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Bournemouth Autocentre Ltd

Bournemouth Autocentre Ltd

4.5(63 reviews)See reviews ↓·Bournemouth

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Trustworthiness and clear communication emerge as the strongest themes across feedback for this Bournemouth garage. Several buyers describe the team as honest and transparent, noting that work is explained in plain terms without unnecessary upselling, and that advice is given freely when questions arise. A number of reviews mention fair pricing, with many stating that costs stay reasonable and that the garage only charges for what is genuinely needed. The quality of repairs and servicing draws consistent praise, including on older, high-mileage vehicles where faults are diagnosed quickly and put right.

Jake is named by multiple customers as a knowledgeable and helpful member of the team, and the wider staff are described as friendly, professional and willing to fit in work at short notice. MOT testing comes up often, alongside general maintenance and brake and inspection work, with customers noting that vehicles are turned around promptly and that problems such as emissions are checked thoroughly. A recurring point is the willingness to go further than expected, whether sourcing parts or accommodating collection times, and the result is a body of feedback that stresses reliability and expertise.

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Bournemouth Autocentre Ltd — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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e. z7 March 2026

This service is not even worth 1 star. I have completed my MOT here for the past 3 years with no issues until now. This time, I was sent away to fix something. I went back for a re-MOT and in the end everything was fine, but the way Jake spoke to me as a customer was shocking. He said things like “I don’t care” and “I don’t give a ****.” Yes, he may have good knowledge about cars and how to carry out an MOT, but basic human skills and respect for customers are completely missing. Sadly, after speaking with people around me, I was told about similar experiences with poor behaviour and lack of respect. I will never come back and would not recommend this service to anyone.

PC
Paul Crack10 February 2026

I gave good feedback couple of years ago and pleased to say, nothing changed! Friendly, knowledgeable and professional mechanics who always see to go the extra mile to sort out issues. If you are looking around for someone to trust your care too without getting ripped off, forget all the comparison sites, give these guys a go !

DW
David Whiteman3 February 2026

Bournemouth autocenter have been absolutely incredible with all three of my vehicles. I have a luton vehicle for my removals business and they have done outstanding work with that too. The staff have been Really friendly. Never going anywhere else 1000% recommend these guys. Thanks again!

DI
DLER IBRAHIM15 November 2025

They have visited them three times, twice for Mot .. and another time for problems with my car They really did their job and it's very true.It is very, very important to find someone honest in car repair. Unfortunately, most of them are dishonest For my part, the work they have done for me has been very good.  Thank you very much.

JC
Jasmine Church3 October 2025

I couldn’t recommend this garage enough. I had terrible previous experiences with garages trying to take advantage and charge me for things that didn’t need doing. These guys are gems. They explain everything and look after your car needs without charging more than what’s needed. Their advice and help has been invaluable to me. They’ve been so trustworthy and friendly that I moved and still take my car to them because I don’t want to go anywhere else. Thanks so much guys 😁

TD
Tim Davies22 December 2024

Uniquely great garage. Not only excellent mechanics but extremely reasonably priced, totally trustworthy and yet don't mind taking time to explain everything as far as needed - in my case in very simple terms to someone very ignorant about cars. They'll even squeeze you in at short notice when they have availability. Just feel a bit bad taking my awful old car to such consummate expert gentlemen.

PC
Paul Crack9 February 2024

Brilliant garage! No 'sharp intake of breath' going on here! Friendly, extremely helpful in my case. knowledgeable, everything handled with a positive demeanor. Can 100% recommend these guys!

Garages & MOT centres in Bournemouth compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 4 businesses in this category in Bournemouth are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Motor-Vation Garage Bournemouth★ 4,7118Yes
2Bournemouth Autocentre Ltd (this page)★ 4,563No
3Kinson MOT Centre★ 4,5126Yes
4Southbourne Motor Centre★ 4,4102No
Contact
+441202776602bournemouthautocentre.co.uk/mot29 St Clement's Rd, Bournemouth BH1 4DU
Working hours
Monday08:30–17:30
Tuesday08:30–17:30
Wednesday08:30–17:30
Thursday08:30–17:30
Friday08:30–17:30
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed