Protyre Plymouth (Clare Place)
Plymouth
1159 jobs completed
Originally opened by Ferdinand Schmid as Gupa-P-Tyres Keyham in 1957 before moving to Stonehouse in 1976 and then moving to its current location Clare Place in 2001. The
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6 garages near you for an MOT in Plymouth
M&S AND SONS MOTORS
plymouth
21 jobs completed
M&S and sons motors is a family run business our technicians have over 40 year experience in the motor trade. We provide a great service at a great price. We will su
PLYMOUTH TYRES AND AUTOCARE
PLYMOUTH
6 jobs completed
Marshall Motors SW Ltd
Plymouth
180 jobs completed
Marshall Motors SW LTD is an independently run business that prides itself on offering unrivaled sales, services, MOTs and mechanical repairs to its customers in the loca
Tangelo Service (Plymouth) Bosch Car Service.
Plymouth
4 jobs completed
Tangelo Service Centre is part of the City West Country Group, a privately-owned organisation with more than 40 years of experience in the motor industry. City West Count
MOT in Plymouth
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Courtesy car available28 garages
Common opening hours9am to 5pm
Weekend availability106 garages open on Saturday
Rated 4+ stars34 garages
Extra services availablePick up and collection, Courtesy car, Waiting room, Wifi available, Mobile mechanic, MOT bays, VAT registered, Bodywork specialist, Fast fitter, Windscreen specialist
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72% of Plymouth households have access to a car or van. The A38 dual carriageway, known as "The Parkway," runs from east to west of the city, representing the boundary between the old parts and the newly developed areas. Driving in Plymouth is relatively easy, but Crownhill Junction can be challenging for people unfamiliar with the area because it is a modified Cloverleaf junction, which is very unusual. Bus services are mainly provided by Stagecoach South West and Plymouth Citybus.
Driving in cities like Plymouth puts extra strain on your car due to long periods of idling and frequent stopping and starting in traffic. The parts most at risk are the brakes, cooling system and transmission. Manoeuvring into tight parking spaces and navigating busy roads can result in scuffed alloys and dented or scraped bodywork while driving over potholes can throw out your suspension. FixMyCar can help you find affordable repairs and maintenance in Plymouth for all these crucial components.
Since Plymouth 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 Plymouth.
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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