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Bridge Motor (Servicing)

Physical Garage

51 Radlett Road, Frogmore, St. Albans, AL2 2JX

About Us

Bridge Motors have been carrying out car repairs and MOTs in the Radlett/St Albans area for the last 25 years. Being a family business, we like to treat our customers as family friends. We consider ourselves very lucky to have kept many loyal customers over the past two and a half decades, who bring their vehicles to us year after year for all their car service and repair needs. It is nice to know that our customers know that they are being looked after, and that the advice we give is honest and accurate.

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4.86 (245 reviews)

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Customers overwhelmingly praise Bridge Motors for friendly, helpful staff, clear communication and trustworthy, efficient workmanship, often highlighting quick turnarounds, transparent pricing and the convenient collection-and-delivery service. A few minor gripes recur — missed pre‑booking calls, the odd grease or oil mark and one serious complaint about poor conduct — but these are rare among the many five‑star reports. Reliability and good value are repeatedly mentioned, making it a go‑to local garage for lots of customers.

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Prestige Performance Ltd

Physical Garage

214-218 Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL1 4LW

Gold Tier Garage

About Us

Based in St. Albans in Hertfordshire, Prestige Performance was established in the early 1980′s as an independent Mercedes-Benz Service Repair Centre now incorporating BMW/Mini/Range Rover/Land Rover/Audi/VW/Seat/Skoda. We cover the whole spectrum on maintaining these prestigious vehicles, in the most cost effective way with the minimum of inconvenience. We are a member of RMI/Good Garage Scheme/Motor Industry Code Of Practice / Trust My Garage & Trading Standards Institute.

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4.78 (192 reviews)

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Customers praise the garage highly, with the majority of reviews giving top marks for friendly, knowledgeable staff and consistently professional, efficient workmanship. Common strengths are clear communication, honest advice, good value versus main dealers, quick turnaround and helpful extras like lifts/home collection and easy online booking. A few reviewers report issues with price changes after booking, occasional scheduling/booking problems, cramped parking and rare mistakes (eg overfilling oil).

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Automotives STA LTD

Mobile Mechanic

4-6 Spicer Street, Spicer Street, St Albans, AL3 4PQ

About Us

We are Automotive STA - a mobile mechanic service. We bring car repair and maintenance directly to your doorstep, offering the ultimate convenience! Whether you're at home or work, a skilled mechanic can come to you, saving you time and hassle. From routine maintenance to emergency repairs, we handle it all, ensuring your vehicle stays in top condition without the need for a shop visit. With quick, reliable service and expert technicians, we strive to provide hassle-free solutions that fit into your busy lifestyle. Trust us to get you back on the road with ease and peace of mind, wherever you are. We will go that extra mile to help as much

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4.63 (8 reviews)

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Customers repeatedly praise Al for being helpful, honest and efficient, often going the extra mile—collecting and returning cars, sourcing hard-to-find parts, valeting vehicles and turning jobs around quickly to pass MOTs. Reviews mention reasonable pricing, clear communication and dependable service; every review is five stars and no common weaknesses are reported.

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Glyn Hopkin St. Albans

Physical Garage

Lyon Way, St. Albans, AL4 0LQ

About Us

For the best aftersales service at the best price, visit any Glyn Hopkin dealership across London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire or Cambridgeshire. We have more than 50 modern service centres, where we employ skilled technicians and equip them with the best tools to make sure we meet the highest industry standards. Our team are confident in completing whatever maintenance your vehicle requires. You can visit us for servicing, certified MOT testing or repairs and expect the keys to your vehicle back in no time. It is our aim to make the entire aftersales process as straightforward as possible with our service, p

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4.3 (15 reviews)

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Customers repeatedly praise friendly, professional staff, clear progress updates, punctual servicing and a tidy finish — several long‑standing clients say they keep coming back. However, a number of reviewers complained about pricing and booking issues: advertised service prices not honoured, high or apparently incorrect MOT repair quotes and occasional record‑keeping lapses. Most experiences are positive and many would recommend the garage, but prospective customers are advised to check quotes carefully and seek a second opinion for expensive MOT work.

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Why Use BookMyGarage to Book Your MOT in St Albans?

We have helped over 23.6 million drivers compare prices to book their MOT, servicing and repairs at local garages. In fact, when you compare garages in St Albans through our online comparison site, you can save up to 70% when you choose one of the lower-cost options!

As the UK’s leading MOT and service comparison site, we’re dedicated to helping drivers save money on their car maintenance. Here are just some of the ways we keep you in control of booking your MOT in St Albans:

 

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.

Honest Reviews & Ratings. See what like-minded drivers have to say about every garage on our comparison site to help inform your decision. Always unfiltered and unedited for transparency.

Filter Garages Your Way. Whether you want to book the cheapest MOT in St Albans or care more about the garage’s reviews, we’ve got you covered. You can filter your search results by price, reviews & ratings, distance, availability and additional services to find the best deal for your needs.

