Our network of trusted independent garages in Dunstable makes it easy to get your car an MOT, service or repair. All our Approved Garages only use original equipment matching quality parts for their repairs, ensuring your warranty won’t be affected. You can rely on our network of highly-rated garages for a reliable service at a competitive price.
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Whether you need an MOT, service, diagnostics or repair, you can trust the local garages in Dunstable to help. Our site makes it easy to see customer reviews, and the garage’s opening hours and contact information. Plus, you can book your car in with your chosen garage in just a couple of clicks!
Our network of garages offer you any service to your vehicle that you may require. This includes but is not limited to a routine maintenance check, brake adjustments, engine diagnostics, or accident repair, we’re here to make sure you find the best local garage to help you with your vehicle repair in Dunstable.
Enter your registration number, location and select your service in the search bar to find your nearest Approved Garage for car repairs in Dunstable.
An interim service can cost around £100–£150, while a full service is typically £150–£300 or more, depending on the make and model of your vehicle and any additional repairs needed. However, the exact cost depends on what needs to be done on your vehicle to keep it road-worthy, and this can be influenced by your vehicle's model, age and the sparsity of the materials used.
Most cars need a service every 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first). Some newer models might go longer between services, but it’s essential to check your owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s recommendation.
An MOT, or Ministry of Transport test, is a yearly inspection that checks if a car meets road safety and environmental standards. An MOT test checks:
• Brakes
• Lights
• Mirrors
• Seatbelts
• Front windscreen wipers
• Fuel system
• Exhaust system
It’s illegal to drive without a valid MOT certificate and it can result in a fine of up to £1,000. If you drive a vehicle that would be considered ‘dangerous’ in an MOT test you can be fined up to £2,500 and potentially receive three penalty points on your licence or even a driving ban.
A car heater may blow cold air due to low coolant levels, a malfunctioning thermostat, or air trapped in the heater core. If you're experiencing this issue, a car heater repair near you can address it and get your heating system back running as it should.
No, fixing or replacing brakes, including callipers, rotors and pads is actually reasonably priced with Approved Garages. We use OE matching quality, meaning that your warranty may not be affected when one of our garages works on your brakes, too.
If your car fails its MOT, it will need to have any repairs carried out and then it will need a MOT retest or partial retest (many garages will offer a free retest if they complete the repairs themselves). If you prefer to get your car repaired elsewhere, you can drive it to another garage provided its MOT is still valid and no ‘dangerous’ problems were listed on the MOT.
No, it is illegal to drive your vehicle without an MOT. That is unless your car is a ‘classic car’, which is over 40 years old, and hasn’t had any substantial changes in the past 30 years. There are some other exemptions too.
The law stipulates that you are responsible for ensuring that your car is ‘roadworthy’ at all times, even with an MOT. If you are caught driving without an MOT after an accident of any size, you will be reprimanded by the law. You may face a fine of up to £25,000, 3 points and/or possibly lose your licence.
