Keep your car healthy with interim or full servicing using genuine parts and honest advice, and stay road-legal with our MOT testing.
Book your MOT with a service and the MOT is just £25. Use the online booking to get an instant price and pick your slot — no pre-payment needed.
Interim or full — which does your car need?
An interim service covers the essentials more frequently: oil and filter, fluid levels, tyres, brakes, lights and a visual safety inspection. It suits higher-mileage drivers who want a check-over between annual services. A full service adds the air, fuel and pollen filters, spark plugs where due, a more thorough brake and suspension inspection, and a longer list of checks. Most cars want a full service annually with an interim in between if the mileage is high. If you're not sure what yours is due, tell us the registration and mileage and we'll advise.
How the £25 MOT works
Book an MOT at the same time as a service and the MOT is £25 rather than the standard rate. It's a straightforward way to get both done in one visit and one drop-off. Book online and you'll see the exact price for your vehicle before you commit — there's no pre-payment, you settle up on the day.
What the MOT actually tests
The MOT is a legal roadworthiness check, not a service or a mechanical guarantee. It covers brakes, steering, suspension, tyres, lights, mirrors, wipers, seatbelts, the exhaust and emissions, and the structure and body condition. It doesn't tell you the clutch is nearly finished or the timing belt is overdue — that's what servicing is for, which is why the two together give you a genuine picture of the car.
Advisories and what to do about them
An advisory isn't a fail, but it isn't noise either — it's the tester flagging something that will likely become a fail before your next test. Tyres near the limit, brake pads getting low, or corrosion starting on a brake pipe are all common. We'll explain which advisories are urgent, which can wait, and roughly how long you've got, so you can plan rather than being surprised in twelve months.
How we do it, step by step
- 01
Book online
Enter your registration for an instant price and pick a slot. No pre-payment needed.
- 02
Drop off
Bring the car in — we'll confirm what's being done before we start.
- 03
Service and test
The service schedule is carried out and the MOT conducted.
- 04
Report back
We explain anything found, including advisories, and what needs doing now versus later.
What affects the price
- ›Interim versus full service
- ›Engine size and oil specification your vehicle requires
- ›Whether spark plugs or additional filters are due
- ›Whether you book the MOT alongside (which brings it to £25)
Typical turnaround: Usually same day
Warranty: All service work is carried out to schedule using quality parts.
Rebuild, reconditioned or replacement — which is right?
The cheapest route depends on your engine. Here's how the three options compare — we'll advise honestly once we've seen it.
| Option | Typical price | Time | Best when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine rebuild | From £1,200 | 2–4 days | The block is sound and you want to keep your original engine |
| Reconditioned engine | From £900 | 2–5 days | Your engine is beyond economical repair |
| Engine replacement | On quote | 1–3 days | You need the fastest route back on the road |
Prices are indicative starting points. We confirm one fixed price before any work begins.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get the £25 MOT?
Book an MOT together with a service and the MOT is £25. Use the online booking to see the price and pick a slot.
Do I pay when I book online?
No — online booking gives you an instant price and secures your slot, with no pre-payment required.
What's the difference between interim and full servicing?
An interim service covers the essentials more frequently; a full service is a more comprehensive annual check. We'll advise what your car is due.
Do I need a full service or an interim?
Most cars want a full service annually, with an interim in between if you cover high mileage. Tell us the registration and mileage and we'll advise what yours is actually due.
Does a service include the MOT?
They're separate jobs, but booked together the MOT is £25. A service checks the car's mechanical health; the MOT is a legal roadworthiness test.
What's the difference between a fail and an advisory?
A fail must be fixed before the car is road-legal. An advisory is a warning that something will likely become a fail before your next test — worth planning for, not ignoring.
Will servicing with you affect my warranty?
Servicing to the manufacturer's schedule with quality parts protects your rights under block exemption rules. Keep the records.
Can I wait while it's done?
For an MOT usually yes. For a full service it's better to leave the car with us. Let us know when booking and we'll plan around it.