Westbere Garage
Canterbury
574 jobs completed
We are a quality-minded garage based in Canterbury. We are also the largest independent garage in Canterbury. Our customers are proud of the top quality, professional
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- 16
- Number of MOT jobs this month in Herne bay.
- £48.13
- Average quote for an MOT this month in Herne bay.
- £4
- Average driver saving for an MOT in Herne bay.
7 garages near you for an MOT in Herne bay
Horizon Motor Group Ltd.
Wingham
525 jobs completed
We are an established local independent garage and are proud to be members of Autofirst Network – a nationwide network of independent garages operating to the Network’s 6
La Automotive
Herne bay
622 jobs completed
Welcome to La Automotive. We operate as a mobile mechanic and cover the county of Kent. Our available services are: - Timing belts - Timing chains - Gearbox repai
Protyre Canterbury
Canterbury
264 jobs completed
Lewis and the team pride themselves on providing an exceptional level of customer service. The centre known as Treadmark Tyres joined the Protyre network in 2016. The cen
Elite Garages Canterbury
Canterbury
107 jobs completed
Elite Garages are one of the South’s leading independent tyre, MOT and car service operators with a turnover in excess of £53 million and around 240 employees. Elite
MOT in Herne bay
Prices can vary depending on the make and model of your car. In Herne bay, drivers save the most on average by comparing MOT quotes.
Average quote pricefrom £48
Courtesy car available32 garages
Common opening hours9am to 5pm
Weekend availability266 garages open on Saturday
Rated 4+ stars69 garages
Extra services availablePick up and collection, Courtesy car, Waiting room, Wifi available, Mobile mechanic, MOT bays, VAT registered, Fast fitter, Bodywork specialist, Locksmith specialist, Wheel specialist
MOT quotes by make in Herne Bay
Prices can vary depending on the make and model of your car. In Herne Bay, Vauxhall drivers save the most on average by comparing MOT quotes.
| Car Make | Average Price | Average Saving | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall | £47.49 | £2.93 | Get a quote |
| Toyota | £48.12 | £4.90 | Get a quote |
| Nissan | £47.76 | £6.09 | Get a quote |
| Ford | £48.41 | £5.20 | Get a quote |
| BMW | £50.02 | £10.94 | Get a quote |
| Renault | £50.28 | £12.69 | Get a quote |
| Mercedes | £48.04 | £2.29 | Get a quote |
| Audi | £48.05 | £3.89 | Get a quote |
| Citroen | £48.46 | £9.07 | Get a quote |
| Volkswagen | £46.99 | £2.96 | Get a quote |
Prices based on the average from the past 3 months
Based on estimates from FixMyCar
Do you need to find an MOT specialist in Herne bay?
If you want to book an MOT in Herne bay, you can compare quotes from our network of thousands of garages and mechanics, find the best price and instantly book online.
Herne Bay is four miles east of Whitstable and six miles north of Canterbury, served primarily by the A299 road, which runs between Ramsgate and Faversham and merges with the M2 motorway. Congestion is common at the Margate Road interchange during rush hour. In 2022, funding was secured to ban cars from a stretch of the seafront to create a new plaza. Stagecoach operates most buses in Herne Bay, and the railway station is on the Chatham Main Line.
Since Herne Bay is on the coast, cars in this area may experience a higher level of corrosion on key components, requiring them to be replaced more often. The bodywork starts to rust first; other parts most at risk include the brake callipers, nuts, and bolts. You can help to prevent this from happening by regularly washing your car, especially after a trip to the beach. Since rust spreads and eats away at metal components, it's best to get it fixed sooner rather than later. FixMyCar can help you find a bodywork specialist near Herne Bay.
A car MOT is an annual inspection that ensures your vehicle meets acceptable safety and environmental standards. It is a legal requirement to book an MOT test every twelve months unless your car is under three years old.
An MOT consists of dozens of tests, including an emissions test, but it doesn't cover the condition of the clutch, engine or gearbox. The three most common reasons for and MOT failure are lighting/signalling, suspension and brakes.
At the end of the test, you will get an MOT certificate that says whether your car passed or failed. If it fails, you can only drive your car if your current certificate is still valid and the test didn't identify any "dangerous" problems. Otherwise, you must get your vehicle repaired immediately.
Finding an affordable car MOT centre with good reviews is essential because you never know whether your vehicle will require extra work after the test. Fortunately, you're in the right place.
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