City Auto Solutions
Sunderland
1833 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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- 151
- Number of MOT jobs this month in Whitley bay.
- £42.40
- Average quote for an MOT this month in Whitley bay.
- £13
- Average driver saving for an MOT in Whitley bay.
13 garages near you for an MOT in Whitley bay
Sure Vehicle Centre
Sunderland
347 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
1214 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
70 jobs completed
Cartech North Shields
North Shields
701 jobs completed
If you're looking for car servicing and repairs in the north east come to the experts here at Cartech. With over 29 years of experience within the auto trade, you can cou
MOT in Whitley bay
Prices can vary depending on the make and model of your car. In Whitley bay, drivers save the most on average by comparing MOT quotes.
Average quote pricefrom £42
Courtesy car available57 garages
Common opening hours9am to 5pm
Weekend availability540 garages open on Saturday
Rated 4+ stars142 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 Whitley Bay
Prices can vary depending on the make and model of your car. In Whitley Bay, Vauxhall drivers save the most on average by comparing MOT quotes.
| Car Make | Average Price | Average Saving | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall | £42.53 | £13.38 | Get a quote |
| Ford | £42.23 | £13.51 | Get a quote |
| BMW | £42.56 | £13.37 | Get a quote |
| Volkswagen | £42.15 | £11.90 | Get a quote |
| Audi | £42.03 | £13.31 | Get a quote |
| Nissan | £43.08 | £14.30 | Get a quote |
| Mercedes | £42.55 | £15.41 | Get a quote |
| Renault | £41.66 | £12.08 | Get a quote |
| Toyota | £43.63 | £16.26 | Get a quote |
| Citroen | £42.41 | £11.83 | Get a quote |
| Peugeot | £43.18 | £13.61 | Get a quote |
| MINI | £41.97 | £13.16 | Get a quote |
| Volvo | £42.21 | £10.03 | 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 Whitley bay?
If you want to book an MOT in Whitley bay, you can compare quotes from our network of thousands of garages and mechanics, find the best price and instantly book online.
Whitley Bay is connected to Newcastle, around ten miles away, by the A193. Other A roads in the town include the A192, which travels north to Morpeth and south to North Shields, and the A191, which heads towards the A19. Whitley Bay often hosts a classic car show featuring hundreds of vehicles in September. Go North East and Arriva operate most bus services in the area, and the Tyne and Wear Metro provides an easy way to get to Newcastle.
Since Whitley 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 Whitley 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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See what some of our customers are saying
- RecommendedJulie reviewed City Auto SolutionsMOT
Excellent service
BMW X1 - RecommendedJack reviewed Sure Vehicle CentreMOT
lovely service, done quicker than expected and pointed out other issues which should be addressed
Mazda 3 - RecommendedBradley reviewed Wilsons Auto Service CentreMOT
Good communication and explanation of mot,
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