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Smile Servicing, MOT’s and Repairs in Hilsea, Portsmouth. BOOKMYGARAGE Customer Excellence Award Winners 2023 10 GOOD REASONS TO USE SMILE SERVICING & REPAIRS 1. All makes servicing & repairs to cars and light vans including Electric and Hybrid vehicles 2. Courtesy car just £15 all we ask is you put back the fuel you use - We must see your current Full driver licence on the booking day - we do not except copies or photos 3. Collection & delivery (EXCEPT FOR SATURDAY OR AFTERNOON BOOKINGS) just £15 within 10 miles of PO2 9RR 4. Free enrolment into our loyalty programme 5. Free service & MOT reminder via email/TEXT 6. All parts & labour gu
MOT£39.95
4.9 (2007 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise Smile Servicing for its friendly, trustworthy staff and excellent communication throughout the service process, with many highlighting the convenient collection and delivery option, competitive pricing, and the loyalty reward scheme. The garage earns particular confidence from female customers who appreciate the honest, no-pressure approach, and long-term users repeatedly note they wouldn't go anywhere else due to the reliable, professional service. A small number of reviewers mentioned minor issues such as occasional oversight of specific checks (e.g., tyre pressure sensors not addressed during MOT) or service lights remaining on after work, and one customer felt the loyalty programme may benefit from more accessible reward thresholds.
About Us
Please call if you need a same day appointment CITY CENTRE location an ideal place to have work carried out on your vehicle . Bob and Mario lead a team of fully trained mechanics, dedicated to giving a high level of quality workmanship. Using some of the latest equipment we endeavour to give a quick turnaround. We are situated in the city centre just a short walk from Portsmouth and Southsea Train Station and Commercial Road shopping area, located just behind the Matalan Store.
MOT£54.85
4.96 (129 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise this garage for its friendly, knowledgeable staff, clear communication, and honest approach to repairs, with many noting that work is thoroughly explained and there is never any pressure to agree to unnecessary jobs. The straightforward online booking process and reliable reminder system are also frequently highlighted as making the experience hassle-free. Long-standing loyalty is a recurring theme across the reviews, with a great many customers returning year after year and recommending the garage to others.
About Us
We are a well established, reliable and family run business based in Portsmouth Established in Portsmouth and with over 40 years experience, we have built a large portfolio of happy and satisfied customers, priding ourselves on professionalism, cleanliness, and an attitude that customers come first.
MOT£45
4.93 (460 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise this garage for its honesty, trustworthiness and fair pricing, with many highlighting the friendly, helpful staff who communicate clearly and avoid unnecessary upselling. The service is described as quick and efficient, with straightforward online booking and prompt turnaround times that keep customers returning year after year. A small number of reviewers noted that the service could benefit from more detailed reporting (such as tyre and brake wear observations) or advance notification of potential repairs before collection, though these points were raised occasionally and do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
About Us
Welcome to Fratton Autocentre. In addition to our top-tier MOT services, we also offer comprehensive car servicing to keep your vehicle running smoothly. Our team of experienced mechanics uses the latest tools and techniques to ensure your car is in optimal condition.
MOT£44.95
4.91 (122 reviews)
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Fratton Auto Centre earns consistently glowing praise for its friendly, professional staff, competitive pricing, and swift turnaround on MOTs, services, and repairs. Customers frequently highlight clear communication and the ease of booking, with many noting same-day or next-day availability even at short notice. A small number of reviewers mentioned that the waiting area could benefit from more comfortable seating, and one noted that cleaner handling of vehicles after work would be a welcome improvement.
Physical Garage
192 Havant Road, Drayton, Portsmouth, PO6 2EH
About Us
With over 30 years’ experience in the industry, our team at Drayton MOT centre guarantees a reliable and efficient service. Our fully trained mechanics are experts in providing quality original equipment parts or equivalent parts sourcing and testing to the quality to make sure they’re good enough for you and your car. Book online today, for Gold Standard DVSA quality service with Drayton MOT Centre in Drayton, Cosham, Portsmouth, Havant and surrounding areas. We’re based in Portsmouth for easy access to our loyal customers in the Hampshire area. We make every effort to please our customers. Sporting generous testimonials for our most loyal
MOT£54.85
4.89 (317 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise this garage for its friendly, trustworthy staff and efficient service, with many having returned loyally for years and several first-time visitors saying they will come back. Communication is a particular highlight, with reviewers frequently noting they were kept informed throughout and found booking straightforward. A small number of reviewers mentioned that the booking platform can suggest PM appointments when the garage only operates AM drop-offs, so clearer guidance on appointment times during the online booking process may benefit new customers.
