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Southampton MOT: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights

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Station Garage (Park Gate) Ltd

Physical Garage

Park Gate Business Centre, Chandlers Way, Southampton, SO31 1FQ

About Us

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

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4.9 (1226 reviews)

Reviews Summary

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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, repeatedly praising friendly, knowledgeable staff, dependable workmanship and clear communication that keeps them updated. Common strengths are an efficient online booking system, fair pricing, quick MOTs and services, and strong long‑term trust from local, repeat customers. Minor criticisms — parking can be awkward, occasional delays or lack of proactive updates about parts, and rare small billing discrepancies — appear infrequently compared with the praise.

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James Diggens Auto Services

Physical Garage

Unit H, Mereworth Industrial Estate, Shamblehurst Lane North, Hedge End, Southampton, SO32 2BY

About Us

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

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4.96 (129 reviews)

Reviews Summary

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Customer feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with reviewers repeatedly praising James Diggens Auto Services for being honest, reliable and offering friendly, personalised care. Frequently noted strengths are clear communication and quick turnaround, fair transparent pricing, convenient collection/drop‑off, and technicians who explain work and often go the extra mile. There are almost no recurring negatives — a few customers mention minor faults or additional work found at service, but these are described as reasonably priced and promptly resolved.

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Sparshatts service centre

Physical Garage

unit 4/5, station industrial park, Southampton, SO31 1BX

Gold Tier Garage

About Us

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

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4.96 (148 reviews)

Reviews Summary

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Customers rave about Sparshatts, with nearly all reviews praising the team as friendly, honest and trustworthy. Common strengths are clear communication, quick turnarounds (including same‑day or last‑minute MOTs), easy online booking and very competitive prices, with multiple reviewers naming staff who went above and beyond. Only occasional niggles appear — a few mentioned sat‑nav/location confusion, limited AM/PM slot flexibility or minor value quibbles — but negative comments are rare.

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E&J Jarvis Ltd

Physical Garage

66 Onslow Rd, Southampton, SO14 0JN

Silver Tier Garage

About Us

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£39.49

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4.95 (206 reviews)

Reviews Summary

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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage, with the majority of five‑star reviews citing prompt, efficient work and consistently friendly, professional staff. Common strengths are clear communication and easy booking, honest sensible pricing, speedy MOTs/repairs, helpful extras like complimentary wash/vacuum and collection/delivery, and a family‑run, trustworthy feel. A very small number of reviewers mention problems (one MOT error and occasional booking mix‑ups), but these appear rare and usually sorted quickly.

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AR Autos - Bishops Waltham

Physical Garage

Unit 1 Quarry Business Park, Lower Lane, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1AS

About Us

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

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4.93 (265 reviews)

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Customers overwhelmingly rave about AR Autos, praising friendly, knowledgeable staff, clear communication and a quick, professional service. The convenient collection/drop‑off and loan‑car options, specialist Alfa/Abarth expertise and sensible pricing compared with main dealers are mentioned repeatedly. Criticisms are scarce — a few slightly lower ratings appear but there are no consistent or recurring weaknesses reported.

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Kinleys Garage

Physical Garage

Unit 1a Kemps Quay Industrial Park, Quayside Road, Bitterne, Southampton, SO18 1BZ

Gold Tier Garage

About Us

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

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4.93 (316 reviews)

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Customers consistently praise Kinleys, with near‑universal five‑star feedback praising friendly, trustworthy staff and clear, helpful communication. Common strengths are quick turnaround, easy booking (and collection/drop‑off), competitive pricing and technicians who explain work without high‑pressure upselling. Very few negatives appear — occasional short delays, one report about a blue‑light discount issue and a single mention of no on‑site electrician — but reviewers say staff are upfront and accommodating.

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Jean Pierre ltd

Physical Garage

8 Shirley Park Road, Southampton, SO16 4FP

About Us

** 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

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4.92 (132 reviews)

Reviews Summary

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Praise is dominant: reviewers frequently highlight friendly, knowledgeable staff, clear communication and fast, efficient MOTs and services. Customers also value fair pricing, transparency about extra work, easy online booking and the availability of courtesy cars, with many saying they’ll return or recommend the garage. Criticisms are rare but include occasional longer-than-expected turnaround times and minor admin issues (e.g. billing titles), which appear isolated compared with the largely glowing feedback.

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Hammerton Garage Hedge End

Physical Garage

Marls Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2EY

Gold Tier Garage

About Us

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£40

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4.91 (401 reviews)

Reviews Summary

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Customers repeatedly praise Hammerton Garage for friendly, trustworthy staff, clear communication and fast, efficient MOTs and services, with many noting easy online booking and fair pricing. Common strengths are honesty (no pressure to carry out advisories), helpful explanations and quick turnarounds; a very small number of customers mentioned delays or a missed appointment, including one serious complaint from a disabled customer.

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Europa Car Company

Physical Garage

School Road, Lowford, Bursledon, Southampton, SO31 8BU

About Us

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

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4.89 (193 reviews)

Reviews Summary

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Customers consistently praise the garage for friendly, honest and professional staff, reliable and efficient MOTs and services, clear communication and convenient pick‑up/drop‑off options, with many citing fair pricing and long‑term loyalty. Minor recurring gripes relate to basic invoices or service paperwork lacking detail (eg tyre depths/checklists) and the odd scheduling or booking hiccup, but these are uncommon.

