MOT and servicing garage on London Road, Derby
Only the work your car needs.
MOTs, servicing, engine work, brakes and tyres. Reviewers say the team explains the problem and the fix clearly, fits you in at short notice and doesn't upsell.
Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm
Checked on the ramp, explained at the desk, then fixed.
Honest staff
The topic reviewers raise most, with honest advice close behind
No upselling
After three other garages, one driver was told “it's a minor issue”
Short notice
A seized caliper and a nail in a tyre, both fitted in straight away
Monday to Saturday
8am to 6pm, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance
Got advisories on your MOT? Read them honestly.
Advisories are easy to worry about and easy to be upsold on. Tick what's on your certificate to see what each one means and what gets checked, then book a look or ring.
Advisory sheet
2 ticked
Tyre worn close to the legal limit
- What it means
- The tread is still legal but getting near the minimum (1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre).
- What we check
- Tread depth across every tyre, plus the sidewalls for cuts and bulges.
Brake pads or discs wearing
- What it means
- There's braking material left, but it's wearing down.
- What we check
- What's left on the pads and the condition of the discs, so you know how much wear is left.
An advisory isn't a fail. The team looks, explains what they find, and tells you what can wait.
“Even the manager (Maysam) came out to greet me and tell me about my advisories and how the work came along.”
General explanations only, and no prices online. What your car needs is decided once it's been looked at.
Engine work, timed by hand.
Engine work is one of the things reviewers mention most. Josh brought in his VW T4 2.5 TDI. This is the work he lists.
- Camshaft and fuel pump belts
- Fuel timing aligned by hand
- Full aux belt and pulleys
- Rocker cover and gasket
- Full service and MOT
- Engine cleaned, van washed
“All funny noises gone and ive got an amazing engine back for many years.”
On the ramp
The jobs reviewers mention, from the yearly MOT to a cambelt on a T4 van. Cars and vans both.
- 01MOT testingThe yearly test, with any advisories explained. More about MOT testing.
- 02ServicingMini and full services, done to a high standard. More about servicing.
- 03Engine workBelts, timing, gaskets and the noises you can't place. More about engine work.
- 04BrakesPads, discs and calipers, fitted in when it can't wait. More about brakes.
- 05TyresPunctures and replacements, often while you wait. More about tyres.
- 06Air conAir con checked and regassed. More about air con.
Clean, organised, and the kettle's on.
The garage is run by Maysam. Reviewers name him alongside Sid, Siddique and Heman, and keep mentioning a clean garage and a comfortable place to wait, with free tea, coffee and biscuits.
“The garage and office was really nice and clean and cozy and organised.”
“The free coffee and biscuits were a lovely touch while I waited.”
What 387 reviewers measured
Read them all on Google“SMART MOT & Servicing literally saved our family holiday! We were mid-trip when a brake caliper seized, leaving us stranded. Despite being busy, the team fit us in immediately and handled the repair with total professionalism and ease.”
What the reviews mention most
- Honest staff8
- Clean garage6
- Engine work6
- Easy process5
- Reliable garage4
- Honest advice4
- Short-notice appointments3
- No upselling2
- Comfortable waiting area2
Topics and counts as Google shows them on the listing.
“Excellent service from start to finish. They managed to fit me in at short notice, which I really appreciated. The staff were friendly, professional, and made the whole process easy. The service was completed to a high…”
Stephen Johal “Visited Smart MOT a few times now for service, minor works and aircon. Maysum, Siddique, Heman and the rest of the lads are absolute professionals. They always clearly explain the situation and the resolution always…”
Azaan boss Ali “Noticed my commercial van had a nail in tyre, it was first job at the start of the day so didn't want to pull it out myself in case the tyre went flat. These guys were the closest to where I was and sorted it straight…”
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Find the garage
London Road, Derby DE24 8UPOn London Road, close to Alvaston, Wilmorton, Allenton, Osmaston, Chellaston and Spondon.
Opening hours
| Monday | 8am to 6pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8am to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 6pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6pm |
| Saturday | 8am to 6pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The entrance is wheelchair accessible.
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