Physical Garage
PGS Garage Services, Unit 1a, Hamilton Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 4QE
About Us
PGS Garage have an excellent reputation within the local areas including Portsmouth and surrounding locations. Excellent customer service and explanation of work. We pride ourselves on our commitment to provide a professional and speedy service at all times, whilst maintaining the highest quality of work.
MOT£45
4.86 (346 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise this garage for its friendly, knowledgeable staff, honest advice and clear communication throughout MOTs, servicing and repairs, with many describing it as reliable, trustworthy and good value compared to other garages. A small number of reviewers mentioned final costs coming in higher than the original quote, and one or two felt updates could be a little quicker, but the overwhelming majority report efficient, professional work and would happily return or recommend the garage.
Physical Garage
Unit 1 Copnor Bridge Business Park, Milton Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6AP
About Us
Nistec UK are Portsmouth’s No. 1 independent service provider for Nissan and Vauxhall owners. With 22 years of combined main dealership experience, Adam and Ben have set up their own specialist garage. Our mechanics are highly qualified and experienced to offer the quality of a main dealer at a sensible price, providing a professional, efficient and friendly service, for all makes and models.
MOT£49.95
4.77 (161 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise this garage for its friendly, efficient staff and quick turnaround times, with several mentioning MOTs and services completed well ahead of schedule. Prices are frequently described as fair and considerably cheaper than main dealers, which has helped build trust and repeat custom over several years. No notable weaknesses were raised in these reviews, reflecting a consistently positive experience across the board.
Physical Garage
UNIT 2, COPNOR BRIDGE BUSINESS CENTRE, MILTON ROAD, COPNOR, PORTSMOUTH, PO3 6AP
About Us
COPNOR BRIDGE MOT CENTRE
MOT£49
4.88 (69 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise this garage for its friendly, helpful staff and smooth experience from booking through to collection, with proactive phone calls keeping people informed at every stage. The quick turnaround time and fair pricing are frequently highlighted, and long-term customers return year after year with confidence. No notable weaknesses emerge across the recent reviews, though one customer mentioned that information about additional parts required could benefit from being shared earlier in the process rather than at collection.
About Us
Welcome to JPS AUTOCARE SOUTH, where quality service meets automotive expertise. Committed to keeping your vehicle in peak condition. At JPS Autocare we specialise in 4 wheel alignment and have a state of the art hunter equipment. We don't stop there, we have also invested in the latest equipment to carry out all kinds of repairs on all different makes and models of vehicles. We are based in Hilsea in Portsmouth. You will be greeted with a smile. No job is too big or too small.
MOT£54.85
4.87 (84 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers are consistently delighted with the friendly, knowledgeable staff and the ease of booking, with many highlighting how readily the team accommodates last-minute requests and keeps them informed throughout. Competitive pricing is a standout theme across a large number of reviews, with several customers noting the quotes were among the best they found, yet without any compromise on the quality of work. No meaningful weaknesses emerge from the recent feedback, and the single lower-scored review appears to reflect a personal observation unrelated to the garage's service standards.
Physical Garage
A5 OAK PARK ESTATE , NORTH HARBOUR RD, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3TJ
About Us
We pride ourselves on reliability and honesty using communication that customers understand when dealing with their cars. You will always receive a friendly greeting by all of our staff as well as a high standard of work completed on your vehicle
MOT£50
4.82 (73 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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The vast majority of customers are highly complimentary, consistently praising the friendly, knowledgeable staff, excellent communication, and the team's willingness to accommodate last-minute bookings at reasonable prices. A small number of reviewers raised concerns about booking organisation and service consistency, and the garage may benefit from tightening its booking confirmation process and ensuring clearer communication around job progress and consent for any work carried out off-site. These issues appear to be rare exceptions rather than the norm, with most customers expressing strong loyalty and an intention to return.
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| Vehicle Make & Model | MOT |
|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta | £25–£55 |
| Vauxhall Corsa | £10–£45 |
| Nissan Qashqai | £25–£55 |
| Ford Focus | £15–£50 |
| Vauxhall Astra | £18–£50 |
| Volkswagen Golf | £16–£55 |
| Volkswagen Polo | £17–£55 |
| BMW 3 Series | £18–£50 |
| BMW 1 Series | £20–£51 |
| Fiat 500 | £30–£55 |
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“Having been with BookMyGarage since the start we're delighted with the upward journey we have experienced. We now see an average of 87 additional bookings per month via the platform itself since going live with Accelerate. Once we receive those customers, they’re ours so we can market to them directly.” - Nick Dray, Smile Servicing & Repairs
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