Recommendations for MOT Centre in Exeter/Devon?

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kas279n
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Recommendations for MOT Centre in Exeter/Devon?

Post by kas279n »

I've had my moggie for nearly a year now and the MOT time is getting nearer. Can anyone recommend a Classic friendly garage for the MOT ... I'm worried about taking her to a modern MOT Centre in case they're not used to something a bit different? I've no reason to think there will be any problem with the MOT, as she's still looking good and driving well.

Kathryn
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Post by chrisd87 »

Hi,

For MOT I take Sarah to Greenslade's garage which is near St. David's station. There's a chap there who used to work in the local BMC dealership, and a few older guys who know what they're doing.

There is a specialist classic car garage called Snow and Stephens which is just off New North Road, behind the Esso petrol station. Although knowledgable I found their MOT a bit on the strict side (wouldn't accept patching on the centre crossmember).

If you want a Minor specialist there is one in Chagford that advertises in Minor Matters. However I've never used them so don't know what they're like.
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Post by heathy12 »

Samsons Garage Exmouth.

Best local classic friendly place I found in and around Exeter, tried a few of the ex BMC people but BMC went down the pan for a reason...the people running them! :lol:

All my minors have been down there for work. Cant reccomend enough.

01395 276332

Always gives mine the once over before the MOT and dosent charge the earth.
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kas279n
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Post by kas279n »

Thanks chrisd87 & heathy12, will give these a go at the weekend!

Kathryn
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