Failed MOT? We'll sort it.
MOT Repairs & General Repairs
Practical repair work to get your car back on the road and ready for MOT retest — with honest guidance on what's urgent and what can wait.
- MOT failure repairs
- General workshop repairs
- Honest guidance on priorities
What we can help with
Clear repairs. No surprises.
MOT Failure Repairs
Straightforward repair of any items on your MOT failure sheet, explained in plain English before we start.
General Workshop Repairs
From worn brakes and tyres to exhausts and suspension repairs — we keep your car safe and legal.
Honest Priorities
A clear breakdown of what's dangerous, what's required to pass, and what can reasonably wait.
MOT Retest Support
We'll recheck the repairs and arrange your same-day retest so you can get back on the road with confidence.
What we do
Not every MOT failure needs fixing today.
An MOT failure sheet lists dangerous, major and advisory items together — and it's easy to assume everything on it needs fixing immediately. Some genuinely do. Others can reasonably wait.
We go through your failure sheet with you, explain what each item actually means, and give you a fixed-price plan for what needs doing now versus what can be scheduled in.
Honest Priorities
Dangerous, major and advisory items explained clearly — so you only pay for what must be fixed now.
Expert Technicians
Experienced hands that explain the fault clearly and only recommend what you actually need.
Save Time & Money
Fix the real issue first time so you don’t pay twice for the same problem.
Retest Ready
Repairs checked and the car prepared so you’re not gambling on a second fail.
Failed Your MOT? Here’s What Happens Next
An MOT failure can feel stressful, but it does not have to be. Here is what happens when you bring your fail sheet to us.
First, we go through every failure and advisory item with you. We separate the items into three clear categories: legal must-fix (the car cannot pass without these), should-fix soon (not a legal requirement right now, but likely to fail next time or cause problems), and can safely wait (advisory items that are worth knowing about but do not need immediate attention).
Common MOT Failure Categories
Some types of MOT failure are more common than others. Here are the categories we repair most often, along with what typically needs doing.
MOT Repairs from £45
Final price confirmed once we've inspected the failed items
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Visit our garage at CV7 7SL
The Motor Medics is a family-run garage at Unit 1, Home Farm, Meriden Road, Coventry. Your vehicle is inspected at the workshop, the quote is agreed before repairs begin, and local collection can be discussed when practical.
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Frequently asked questions
Dangerous and major items must be fixed to pass. Advisories don't cause a fail, but should be monitored and addressed before they become a bigger problem.