Car Garages in Bolton
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Open NowM Brearley Motor Body Repairs Ltd
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Open NowMill Street Tyre & Clutch Centre
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Open Now110 AUTO GARAGE & WORKSHOP
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Open NowSayem Auto Care
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Open NowBolton Tyre and Exhaust ltd
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Open NowAutomotive Repairs Bolton Ltd
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Open NowATS Euromaster Westhoughton
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Open NowHeaton MOT and Service Bolton
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Open NowBrownlow Way Garage | Bolton's MOT & Service Centre for Cars and Vans
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Open NowLewis Automotive Vehicle repair and tyre service centre
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Car Garages in Bolton: What UK MOT Data Shows
DVSA MOT data · 2024
Across the BL postcode area where Bolton is located, 259,171 MOT tests were recorded in 2024 — covering roughly 251,686 vehicle records — with a first-attempt pass rate of 73.8%.
The most common failure categories in this area: Electrical (25.7%), Brakes (18.1%), Suspension (17.7%).
Bolton, Greater Manchester hosts 240 active car garages listed in our directory. Across 559 million UK MOT records analysed by DVSA between 2005-2024, electrical, suspension, and brake faults are the three highest-volume failure categories — together accounting for the majority of unscheduled garage visits. Tyre tread depth is the single highest-volume specific reason cars fail their annual test.
- Lighting and electrical — consistently #1 by volume — bulbs, indicators, and headlamp aim are frequent low-cost fixes.
- Suspension faults — coil springs, joints, and bushes — pothole-related, climbing sharply above 60,000 miles.
- Brake performance — pads, discs, and roller-tester imbalance — every UK garage offering MOTs covers brake checks.
- Tyres — tread depth below 1.6mm is the single highest-volume specific failure across the UK fleet.
Use the listing above to compare local garages in Bolton — MOT centres, repair specialists, servicing centres, tyre fitters, and bodywork shops with verified reviews and contact details. See common UK car problems by make and model →
Source: DVSA MOT Test Data (2005–2024), aggregated by postcode area + cargarages.co.uk directory listings.
Choosing a Car Garage in Bolton
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With 240 garages to choose from in Bolton, finding the right one for your needs doesn't have to be difficult. Whether you need a routine MOT test, urgent car repairs, regular servicing, new tyres, or bodywork restoration, comparing your options ensures you get the best value and quality of work.
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Start by checking each garage's customer reviews and ratings — real feedback from other motorists in Bolton gives you the most honest picture of what to expect. Look for garages with consistently high ratings across multiple reviews rather than a single five-star review.
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Consider practical factors too: opening hours that fit your schedule, proximity to your home or workplace, and whether the garage specialises in the service you need. Many garages in Bolton offer multiple services, so you may find one that can handle everything from your annual MOT to tyre replacements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many car garages are in Bolton?
There are 240 car garages in Bolton listed on Car Garages, offering services including MOT testing, car repairs, servicing, tyre fitting, and bodywork repairs.
What car services are available in Bolton?
Car garages in Bolton offer a range of services including car repairs, car servicing, body repairs, car mots, car tyres. You can compare garages by service type to find the right specialist.
What is the average rating of garages in Bolton?
The average rating of car garages in Bolton is 4.7 out of 5, based on 23,071 verified reviews.
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