CheckMot Reviews 2,947

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Review summary

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Looking at 951 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently highlight the excellent service provided, noting its efficiency and reliability. The staff consistently receives praise for being polite, helpful, and friendly, making interactions pleasant and supportive. Many people appreciate the great customer service, with clear communication and a focus on keeping them informed throughout the process. However, some customers were dissatisfied with payment issues, reporting unexpected charges and difficulty canceling subscriptions after an initial low-cost offer. A few other people also felt that pricing was not always competitive, with some experiencing additional costs or inflated prices for services.

What people talk about most

Service

Consumers find service to be positive, with many reviewers consistently praising the promptness, efficiency,... See more

Staff

Customers had positive experiences with staff, consistently describing them as courteous, helpful, and... See more

Price

Reviewers mention ambiguous feedback about price, with some customers expressing satisfaction with reasonable... See more

Customer service

Users describe positive interactions with customer service, highlighting excellent communication and a... See more

Payment

Clients share negative opinions on payment, with many reporting unexpected charges after an initial small... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have used Halfords many times before and have been very happy with the quality of work and customer relations. This time my confidence was slightly shaken by the advisory report that I needed new w... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Halton Council's MOT Testing Centre on Lowerhouse Lane in Widnes is a professional run business. Friendly and helpful. You can phone or email for an appointment. They also do services at reasonable pr... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Iv used the same garage for approximately 40 yrs. so pleasant , very polite and helpful.as now a single woman who knows nothing about my car, nothing is too much trouble for the staff, seen them grow... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dropped our car off with our trusted mechanic who took the car to the MOT centre and arranged to pick her up the next day. Just a few advisories which we expected. Genuine MOT with paperwork, much rel... See more


Company details

  1. Vehicle Inspection

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Checkmot.com offers a service that allows vehicle owners in the UK to check the MOT and tax status of any UK-registered vehicle. This can be done for both current and historical records. By using the Check Mot search function online, you can quickly find out if a vehicle is up-to-date with its MOT and vehicle tax requirements, which is essential for legal driving in the UK. Trial 24 hours for only 50p: - Manage Insurance Reminders: You can set up reminders for when your vehicle's insurance is due, ensuring you never miss a renewal date. - Tax and MOT Reminders: The platform allows you to keep track of your vehicle's tax and MOT due dates with convenient reminders. - Use the MOT Booking Service: Checkmot.com provides an MOT booking service, making it easy to schedule your vehicle's next MOT test. - Claim Freebies from Monthly Membership: As part of the monthly membership, you can claim various freebies, which could include discounts or offers related to vehicle maintenance and services and FREE annual MOT tests (with partner garages). These features are designed to make the management of your vehicle's administrative tasks as seamless and stress-free as possible, adding significant value to the monthly membership.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Straight forward

Straight forward. Hassle free mot.
This garage is completely upgraded with modern services for my car.
I’m please to use them on any occasion and would highly recommend this very friendly happy experience for anyone that needs a well trusted team for the vehicle check and services. Thank you. ST Paul’s garage. Southbourne.

13 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great staff

Great staff , very polite and the time given for the booking was on time. Definitely to be recommended.

12 April 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

These guys are tricky

These guys are tricky, they just make a stuff or two up to fail you just to make more money off you. No one spends 2 hours fitting batter clamp and a single drop link.
Overall, am not going back

15 April 2026
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Reply from CheckMot

Dear Louis

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I’m sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction regarding the service you received.

For any customer service queries, we recommend contacting the garage directly, as they will be best equipped to assist you.

Thank you for your understanding.

Kind regards
Customer Services
Check MOT

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