In Town Automotive

In Town Automotive: independent garage with MOT centre in Northampton and Kettering

In Town Automotive is a vehicle service and repair garage based in Northampton with a second location in Kettering. It presents itself as one of the largest independent service and MOT garages in Northampton and operates as an authorised centre for class 4 MOT tests, specifically for cars, according to the DVSA. The company serves both private customers and commercial and fleet customers in Northamptonshire and beyond.

Vehicle maintenance and repair services

The garage covers a wide range of mechanical and maintenance work. Among the services advertised are:

• MOT (official UK roadworthiness test) for cars, with prices from £39.95.
• Servicing and maintenance, with prices from £69.98.
• Fully fitted tyres, with prices from £24.32, and a wide range of brands and prices.
• Brakes: discs, pads and calipers.
• Clutches.
• Cambelts.
• Exhausts and catalytic converters.
• Wheel alignment.
• Air conditioning servicing.
• Turbo replacements.
• Vehicle diagnostics.
• Diesel particulate filter (DPF) cleaning.
• Forte diesel treatment.

In addition, the garage stocks components and consumables such as engine oils, lubricants, windscreen wipers, spark plugs and steering and suspension components.

Brands, certifications and awards

In Town Automotive uses branded parts such as Bosch and OE quality components. It is an official preferred partner of BOSCH Car Service and the Good Garage Scheme, and a LUK fitting centre. It is also registered with 1Link and approved to provide services for lease vehicles. The company presents itself as the winner of several awards: Northampton's Business Excellence Awards, Community Investment Award 2014; Automechanika's Garage of the Year Business Innovation Award 2018; Northamptonshire Business Awards Innovation Award 2018; SME Northamptonshire's Award for Apprentice of the Year 2019; and finalist in the NBA Apprentice of the Year.

Facilities and customer service

The garage facilities include a staffed reception, coffee machine, cold drinks and snacks, a waiting area with television, wifi throughout the premises and customer toilets. The company offers free vehicle collection and delivery from home or work, and a 12-month warranty on repairs. It also provides free tyre checks, which include checking punctures, tread depth and pressures.

Finance and fleet management

The garage offers the Fix Now, Pay Later option through Payment Assist, available for eligible bookings between £250 and £1,000. For businesses and fleet managers, In Town Automotive provides fleet vehicle maintenance services and is approved for lease vehicles thanks to its 1Link registration.

Presence in Northampton and Kettering

The company has two operational locations: one in Northampton, at Minton Business Centre, Rothersthorpe Road Industrial Estate, Far Cotton, and another in Kettering, at 38 Stamford Road. The Kettering location is presented as newly opened. Both addresses are confirmed on the website.

Locations and premises

Northampton location: Unit 6 Minton Business Centre, Rothersthorpe Road Industrial Estate, Far Cotton, Northampton NN4 8ES

Kettering location: 38 Stamford Road, Kettering NN16 8LJ