Bookings at A1 Autocentre

🕒 MOT BOOKINGS (NEW BOOKING RAMP)

We are currently trialling a dedicated MOT booking ramp.

This allows you to book a specific time slot for your MOT and reduce waiting time.

What you need to know:
– Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled booking time
– This allows us to check your vehicle in and keep everything running on time
– If you are more than 10 minutes late, you may need to rebook your appointment

⚠️ This ramp is strictly time-managed to keep things efficient for all customers.
👉 If you can’t find a suitable time, don’t worry — we still offer our normal while-you-wait service across our other ramps.

A few quick checks before you arrive can make a big difference when passing your vehicle:
💡 Check all lights and bulbs are working
🚿 Ensure wipers clean properly and washer bottle is topped up
🛞 Check tyre condition and tread depth
🚨 Make sure there are no warning lights on the dashboard

We want to reassure all our customers:
👉 Our while-you-wait service is still running as normal
👉 The booking ramp is simply an additional option for convenience

This new system is something we are trialling to improve your overall experience, and we appreciate your support while we refine it.

🔧 ALL OTHER BOOKINGS (SERVICE, DIAGNOSTICS, REPAIRS)
For any non-MOT work, including:
– Servicing
– Diagnostics
– Brakes & repairs
– General workshop jobs

We require:
– Drop-off between 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
– Vehicles to be left with us for the day

Why?
Unlike MOTs, these jobs are not time-specific.

We plan and allocate work throughout the day based on:
– Technician skill sets
– Job complexity
– Parts availability

Bringing your vehicle in early helps us:
✅ Organise the workshop efficiently
✅ Complete work faster
✅ Reduce delays for everyone

📋 HELP US HELP YOU (IMPORTANT)

To make your visit as smooth as possible, please:
🔑 Ensure locking wheel nut keys are accessible
📖 Leave service books/history in the vehicle if relevant
⏰ Arrive on time (this is very important)
📞 ANSWER YOUR PHONE — we may need authorisation or to update you
⛽ Have at least ½ tank of fuel (especially for diagnostics/testing)
📝 Write down any faults or concerns so nothing gets missed
✅ HELP YOUR MOT PASS FIRST TIME

👍 STILL THE SAME SERVICE YOU TRUST

💬 QUESTIONS?
If you’re unsure about anything, feel free to contact us — our team is always happy to help.