Getting your MOT sorted is one of the most important jobs any car owner has to do each year.
No one wants to be lumbered with a failure, but equally you don't want to be stung with a load of unnecessary add-on charges - so how do you know which garage you can trust?
One way to get a steer on where to take your motor is to check with the thousands of online reviews left by previous customers.
Anyone can leave a review of a business on Google, along with a ranking out of five.
All these reviews are then added up, to give each site an overall score out of five - which can be a great way to tell where to go, and where to avoid.
We took a look at Google's listings for Nottingham, to find 10 of the highest-rated MOT garages in the city.
Below you'll find the name of the garage, it's rating, the number of reviews its received and its address, followed by quotes from reviews by former customers.
All reviews are accurate as of April 4, 2019.
Garage Services Nottingham Ltd
5.0 (11)
Northern Court, Nottingham
"Steve and colleagues saved my old fiesta (Cedric) from the brink of the scrap yard.
"Wonderful customer service, great communication and very reasonably priced."
"Fantastic garage. We broke down whilst on our holidays and they were so helpful to get us back on the road again.
"Can't recommend them highly enough."
Halfords Autocentre Nottingham (Nuthall Road)
4.8 (74) · MOT Centre
Nuthall Road
"Excellent customer service, from dropping my vehicle off in the morning to collection in the afternoon.
"Staff all seem happy to be there, smiling and polite."
"I would recommend people to go and visit even if they just want some advice on their vehicle."
KAM Servicing
4.7 (47) · Car service
Highbury Road
"Took my car in last week for an MOT and service, which I usually dread. The guys were really helpful and the customer service was fab.
"Will definitely be coming back here (but hopefully not too soon)."
Lindleys Autocentres
4.7 (51) · MOT Centre
Traffic Street
"A great bunch of lads... and lasses!
"The team were very pleasant, polite and capable... even when things got super busy and stressful they all kept their cool and just cracked on with a lack of 'flap' or attitude."
"Brilliant service, i had my dpf filter cleaned out. Really helpful staff.
"Reasonable price, would highly recommend."
Colwick Road Garage Ltd
4.7 (28) · Vehicle repair shop
Colwick Road
"Refreshing to find a Garage with integrity and customer service with a smile.
"Let's not forget the knowledge and experience of the staff.
"Well done guys thank you for all your Help."
"Brilliant service, I take all the family’s cars down to Colwick road garage and I have been doing so for nearly 12 years now.
"The service is as good as it was on day one and I won’t go anywhere else.
"Good prices, excellent workmanship and I know my family are safe on the road."
Nottingham MOT Centre
4.7 (37) · MOT Centre
St Peter's Street
"All of our company vehicles go here for any repairs / MOT etc that needs doing and we always get top notch service and top quality repairs for competitive prices.
"Would highly recommend."
"One word GREAT service and friendly staff, Diamond in the rough.
"Very refreshing that they are not there to rip you off but to put your mind at ease and keep you safe on the road."
IN'n'OUT Autocentres Nottingham
4.6 (126) · MOT Centre
Meadow Lane
"I have used the Nottingham branch for many years now for MOT/Servicing and have always had excellent service.
"Had to pop in today with an "emergency" as my tyre had gone flat and wouldn't stay inflated.
"Valve on the tyre had split - actual tyre was fine."
"Recently completed a timing belt/water pump job for me at a reasonable price (found them through online comparison site).
"Ran diagnostic on another issue I had a couple of weeks letter, didn’t charge me as they couldn’t fix the issue but did refer me on to a good specialist."
Lindleys Autocentres
4.4 (92) · MOT Centre
Church Street
"Always the only garage I'll ever go to. And I've visited a few, trust me.
"These guys are knowledgeable, professional, timely and trustworthy.
"Never had a complaint in over five years of visiting for repair and MOT."
"Best garage going will always go bck any way of trying to help you as a customer they will."
Halfords Autocentre Nottingham (Huntingdon St)
4.2 (58) · MOT Centre
Huntingdon Street
"Excellent service and at fair price, have never had any problems when MOT or servicing my vehicle.
"Also they offer payment plans at 0% interest for more costly repairs that may be required so cant fault them at all.
"Would highly recommend."
"Great job. Had 2 tyres replaced, booked and paid online.
"Was given a date to attend then received an email stating they could fit much sooner if preferred. Great service.
"I waited while They did it quickly."
Formula One Autocentres
4.0 (108) · MOT Centre
Queen's Court
"Can't believe how easy and quick this was to book.
"Ordered tyres online, at the cheapest rate I had seen, and had them fitted two days later.
"All done without any problem - friendly staff at the centre and a pleasant waiting room with TV, magazines and drinks machine."
"Excellent service, staff are great, always helpful.
"I’ve recommended this place to friends."