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

 

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 MOTs in St Albans and book the best deal today.

 

How to Book Your MOT in St Albans

  1. Enter your vehicle reg and postcode.
  2. Compare deals. You can sort garages in St Albans 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 MOT in St Albans, we send you a confirmation email with a summary of your booking. We also inform the garage and they 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 St Albans. Plus, you'll improve your car's resale value and decrease your running costs at the same time.

 

Do You Offer MOTs Across St Albans?

There are several garages in the St Albans area listed on BookMyGarage.com, ensuring all drivers in the following areas can book an MOT:

  • Redbourn
  • Chiswell Green
  • Sandridge
  • Welham Green
  • Essendon
  • Shendish
  • And many more

 

We also have garages in the nearby areas of Luton, Hemel Hempstead, Watford and Stevenage to ensure all drivers in the St Albans area can get an MOT at their perfect garage.

 

Compare St Albans 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 St Albans. 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 in St Albans 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 St Albans 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.

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.

Can I Get My MOT Done Today?

You may be able to get your MOT done today if your chosen garage has the availability to do so. It may also be easier to get your MOT done on the same day when the demand is lower.

If you do book an appointment for today, we recommend contacting the garage directly to ensure they have the capacity to take the booking. While garages update their availability regularly, confirming the booking with the garage will save you additional stress.

Enter your reg and postcode to see which garages in your area have availability for an MOT test on the same day.

Where Can I Find a Reliable MOT Testing Centre in St Albans?

If you want to find the most reliable MOT centre in your area, enter your reg and postcode into our comparison site. We show you all your options in one place, along with verified, unfiltered reviews to help you make the most informed decision. That way, you get the peace of mind you deserve and can find the best deal at the same time.

While you can book an MOT at any registered test centre in St Albans that displays a sign with three interlocked white triangles on a blue background on their premises, this doesn’t guarantee the most reliable option. We would always recommend comparing all your options before deciding on the best one.

Are There Any MOT Centres That Are Open on Weekends in St Albans?

Some MOT centres in St Albans may open on weekends, making it easier to book an MOT test if you have a busy schedule or work unfavourable hours.

To see which garages offer MOT testing on weekends, enter your reg and postcode into our comparison site and tick the boxes on the left-hand side marked ‘Saturday MOT’ or ‘Sunday MOT’. This will filter the results to only show the garages that can complete your MOT test on one of these days.

How Often Do I Need to Get My MOT Tested in St Albans?

You should get your vehicle MOT tested once a year. This is required by law for all vehicles aged 3+-years-old in the UK. If you are caught driving without a valid MOT on public roads, you can face a fine up to £1,000 and additional penalties for invalidating your car insurance, or driving a dangerous vehicle if it is in unroadworthy condition.

If you’re worried about when your MOT is due, follow the link above to our FREE MOT check and enter your reg to instantly view the MOT expiry date for your vehicle. If it is overdue or fast approaching, you can then book a test in St Albans in 3 simple steps.

If My Car Fails the MOT Test in St Albans, Am I Allowed to Drive it?

You can only drive your car in St Albans 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.

Can I Get Both Car Servicing and MOT Testing Done at the Same Place in St Albans?

Yes, many garages in St Albans offer MOT testing and servicing together as it’s often more convenient for drivers to book the two at the same time.

If you’re looking for a joint MOT and service deal near you, enter your reg and postcode into our comparison site and select ‘MOT’ and the car service you want. This will show you the combined price at garages in your area, allowing you to choose the best deal and book in just a few steps.

Can I Sign Up For an MOT Reminder Service in St Albans?

If you want to sign up for an MOT reminder service in St Albans, enter your email address into the box above. We provide an MOT reminder 4 weeks, 2 weeks and then 1 week before your expiry date to ensure you book your appointment in plenty of time. We may also provide personalised offers and deals in these emails.

If you have booked an appointment through BookMyGarage.com in the past, we will automatically send you generic MOT reminders as part of our Duty of Care to all UK drivers. This is to reduce the risk of you forgetting your MOT and being caught driving without one, which is illegal.

What are the Penalties For Driving Without a Valid MOT in St Albans?

The penalties for driving in St Albans without having a valid MOT are as follows:
• Up to a £1,000 fine for driving without an MOT
• 6-8 points on your driver’s licence and an unlimited fine for driving without car insurance (as your insurance is invalid without an MOT certificate). You may also face a disqualification from driving.
• An additional £2,500 fine if your vehicle is found to be unroadworthy
• 3 points on your driver’s licence if your vehicle is deemed to be dangerous

While the police may only issue you with a £100 on the spot fine instead of any of these more serious penalties, it’s not worth taking the risk. You must have a valid MOT at all times so, if you’re worried your vehicle no longer has one, enter your reg into our FREE MOT checker by following the link above.

Once you know when your MOT is due, you can book an appointment in 3 steps if it is approaching.