New DVSA figures show that more than one in four (27 per cent) vehicles failed their MOT between April and June this year, with lamps and electrical equipment, suspension, and tyres among the most common problem areas.
If you’re looking at booking your car in for it’s annual check, we’ve compiled a list of Preston garages that rate highly on Google Reviews.
Take a look below at where they are and what people say. Garages listed in no particular order.

5. Ribble Valley Service Centre, Kent Street
This garage rates as 4.8 out of 5 on Google Reviews from 77 customers. The most recent review states: "Staff are all fantastic and very helpful good prices and Paul is pleasant and very helpful." Photo: Google

6. Vine Street Garage, Preston
Vine Street Garage achieves 4.7 out of 5 on Google Reviews (115 customers). One review said: "For repairs, services and Mot you can't get any better than here. It's hard finding a decent mechanic that you can trust, I won't go anywhere else." Photo: Google

7. Fulwood Garage, Watling Street Road
This garage rates as 4.4/5 on Google, based on scores from 85 customers. One review said: "Exceptional service after many others had said ‘too hard’ when needing a regassing of aircon for a 2006 Bentley continental GT." | google

8. A2Z MOT Garage, Greaves Street
This garage rates as 4.9 out of 5 on Google Reviews (713 customers). One reviewer said: "Came in for a service and MOT. Very easy and painless experience with excellent service. Thanks to Maz for making it so easy!" Photo: Google

