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Hartness Rd, Penrith CA11 9BD, UK
Penrith, North West England CA11 9BD
01768 867513

MOT fail headlight beam shape and degraded brake line. Quoted me 300 for new headlights. Turned out the electrical contact to the bulb was a little loose, which I fixed myself in literally 30 seconds by squeezing it a bit with long nose pliars (there were no further issues with the headlight for the following 10 months at which point I sold the car). Had already agreed for them to do the brake line. This took them an entire day and ended with me being charged an extra 60 on what I was quoted (they didn't check with me on this, it just appreared on my bill), and my brakes being very significantly less powerful than when I took it in. Overall they quoted me hundreds of pounds over the odds, charged me 60 more than I agreed to, and gave my car back quite a bit worse than it went in. Admittedly this was an old car and apparently there was an issue with a bleed nipple, but the fact that they'd happily charge 300 for a fault that can be properly fixed with pliars, and charged an extra 60 without asking, is for me very worrying, and worthy of 1 star even if we disregard the strange way they dealt with my brakes.In reply to 'Response from the owner' yes this is definitely the right garage. It was a Volvo and the work was done towards the end of 2017, November I think but I'll have to check.

AB just serviced my car, did my MOT and fitted a new timing belt. It didn't take very long, I was charged a competitive price and Anne Marie was professional, friendly and very helpful. Overall very pleased and would recommend. Will be using them again next year.

Been using AB's for 5 years now and haven't felt like I'm being taken for a ride. All the staff are brilliant and so helpful, I recommend AB's to all my friends.

Easy to book in for, very thorough whilst my car was in, very helpful and good links with a tyre fitter just up the road which made my life a lot easier!

Great service nice friendly family business used them for 3yrs. Very experienced owner in all aspects of motor engineering.

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AB's MOT's Test Centre

Car Repair at Hartness Rd, Penrith CA11 9BD, UK. Here you will find detailed information about AB's MOT's Test Centre: address, phone, fax, opening hours, customer reviews, photos, directions and more.

Opening hours

  • Monday
    8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday
    8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday
    8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday
    8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Sunday
    Closed

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5
Based on 5 reviews

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North West England
Address:
Hartness Rd, Penrith CA11 9BD, UK.
City:
Penrith
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Postcode:
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AB's MOT's Test Centre is a UK Car Repair based in Penrith, North West England. AB's MOT's Test Centre is located at Hartness Rd, Penrith CA11 9BD, UK.


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  • John b
    Added 06.02.2019
    MOT fail headlight beam shape and degraded brake line. Quoted me 300 for new headlights. Turned out the electrical contact to the bulb was a little loose, which I fixed myself in literally 30 seconds by squeezing it a bit with long nose pliars (there were no further issues with the headlight for the following 10 months at which point I sold the car). Had already agreed for them to do the brake line. This took them an entire day and ended with me being charged an extra 60 on what I was quoted (they didn't check with me on this, it just appreared on my bill), and my brakes being very significantly less powerful than when I took it in. Overall they quoted me hundreds of pounds over the odds, charged me 60 more than I agreed to, and gave my car back quite a bit worse than it went in. Admittedly this was an old car and apparently there was an issue with a bleed nipple, but the fact that they'd happily charge 300 for a fault that can be properly fixed with pliars, and charged an extra 60 without asking, is for me very worrying, and worthy of 1 star even if we disregard the strange way they dealt with my brakes.In reply to 'Response from the owner' yes this is definitely the right garage. It was a Volvo and the work was done towards the end of 2017, November I think but I'll have to check.
  • Abigail Baker
    Added 14.11.2018
    AB just serviced my car, did my MOT and fitted a new timing belt. It didn't take very long, I was charged a competitive price and Anne Marie was professional, friendly and very helpful. Overall very pleased and would recommend. Will be using them again next year.
  • Eden Valley Adventures
    Added 24.10.2018
    Been using AB's for 5 years now and haven't felt like I'm being taken for a ride. All the staff are brilliant and so helpful, I recommend AB's to all my friends.
  • Ian Doctor
    Added 18.09.2018
    Easy to book in for, very thorough whilst my car was in, very helpful and good links with a tyre fitter just up the road which made my life a lot easier!
  • Martin Silvester
    Added 04.07.2018
    Great service nice friendly family business used them for 3yrs. Very experienced owner in all aspects of motor engineering.
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