Opening hoursCalder Trade Park, Wakefield01924 000000
Northgate MotorsGarage & MOT CentreBook online
The front of the garage with its bay doors open

Since 1999

Local MOT and Repair Garage

We've been serving Southampton for 25 years with MOTs, tyres, tracking, and clutch repairs.

  • DVSA-approved MOT centreClass 4 & 7 testing on site
  • Fully qualified techniciansIMI-accredited, EV & hybrid trained
  • Warranty-safe servicingTo manufacturer schedules with quality parts
  • 12-month guaranteeOn all parts and labour
A technician photographing a worn brake disc with a tablet

No surprises

We show you, then we ask

If we find anything during an MOT or service, we'll text you photos and a price. Nothing extra happens without your OK — and we'll tell you honestly what can wait.

  • Photos and videos of anything we find
  • Clear prices before any extra work
  • Old parts kept for you to see
A bright, clean garage workshop with cars on lifts

Modern workshop

Dealer-level kit, local prices

Our six-bay workshop has the same diagnostic equipment as the main dealers, plus a dedicated EV & hybrid bay.

  • Manufacturer diagnostic software
  • EV & hybrid trained technicians
  • Comfy waiting lounge with Wi-Fi

Expert Team

25 Years of Local Know-How

  • Gary Whitworth, Owner & Master Technician30 yrs

    Gary Whitworth

    Owner & Master Technician

    • IMI Level 4
    • MOT Tester
  • Priya Shah, Service Manager12 yrs

    Priya Shah

    Service Manager

    • IMI Level 3
    • Customer care
  • Liam Doherty, Senior Technician15 yrs

    Liam Doherty

    Senior Technician

    • EV Level 3
    • MOT Tester
  • Kasia Nowak, Diagnostic Specialist9 yrs

    Kasia Nowak

    Diagnostic Specialist

    • IMI Level 3
    • ADAS calibration

What customers say

25 years of trusted local service

4.91,240 Google reviews
  • 5 star1162
  • 4 star58
  • 3 star11
  • 2 star4
  • 1 star5
  • Main dealer quoted £780. Northgate found it was just a sensor — £95 all in. Honest people.
    Sarah K.Ford Kuga · Diagnostics
  • Booked online at 8am, MOT done while I had a coffee. They sent photos of the tyres that'll need doing next year.
    Imran H.VW Golf · MOT
  • Been coming here for ten years with three different cars. Never been sold anything I didn't need.
    Dave P.Toyota Prius · Full service

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