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Station Garage (Park Gate) Ltd
Physical Garage
Park Gate Business Centre, Chandlers Way, Southampton, SO31 1FQ
Station Garage in Park Gate is a family-run service and MOT test centre with a reputation for honesty and reliability. We’ve been in business for over 20 years and our team have over 100 years of experience working on vehicles between them.
MOT£54.85
4.9 (1238 reviews)
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Customers rave about the garage’s friendly, trustworthy team, praising clear communication, easy online booking, quick MOT/service turnaround and generally fair pricing. A few reviewers mention minor drawbacks — awkward parking, occasional delays waiting for parts, and rare small billing or workmanship hiccups — but these are usually resolved promptly and professionally.

Sparshatts Service Centre
Physical Garage
unit 4/5, station industrial park, Southampton, SO31 1BX
Sparshatts Group have been selling and servicing cars in Southampton and Portsmouth for 27 years so our technicians have many years’ experience of working on all makes and models. Our service centre is located just 50 yards from Swanwick train station so you can leave your car with us and easily take the train to work and back. We have 3 MOT ramps, so there is no delay, if you want an MOT call us today.
MOT£39
4.97 (171 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise the garage for friendly, helpful staff, clear communication and fast, efficient MOTs and servicing — many report same‑day turnarounds and being accommodated at short notice. Reviewers also highlight competitive, transparent pricing and trustworthiness, often calling the experience excellent value for money. Minor niggles are rare, typically about limited AM/PM slot choices or slight difficulty finding the exact location, but these do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive feedback.

James Diggens Auto Services
Physical Garage
Unit H, Mereworth Industrial Estate, Shamblehurst Lane North, Hedge End, Southampton, SO32 2BY
I always had a love for anything with a engine from a very young age, I served my apprenticeship in a main dealership gaining the best diagnostic techniques available. I knew the time was right to start my own garage with my main focus of being honest about repairs and giving an explanation of the work needed. I'm very proud of every job I do and every car is worked on as if it is owned by myself. This is also reflected in saving my customers thousands of pounds from other garage quotes as there are so many repair options on today's modern cars. Our low overheads and excellent workmanship along with continued customer care makes so many peop
MOT£54.85
4.96 (134 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise the garage, leaving overwhelmingly positive reviews that highlight honest, reliable and high-quality workmanship. Reviewers frequently commend clear, speedy communication, punctual collection/drop‑off, fair pricing and friendly staff who explain repairs and offer sensible options. There are virtually no recurring complaints — only occasional minor advisories after MOTs, which customers say are handled promptly.

E&J Jarvis Ltd
Physical Garage
66 Onslow Rd, Southampton, SO14 0JN
We have been servicing and repairing Southampton's cars since 1947 and have a wealth of experience when it comes to keeping you on the road. From MOTs to servicing and heavy duty repair work, we take on all jobs big or small. Our expert team are able to work on every make and model of vehicle including classic cars. We're relatively new to Book my garage so make sure to check our google reviews to see how good our service is.
MOT£42.5
4.95 (210 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise the friendly, professional team, quick turnarounds and transparent, reasonably priced workmanship, with many noting extras like complimentary car washes and convenient collection/delivery. Booking and communication are described as straightforward, and numerous reviewers report long‑term loyalty or say they’ll return. Only a few isolated negatives appear — an MOT error and occasional mix‑ups or minor advisories — but these are vastly outnumbered by positive feedback.

AR Autos - Bishops Waltham
Physical Garage
Unit 1 Quarry Business Park, Lower Lane, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1AS
A. R. Autos is a local independent vehicle workshop based in Bishops Waltham, Southampton. With a combined 30 years experience in franchised dealerships and reaching various professional level’s ranging from dealer expert technician to workshop controller we witnessed first hand the advantages and the pitfalls of a main dealership. Using that experience we decided to open a vehicle workshop specialising in Alfa Romeo, Abarth and Fiat vehicles that exceeds dealer standards. Our target is to provide the customer with a top level dealership service using the same equipment and procedures but with sensible and affordable prices.
MOT£54.85
4.93 (273 reviews)
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, with the vast majority of reviews at four or five stars and many describing AR Autos as their go-to local garage. Praise repeatedly focuses on friendly, knowledgeable staff (notably Alfa/Abarth expertise), clear communication, quick turnaround, fair pricing and handy collection/drop‑off or loan‑car options. A few isolated comments mention a brusque receptionist and one instance where an extra fault was initially dismissed, but such criticisms are rare compared with the consistently high marks for workmanship and service.

Kinleys Garage
Physical Garage
Unit 1a Kemps Quay Industrial Park, Quayside Road, Bitterne, Southampton, SO18 1BZ
Looking for a trusted garage with a proven track record? Kinleys Garage is your go-to destination for expert vehicle repairs in Southampton. Established in 1985, we’ve built a strong reputation for providing outstanding service and exceptional workmanship from our convenient location on Quayside Road. Our team of highly skilled mechanics is ready to handle everything from auto electrics and MOT testing to full servicing and repairs. We specialise in fixing all types of car issues, including clutches, cam belts, engines, brakes, exhausts, air conditioning, wheel alignment, and tyres. With the latest diagnostic technology and main dealer-tr
MOT£54
4.93 (321 reviews)
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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage for friendly, approachable staff, clear communication and honest, trustworthy workmanship. Frequent strengths mentioned are prompt, efficient MOTs and services, good value for money (including convenient collection/drop‑off), transparent pricing and no heavy upselling. Only occasional minor negatives appear — rare scheduling delays (usually communicated), one blue‑light discount confusion and limited on‑site electrical work — but these are uncommon in the reviews.

