Book an MOT in Chichester

£49.66

Average price for MOT work in Chichester in the last 30 days^

Why choose the RAC for your MOT in Chichester?

At the RAC, we’ve got over 125 years’ experience in helping UK drivers. We offer MOTs from RAC Approved Garages to make sure you’re getting an honest, reliable inspection at a fair price. Our trusted mechanics will make sure your vehicle is operating safely and effectively. You’ll get results you can rely on, at a price you can afford.

We also offer a full and interim car service in Chichester.

Close up of an RAC Mobile Mechanic underneath a car

MOT

An MOT test checks if your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards. Cars over 3 years old must pass an MOT test every year.

Lights and signalling

Check lights, indicators, and reflectors.

Brakes and tyres

Test brakes and examine tyre condition.

Steering and suspension

Inspect for wear and proper operation.

Exhaust and emissions

Measure emissions and check the exhaust system.

Visibility

Check mirrors, windscreen, wipers, and washers.

RAC Mobile Mechanic under the wheel arch of a white car

Full service

Get your car MOT-ready. Book a service with an RAC Mobile Mechanic. We’ll make sure your car’s safe and working correctly. Depending on your vehicle, it can take up to an hour and a half, but not to worry – we come to you. We recommend getting serviced every 12 months or 12,000 miles.

Road test

Before and after the service, we’ll run a general road test to detect if anything feels or sounds unusual and to make sure there aren’t any new problems.

Under the bonnet

- Battery and charging system check – Cooling system check – Engine oil and filter change – Fuel filter check – Air filter replacement – Power steering fluid top-up

Exterior checks

– Steering and suspension – Wheels and tyres – Brakes – Front and rear lights – Exhaust – Mechanical parts – Wipers – Wiper fluid top up

Safety feature checks

– Horn – Seatbelts – Seatbelt mounts

Full diagnostic check

We’ll plug into your onboard engine management systems using our specialist diagnostic computer. We’ll then run a full engine management system check, looking for electrical issues and any problems flagged up by the electric control units on the engine, the power steering, transmission, sensors and more.

And it’s not just MOTs that we do in Chichester

Repairs
Whatever you need, we’ve got a repairs service you can rely on. Looking to get your brake pads and discs fixed at home? RAC Mobile Mechanics come to you. Need more in-depth work done at a garage? Choose an RAC Approved Garage to get quality work at honest prices.

Car Service
MOT coming up? Not to worry. Get ready with a full service from RAC Mobile Mechanics. We come to you at work or home, so you can relax as we service your car in your driveway. We recommend getting serviced once a year, or every 12,000 miles.

Nearby RAC Approved Garages

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Swallows Volvo Specialists

5.0/5

We are proud to supply the people of Gosport with high-quality vehicle repairs, MOT tests and services - as well as excellent customer service. Our team are motor experts and can provide all kinds of services including MOT testing, repairs and full, interim or major services. Makes and models of ALL vehicles, not just Volvo

8A Alphage Road, Gosport, PO124DU

Cawte And Elms Autocentre

5.0/5

Cawte and Elms Autocentre is a long established family run business who have been trading in Gosport for over 50 years. We also trade from Gosport Tyre and Exhaust Centre, Mumby Road, Gosport [PO12 1AJ]Fastway Autocentre, West Street, Fareham [PO16 0HF]P&B Autocentre, Budds Lane, Romsey [SO51 0HA]All locations work on all aspects of mechanical repairs relating to Cars and light commercial vehicles, Including in house tyre fitting. We endeavour to work with each individual customer, to ensure we manage every step of the process enabling you to be in control to achieve complete customer satisfaction. Our managers are the single point of contact for every customer. They ensure our customers are briefed on the work required and also they understand the cost of the work being carried out and the timescales to complete. Each manager is backed up with a team of MOT Testers and Technicians who all work together with the common aim of looking after the customer.

3-7 Cambridge Rd, Gosport, PO123ED

HiQ Tyres & Autocare Gosport

4.9/5

HiQ Tyre & Autocare Gosport, We are a local business that started from the ground up. As well as MOT’s and Servicing being our strength we are also able to offer Tyres for any vehicle, any size, any brand. In fact we do pretty much anything your car could ever need so if you’re unsure just give us a call. Reg and John the owners own and operate 3 HiQ’s across Hampshire and are experts in the industry with countless years of experience amongst them and the team. We are pleased to support our Military Personnel in Gosport and offer discount on production of ID. Our car care service offer includes Oil & filter service, interim and full car service schedules alongside Manufacturer Approved Warranty vehicle servicing. We also offer exhausts, brakes, clutches, MOT testing, car repairs, air-conditioning services, wheel alignment services and much more. Our team of mechanics and technicians work to the highest standard possible and are highly qualified to work on a range of various car and van marques. We are also proud to offer our customers excellent garage services at an exceptional price. Our trained technicians are very approachable and are able to provide expert advice in the best interest of your vehicle. We also offer Payment Assist so you can split your bill over several payments, however, this excludes payment for Tyres.

