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Southport MOT: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights

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JOHNSONS (CHURCHTOWN) LIMITED Logo

JOHNSONS (CHURCHTOWN) LIMITED

Physical Garage

Johnsons (Churchtown) Ltd, 135 Fylde Road, Southport, PR9 9XP

About Us

We are a family run independent garage in Southport. Formally in Churchtown village we have relocated to new premises on Fylde Road, we have been looking after our customers since 1898, And look forward to welcoming current and new customers to our new garage. We offer full range of services:- MOT's / Servicing / Tyres / Brakes / Clutch's / Diagnostics / Light Welding Book with us to get a reliable, quality & friendly service! We offer years of experience with a great price.

MOT£49.99

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4.89 (489 reviews)

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Customers consistently praise the garage, with the vast majority giving top marks and describing staff as friendly, honest and professional. Reviewers repeatedly highlight clear communication, quick MOT/service turnarounds, reasonable prices, easy online booking and a clean, welcoming waiting area — many are long-term or repeat customers. Minor complaints mention occasional delays, not always being given an exact appointment time and the absence of a courtesy car on some visits.

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Southport Motorist Centre

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Southport MOTorist Centre, Unit 14 &15 kensington industrial estate, Southport, PR9 0NY

Gold Tier Garage

About Us

Drivers in Southport can be confident when it comes to vehicle repairs, servicing, and restoring the condition of their vehicle when they use Dan and his Team at Southport Motorist Centre. Your local garage in Southport are here for all your vehicles needs at our state of the art premises, we are able to give your vehicle the treatment that it deserves. Our team have become popular with unsure drivers due to the friendly and honest service that they receive whenever they bring their vehicle to our garage. At Southport Motorist Centre should be your first choice whenever you need a reliable garage that you can trust.

MOT£54.85

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4.88 (434 reviews)

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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, with the vast majority awarding high scores and recommending the garage. Commendations focus on friendly, knowledgeable staff, clear communication, quick turnarounds, good value and convenient features like online booking and pick‑up/drop‑off. A small number of outliers report missed collections, poor phone response or needing to chase follow‑up, and a few customers wanted minor repairs completed the same day.

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Karwowski Motors Ltd

Physical Garage

151 Shakespeare Street, Southport, PR8 5AN

About Us

Your local and dependable garage is here to help. Karwowski Motors are Southport, Merseyside's leading MOT centre, offering a wide range of car repairs to get you back on the road and keep you there. With more than 50 years of providing quality repairs and servicing, your motor is our number-one priority. Well established in the area and known for our high standards of workmanship, Karwowski Motors always do the job right.

MOT£54.85

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4.98 (51 reviews)

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Customers consistently praise the garage for a friendly, knowledgeable team (Emma on reception is singled out repeatedly), clear communication, honesty and good value. Work is described as efficient and reliable—MOTs and repairs are often done promptly or at short notice—while only minor negatives appear: the garage can be busy, a few customers noted small price variances, and one post‑service issue was quickly rectified.

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Hope square Garage

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4 Hope Square,, Southport, PR9 0RN

About Us

A popular, family-run garage in Southport, Hope Square Garage provides a comprehensive range of high-quality mechanical and bodywork services. Established in 2020, Hope Square Garage quickly built up a reputation across Southport for the high quality of the work that we do, and for our friendly, professional customer service. As a small family business, it means a lot to us that the hard work and effort we put in has resulted in a huge number of loyal, satisfied customers who, having brought their car to us for repairs, now won’t consider taking it to any other garage.

MOT£54.85

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5 (10 reviews)

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Precision Auto Group LTD

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78a Upper Aughton Road, Southport, PR8 5NJ

About Us

Precision Auto Group LTD offers expert car repairs and servicing in Southport. Our skilled technicians handle everything from MOT prep and diagnostics to brakes, clutches, and air conditioning. We pride ourselves on honest advice, fair pricing, and quality workmanship. Services Include: Vehicle servicing MOT preparation Brake repairs Engine diagnostics Air con servicing Servicing Why Choose Us? Fast, reliable service with transparent pricing and guaranteed work.

MOT£45

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5 (5 reviews)

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Corkills Southport

Physical Garage

Fylde Road, Southport, PR9 9XP

About Us

To ensure your car keeps running smoothly, you need to maintain it with regular aftercare. At Corkills Motor Group, our service doesn’t end when you drive off of the forecourt. We have full suite of aftercare options available at our Wigan, Northwich and Southport centres, and can help you to keep your vehicle in prime condition. We offer servicing, parts and repairs at all service centres and have comprehensive maintenance packages that will give you access to our services at an affordable price, so that your vehicle is always kept in perfect condition.

