Motorvation Northampton Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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  1. Car service
  2. Vehicle repair shop
  3. MOT Centre
  4. Vehicle Repair
  5. Mechanic
  6. Tyre shop

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Motorvation Northampton is a trusted local garage providing professional MOT testing, car servicing, tyres and vehicle repairs in Northampton and the surrounding areas. Our experienced team looks after all makes and models, including cars, light vans, motorcycles, hybrids and electric vehicles, offering honest advice, quality workmanship and friendly customer service. We provide a wide range of garage services, including MOT tests, interim and full servicing, brakes, clutches, diagnostics, batteries, air conditioning regas, wheel alignment, tyres and general mechanical repairs. Whether you need a routine service, an MOT, new tyres, warning light diagnostics or help with a vehicle fault, our team is here to keep you safe, legal and on the road. At Motorvation Northampton, we pride ourselves on clear communication, fair pricing and dependable service. We use quality parts and modern equipment to help deliver a reliable experience for every customer. Many local drivers choose us for our professional approach, helpful staff and commitment to high standards. If you are looking for a reliable garage in Northampton for MOT testing, car servicing, tyres or repairs, Motorvation Northampton is ready to help.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional and reliable service

My air con was not working and I phoned motorvation they were extremely helpful and booked me in for the next day. Fantastic speedy professional service, as a young lady I found the experience extremely comforting and would not hesitate to return.

26 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding service…

Another great service from motorvation for my mot. Have been using them for many years, friendly genuine service given by all. Will be back again for my service 👍

25 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding work from start to finish

I recently had my car repaired by this garage and I'm extremely pleased with the service. The staff were friendly, honest, and kept me updated throughout the work. The repair was completed to a high standard, and my car is now running perfectly. The price was fair, and I felt like a valued customer from start to finish. I would definitely recommend this garage to anyone looking for reliable and trustworthy service. Thank you again!

15 June 2026
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Reply from Motorvation Northampton

Thank you so much, Chanel, for your lovely review. We’re really pleased to hear you were happy with the repair, the communication throughout, and the friendly, honest service from the team. It’s great to know your car is now running perfectly. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to helping you again whenever you need us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very satisfied - Highly recommend

The team at Motorvation Northampton has been very helpful at resolving the issue with my car.
They were able to identify the cause quickly and recommended fixing options which I gladly accepted.

5 June 2026
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Reply from Motorvation Northampton

Thank you, Lee, for your kind review. We’re really pleased the team at Motorvation Northampton could quickly identify the issue with your car and explain the repair options clearly. We truly appreciate your trust in us and are glad we could help get things resolved.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently had my car serviced at…

I recently had my car serviced at Motorvation Car Garage, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. The quality of the service was outstanding from start to finish. The team was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything clearly, giving me complete confidence that my car was in good hands.
What really stood out was how friendly and welcoming everyone was. The staff made the whole process easy and stress-free, and their excellent customer service made a real difference. It's clear that they genuinely care about their customers and take pride in their work.
My car is running perfectly after the service, and I would highly recommend Motorvation Car Garage to anyone looking for reliable, honest, and high-quality vehicle servicing. I'll definitely be returning for future maintenance and repairs. Thank you to the whole team for such a fantastic experience!

5 June 2026
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Reply from Motorvation Northampton

Thank you so much, Joe, for your fantastic review. We’re really pleased to hear you were happy with the service from start to finish and that the team made everything clear, friendly and stress-free. It’s great to know your car is running perfectly after its service. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to helping you again with any future servicing, maintenance or repairs.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Puncture

I pulled in last minute on a Friday with a flat tyre. The ladies in reception where incredibly helpful and friendly. One of the guys looked at it straight away and I was told I needed a new tyre which they had in stock. I was back on the road within an hour all at a reasonable price. As a women it makes me nervous going to garages in case of getting ripped off but that was not the case at Motivation. I would strongly recommend and will definitely be back.

