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Portsmouth MOT: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights
£50.82
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4.87★
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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
MOT£39.95
4.9 (1862 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers overwhelmingly praise Smile Garage, with most reviews rating five stars and describing the team as friendly, honest and reliable. Frequent strengths mentioned are competitive prices, clear communication (reminders and updates), quick turnaround, convenient collection/drop‑off and a popular loyalty scheme. A few isolated complaints refer to missed requests or checks, occasional communication lapses and rare unexpected costs or service oversights (for example a flat tyre or an unchecked TPMS), but these are infrequent.
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.
MOT£54.85
4.96 (119 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with customers repeatedly praising friendly, knowledgeable and honest staff (frequently naming Mario and Bob), quick MOTs and services, clear communication, easy online booking and good value for money. Many note the team’s willingness to explain work, accommodate last‑minute bookings and avoid unnecessary repairs, making it a long‑term favourite. Only occasional negatives appear — a few booking-time mix-ups and rare parts/stock issues (for example an inability to re‑gas one vehicle) — but these are infrequent.
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.
MOT£40
4.95 (107 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, with most reviewers awarding five stars and repeatedly praising fast, reliable MOTs and affordable repairs. Frequent strengths mentioned are friendly, helpful staff, clear communication, prompt turnarounds and competent diagnostics across jobs from tyres to engine work. Minor negatives crop up occasionally — a lack of a proper waiting area, some booking/opening-time hiccups, tight parking and the odd report of grease left on the steering wheel or 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.
MOT£45
4.92 (408 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently rave about Portsmouth MOT Test Centre, praising friendly, professional staff and fast, reliable MOTs and servicing. Reviewers repeatedly highlight clear communication, easy online booking, good value and honest workmanship — many say they’re long‑term or repeat customers. Rare negative points mention an occasional missed check (one report of low coolant), a desire for more detailed service reports or advance notice of extra work, and sometimes tricky parking.
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
MOT£54.85
4.89 (299 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Nearly all reviewers praise the garage, with many long‑term customers and a high proportion of five‑star ratings reflecting strong satisfaction and repeat business. Commonly mentioned strengths are friendly, helpful and trustworthy staff, clear communication (phone confirmations and updates), quick, efficient MOTs and services, easy online booking and fair pricing. Complaints are rare but include an incident of rudeness over a cancelled MOT, one report of being charged above the advertised online total and occasional minor availability or service‑type grumbles.
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.
MOT£45
4.85 (317 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, praising friendly, knowledgeable staff, clear communication and quick, high-quality MOTs and servicing. Many mention trustworthiness, fair pricing, easy online booking and same‑day turnarounds, with numerous repeat customers. A minority report higher-than-quoted final bills, occasional booking hiccups and one refusal to work on a Range Rover, but such complaints are relatively rare.
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.
MOT£49.95
4.76 (157 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise the garage for friendly, knowledgeable staff, quick and efficient MOTs and services, and honest, transparent pricing — many note it’s considerably better value than main dealers. Regularly mentioned strengths are clear communication, useful explanations of faults, easy online booking and the ability to fit cars in at short notice with fast turnarounds. A minority of reviews flag booking/availability hiccups, occasional price discrepancies versus online quotes, cramped parking and waits for parts, and a couple of serious one-off complaints (including a disputed AC job charge), but these are uncommon.
COPNOR BRIDGE MOT CENTRE
Physical Garage
UNIT 2, COPNOR BRIDGE BUSINESS CENTRE, MILTON ROAD, COPNOR, PORTSMOUTH, PO3 6AP
About Us
COPNOR BRIDGE MOT CENTRE
MOT£49
4.92 (59 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise the garage for friendly, honest staff, fast turnarounds, clear communication and good value — many say they’ll return and happily recommend it. A minority report booking-system hiccups (notably with BookMyGarage), occasional communication gaps for first-time visitors and the odd bit of debris left in a car.
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
MOT£50
4.88 (62 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers repeatedly praise Port Solent Car Centre for fast, flexible same‑day MOTs and repairs, friendly and knowledgeable staff, clear communication and good value, with many noting the team often goes the extra mile (returns cars, offers lifts, quick part sourcing). Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, though there is one serious outlier describing an unauthorised handover, a drained battery and rude behaviour — suggesting customer‑handling consistency may be the main area for improvement.
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.
MOT£54.85
4.87 (73 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise JPS Autocare for friendly, professional service — many name Jamie — and highlight clear communication (including video updates), fast turnarounds and the ability to take last‑minute bookings. Reviewers also emphasise honest, competitive pricing and high-quality workmanship. Very few negatives appear; one customer reported trouble finding the premises and no callback, so occasional communication/accessibility issues are rare but present.
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**as of January 20th 2026
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Spotlight: Smile Servicing & Repairs Ltd - Portsmouth's Top Tier Garage
Located in Hilsea, Smile Servicing is not just a garage – it's a benchmark for excellence in Portsmouth.
Recognised as a BookMyGarage Customer Excellence Award Winner, Smile Servicing has earned its Top Tier status through a commitment to outstanding service and customer-first values.
Here’s why Smile Servicing stands out:
- Expertise Across All Vehicle Types - No matter your vehicle, their technicians are Level 3 qualified, so your car will always receive the most up-to-date care.
- Transparent Pricing & Flexible Booking - Get an instant quote and schedule your appointment easily 24/7 - with no pre-payment required.
- Customer Loyalty & Perks - Their loyalty card programme rewards repeat customers, reinforcing long-term relationships.
- Convenience Without Compromise - Benefit from collection and delivery services within 10 miles of PO2 9RR and courtesy cars for just £15* **.
- Unmatched Customer Satisfaction - With a 4.9/5 rating from over 1,800 verified reviews on BookMyGarage*, customers consistently praise the garage’s professionalism.
*as of January 20th 2026
**The garage asks that you put back the fuel you use. Please note they do not have an automatic courtesy car
All information correct as of January 20th 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 Smile Servicing
"Really helpful garage. They were even able to collect my car as a last minute request [...]" - Georgia, from a verified review, left December 23rd 2025
"Very friendly and competitively priced [...]" - John, from a verified review, left December 17th 2025
"Lovely staff and seamless service [...]" - Rachel, from a verified review, left December 17th 2025
MOT Pricing in Portsmouth
| MOT Price Category | Price | Details |
| Average (Standalone) | £49 | The typical cost of an MOT when booked on its own, across Portsmouth garages listed on our platform. |
| Cheapest (Standalone) | £39.95 | The cheapest price garages around Portsmouth 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 Top Tier garage. |
All prices correct as of January 20th 2026.
Whether you’re booking an MOT or combining it with your annual car service to save time and money, BookMyGarage is here to help you compare prices and find a great deal.
Book with confidence when you read through verified customer reviews, knowing you won’t have to pay until the work is complete. Expect a transparent and straightforward process from start to finish.
Endorsed by the Best
We work closely with the Portsmouth garages listed on our platform, supporting them so they can support you.
From our digital marketing to our expert guidance, these partnerships benefit all involved.
Just take a look at the experience of our featured Top Tier garage, Smile Servicing & Repairs Ltd:
“Having been with BookMyGarage since the start we're delighted with the upward journey we have experienced. We now see an average of 87 additional bookings per month via the platform itself since going live with Accelerate. Once we receive those customers, they’re ours so we can market to them directly.” - Nick Dray, Smile Servicing & Repairs
By forming long-term partnerships with our garages, we know that we can provide you with the customer-focused experience you deserve.
Smile Servicing is just one of many success stories, here to highlight that you’ll always find a straightforward way to book your MOT.
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