City Auto Solutions
Sunderland
1805 jobs completed
If you are looking for a garage that you know you can trust and rely on, look no further! We are a family run business who have been serving the Southwick area since we
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- 197
- Number of MOT jobs this month in North shields.
- £42.34
- Average quote for an MOT this month in North shields.
- £12
- Average driver saving for an MOT in North shields.
15 garages near you for an MOT in North shields
Duffys Motors
Gateshead
2491 jobs completed
Gearbox specialist for 3 years before moving onto work at a number of different dealerships including Kia, Skoda, Audi, Fiat and Alfa. In 2013 I decided to fly solo and s
Sure Vehicle Centre
Sunderland
332 jobs completed
Car Repairs & MOT Testing in Sunderland: Sure Vehicle Centre is a trusted automotive repair shop and car garage. We provide expert MOT testing, car servicing, vehicle
Wilsons Auto Service Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne
1195 jobs completed
Why choose Wilson's? One stop car care shop Competitive prices Quality parts only Dealership service without the dealership prices Professional
David James Limited
Newcastle upon Tyne
65 jobs completed
MOT in North shields
Prices can vary depending on the make and model of your car. In North shields, drivers save the most on average by comparing MOT quotes.
Average quote pricefrom £42
Courtesy car available59 garages
Common opening hours9am to 5pm
Weekend availability554 garages open on Saturday
Rated 4+ stars147 garages
Extra services availablePick up and collection, Courtesy car, Waiting room, Wifi available, Mobile mechanic, MOT bays, VAT registered, Fast fitter, Bodywork specialist, Windscreen specialist
MOT quotes by make in North Shields
Prices can vary depending on the make and model of your car. In North Shields, Vauxhall drivers save the most on average by comparing MOT quotes.
| Car Make | Average Price | Average Saving | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall | £42.92 | £12.98 | Get a quote |
| Ford | £42.41 | £12.55 | Get a quote |
| BMW | £41.97 | £11.01 | Get a quote |
| Audi | £42.02 | £12.21 | Get a quote |
| Volkswagen | £41.82 | £10.38 | Get a quote |
| Mercedes | £42.57 | £13.71 | Get a quote |
| Citroen | £42.55 | £10.06 | Get a quote |
| Toyota | £43.28 | £15.54 | Get a quote |
| Nissan | £42.12 | £9.30 | Get a quote |
| Renault | £40.85 | £10.22 | Get a quote |
| Peugeot | £42.53 | £10.99 | Get a quote |
| MINI | £42.33 | £13.13 | Get a quote |
| Volvo | £41.25 | £8.62 | 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 North shields?
If you want to book an MOT in North shields, you can compare quotes from our network of thousands of garages and mechanics, find the best price and instantly book online.
The main roads in North Shields are the A19 to Jarrow, the A192, A193 to Wallsend and A1058 to Long Sands beach. You may want to compare garages in the wider Tyne and Wear area if you're searching for the best price for your car repair. A North Shields transport hub is being constructed in 2022 and 2023 on Bedford Street. Most bus services are operated by Arriva and Go North East, and there are regular Metro services to Newcastle.
Since North Shields 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 North Shields.
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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See what some of our customers are saying
- RecommendedChris reviewed City Auto SolutionsMOT
Good both in customer service and everything
Ford Focus - RecommendedBeverly reviewed Duffys MotorsMOT
Excellent service, easy drop off, rang when ready. Friendly service
Nissan Juke - RecommendedJack reviewed Sure Vehicle CentreMOT
lovely service, done quicker than expected and pointed out other issues which should be addressed
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