5 June 2026
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Reply from Motorvation Northampton

Thank you so much, Shanice, for your lovely review. We’re really pleased we could help you at short notice and get you safely back on the road within the hour. It’s great to hear our reception team made you feel welcome and that you found the service honest, friendly and reasonably priced. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to helping you again whenever you need us

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always great service from Motorvation

Always great service from Motorvation. They have MOT'ing and Servicing my cars for a good number of years, Volkswagen, Jaguar, Alfa Romeo; all done very well and very reasonably. All service books stamped or recorded online in the case of the Jaguar. I wouldn't go anywhere else these days. Thank you Trevor and team for looking after my vehicles over the years. 5*****

26 May 2026
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Reply from Motorvation Northampton

Thank you for your fantastic review and for trusting Motorvation with your vehicles over the years. It's great to hear that we've been able to look after such a variety of cars for you and keep your service records up to date.

We truly appreciate your support and look forward to keeping you on the road for many years to come.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Motorvation is my go to garage there is…

Motorvation is my go to garage there is no other garage I would trust to keep my van on the road and keep me working my van has 205k miles on it and both times it’s had a wet belt replacement Motorvation have completed the work to the highest standard and got me back out earning. Doing between 50-70k miles a year Motorvation are always accommodating when my services creep up on me. The team on site are always cheerful and will go out of their way to ensure I am kept informed of any works that need doing. My old man always said to me if you find a garage you can trust stick with them and for me Motorvation are the garage I trust not only with my work van but also with my partners and children’s vehicles.

26 May 2026
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Reply from Motorvation Northampton

Thank you for such a fantastic review. Knowing that you trust us to keep your van on the road and your business moving means a great deal to the whole team.

With the mileage you cover each year, we're pleased we've been able to help keep your van reliable and minimise downtime. Your loyalty and trust in us to look after not only your work vehicle, but also your family's vehicles, is something we never take for granted.

Thank you for your continued support – we look forward to keeping you on the road for many more miles to come.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been going to this garage…

I have been going to this garage for years through a recommendation. I took my car because the battery light came on i was stressed and worried, i had no appointment so did not expect them to fit me in which they did. It was such a relief from the receptionist who is helpful to the mechanics i would highly recommend this garage

12 March 2026
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Reply from Motorvation Northampton

Thank you so much, Mavis, for your lovely review and continued loyalty over the years. We’re really pleased we could help when your battery light came on and put your mind at ease, especially without an appointment. It’s great to hear our reception team and mechanics looked after you so well. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to helping you again whenever you need us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booked an MOT on my bike and arrived on…

Booked an MOT on my bike and arrived on time. Friendly staff and nice lounge waiting area. MOT went as expected - No issues with their service and will definitely be using them again.

26 August 2025
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Reply from Motorvation Northampton

Thank you, Richard, for your great review. We’re really pleased to hear your bike MOT went smoothly and that you found the team friendly and the waiting area comfortable. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back to Motorvation again in the future.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Waste of time

Motorvation used to be a brilliant garage but it changed owners a few years ago. I stopped going because of poor service from the new owners.

The work was inconsistent. Changing a ball joint for an MOT was fine on one car. On another car, Motorvation charged me a diagnostic fee without being able to diagnose or fix the fault. They advised me to go to the main dealer as they couldn't find the fault. The main dealer diagnosed the fault in minutes.

I eventually gave up on Motorvation after a particularly bad experience where the receptionist wasted my time.
She was just unhelpful and belligerent. I didn't leave a review, I just never went back and decided to have nothing more to do with them.

The reason for writing this review is because Motorvation are spamming me. They obviously think they can use the details they have from the "good old days" to send me spam.

If their old customers have stopped returning, maybe they should review their customer service rather than send spam.

Reputable businesses don't send spam.

12 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the booking of the MOT and they…

From the booking of the MOT and they squeezed me in the same day, the staff were very polite and friendly. Plus also my bike passed so another year of care free motoring.

6 May 2025
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Reply from Motorvation Northampton

Thank you for your great review! We're delighted we could fit you in for your MOT on the same day and that our team made you feel welcome throughout your visit. Even better news that your bike passed and is ready for another year of trouble-free riding!

We really appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you again next year. Ride safe!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Over 20+ years, superb service and price

Over 20+ years, Motorvation has been my go-to place. Always offering good advice, extremely courteous and helpful team with very reasonable rates. They'll try to save you money with non original manufacturer parts if its economic and wise meaning not risky, and won't compromise vehicle performance. its still your decision. Always been kept aware if there's any delays as well as when it's ready to collect if you decide not to wait. I have no hesitation to highly recommend them, my 20+Yr time is testament to that.