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BCL MOT Centre

Physical Garage

Unit 1,, Crosshouse Road, Southampton, SO14 5GZ

Silver Tier Garage

About Us

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

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4.89 (426 reviews)

Reviews Summary

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Customers overwhelmingly praise BCL, with the vast majority giving five-star feedback for friendly, professional staff, clear communication and quick, hassle-free MOTs and servicing. Many reviewers highlight repeat custom, honest advice, fair pricing and the garage’s willingness to source obscure parts as standout strengths. A small minority report issues — chiefly an unresolved refund, occasional communication lapses and one missed fault — but these complaints are rare compared with the consistently positive experiences.

MOT Testing in Southampton - Local Garages, No Upfront Payment

Southampton is a dynamic coastal city steeped in maritime history.

From the bustling Ocean Village Marina to Southampton Common, there’s plenty for you to see and do. 

With easy access to nearby destinations like Portsmouth and Winchester, it’s important that you keep your car in good condition all year round so that you never have to miss out. 

Whether you’re commuting along the M27 or navigating the busy Bevois Valley and Portswood Road areas, keeping your vehicle roadworthy is essential.

Simply enter your reg and postcode now and you’ll be one step closer to booking an MOT test at a local Southampton garage.

 

Why Book With BookMyGarage?

  • BMG-Verified garages across Southampton. Look for the BMG-verified badge – local garages that offer great value, boast stand-out customer reviews and are held to our clear standards.
  • We Show the Full Picture - So you can look beyond price to choose a garage based on what you value most.
  • Real Reviews – Unfiltered, verified feedback from drivers like you.
  • No Upfront Payment – We won’t ask for any payment details. Pay only after your MOT is complete.
  • Compare in Seconds – See all your options in one place and effortlessly find the best one for you. No stress, no surprises.
  • Exclusive Offers – Book your MOT with a service and get it from as little as £19*
  • Support Local Businesses – We connect drivers with quality local garages, helping communities thrive.

*as of September 1st 2025

 

These are just some of the reasons to choose BookMyGarage - enter your reg and postcode to see how we can help you make a confident, informed choice when booking your MOT now.

 

Spotlight: Ace Automotive Southern Ltd - Southampton's Top Tier Garage

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 4.8/5 rating from over 320 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 and labour are guaranteed from 6 months to 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 September 1st 2025

 

All information correct as of September 1st 2025.

 

About Our Tier System

BookMyGarage’s Garage Tier Program is designed to help drivers identify the most reliable and high-performing garages in their area. Garages are evaluated on:

  • Verified customer reviews – volume and score
  • Communication and transparency
  • Value for money
  • Ongoing compliance with our service standards

 

Only garages that consistently meet and maintain these high standards are awarded Tier status, ensuring drivers can book with confidence.

 

What Local Drivers Think About Ace Automotive Southern Ltd

“The finished work exceeded my expectations - it was done with great attention to detail and care [...]” - Marta, from a verified review, left July 11th 2025


“Always great service from Ace. Very friendly and helpful staff […]” – Sophia, from a verified review, February 28th 2025


“I definitely will recommend this garage to family and friends […]” - Futhi, from a verified review, February 8th 2025

 

MOT Prices in Southampton

MOT Price Category Price Details
Average (Standalone) £50.62 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 Gold Tier garage.

All prices correct as of September 1st 2025.

 

Compare prices easily to book your MOT in just a few clicks and you could even combine it with a service for added convenience.

We display verified customer reviews, so that you can book with confidence - plus, you’ll never have to pay until the work is complete when you use BookMyGarage.

 

Frequently asked questions

What do the Tier badges mean?

If a garage in your area satisfies our requirements for customer service, satisfaction ratings and service excellence, we reward them with a Silver, Gold or Top Tier badge. This marks them as a test centre that offers an even higher-quality experience, leaving you feeling totally satisfied after every appointment.

When do I pay for my MOT?

We never ask for payment details upfront. Once you’ve chosen your garage, you deal with them directly from start to finish, paying for your appointment once all the work has been done – giving you the peace of mind you deserve.

How do Southampton test centres make my life easier?

Whether you need your car on the road every day of the week or don’t have the time to take it to and from a test centre, our garages are here to help. Wherever possible, we encourage them to offer:

- A vehicle collection and delivery service
- Same- or next-day MOT testing
- Saturday appointments

And with our comprehensive sort and filter options, we make it easy for you to choose the right garage, fast – whatever you or your car needs.

Do you provide a reminder service?

If your MOT expiry date is one more thing to worry about, you can opt-in to our free email reminder service when you check out. That way, you’ll get personalised reminders before next year’s test, ensuring you never forget another inspection.

Can I compare test centres another way?

While we always aim to show you the most relevant test centres, true value looks different to everyone. If you’re after the cheapest deal or the highest rated local test centre, select the right option for your needs from the Sort By dropdown in the top right corner to compare garages by what matters most to you.

Can I reschedule my MOT booking?

Yes, you can amend your booking details right up until the appointment date via the confirmation email you received or your BookMyGarage account. Your chosen garage will contact you to acknowledge the amendment and re-confirm your booking.

Can I take my car to a different garage if it fails its MOT?

Yes, as long as your MOT certificate hasn’t expired, you can take your car elsewhere for repairs and retesting.

What does 'BMG Verified' mean?

Garages marked as BMG Verified have been physically visited and vetted by our team to ensure they meet clear service standards.