Add an MOT bay to your garage

Local drivers, existing garage customers, small businesses and fleet owners.

A test fee per vehicle, with the maximum set by government, plus repair and servicing work that follows from tests.

• Vehicle mechanical knowledge
• Careful, honest inspections
• Customer service
• Managing bookings and workshop time

• DVSA approval is needed for the premises, equipment and people involved, so check the current process
• If you rent the garage, check your landlord allows the changes needed
• Tester training and annual updates are required, so plan time and cost for them
• Check your insurance covers testing work
• Testing takes bay time away from paid repairs, so plan your workshop schedule
• Equipment needs regular calibration and servicing

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £15,000 to £60,000, depending on your premises, the test equipment you need and any changes to the workshop. Equipment also needs regular calibration and servicing, so allow for ongoing costs.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £2,000 to £10,000, depending on test volumes and how much servicing and repair work follows. Testing takes bay time away from paid repairs, so plan your workshop schedule.

Check the current DVSA approval process for the premises, equipment and people involved. If you rent, check your landlord allows the changes. Tester training and annual updates are required, and you should check your insurance covers testing work.