garages offer discounted MOTs when booked alongside a full or major service, including our featured garage. |
All prices accurate as of January 21st 2026 for a 2.1l BMW 3 Series. Local MOT Centres regularly update pricing information, so data is to be used for representative purposes only.
BookMyGarage is here to help you compare prices and find a great deal – whether you’re looking to book a standalone MOT or combining it with your annual car service for further convenience.
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