Find local MOT garages in Nelson
Finding MOT centres in Nelson
Finding the best MOT centres in Nelson can be challenging due to numerous options, varying prices, unpredictable availability, and lack of centralised information. Garage.co.uk lists 69 garages in and around Nelson, an area home to around 30,000 people. Compare independent and franchise garages near you and contact any of them directly by phone, message or WhatsApp to arrange car servicing, MOT testing and repairs, from an interim or major service to an oil and filter change. Garage.co.uk is a free directory: we charge no booking fee and take no commission, so you deal with your chosen garage direct. An MOT test ensures the safety, reliability, and longevity of your vehicle, and not having a valid certificate can lead to significant consequences, including fines and invalid insurance.
In Nelson, based on our analysis of MOT data, 9,463 vehicles had an average MOT pass rate of 44%. Also, based on our analysis of MOT data, vehicles aged 14 years are most likely to fail in Nelson, with a fail rate of 68.7%.
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Garage.co.uk lists garages across the UK so you can find one near you and deal with it directly. There are no booking fees and no commission.
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All 69 MOT test centres in and around Nelson
Every DVSA-approved MOT test centre we list within 5 miles of Nelson, A to Z.Looking further afield? Browse every garage A to Z.
- A To B Vehicles LtdLancashire BB18 6SH
- Abbotts of Burnley LtdBurnley BB11 4HU
- Apex MOT & Tyre CentreBurnley BB11 2NL
- Apex Motor Services LtdBurnley BB11 5UB
- Auto Care MOT Centre LimitedNelson BB9 9DN
- Ba Service Centre LtdLancashire BB12 0BQ
- Barrowford MOT Test Centre LtdNelson BB9 8NY
- Biggys GarageBurnley BB10 1RY
- Bradley MOT CentreNelson BB9 7QJ
- Brookside GarageColne BB8 8QU
- Brookside Garage (Sabden) LtdClitheroe BB7 9EW
- Brownside Mill Garage LtdBurnley BB10 3JR
- Brunswick Street MOT CentreNelson BB9 0HZ
- Burnley Central GarageBurnley BB11 2HH
- Burnley MOT Centre LtdBurnley BB11 4EG
- Burnley Tyre and BatteryBurnley BB10 1EA
- C & S Coaches (Pendle) LtdColne BB8 8DR
- Car-Toon LtdBurnley BB10 1XA
- Chapelyard MOT LimitedBurnley BB10 4AP
- Chorley Nissan BurnleyBurnley BB11 1RZ
- Colne MOT Centre LimitedColne BB8 8DY
- Colne Road Service CentreBurnley BB10 3AE
- County Automotive LimitedColne BB8 8FP
- D & D MotorsBurnley BB11 2HW
- D S AutosColne BB8 0TA
- Evans Halshaw Ford BurnleyBurnley BB10 2AP
- Forge MOT & Tyres LtdBurnley BB11 2RS
- Formula One Autocentres LimitedBurnley BB12 0AD
- Forshaws BMW & MiniNelson BB9 8TU
- G S Autofit & Mot's LtdBurnley BB11 3AN
- Glenway Systems LimitedNelson BB9 5NH
- Goats Motorcycle EmporiumBurnley BB12 0EN
- Grahams of Colne LimitedColne BB8 0DR
- Halfords AutocentreBurnley BB11 2BY
- Heasandford MOT StationBurnley BB10 2TS
- J P MotorsBurnley BB11 1SB
- Kwik - FitBurnley BB12 0EJ
- Lancashire County CouncilBurnley BB11 5TD
- Lloyd Motors LtdColne BB8 9NP
- M & M MotorsBurnley BB11 1SB
- MarshallsBurnley BB11 1TQ
- MotolabBurnley BB11 1NN
- Motorpoint LimitedLancashire BB12 6EH
- Norfolk Street GarageNelson BB9 7FG
- Noyna Garage LtdColne BB8 7PP
- One Stop MOT CentreBurnley BB11 1SB
- P & M Motor EngineersNelson BB9 7HL
- Padiham MOT Centre LimitedPadiham BB12 8PY
- Park Road MOT Garage LimitedBurnley BB12 8ED
- Pendle MOT Centre LimitedLancashire BB9 9XB
- Pendle MotorcyclesNelson BB9 7DE
- Pendle View MOT Centre LtdNelson BB9 9DN
- Perrys Motor Sales LimitedBurnley BB11 5EX
- Perrys Motor Sales LtdNelson BB9 6RT
- Popular Garage LimitedNelson BB9 8NS
- Quick FixBurnley BB10 1DG
- Read MOT CentreBurnley BB12 7PN
- Reedley Service Station LimitedNelson BB9 5SP
- Rigg Street Motors LLPNelson BB9 9PU
- Simpsons (Preston) LtdColne BB8 8LF
- Spring Mill GarageBurnley BB12 9EE
- Steve Durkin Vehicle Services LtdBurnley BB10 2JP
- Tempest Motors LimitedBurnley BB11 5SX
- Vantage Toyota ColneColne BB8 9HH
- Vertu Land Rover NelsonNelson BB9 5SP
- Vogue MOT and Service CentreBurnley BB10 3ED
- Wards of BurnleyBurnley BB12 6LN
- West Riding HyundaiColne BB8 9LJ
- Whitegate MotorsPadiham BB12 8SX
About garages in Nelson
Nelson sits in the Pendle area of Lancashire, a compact mill town where most drivers rely on their car for work and everyday trips across the surrounding hills. The garages here reflect that working character: a solid core of independent workshops with long local roots, alongside a smaller number of franchise operations covering newer vehicle makes. Whether your car needs an MOT, a routine service, brake work, or a diagnostic check after a warning light appears, there are garages across Nelson equipped to help.
Garage.co.uk lets you browse and compare those local options without any booking fee or commission involved. You can read verified customer reviews to get a genuine feel for how each garage treats its customers, then contact the one that suits you directly to arrange your appointment in whatever way works best.
The Nelson listings include 69 independent garages, so you can choose the type of garage that suits your vehicle and budget.
Garages in Nelson: frequently asked questions
- How many garages are there in Nelson?
- Garage.co.uk currently lists 69 garages in and around Nelson, including 69 independent garages. Browse them above, check what each one offers and contact any of them directly.
- How do I find a trusted garage in Nelson?
- Garage.co.uk lists independent and franchise garages in and around Nelson, 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 Nelson garage direct.
- How do I arrange an MOT, service or repair in Nelson?
- Choose a Nelson 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 Nelson?
- 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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