Service4Service launches a new way to compare and book MOTs and car servicing across the UK
Choosing a garage shouldn’t feel like guesswork. You want a fair price, a garage you can trust, and a booking process that doesn’t turn into a long chain of calls and quotes.
That’s why, on 14 January 2026, Service4Service launched a new MOT and car servicing comparison and booking platform, giving drivers access to a network of 1,000 trusted garages across the UK, with competitive pricing and online booking.
Why we built this now
There are simply more vehicles on the road than ever. As of June 2025, the UK had 42.3 million licensed vehicles, which means MOTs and servicing touch almost every household.
And the MOT system is huge. DVSA has said testers carry out over 30 million MOT tests each year across Great Britain.
At the same time, drivers are under pressure to keep motoring costs down. Industry reporting in early 2025 found that over half of UK motorists are considering independent garages for servicing because of financial pressure.
Garages are feeling it too. A Motor Ombudsman survey found rising operational costs are the biggest challenge for over nine in ten repairers in 2026.
So the need is clear: make it easier for drivers to find good local garages at competitive prices, and help quality garages get discovered by the customers looking for them.
From gearbox specialists to everyday maintenance
Service4Service has spent 18 years in the workshop world, originally focused on gearbox and transmission work. That specialist background matters, because complex repairs only work when standards are consistent and the garage relationship is solid.
As Julian Kimber, Founder and CEO of Service4Service, puts it:
“We’ve spent 18 years in the workshop world, building strong relationships with great garages and helping over 70,000 customers. Now we’re opening that network to drivers. People want a garage they can trust, at a fair price, and they want to book without the back-and-forth. This platform makes that easier.”
How the Service4Service car servicing comparison and booking works
The goal is simple: fewer phone calls, more clarity.
- Visit service4service.co.uk
- Enter your vehicle registration
- Compare local options and prices
- Book online
- The garage contacts you to confirm the date and confirm the work required
What you can book right now
Service4Service currently supports bookings for:
- MOTs
- Interim service
- Full service
- Oil and filter change
- Diagnostics
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant change
Coverage: live across the UK
Service4Service works with 1,000 trusted garages across the UK, helping drivers compare and book MOTs and car servicing with confidence.
(If you want to keep the “England only, excluding Scotland” note from the release, we should keep that consistent everywhere, but I’ve updated this post exactly as you asked.)
Can you really save money?
Service4Service estimates drivers can save up to 60% compared with some franchised main dealers, depending on vehicle, location and job type.
In practice, the bigger win is often the combination of:
- clear options you can compare side by side
- garages you can feel confident booking
- a faster path from “I need an MOT” to “it’s booked”
Built on real relationships, not a directory
A lot of platforms list garages. That’s not the point here.
Service4Service’s difference is that the network has been built through years of specialist work, where trust and consistency aren’t optional. The team speaks to over 1,500 customers every month, helping drivers get the right work done with the right local garage.
Quick FAQs
Do I still speak to the garage?
Yes. After you book, the garage contacts you to confirm the date and confirm the scope of work.
Is it just MOTs?
No. You can also book interim/full servicing and common maintenance jobs like oil and filter changes, diagnostics, brake fluid and coolant.
Ready to compare and book?
If your MOT or service is coming up and you want a simpler way to book with confidence, head to service4service.co.uk, enter your reg, compare options, and book online.