MOT Centre - West London Area - Suggestions?

familyguy12

I have imported a car from the Rep of Ireland.

I have to inform NOVA and then pass an MOT before I can register it in the UK through the DVLA.

I have read the MSE forum which says to use the local council to test the car as the pass rates can be higher.

I'm currently based in South Harrow and will be moving to South Ealing over the weekend.

Does anyone know if Harrow council conduct MOT tests or where would be the nearest Test centre available?

I'm having trouble finding this info online.

Thanks.

agrinnall

I couldn't find one in Harrow or Ealing but there's definitely one in Hounslow.

http://www.hounslow.gov.uk/index/transport_and_streets/vehicle_maintenance.htm

Warning to familyguy12: as at 16:57 every post after this one has no relevance to your question and appears to be a private conversation.

darkmatter101

BW Auto Repair in Hounslow postcode UB3 1BB, are good. There are loads of MOT centres in Harrow. Best just to go to one of them, they'll charge around £40.

Inner_Zone

darkmatter101 wrote: »

BW Auto Repair in Hounslow postcode UB3 1BB, are good. There are loads of MOT centres in Harrow. Best just to go to one of them, they'll charge around £40.

"We are B&W Auto Repairs and specialise in the repair and servicing of BMW vehicles."

What a surprise.

Personally I would not use a garage which also does repairs either use a council depot or find a MOT only centre. Bit out west for you but there is one Slough I use and recommend.

darkmatter101

Inner_Zone wrote: »

"We are B&W Auto Repairs and specialise in the repair and servicing of BMW vehicles."

What a surprise.

Personally I would not use a garage which also does repairs either use a council depot or find a MOT only centre. Bit out west for you but there is one Slough I use and recommend.

I use them regularly as well as getting my last car remapped by them. They only charge £40 for MOT and are trustworthy.

darkmatter101

Also got my Yaris fully serviced ( oil and oil filter change, air filter, spark plugs, pollen filter, brake pads) and MOT by them earlier this year. They offered me 'free' MOT with the full service and total came to £150. Mind you I provided by my oil (castrol edge FST) so total expense was £185

JustinR1979

How longs Jason been doing MOT's?
He looked after my M cars, good bloke.

darkmatter101

JustinR1979 wrote: »

How longs Jason been doing MOT's?
He looked after my M cars, good bloke.

To be honest he doesn't do the MOT himself but takes it to one of his friends garages which is right next to his place.
He specialises more so in tuning but he can do service and repairs.

JustinR1979

darkmatter101 wrote: »

To be honest he doesn't do the MOT himself but takes it to one of his friends garages which is right next to his place.
He specialises more so in tuning but he can do service and repairs.

I know, he looked after my M cars.....
I had an M3!

BeenThroughItAll

darkmatter101 wrote: »

To be honest he doesn't do the MOT himself but takes it to one of his friends garages which is right next to his place.
He specialises more so in tuning but he can do service and repairs.

JustinR1979 wrote: »

I know, he looked after my M cars.....
I had an M3!

Get a room, you two

darkmatter101

I have taken my M to Jason for for my last 2 services but this time I'll be trying out Birds auto in Buckingamshire. Heard great stuff about them.

May take my M to Jason some time next year for a remap, once I have got my Performance exhaust fitted. He reckons he can get around 25-30 hp pushing it to around 450hp, but told me I won't really notice a big difference.