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[stphnstevey]

Anyone used the Devizes or Calne MOT test centres?

[Tottenhamtotty]

Has anyone used the council MOT centre in Ivybridge?

[lou11]

I was wondering the same thing. My car MOT is due in the next couple of weeks and was wondering if any one had used the MOT Centre in Ivybridge ?
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks

[Cinders2001]

No centres for Somerset!
Nearest is Exeter.

[busybeth]

We contacted the VOSA testing station in Calne last year after Martin posted this information, it turns out they won't test private cars, only council vehicle and other public service vehicles.

If you google VOSA testing stations you get their website and it tells you what each station offers.

Can't seem to see any station (at least in the south west) that says it will test private cars.

Beth

[Jimbo333]

The Brislington (Bristol) one does private cars.

[SeanM]

Originally Posted by stphnstevey

Anyone used the Devizes or Calne MOT test centres?

I used the Devizes branch this week and would highly recommend it. I will be using it again next year.

[stphnstevey]

Originally Posted by SeanM

I used the Devizes branch this week and would highly recommend it. I will be using it again next year.

Thanks - did your car need work and if so, presume you had to have the work done elsewhere?

[Tall Dark And Skint]

Cheltenham one advise booking 2 weeks in advance, they just told me they cant see my car until the 20th!

Not sure if this is genuine or not, or they just dont want Private vehicles!

[john96]

The station at Wanchard Lane DT2 9RP (near Dorchester) does cars, with no long waiting list!
01305 228132

[wingrider]

The station listed for Chippenham, Audley road, no longer exists. It is now a block of flats.

[alimcats]

Originally Posted by wingrider

The station listed for Chippenham, Audley road, no longer exists. It is now a block of flats.

I am not sure but have they moved to Langly Road, Chippenham?

[misscoupon]

Originally Posted by Tottenhamtotty

Has anyone used the council MOT centre in Ivybridge?

I'm wondering about that one too. Otherwise anyone used the Plymouth Citybus MOT centre? I don't know of any trusted MOT tester around me and my knowledge of cars is minimal (I just drive it!) so any recommendation is welcome. MOT is due mid September.

[sammiller1981]

does anyone know of one in exeter my mot is due next month :-( hate this time of year it always fails,i took my car to hi q tyres last year and they quoted me nearly £500 to pass it so i took it to my friends brother who did it for £150 i would take it back to him but its my brothers ex girlfriends brother LOL so dont think it would go down down very well

[SeanM]

Originally Posted by stphnstevey

Thanks - did your car need work and if so, presume you had to have the work done elsewhere?

Yes, sadly it did need some work doing so got that done (elsewhere) and then took it back a few days later and passed.

[hippychick253]

Originally Posted by Tall Dark And Skint

Cheltenham one advise booking 2 weeks in advance, they just told me they cant see my car until the 20th!

Not sure if this is genuine or not, or they just dont want Private vehicles!

Can you tell me the address of the Cheltenham one? Thanks

[wealdroam]

Originally Posted by hippychick253

Can you tell me the address of the Cheltenham one? Thanks

MSE's Cheap MOTs Guide has the answer to your question.

[cleggie]

Originally Posted by Tottenhamtotty

Has anyone used the council MOT centre in Ivybridge?

I am interested in this too. Anyone?

[Jester...]

This is an independent MOT test centre near Morrisons fuel station in Taunton. They are the only MOT test station in Somerset authorised by Taunton Deane Licensing to test taxis in the Taunton Deane area. By what I can see from what is written in their reception, TDBC only gave this licence to an independent centre in Taunton because it was recommended by VOSA. I think VOSA use to test the taxis before the Service Centre. I have used this test station for my personal vehicles and my work uses them for all of their vehicles. Can highly recommend this MOT centre, definitely one you can trust.
Jester