Garage Services at Blackcircles.com

Absolutely. Enter your postcode to see MOT centres in your area from our nationwide network. You can pick the garage that suits you best—location, ratings and price are all shown— and all MOTs are carried out by qualified testers in line with DVSA rules.

Checkout is quick, secure and online. We accept most major debit and credit cards, along with a selection of digital wallets.

• American Express (Amex)
• Delta
• Mastercard
• Maestro
• Visa
• Amazon Pay
• Apple Pay

You can also pay with PayPal, including two finance options: PayPal Pay in 3 and PayPal Credit.

PayPal Pay in 3 (interest-free)

Spread the cost of your MOT or service into three equal payments with no interest, no sign-up fees and no late fees.

How it works:

• Choose PayPal Pay in 3 at checkout
• Pay the first instalment when you book
• The next two payments are collected automatically each month

Eligibility & important info: Available to UK residents aged 18+. Lending is subject to status and approval. Pay in 3 is a form of credit and may not be suitable for everyone. Using credit can affect your credit score and access to future credit. Make sure the repayments are affordable before proceeding. Terms and conditions apply. PayPal Pay in 3 is provided by PayPal UK Ltd., 5 Fleet Place, London, EC4M 7RD.

For full details, please see PayPal’s Pay in 3 information.

PayPal Credit

Orders over £99 may qualify for 0% interest for 4 months with PayPal Credit. Select PayPal Credit at checkout.

Representative example:

• Representative APR: 23.9% (variable)
• Purchase interest rate: 23.9% p.a. (variable)
• Assumed credit limit: £1,200

The above reflects PayPal Credit’s standard rate. Promotional offers (such as 0% for 4 months) may reduce interest where conditions are met.

Please note: Minimum monthly payments are required. Any remaining balance after the promotional period—or transactions under £99—accrues interest at the standard variable rate (currently 23.9% p.a.). Payments must be on time and within your limit to maintain any promotional rate. Credit is subject to status and approval. Terms and conditions apply.

Finance is provided by PayPal Credit. Blackcircles.com Limited acts as a credit broker and offers finance from a restricted range of providers. PayPal Credit is a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd., 5 Fleet Place, London, EC4M 7RD. For more information, visit PayPal Credit FAQs.

Plans change—we get it. You can cancel an MOT booking free of charge, provided you let us know before the work is due to take place. Once the MOT has started or been completed, charges can’t be reversed.

Need to move your appointment? Email [email protected] with:

• Your full name and order reference
• Best contact number
• Vehicle details
• Original date/time
• Your preferred new date/time

We’ll liaise with the garage to check availability.

Yes. After you complete your MOT booking, you’ll receive an email confirmation with your appointment date, time and the garage address.

We also coordinate directly with the garage to secure your slot. If anything needs to change—for example, the garage requests a different time—we’ll contact you promptly and help rearrange.

MOT schedules are tight. If you arrive late, the garage may not be able to complete the test and you may need to rebook. To avoid any issues, aim to arrive 10–15 minutes early. If you’re running behind, contact the garage as soon as possible.

You can cancel a servicing booking for free when you tell us before the work is due to start. Once the service has begun or been completed, charges can’t be undone.

To reschedule: email [email protected] with your name, order reference, contact number, vehicle details, original slot and the date/time you’d prefer next. We’ll check with the garage and confirm what’s possible. Bringing dates forward typically isn’t possible unless the garage opens up extra slots.

Yes. Once you’ve booked, we email your confirmation straight away with all the key details (date, time, garage). Our team also coordinates with the garage to lock in your appointment and we’ll keep you updated if anything needs to be adjusted.

Most manufacturers recommend a service annually or every 12,000 miles—whichever you reach first. Even if everything feels fine, a yearly service keeps your car in good health and can help you avoid bigger repair bills later.

Regular servicing helps maintain performance, safety and reliability. Typical checks include fresh engine oil and filters, inspections of brakes, tyres and suspension, plus fluid top-ups. It also spots developing issues early. Low mileage doesn’t remove the need—oil and fluids age over time, so an annual check is still worthwhile.

An MOT is a legal, annual inspection (for cars aged 3+ years) that confirms your vehicle meets DVSA safety and emissions standards. Only DVSA-approved test centres can perform MOTs.

A service is a maintenance check to keep your car running at its best. It isn’t a legal requirement, but it’s strongly recommended—and often needed to keep a manufacturer’s warranty valid. What’s checked during a service depends on the service level (Interim, Full, Major) and the garage’s schedule, whereas MOT checks are set by regulation.

Timings vary by service level and the condition of your vehicle:

• Interim Service: typically around 1.5–2 hours — focuses on essentials such as oil, filters, tyres and brakes.
• Full Service: usually 2.5–3.5 hours — broader checks, fluid top-ups and additional replacements where required.
• Major Service: can take up to 4 hours or more — includes Full Service items plus extra replacements (for example spark plugs or brake fluid, as specified).

If further work is needed (e.g., new brake pads or diagnostics), the visit may take longer. Your chosen garage can give the best estimate for your vehicle.