Find local MOT garages in Whitley Bay
Finding MOT centres in Whitley Bay
The MOT test is crucial for the safety, reliability, and longevity of your vehicle. Not having a valid MOT certificate can lead to fines and invalidate your insurance. In Whitley Bay, based on our analysis of MOT data, 1,286 vehicles had an average MOT pass rate of 46%, indicating the importance of choosing the right service. Based on our analysis of MOT data, vehicles aged 12 years are most likely to fail in Whitley Bay, with a fail rate of 79.2%.
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All 75 MOT test centres in and around Whitley Bay
Every DVSA-approved MOT test centre we list within 5 miles of Whitley Bay, A to Z.Looking further afield? Browse every garage A to Z.
- Advanced Wallsend Test Centre LtdWallsend NE28 6LX
- Arnold ClarkNewcastle upon Tyne NE27 0NA
- Arnold ClarkNewcastle NE12 9SW
- Arnold ClarkNorth Shields NE29 8SE
- Aston Martin NewcastleNewcastle upon Tyne NE28 9NZ
- ATS Euromaster Ltd South ShieldsSouth Shields NE33 5QU
- Autofix (North East) LtdNorth Shields NE29 7BY
- B R G Automotive Servicing & RepairSouth Shields NE33 5BD
- Backworth MOT & Service CentreNewcastle upon Tyne NE27 0HZ
- BDS Motorcycles LtdTyne and Wear NE30 1DS
- Bez's PlaceNorth Shields NE29 8TB
- Bills MotorcyclesHebburn NE31 1SF
- Box Brothers MotorsNewcastle NE12 9UP
- Broadside GarageBlyth NE24 3PL
- Caveys PatchWhitley Bay NE25 8UG
- Chirton Motor Services (North Shields) LtdNorth Shields NE29 6TF
- Coast Motorcycles MOTWhitley Bay NE25 8UG
- D & G Motors LtdNorth Shields NE30 1DS
- DavidsonsNewcastle upon Tyne NE12 9SR
- Davy Bank Test Centre LtdWallsend NE28 6UZ
- Evans Halshaw Vauxhall ShiremoorNewcastle upon Tyne NE27 0TS
- Gary Tuck Workshops LtdSouth Shields NE33 4PU
- Halfords AutocentreSouth Shields NE33 1ED
- Harkers MOTSouth Shields NE33 4PQ
- Harton GarageSouth Shields NE34 6AQ
- Henderson Motor Engineers LtdCramlington NE23 7DR
- Highfield Service Centre LtdSouth Shields NE34 6JW
- Holystone MOT Centre LtdNewcastle upon Tyne NE12 9BS
- Holywell GarageWhitley Bay NE25 0LL
- J B MotorsCramlington NE23 6XW
- Jarrow Coachworks LtdJarrow NE32 3DX
- Jarrow MOT Centre LtdJarrow NE32 3HN
- Joblings of Whitley Bay LimitedWhitley Bay NE25 9SX
- KGR MOT CentreSouth Shields NE33 4TB
- Kwik - FitSouth Shields NE33 4JD
- Kwik FitWhitley Bay NE26 1LX
- Kwik FitTynemouth NE30 4AY
- Kwik FitTyne & Wear NE28 9NT
- Leighton Motors Car Sales LtdSouth Shields NE33 1PR
- Lloyd Motor GroupNewcastle upon Tyne NE28 9EJ
- Lloyd Motor GroupWallsend NE28 9ND
- M & I AutosWhitley Bay NE25 0PP
- Mills GarageWhitley Bay NE26 4DP
- MLC Autofix LtdNewcastle upon Tyne NE12 9SW
- Monkseaton GarageWhitley Bay NE25 9SX
- Norham GarageNorth Shields NE29 8RD
- North East Garages (Shiremoor) LLPNewcastle upon Tyne NE27 0HH
- North Shields Test CentreNorth Shields NE29 0DH
- North Tyneside CouncilNewcastle upon Tyne NE12 6UB
- Northumbria Youth ActionNorth Shields NE30 1DL
- NRG AutosWallsend NE28 6HA
- Outrams GarageWhitley Bay NE25 9SX
- Porsche Centre NewcastleNewcastle upon Tyne NE28 9ND
- R 'N' M AutosSouth Shields NE33 1QX
- Redgate Lodge LimitedNorth Shields NE29 8TB
- Redgate Lodge Service CentreNewcastle upon Tyne NE27 0ER
- Rival Automotive LimitedSouth Shields NE34 0LW
- Rockcliffe MOT CentreNorth Shields NE30 1ED
- RS Auto CentreNewcastle upon Tyne NE12 9UP
- South Tyneside CouncilSouth Shields NE34 0NT
- Stans Auto ServicesSouth Shields NE33 1RQ
- StoneacreNorth Shields NE29 8SD
- StoneacreWallsend NE28 9ND
- StoneacreTyne and Wear NE28 9ND
- Thompson Commercials LtdNewcastle upon Tyne NE12 9TA
- Torque Garage LtdNewcastle upon Tyne NE12 7AR
- Tyne and Wear Autos LtdGateshead NE10 0EX
- Tyne Tyres Autocentre LtdNorth Shields NE30 1JH
- Tyne View GarageSouth Shields NE33 5TB
- Tyneside AudiWallsend NE28 9NT
- Tyneside Truck & Van World LtdWallsend NE28 6UE
- Vic Young South Shields LtdSouth Shields NE34 9QE
- Westbourne Garage LtdWhitley Bay NE25 0BE
- Whitley Road GarageNewcastle upon Tyne NE12 8BP
- Wilson Auto CentreJarrow NE32 3JJ
About garages in Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay sits on the North Sea coast in North Tyne and Wear, and its garages serve a mix of commuters heading into Newcastle, families doing the school run and locals whose cars take a battering from the salty coastal air. You'll find a range of independent workshops alongside larger franchise operations, most offering MOTs, routine servicing, fault diagnostics and general repairs. Independents here often build long-term relationships with regular customers, while franchise garages can offer manufacturer-aligned servicing for newer vehicles.
Garage.co.uk lets you search the local area, read verified driver reviews and compare what each garage offers before making contact directly. There are no booking fees and no middlemen; you simply find a garage that suits your needs and get in touch on your own terms. For Whitley Bay drivers, that means less time searching and more confidence in who's looking after your vehicle.
The Whitley Bay listings include 75 independent garages, so you can choose the type of garage that suits your vehicle and budget.
Garages in Whitley Bay: frequently asked questions
- How many garages are there in Whitley Bay?
- Garage.co.uk currently lists 75 garages in and around Whitley Bay, including 75 independent garages. Browse them above, check what each one offers and contact any of them directly.
- How do I find a trusted garage in Whitley Bay?
- Garage.co.uk lists independent and franchise garages in and around Whitley Bay, each with verified customer reviews. Compare their services and ratings above, then contact any garage directly by phone, message or WhatsApp.
- Is Garage.co.uk free to use?
- Yes. Garage.co.uk is a free directory. We charge no booking fee and take no commission, so you deal with your chosen Whitley Bay garage direct.
- How do I arrange an MOT, service or repair in Whitley Bay?
- Choose a Whitley Bay garage that offers what your vehicle needs, then contact it directly to arrange a date. Garage.co.uk helps you find and compare local garages; the garage carries out the work.
- How do I choose the right garage in Whitley Bay?
- Read the verified reviews, check the services each garage offers and how close it is to you, then get in touch with the ones that best suit your vehicle and budget.
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