104 Fareham Road, Gosport, PO130BB

Ian Bright Motor Engineer

4.7/5

Ian Bright Motor Engineers is a friendly independent garage situated in a beautiful countryside location in Halnaker, Chichester. Established since 2013, our small team are dedicated to delivering you the highest levels of customer service. Our workshop is fully equipped and we cater for all makes and models of vehicles, offering our customers a comprehensive range of repairs, maintenance work, servicing and MOT’s. Owner Ian has over 47 years of experience, having started his 5 year City & Guilds apprenticeship back in the 70’s. City and Guilds qualifications are a lot more intense and labour intensive compared to the more modern qualifications available to mechanics nowadays, and we were taught how to fix and repair parts as opposed to simply replacing them, which is standard practice in most places today. I have experience working with older classic cars, alongside newer more modern ones too, and no job is too big or too small for us to take on! Most of my customers have been with me for years and know that by choosing my company to undertake works on their pride and joy, they will receive fantastic workmanship alongside a personalised service. We would never advise you doing anything to your vehicle which was unnecessary as some garages do purely for profit, priding ourselves on our honest core values. My son, who was trained in-house alongside me, has branched out into classic and vintage race cars and is fast gaining a fantastic reputation for his first-class trimming, and my eldest grandson Lewis is now working with me and is undergoing his apprenticeship too. Three more grandsons are also looking to come on board and keep this garage running with a strong family presence.

Unit 2 The Workshops, Thicket Lane, Halnaker, PO180QS

CENTRAL AUTO REPAIRS LTD

4.6/5

Central Auto Repair Services is a place where we repair cars with the utmost care and attention. While you can go to several other garages for the same work, we give you plenty of reasons for why should you rather visit us. Since its establishment, Central Auto Repair Services has never stopped evolving and upgrading its facilities and services. We want to make sure that we take care of your vehicles in the best possible way, as it is something that you treasure so much. Over the years, word of mouth has been our biggest advertisement method. We have made sure that we provide our customers with nothing less than satisfaction, while they let others know about our standards as well. From a small garage run by a family to being one of the best garages in the city, Central Auto Repair Services has a story of its own. While the first technicians were none other than the family members, we now take pride in our extended family of experts. Over time, we have trained our technicians extensively to make sure that they deliver nothing less than quality services. We also make sure to help them gain confidence and fluency with their work, which is helpful when someone asks for advice related to their cars. They are now some of the best technicians in the city which is all thanks to their years of hard work and dedication. While our experts have contributed so much time in making themselves better and more efficient, we considered it our duty to help them as well. We make sure that the latest pieces of equipment are available at Central Auto Repair Services. This helps them enhance their work quality even more while being able to satisfy our customers with more efficiency. Our customers have never had to complain about an issue that wasn’t dealt with properly, and neither about some issue which could be the result of our carelessness. We know that your time is precious, and so are you for us. We offer a wide range of best in class services for your car. We can efficiently deal with all the parts of your car like brakes, clutches, cambelts, wheel balancing and alignment, diagnostics, etc. We make sure that all of these services are dealt with the greatest care and no scope of error is left. As part of our efficient servicing system, all the cars undergo a complete check-up to ensure that the work done is proper and effective. Central Auto Repair Services are not only known for their diagnostic services, but also for providing our customers with quality products. In case you are looking for a new set of tyres for your car, you can get some of the best ones from us. We have a wide range of latest tyres from top manufacturers like Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Michelin, and Yokohama. We have a collection of all the types of tyres that they manufacture. From budget tyres to performance tyres, Central Auto Repair Services is a hub for all types of tyres. We work for your satisfaction and to gain your trust through our work. We promise to deliver nothing but top-notch quality services to our customers and never let them be in trouble due to our ignorance. Being a family-led business, we know what safety of your loved ones means and we make sure to never compromise it. Visit us at Central Auto Repair Services and you’ll never have to give it a second thought to visit us again. We believe that the only hard work that you should do is pay the bills, the rest is our stuff to take care of, and we do that damn well.

Central Auto Repair Services, Bridge Road Garage, Worthing, BN147BU

PGS Garage Services

4.3/5

PGS Garage provides MOT testing, car servicing and vehicle repairs for customers in Portchester and surrounding areas. Catering to all types of vehicles and specialising in all makes and models of vehicle, we provide top-quality car services at great prices. Customers of PGS Garage will get the best of both worlds with the experience of a long-established business and the top-of-the-range facilities from a brand new purpose-built facility which includes all the modern technology you would expect for a top spec garage. PGS Garage has been established for more than 40 years in Purbrook and surrounding areas but has recently relocated to brand new premises in Portchester, providing state-of-the-art equipment and an extra bay to enable even more of our customers to benefit from the services.

