# Websites for mot centres > Websites for MOT centres and test stations that let drivers book a test online in under a minute, see the price, and know what happens if the car fails. - Source: https://nerdsharks.com/industries/mot-centres - Publisher: Nerdsharks (Exeter, Devon, UK) - Updated: 2026-09-27 There are 51,400 vehicle repair businesses across 377 UK local authorities (ONS UK Business Counts, SIC 45200, 2025, OGL v3.0). ## How customers choose MOT customers are deadline-driven. Most have had a reminder, noticed the date on the GOV.UK MOT history, or remembered at the last minute, and they search "MOT near me" or "MOT" plus a town. They want three things: a price, a slot this week, and the ability to book without phoning. They often compare the fee, since DVSA sets a maximum and many centres charge less. They also want to know what happens next - whether they can wait, whether there is a courtesy car or lift, and what the process is if the car fails. A good test centre earns the servicing and repair work that follows, and a returning MOT customer every year is one of the most reliable relationships a garage has. Fleet and business customers with several vehicles want a simple account and recurring bookings. ## What most websites in this trade get wrong Many MOT centres rely on the phone and a basic listing, so anyone searching at nine at night books with the centre that has an online calendar instead. The second failure is being vague about price: drivers know the maximum fee and will skip a site that hides what you charge. The third is saying nothing about what happens on a fail - the repair quote, whether a retest is needed, and how long it might take - which is exactly what worries a customer with an older car. Clear information here builds the trust that turns a one-off MOT into a regular customer. Finally, reminders are often left to chance, when an opt-in email or text reminder brings the customer back next year without them having to search again. ## What the website has to do - **Online MOT booking** - Deadline-driven customers book the first centre that lets them pick a slot. - **Repair and servicing work after the test** - The MOT is often the start of a longer relationship. - **Annual reminder sign-up** - Brings the customer back next year without them searching. ## Pages - **Home** - MOT price, next available slot, and book now. - **Book an MOT** - Registration lookup, date and time, and contact details. - **What happens if it fails** - Repair quotes, retests and your options, plainly. - **Servicing and repairs** - The work that follows the MOT. - **Fleet and business** - Accounts for firms with several vehicles. - **Find us** - Location, waiting area, lifts and opening hours. ## Features that matter - **Online MOT booking with real availability** - The entire point of the site for most visitors. - **The MOT price stated clearly** - Drivers compare against the DVSA maximum and each other. - **Registration number capture at booking** - Lets you check the vehicle and its test history in advance. - **Plain explanation of what happens after a fail** - Removes the main anxiety and sets up the repair work. - **Opt-in MOT reminders by email or text** - Brings back a large share of customers every year. - **Tap-to-call on every page** - Some customers will always prefer to ring. Trust signals: DVSA-approved MOT test centre, with the blue three-triangle sign; Vehicle classes tested; Clear MOT price; Named MOT testers; Accurate opening hours. Seasonality: MOT demand tracks the new-registration months, so March and September plates bring more tests three years later and every year after that. Winter adds last-minute bookings from cars that have been off the road. ## Local authorities with the most | Local authority | Businesses | |---|---| | Birmingham | 715 | | North Yorkshire | 600 | | Somerset | 585 | | Buckinghamshire | 570 | | Cornwall | 545 | | Leeds | 495 | | Wiltshire | 480 | | West Northamptonshire | 430 | | Bradford | 410 | | North Northamptonshire | 410 | ## The offer - **Monthly**: £299 upfront, £99/month (the upfront is a setup fee), 12-month minimum term. We build it, host it and look after it - and after 24 monthly payments, it is yours. - **Own It**: £1,795 upfront, £49/month, no minimum term. Buy the website outright. It is yours to keep, move or cancel. - **Pro**: £6,950 upfront, £299/month, 12-month minimum term. No limits. For large, multi-site and fast-growing businesses. - Payment: The setup fee is paid when you book, and it starts the design. Monthly fees are collected by Direct Debit, covered by the Direct Debit Guarantee, from the day your site goes live. - Guarantee: You see your finished design on your phone and approve it before anything goes live, with two full rounds of changes included. Nothing launches until you are happy with it. The Monthly plan runs for 12 months from launch. - Bolt-ons: Google Business Profile management £29/month; Local SEO pack £49/month; Business email £5/month. Coming soon, not yet on sale: Missed-call text back, Review booster. - VAT: We are not VAT registered, so there is no VAT to add to these prices. ## Questions ### Can customers book an MOT online through my website? Yes, and online MOT booking is usually the most valuable feature an MOT centre website can have. Customers pick a slot, enter their registration and contact details, and get a confirmation without phoning. Many garage booking systems can connect to your website, so you do not need to change how the workshop runs. ### How can my website bring MOT customers back each year? Offer opt-in MOT reminders by email or text when someone books. A reminder a few weeks before the due date brings the customer back to you rather than to a search result. Make sure the sign-up explains what they will receive and how to stop it. ### Can you add online booking? Yes. Every plan includes a booking-request form, live-availability booking can be added to any plan (quoted on your call) and comes as standard on Pro, and we can connect whichever booking system suits your business rather than forcing you onto ours. For appointment businesses it is usually the highest-return feature on the site, because the phone going unanswered while you are working is a constant source of lost bookings. ### Should I put my prices on my website? Almost always yes. Hiding prices loses more enquiries than it protects, because people assume the worst and go to a competitor who publishes theirs. If your pricing genuinely varies, publish a range and explain in one sentence what moves it - that converts far better than "contact us for a quote".