MOT testing
Class 4 and 7 tests in our own bay, usually done in under an hour. Free partial retest if we fix anything.
Fixed £54.85
Independent · Family-run since 1987
MOTs, servicing & repairs. No upselling.
A proper Leicester garage where the person who answers the phone is the person who knows your car. Fixed prices, plain English, and main-dealer standard work for a lot less.
We call before any extra work. If we find something, you get a photo, a price and a straight answer about whether it can wait. Nothing is done without your OK.
Example lookup
What's due on your car?
Type your reg to see when the MOT is due and which service we'd recommend.
DVSA-approved MOT centreVTS No. V40915 · Class 4 & 7
12 months / 12,000 milesParts & labour warranty
4.6 out of 5 on Google271 local reviews
IMI-qualified techniciansHybrid & EV trained
Family-run since 1987Two generations, one workshop
What we do
Everything your car needs, under one roof
Four ramps, a dedicated MOT bay and the same diagnostic kit the main dealers use. Any make, any age – from a 60-plate runaround to the family hybrid. Servicing to manufacturer schedule keeps your warranty intact.
Servicing
Interim, full and major services with quality OE-matching parts. Service book stamped and online history updated.
From £139
Diagnostics
Warning light on? We find the cause, not just clear the code – and the fee comes off the repair if you go ahead.
Fixed £59
Tyres
Budget, mid-range and premium tyres at honest prices, fitted and balanced while you wait. Free tread check any time.
From £62 fittedBook
Brakes
Pads, discs, callipers and fluid. We'll show you the old parts and the measurements so you know it was needed.
Pads from £129
Air conditioning
Re-gas for both older R134a and newer R1234yf systems, with a leak and performance check included.
From £79
Repairs & suspension
Springs, shocks, exhausts, steering and the odd knocking noise. Written quote before we pick up a spanner.
Labour £68/hrBook a look
Clutches & cambelts
Timing belts and water pumps done on schedule, clutch replacements quoted fixed – most cars back the same day.
Cambelt from £329Get a quote
On the ramp
What an MOT actually checks
Six areas, about 45–60 minutes. Scroll to run the test, or tap a line on the sheet to see what we look at.
If anything fails, we ring you with a photo and a fixed price before touching it. Free partial retest within 10 working days.
Book your MOT – £54.85
Instant price checker
The price you see is the price you pay
Pick a job and your engine size. Prices include VAT, parts, labour and disposal of old oil and parts. No "workshop consumables" surprise on the bill.
MOT test
£54.85
Not sure which service is due? Use the plate lookup or just ask – we'll check your service book for free.
Why Marsh Lane
Honest work, backed in writing
We'd rather you came back for 20 years than paid for something you didn't need today. Most of our customers were sent by someone else's mum.
12months
Parts & labour warranty
Every repair is covered for 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first – honoured here, no quibbles.
£0
Extra work without a call
We phone or text a photo and a fixed price first. If you say no, the bill doesn't change.
30% less
Than typical dealer rates
Main-dealer kit and quality parts, without the glass showroom. Labour is £68 an hour, not £150.
1call
Straight to the workshop
No call centre. You speak to Sue on the desk or to the technician who's working on your car.
1 · Drop off
Coffee's on. Leave the keys, or wait in the lounge with Wi-Fi.
2 · Inspect
We check the car and photograph anything worn or failing.
3 · We call you
A plain-English explanation, a fixed price, and what can safely wait.
4 · Collect
Old parts kept for you to see. Invoice matches the quote.
38years on
Marsh Lane
Marsh Lane
The family
Same name over the door since 1987
Ray Marsh opened the workshop with one ramp and a second-hand compressor. His son Dean took over in 2011 and still works on the tools most days.
"Dad's rule was simple: if you wouldn't do it to your own car, don't charge someone else for it. We still ring before any extra work – that's never going to change."
— Dean Marsh, owner & MOT tester
Sue MarshFront desk & bookings
Kieran BoyleSenior technician · MOT tester
Amrit ParmarDiagnostics & hybrid specialist
Josh WalkerApprentice technician (Level 3)
Book online
Book your MOT or service in two minutes
Choose a day, a drop-off time and how you'd like to get about. No payment now – you pay when you collect, and only for what you agreed.
You're booked in,
Free MOT reminder
Never miss an MOT again
Driving without a valid MOT can mean a £1,000 fine. We'll email you four weeks before it's due – and that's all we'll email you.
Reviews
What Leicester drivers say about us
4.6
271 Google reviews · 75% five-star
"Another garage quoted £640 for front discs, pads and a 'worn' wishbone. Kieran measured everything, showed me the discs were fine and did the pads for £129. Honest people."
"MOT done while I had a coffee. Failed on a number plate lamp – they fitted a bulb for £6 and retested on the spot. Out in 55 minutes."
"Engine light on in my hybrid and the dealer couldn't see me for three weeks. Amrit found a faulty sensor the next morning and the diagnostic fee came off the bill."
"Took the courtesy car so I could still do the school run. Full service, book stamped, and they rang about a tyre rather than just fitting one. Been coming here since my dad's old estate."
FAQ
Straight answers
How long does an MOT take?
The test itself takes 45–60 minutes. You're welcome to wait in our lounge (Wi-Fi, decent coffee), or drop the car off in the morning and collect it later – we'll text you the result as soon as it's done.
What happens if my car fails its MOT?
We'll show you exactly what failed and why, with photos, and give you a fixed price for each item. You decide what we do. If we carry out the repairs, the partial retest is free within 10 working days. If an item is classed as "dangerous" the car can't legally be driven away until it's fixed – we'll always explain your options, including having the work done elsewhere.
Can I MOT my car early?
Yes. You can have the test up to a month (minus a day) before it runs out and still keep the same renewal date next year. Our free MOT reminder emails you four weeks before it's due.
Will servicing here affect my manufacturer's warranty?
No. Under UK competition rules you're free to use an independent garage. We service to the manufacturer's schedule using OE-matching parts and the correct oils, stamp your book and update the digital service record.
Do you really call before any extra work?
Every time. If we spot something that isn't on your booking, we stop, take a photo and call or text you with a fixed price. If you don't reply, we don't do it. Your invoice will match what you agreed.
Who can use the courtesy car?
Any customer booked in for a full day's work, aged 23+, with a full UK licence held for at least two years. It's free – just bring it back with the fuel level it left with. We have two, so book early.
Do you work on hybrids and electric cars?
Yes. Amrit and Kieran hold IMI hybrid and EV qualifications, and we have the insulated tools and isolation kit to work on high-voltage systems safely – servicing, brakes, tyres, aircon and MOTs.
Find us
Two minutes off the ring road
Opening hours Open now
| Monday | 7:30am – 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am – 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am – 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am – 5:30pm |
| Friday | 7:30am – 5:30pm |
| Saturday | 8:00am – 12:30pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Get in touch
Marsh Lane MotorsUnit 7, Marsh Lane Industrial Estate
Leicester LE4 9QX
- Free customer parking – six spaces outside Unit 7
- Bus stop at the estate entrance, 4 min walk – handy for dropping off
- Waiting lounge with Wi-Fi, coffee and a working loo
Unit 7, Marsh LaneLE4 9QX · sat-nav friendly
Directions
MOT due soon?
Get it booked. Two minutes.
Pick a day, drop the keys off, and we'll ring before any extra work. No payment until you collect.