1A Hamilton Road, Castle Trading Estate, Portchester, PO6 4QE

LMC Auto Services Ltd

4.0/5

Our owner Lee Cripps set up LMC Auto Services in 2001 with just £150 and a Ford Escort van, and we have been serving customers in Pulborough and the wider community ever since! The business grew quickly and the garage opened in 2005. We now have a team of six dedicated, loyal and highly qualified employees who work on approximately 300 cars a month. From the outset Lee wanted to provide an honest and reliable service, ensuring that excellent customer service was given at all times – something that continues to be extremely important to all members of the team to this day. Since opening we have worked hard to build a reputation of offering value for money to the Pulborough community and the large amount of repeat custom we receive is testament to this. We are Members of: Checkatrade.com The good garage scheme Trading standards buy with confidence RMI Trust my garage RAC Approved garage

7 And 8 Station Approach, Pulborough, RH201AQ

Hilsea Tyres

3.5/5

At Hilsea Tyres, we provide you with specialised advice and solutions for all garage services. We supply and fit new and part worn tyres, at competitive prices, in Portsmouth and it’s surrounding areas. With over 15 years experience we pride ourselves on our commitment to outstanding tyre fitting services. Whether it’s a single replacement or full-set, our services cater to a wide range of needs, so we can get your car up and running as quick as possible. As true specialists in the motor industry, our services don’t just stop at expertly fitted tyres. We also offer and perform an extensive set of mechanical and car maintenance services within our Portsmouth based auto centre.

Unit 21 Gunners Buildings, Limberline Road, PO3 5BJ

M-Tech Garage Services.

3.4/5

M-Tech Garage Services Ltd is an independent garage with over 25 years of industry experience. We're an RAC approved garage with a highly qualified and skilled team to take care of all your vehicle issues. Whether you need someone to repair your car's engine or carry out MOTs, we're your idea choice. Complete attention will be given to each and every detail to ensure that your car gets the best possible care.

Unit 3 Silverdale, Meadow Road, Worthing, BN112RZ

MSC Wisborough Limited

3.0/5

WE ARE OPEN, BUSINESS AS USUAL. We are an honest, friendly and reliable independently run business. We specialize in Servicing, MOT's and all repairs on vehicles. We have a brilliant team of technicians whom are hardworking and honest. We are located in Wisborough Green. During COVID-19 we are following all guidelines put in place by the health of England. We are offering free collection and delivery for anyone within a 15 mile radius. At MSC Mot and service centre we believe that customer service and satisfaction is our number one priority. We are part of the Good Garage Scheme, and the RAC. We take pride in our reputation and helping others. We wish you all the best during COVID-19.

Msc Newpound Service Station, Wisborough Green, RH140AZ

MOT FAQs

How early can I book an MOT?

An MOT lasts for a year. The date it runs out is shown on your most recent MOT pass certificate. You can book an MOT near you up to one month (minus a day) before the due date and still keep the same renewal date.

For example: if your MOT runs out on 16 September, the earliest you can MOT your car and keep the same renewal date next year is 17 August. You can book an MOT earlier than this. But if you do, the renewal date will change to one year (minus a day) from the date your vehicle passed this MOT.

To find out when your MOT is and how early you can book it, use the GOV.UK tool.

When do I need to book an MOT?

A car needs an MOT every year once it’s three years old (four years in Northern Ireland). Then it needs to be retested every year on the anniversary of its last MOT. Cars under three years old don’t need an MOT.

Once you’ve passed, you’ll get an MOT test certificate showing the date of the test and the expiry date. You can get your car retested up to a month (minus a day) before it expires and keep the original renewal date.

If your MOT is due, get a quote from an RAC Approved Garage near you and book your MOT online today.

What happens if I fail my MOT?

If your car fails its MOT:

You’ll get a Refusal of MOT Certificate (VT30). You can only drive away if your current MOT certificate is still valid and no ‘dangerous’ faults were listed in the MOT. You will need to have your car repaired and retested.

Your Refusal of MOT Certificate will explain why your car failed its MOT test and explain what needs to be fixed for it to pass. Ask your local garage whether you need a full or partial MOT retest, as how much you pay will depend on the state of your vehicle.

If you get your car tested, repaired and retested at the same test centre within 10 working days, you usually won’t have to pay an MOT retest fee. Sometimes there will be a partial retest fee to pay. Just ask your garage for more information.

If you drive a car that’s failed its MOT because of a ‘dangerous’ fault, you can be fined up to £2,500. You can also be banned from driving and get three points on your licence.

To avoid failing your MOT test, maintain the condition of your car in between MOTs by booking a car service.

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