Broadstairs MOT Centre is much more than an MOT test centre, offering extensive main dealer tooling, services and diagnostics.
Since 2004, Company Director and Senior Technician Simon Hooper has strived to expand the services offered to clients.
Significant investment has been made in specialist tooling, computer software and main dealer tooling. Technicians are trained to the highest industry-accredited standards ensuring that they stay at the forefront of the automotive industry.
“Changing the business name has been a consideration over many years as we do far more than MOTs, but there doesn’t seem to be a name we could agree on – so more than 20 years on, we have the same name but have the largest range of services of any garage within a 14 mile radius!” Simon said. “We are the only SERMI accredited garage in Thanet and within 14 miles of our workshop. Our staff have a significant volume of qualifications across industry-recognised and IMI accreditation, They are Bosch Diagnostic Technicians, EV & Hybrid Level 3 & 4 qualified, F-Gas qualified for Air Con Servicing and repair, are SERMI-approved and are MOT Testers. There is no other independent garage like ours in the area. We have the genuine main dealer tooling and software for a volume of manufacturers.”
The focus is to deliver high quality service using the best products and the latest equipment and we aim to work with dealership technology but provide a more personal and flexible approach to customer care & repair without the same costs.
We are members of the Bosch Car Service network that provides us with the support to run a successful business and offers assurance to the customer that they will receive a high quality and complete service. Bosch conduct detailed independent audits on our business, from how we answer the telephone, right through to the level of our technical ability.
The Bosch Car Service network has Trading Standards Institute approval. We work to the TSI approved code of practice and ensure our services adhere to strict quality guidelines.
We offer a wide range of services such as MOT tests, all makes servicing & repairs, air conditioning service & repair. We offer cambelt kit replacement including for 1.5TSI engines for VW, Audi, Skoda & Seat and for the Ford Eco Boost engine, wet belt replacement and using genuine tooling and specialist tooling to ensure specifications are correct. We offer advanced electronic diagnosis too and Post Sales Vehicle Inspections that offer customers peace of mind when buying a second-hand vehicle. Don’t forget we can also service your vehicle during its warranty period using genuine or OEM parts.
As a family-run business, we aim to deliver the service we like to experience from independent shops and suppliers.
We offer flexible tailor-made service that is best for you and your vehicle based on your requirements and priorities. We can follow main dealer service schedules and can advise on what is most appropriate for your vehicle based on its history, your mileage and other works that may be required.
If you are looking for a garage that offers value for money and customer service, then you have found the right independent garage for your needs. We are comparable to a main dealer due to our accreditations, highly-skilled technicians and extensive tooling and computer software which is unrivalled. We are a VAT-registered business, member of the Bosch Car Service Network and, Bosch EV Network, as well as a 1Tec Autohub. Broadstairs MOT Centre is a member of the Independent Garage Association (IGA), Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI), Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Repair Alliance (HEVRA).