Hastings Motorcare MOT Centre

Hastings Motorcare, an independent MOT and repair garage in Hastings

Hastings Motorcare MOT Centre operates from North Ridge Park in Hastings, East Sussex. The business, formerly known as Just Motor Care Hastings, is now run independently as a family-run operation. Its stated focus is on providing MOT testing at a discounted price alongside servicing and mechanical repairs, and it describes itself as growing rapidly.

The garage presents itself as a general mechanical workshop covering MOTs, servicing and repairs, with quality parts sourced from reputable suppliers. It also maintains a reception area where customers can wait while work is carried out.

MOT testing for different vehicle classes

The core activity is the Ministry of Transport test, the annual safety and roadworthiness inspection required for most vehicles over a certain age used on public roads in the United Kingdom. The site explains that MOT certificates are issued in Great Britain under the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA), part of the Department for Transport, and that the pass certificate is designated VT20.

Testing is offered by vehicle category, with the following prices listed at the time of writing:

• MOT for cars from £54.00
• MOT for non-car vehicles from £29.65
• MOT for light goods vehicles from £58.60
• MOT for motorbikes: details by phone

The centre also issues duplicate MOT certificates by post for lost or damaged documents, priced from £10.00.

Servicing and maintenance

Hastings Motorcare offers fixed-price servicing for most makes of vehicle, with the option of combining the annual service with the MOT. The published options are:

• Interim service from £159.98
• Major service from £239.99
• Oil and filter change from £99.00
• Air conditioning service from £95.00
• Wheel alignment from £54.00

On air conditioning, the site notes that most manufacturers recommend servicing the system every two years to top up coolant and check that components work correctly. Wheel alignment is described as a key tyre maintenance factor for even wear and maximum tyre life.

Repairs and mechanical work

The workshop states that it handles all makes and models and that its work is guaranteed, carried out by staff trained to independent professional standards. The repair list includes brakes, tyres, steering, suspension, exhausts, cambelts and clutches. The garage says it quotes only for necessary repairs and frames its approach around honesty and fair, fixed prices, acknowledging that repairs can be an unexpected expense for customers.

Tyres and wheel services

Tyres are supplied in all sizes and brands, from budget options to big brand names, with advice on the most suitable type depending on whether the vehicle is a low-mileage family car or a higher-mileage business vehicle. The quoted price includes valve, balancing and VAT. Puncture repairs, wheel alignment and wheel balancing are also available, and tyres can be booked online.

Additional checks and booking

Beyond the standard services, the centre lists a seasonal check and a pre-warranty expiry inspection, both bookable online, alongside the MOT, servicing and repair options. The site also links to a vehicle tax and MOT status check.

Hastings Motorcare is operated by M&D Motorcare Ltd, company registration 9919736.