Jean Pierre ltd
Physical Garage
8 Shirley Park Road, Southampton, SO16 4FP
** Prices are subject to vehicle make/model** We are a family run business offering great service and expertise. Established in 1976, we now specialise in the repair of VAG and Skoda vehicles. We also have full workshop facilities, servicing, repairs, parts and MOTs.
MOT£54.85
4.92 (136 reviews)
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Customers rave about the garage: friendly, helpful staff, clear communication and consistently efficient, good-value MOTs and services. Common positives are easy online booking, timely updates, courtesy cars when required, honest no‑pressure advice and strong technical knowledge (several reviewers note Skoda expertise and tricky repairs resolved). Negatives are rare but include the occasional longer-than-expected turnaround and an isolated administrative slip (for example, incorrect billing title).

Hammerton Garage Hedge End
Physical Garage
Marls Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2EY
Hammerton Garage in Hedge End is a family run garage and has been operating since 1978 at it's site in Marls Road Hedge End. Hammerton Garage offers a comprehensive range of garage services including MOT testing from £35, routine servicing, electrical repairs, diagnostics, tyres, brakes, clutches, air conditioning, exhausts. We offer free MOT retests and offer free impartial advice where necessary. Serving Southampton, Hedge End, Botley, Bishops Waltham, Swanmore, Curdridge, Buridge, Wickham, Sedgensworth, Curbridge, Borley Green, Bursledon, Durley, Horton heath, Fair Oak, Waltham Chase and all surrounding areas.
MOT£45
4.91 (418 reviews)
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Nearly every reviewer praises Hammerton Garage for clear communication, friendly, trustworthy staff and speedy, reliable MOTs and services — many say they’d only use or recommend this garage. Customers frequently mention easy online booking, fair pricing, helpful explanations and quick turnaround as standout strengths. Negatives are rare but include one serious complaint about a missed collection for a disabled customer and occasional delays when parts are needed.

BCL MOT Centre
Physical Garage
Unit 1,, Crosshouse Road, Southampton, SO14 5GZ
B C L, is a long standing local Business, we pride ourselves on delivering a reliable and efficient service, from the moment you turn up, to the moment you collect your car. We specialise in servicing vehicles for local people and businesses at our site in Southampton and have built a reputation for delivering quality service and customer care. Technology is great, but we are a people business too, and our reputation stands on our personal service.
MOT£48
4.89 (430 reviews)
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Customers overwhelmingly praise BCL for friendly, honest staff, clear communication, quick MOTs and services, and straightforward online booking — many note fair prices and that the team are patient with less car‑savvy customers. A few isolated complaints mention a missed fault, a delayed refund or occasional follow‑up lapses, but these are rare compared with the large number of positive reviews.

Europa Car Company
Physical Garage
School Road, Lowford, Bursledon, Southampton, SO31 8BU
Europa car company is a traditional garage with all the new expertise. We have been established for 25 years from a family run business to now a friendship run business with a massive wealth of expertise and experience. We have a very large customer base and always happy to welcome new customers. We always have offers available to both new and old customers so please call us for all your vehicle needs from servicing to mots. No job is to little or to large and we look forward to welcoming you. For more help or information please do not hesitate to contact us
MOT£54.85
4.89 (198 reviews)
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, repeatedly praising friendly, honest staff, clear communication and quick, efficient work — many say they’ve used the garage for years and trust its advice. Frequent strengths mentioned are easy online booking, convenient collection/delivery, same-day turnarounds, fair pricing and thorough, transparent explanations of repairs. Minor criticisms include occasional costly findings on older cars, requests for more detailed service paperwork (eg tyre depths/checklists) and the odd scheduling hiccup.

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Located in Shirley, Ace Automotive Southern Ltd is Southampton’s Top Tier garage on our platform – and for good reason.
Certain garages on our site earn Tier badges as recognition of their dedication to customer service and quality workmanship.
With a 4.79/5 rating from over 330 verified reviews on BookMyGarage*, Ace Automotive has been delivering expert repairs and servicing to the local area for more than 20 years.
Offering £20 off your MOT when booked with a service*, you can expect a professional service at a competitive price.
All parts are guaranteed for a year, with a pick up & drop-off service available for your convenience.
Ace Automotive specialises in all makes and models, so you can rest assured that your vehicle will receive the care it deserves when you book your MOT in Southampton with this Top Tier garage.
*as of January 27th 2026
All information correct as of January 27th 2026.
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“Easy and no issues [...]” - Povilas, from a verified review, left January 24th 2026
“[…] Would recommend!!” – Darren, from a verified review, left December 31st 2025
“Friendly bunch of guys, professional service […]” - Tanya, from a verified review, left December 23rd 2025
All review snippets are taken from verified reviews left for Ace Automotive Southern 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 Price Category | Price | Details |
| Average (Standalone) | £54 | The typical cost of an MOT when booked on its own, across Southampton garages listed on our platform. |
| Cheapest (Standalone) | £35.10 | The cheapest price garages around Southampton charge for an MOT booked on its own. |
| Best Deal When Combined with a Service | £19 | Many garages offer discounted MOTs when booked alongside a full or major service, including our featured garage. |
All prices accurate as of January 27th 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.
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