Where to MOT in Hampshire?
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Where to MOT in Hampshire?
Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone can recommend a good garage to get my 1985 T25 Caravelle MOTd at in Hampshire? I live in Lymington so the closer the better. It's the first time I've MOTd this van and I want to avoid the classic case of garages seeing pound signs when I turn up.
Cheers!
Just wondering if anyone can recommend a good garage to get my 1985 T25 Caravelle MOTd at in Hampshire? I live in Lymington so the closer the better. It's the first time I've MOTd this van and I want to avoid the classic case of garages seeing pound signs when I turn up.
Cheers!
Re: Where to MOT in Hampshire?
I use" MOT's Only" in Southampton as they do not do work and are not looking for it also they understand older vans, you could also try the bus depot in Southampton as they do not do work and are very fair.
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I use Purdys in Portchester, probably the wrong end of Hampshire for you but they are good.
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Dans in bordon did mine and are more than fair, well worth the bisit
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Re: Where to MOT in Hampshire?
Check with your local authority/council. They have to offer MOTs to the public and have no vested interest in failing you as they do not do repairs.So if it fails it will be an honest failure.
Have taken my van to my local authority for 7 years and always been happy with the outcome - even the failures!
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Re: Where to MOT in Hampshire?
kit wrote:I use" MOT's Only" in Southampton as they do not do work and are not looking for it also they understand older vans, you could also try the bus depot in Southampton as they do not do work and are very fair.
Me too
Real honest bloke who runs it will do a bit of work to get it to pass on the side at very reasonable prices
It helps that they are just around the corner

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Re: Where to MOT in Hampshire?
Might be a bit further away from you willy, but my folks live in Downton (wiltshire one!) and the old man uses Skylark (SP5 2LW - 01725-510282). The chap there has a couple of T25's which he hires out and they also have a body shop as well - my dad has had a few bits done on his 1973 Bay.
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Thanks all for the advice!
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itchyfeet wrote:kit wrote:I use" MOT's Only" in Southampton as they do not do work and are not looking for it also they understand older vans, you could also try the bus depot in Southampton as they do not do work and are very fair.
Me too
Real honest bloke who runs it will do a bit of work to get it to pass on the side at very reasonable prices
It helps that they are just around the corner![]()
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Bitterne Mate, but I have been going to them when they were down West Quay RD and they always try their best and as long as you have done everything on the advisories list from last year they seem happy.
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Hi all, just wanted to say a big thanks for the advice, went with MOTs Only and they were brilliant, will definitely use them again and recommend to others.
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As above from me, MOT's Only, Park Road, Soton... marvelous chap, quick cheap and honest 

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