MOT£54.85

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4.97 (23 reviews)

KERR MOTORS GARAGE SERVICES SOUTHPORT Logo

KERR MOTORS GARAGE SERVICES SOUTHPORT

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97a Linaker Street, Southport, PR8 5BU

About Us

Welcome to KERR MOTORS We are a well established local business servicing all makes and models. From a oil change to a full engine rebuild we can assist you with your repair. We are also clutch specialist meaning we are set up to change clutches in most cases same day. City and Guilds qualified. We offer a FREE pick up and delivery service. 24 hour breakdown and recovery available

MOT£50

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4.96 (28 reviews)

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Customers consistently praise Kerr Motors for friendly, honest service, knowledgeable mechanics and fair, competitive pricing. Frequent positives include quick turnaround and convenient online/text booking, clear communication (often with photo updates), use of genuine parts and a readiness to fit urgent jobs outside normal hours. There are virtually no recurring complaints in these reviews and no notable weaknesses reported.

Whether you're commuting to the charming town of Southport or visiting the nearby towns of Formby, Ormskirk, or Skelmersdale, ensuring your car passes its MOT is essential.

Local MOT centres in Southport offer thorough inspections to keep your car safe and roadworthy for the year ahead. They check everything from brakes and tyres to lights and emissions, fixing issues before they become major problems to give you the peace of mind you deserve.

So, whether you're off to enjoy the coastal views or just commuting to work, you can trust Southport's MOT centres to keep your vehicle in top shape.

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When you need a trustworthy MOT centre in Southport, 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:

 

No Upfront Payment. You never enter any payment details when you book your MOT in Southport. We never charge you any fees to use our site and you always pay the garage directly after the appointment.

Plenty of Choice. We may recommend certain MOT centres depending on your location, but you always have the final say. There are thousands of fast-fit, independent and franchised garages on our online comparison site, so you’re able to see all your options and choose the best one for you.

Clear Communication Throughout. After you make your booking, we’ll never leave you in the dark. Not only do we provide a confirmation email ourselves, but we also pass your contact details on to your chosen garage. This means they can keep in touch throughout the process. They may send you a confirmation email themselves and will contact you whenever there is a development with your MOT in Southport. That way, you get the peace of mind you deserve.

Easy 3-Step Booking Process. There’s no upfront registration and no faff. You just provide your vehicle’s details, choose the best deal and provide a suitable date and time for your MOT. That gives you more time to do the things you care about.

 

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 Southport and book the best deal today.

 

How to Book Your MOT in Southport

  1. Enter your vehicle reg and postcode.
  2. Compare deals. You can sort Southport MOT centres by whatever best suits your needs: price, distance, reviews and ratings or availability.
  3. Pick a date and time for your appointment.

 

After you book your Southport MOT, we send you a confirmation email with a summary of your booking. We also inform the garage, who 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 Southport. Plus, you'll improve your car's resale value and decrease your running costs at the same time.

 

Compare Southport 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 Southport. 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.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is an MOT Test?

An MOT test, or Ministry of Transport Test, is an essential annual vehicle check to assess roadworthiness and safety standards. It ensures all vehicles on UK roads are maintained to a certain standard, improving road safety standards in the process.

What Do I Do if My MOT is Overdue?

If your MOT is overdue, you must book a test immediately. It is illegal to drive on public roads in and around Southport without a valid MOT certificate.

You can book an MOT online today by entering your vehicle registration and postcode into our comparison site.

Do I Have to Pay for an MOT Retest?

An MOT retest is free if your car fails on one or more of the areas listed below and the repair(s) is completed within 1 working day.

● Access Panels
● Battery
● Bonnet
● Bootlid
● Brake Pedal Antislip
● Break Glass Hammer*
● Doors (including hinges, catches and pillars)
● Door Open Warning Device*
● Dropsides
● Electrical Wiring
● Emergency Exist & Signs*
● Entrance Door Remote Control*
● Entrance/Exit Steps*
● Fuel Filler Cap
● Headlamp Cleaning or Levelling Devices (that don't need a headlight aim check)
● Horn
● Lamps (excluding headlight aim)
● Loading Door
● Main Beam 'Tell-Tale'
● Mirrors
● Rear Reflectors
● Registration Plates
● Seatbelts (not anchorages)
● Seatbelt Load Limiter
● Seatbelt Pre-Tensioner
● Seats
● Sharp Edges or Projections
● Stairs*
● Steering Wheel
● Tailboard
● Tailgate
● Trailer Electrical Sockets
● Towbars (excluding body around anchorage points)
● Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
● Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
● Windscreen Glass
● Windscreen Wipers
● Windscreen Washers
● Wheels and Tyres**
*Class 5 Only
**Excluding Motorcycles & motorcycles with sidecar

If the repair is completed within 10 working days, either by the original garage or elsewhere and then you return to the original garage for a retest, you only need to pay for a partial MOT retest. This costs less than the full fee.

If you complete the repairs yourself and choose to take your car into a different test centre, you will need to pay for the full test again.

Can I Drive After a Failed MOT?

You can only drive your car after a failed MOT if:
● The MOT certificate from the previous year is still valid
● No ‘dangerous’ faults were recorded during the failure

You must not drive your car after a failed MOT if it doesn’t meet the above requirements.

What Do I Need to Take to An MOT Test?

You do not need to take anything except your car to an MOT test. The tester will use the DVSA database to find your existing MOT details and any other information they may need about your car.

You may wish to provide a locking wheel nut in case any repairs are needed to the wheels or tyres.