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[Dinah93]

Having tried Stockton-on-Tees council depot (listed under Lancashire for some reason) I have been told they do all the work to the local taxis so you need to book at least 2 weeks in advance. My friend has had her MOT done there and said they were excellent though.

[marcustandy]

Any suggestions (car MOT) for Catterick Garrison area?

Also need a decent motorbike test centre.

TIA.

[djkarl]

is there a council MOT place for Newcastle/Gateshead area? sunderland at a push ;-)

[Dinah93]

There are two in the article:

County Durham

Local Environmental Services Central Depot, Park Road, Gateshead, NE8 3HN
01914 337433

Northumberland

Newington Road, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne
01912 783867

Hope that helps x

[ianonline]

There's also South Shields, although I'm guessing Newcastle & Gateshead are more convenient for you.

S. Tyneside Council, Middlefields, Heddon Way, Tyne Dock, South Shields, NE34 0NT

[LeeUK]

Anyone know where the Council MOT centre is in Morpeth? The list just says Morpeth bit no address. Or any others in Northumberland?

[mcjordi]

just to let you know theres at least one council mot centre missing from the list

chilton depot durham county council 01388 816166 (ask to be put through to workshop) they do public mot's

[BeenieCat]

Do you have to live within the same council area as the centre? There's none in Darlington But if i could use Stockton...

Mind you, would be stranded if it failed

[LeeUK]

You can use any.

[TUS]

Does anyone know where that Newington Road one is in Newcastle?

As far as I know, Newington Road is the one which runs along the bottom of the park next to Warwick Street (Sandyford/Shieldfield). I've had a look along there and can't see any garage.

Does Newington Road continue on the other side of the pedestrian walkway ... which I guess is accessed by the road near to Byker Morrisons/Byker Bridge?

Any directions would be handy.

[ianonline]

Originally Posted by TUS

Does anyone know where that Newington Road one is in Newcastle?

As far as I know, Newington Road is the one which runs along the bottom of the park next to Warwick Street (Sandyford/Shieldfield). I've had a look along there and can't see any garage.

Does Newington Road continue on the other side of the pedestrian walkway ... which I guess is accessed by the road near to Byker Morrisons/Byker Bridge?

Any directions would be handy.

Looks like it's actually on (or just off?) Starbeck Avenue (or specifically, where Starbeck Avenue "becomes" Newington Road). I always assumed Starbeck Avenue ran up to the junction with Warwick Street, but apparently not !!:
http://www.motlive.co.uk/station_det...ation_ID=11688
The above map indicates the MOT place is on the right (as you look at the map), but it looks like the main depot is actually on the left:
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&so...245.34,,0,3.34

Looks like it's called "neighbourhood services", but you can see lots of council vehicles (especially if you look on Google Earth) so it must be where they do all the vehicle repairs / testing.

[TUS]

Originally Posted by ianonline

Looks like it's actually on (or just off?) Starbeck Avenue (or specifically, where Starbeck Avenue "becomes" Newington Road). I always assumed Starbeck Avenue ran up to the junction with Warwick Street, but apparently not !!:
http://www.motlive.co.uk/station_det...ation_ID=11688
The above map indicates the MOT place is on the right (as you look at the map), but it looks like the main depot is actually on the left:
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&so...245.34,,0,3.34

Looks like it's called "neighbourhood services", but you can see lots of council vehicles (especially if you look on Google Earth) so it must be where they do all the vehicle repairs / testing.

Aaaahhhh!! Thanks. Yes, I think Starbeck just runs to the mini roundabout before the hill. I know where that is ... I actually lived in Sandyford for 4 years as a student, so should know better :-p

[lynnpin]

Hi everyone. I'm new to the forum.

This is an absolute gem of information! I was so pleased to find this about Council MOT centres. For years I've been wishing there was a government MOT testing station just like the HGV testing centres.

Sorry if there are any genuine mechanics and garages reading this but my past experience as a lady driver has convinced me that I'm being ripped off every year.

Although I have already booked in for an MOT I would like to ask if anyone has any personal experience of the MOT station based in Newington Road, Shieldfield, Newcastle? I'd love to read your comments please!

The bloke I spoke to on the phone wouldn't win any customer service awards but I'm still hopeful of a better outcome.

[donkey1969]

Originally Posted by mcjordi

just to let you know theres at least one council mot centre missing from the list

chilton depot durham county council 01388 816166 (ask to be put through to workshop) they do public mot's

Just tried this today and denied all knowledge of it and refused to put me through to the workshops

[mad_rich]

Originally Posted by ianonline

The above map indicates the MOT place is on the right (as you look at the map), but it looks like the main depot is actually on the left:
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&so...245.34,,0,3.34

I went there last week. The depot is on the left, but the MoT place most definitely is on the right. In that Google Maps photo, you can see a white van coming out of it, with the words TAXI ONLY on the road.

It all turned out fine, but don't expect it to be easy. It was more like trying to get an exit permit in communist Russia. Because its mostly filled with taxi drivers trying to renew their licenses, it's not immediately clear what you need to do for an MoT.

1. Go to the portacabin on the left (green roof, visible in that Google Maps photo), where your name is checked off a list (because you phoned ahead) and you pay your MoT fee. There's a 2% charge for cards, so bring cash if you can.

2. Cross over to the building on the right, to the right of the workshops, and into a little waiting room. Bang on the internal door a few times, and if nobody comes out, go for a wander around the workshops.

3. Somebody will eventually come to your assistance. You need to show your receipt to prove you've paid. He then wanted to do a 'pre-inspection', which consisted of checking all the doors worked, and that there was enough oil in the engine. Otherwise they won't accept the car. (I had to nip up to the petrol station to get a pint of oil!)

4. You can wait or come back later. Don't expect a phone call when your car's ready.

All the people I spoke to were very friendly, but it's not the same level of 'service' you get from a consumer-oriented garage. In the end, I only failed on one thing (tread depth) and got a free retest the next day, but they don't have to do that.

If in doubt, ask one of the cab drivers. They'll look after you.