24 April 2025
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Reply from Motorvation Northampton

Thank you for your fantastic review and for trusting Motorvation for over 20 years. We're delighted that our honest advice, friendly service, and transparent approach have kept you coming back.

Your recommendation means a lot to the whole team. We truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They destroyed my car - avoid like plague!

Worst experience in my life. Horrible company with incompetent employees.

I brought there a £20k car in perfect condition and 40k miles on the clock for a simple oil change. Unfortunately, this was too complicated task for their "mechanics" and they caused catastrophic damage to the engine, it literally exploded a few miles away from their garage on a dual-carriageway. I completely lost control of the vehicle as the engine over-revved and the car accelerated even though I was breaking. I didn't see anything in front of me because of a huge plume of smoke. I didn't know if there was a fire under the bonnet, but it looked dramatic. I could be involved in a road crash, I could get hurt or hurt someone else when this happened. It was pure luck that nobody was hurt.

What Motorvation did? Absolutely nothing, they don't care. They passed the "problem" to their insurance company and washed their hands. No communication from them, no apologies, no compensation, nothing. Their insurer assessed the car as a total loss, paid off outstanding finance and collected the wreckage, that's it.

I had to hire a car as soon as possible so I had to do it myself, out of my pocket, so lost money. 

Now I need to buy a new car, so either pay for it or pay a deposit for another finance. In both options, it is another financial loss for me.

I obviously paid the cost of the “service" that destroyed my car and even this wasn’t reimbursed.

So I was left with no car and no money.

My advice to everyone is to avoid Motorvation at all costs!

13 December 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Totally honest garage

Had experienced a very slow leak (4 days until tyre monitor registered it) for some 2 weeks . Went into Motorvation as had great service for fitting Black circles tyres. Young engineer checked wheel out and said sorry bad news, rim is cracked. Which is what I suspected. Fitted get you home spare and recommended company who they trusted to fix it. Would not take any money for it !! So made good contribution to tea fund. Really superb service.

23 September 2024
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Reply from Motorvation Northampton

Thank you for your wonderful review. We're pleased our team could quickly identify the issue and help get you safely back on the road. Honesty and good advice are important to us, so we're glad we could point you in the right direction for the wheel repair.

Your contribution to the tea fund was very much appreciated too! Thanks again for your kind words and support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Holly is a diamond!

Once again, Motorvation have been amazing! Holly is a diamond! I had a nightmare with the dealer where I bought the car and the warranty company. I called Motorvation and again they've gone above and beyond to help me. I don't think any other place would be as helpful as they always are with me. I don't trust anyone else with my car.

20 September 2024
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Reply from Motorvation Northampton

Thank you for your amazing review! We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Hollie – she'll be delighted to hear them.

We're sorry to hear about the difficulties you experienced, but we're glad we could help and make things a little easier. Your trust means the world to us, and we're grateful that you continue to choose Motorvation to look after your car.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The most expensive MOT on record

I went to get an MOT carried out on my motorcycle. Following the test, their technician called me away from the waiting area. He took me to the test area and confessed that he had broken the ignition key in the ignition switch. He had managed to retrieve the broken stub and then tried to convince me that the key was twisted to the point where it was bound to fail. I assured him that I had owned the motorcycle for quite some time without the key failing. The tech kept suggesting that I knew there was a problem with the key. There was a need for a replacement, which Motorvation went and got. The only problem is that the replacement was 'not' coded to the motorcycle. There was a need to clone the key so my motorcycle could be started. I had to resort to taping the stub of the broken key to the replacement. This is not a satisfactory result!
Motorvation advised me to go to a small specialist to sort out the problem. This specialist had to spend over £200 to obtain a part to carry this out. They tried and failed as this part was not sufficient to carry out the key cloning. There would then be a need for more parts at a further cost of £240. They went no further as they had already paid out for an essentially one off peice of equipment. Motorvation had been informed of this stumbling point. They assured me they were looking for a further solution and would be calling me back. After a nearly two week wait, I phoned again today. They said they will not going any further with this. It has now become my problem and it will be a costly one. Needless to say, I will never return there. A complete bad show of integrity

29 May 2024
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