Margaret Road Garage
Monday to Saturday, 8:30am to 5:30pm
MOTs, servicing and repairs in Headington, Oxford
The family‑run garage on Margaret Road.
A DVSA-registered MOT centre that reviewers call honest and fairly priced, quick to fit you in, and the first place they ring. Some have been bringing their cars here since 1996.
4.8 on Google
From 346 reviews
Family-run
Google picks out family run 22 times
DVSA-registered
MOT centre, on Margaret Road for over a decade
Mon to Sat
8:30am to 5:30pm, closed Sundays
Some of the regulars have been coming since 1996.
A neighbourhood garage is measured by who keeps coming back. Reviewers call B J Autos a friendly family business: honest staff, fair prices, and, as one puts it, “the old chap has some great driving stories!”
About the garageSince 1996
“I've been using them since 1996.”
Lorraine Jackson, Google review
For years
“Great service and MOT. I've used them for years.”
Max B, Google review
A long time
“Used this garage 4 long time.”
Maria, Google review
Every time
“Always my first port of call.”
Richard Turner, Google review
As usual
“Car broke down and they totally sorted it as usual.”
Josh Smith, Google review
Every car in the house, one family garage
Add each car in the household and when its MOT runs out. The year lays itself out, says what's next and which could come in together, and books it with the whole list attached.
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Choose when each car's MOT runs out. It's printed on the last MOT certificate, or you can look it up free on GOV.UK with the registration.
What comes in under the shutter
The jobs that come up in the reviews, from the yearly MOT to the warning light that comes on after work.
- MOT testingThe yearly test, often at short notice. More about MOT testing.
- Warning lights and diagnosticsEngine management lights read and explained. More about warning lights and diagnostics.
- Servicing and check-oversA look over the car, with honest advice. More about servicing and check-overs.
- Brakes, wheels and noisesSqueaks, knocks and anything that sounds wrong. More about brakes, wheels and noises.
- Repairs and breakdownsWhen the car won't go, or won't go right. More about repairs and breakdowns.
“Saved the day on many occasions”
Richard Turner's words. Here are three of those days, as reviewers describe them.
- A warning light, after work“Called up B J Autos late and they fitted me in straight away and diagnosed it in minutes.”Callan W, Google review
- Stuck, a long way from home“We were stuck on what to do with our car since we travelled in from a different city and they were very helpful with their advice.”Esha Zaffar, Google review
- A squeak, and no charge“They immediately had a look and fixed what turned out to be a very simple problem - and so there was no charge!”Freya, Google review
4.8 from 346 Google reviews
Read them on Google“We're so lucky to have these guys. They're accommodating, helpful, affordable, friendly and have saved the day on many occasions. Always my first port of call. Keep up the excellent work”
What the reviews mention most
- MOT43
- Family friendly37
- Polite staff21
- Honest staff16
- Family run business15
- Fair pricing12
- Family run garage7
- Short notice3
- Honest advice3
Topics and counts as Google shows them on the listing.
“Wonderful family business. Had my MOT done here last minute. It was swift but carefully done. Highly recommended.”
Kranti Ko “Great service and MOT. I've used them for years. Also very helpful if you've got any questions about potential issues you think your car might have. Would recommend!”
Max B “One of the most professional garages in Oxford for affordable price to everyone.”
Jon As
Find Margaret Road Garage
Margaret Road Garage, 2 Margaret Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 8NGIn Headington, on the east side of Oxford. Handy for Headington Quarry, Risinghurst, Barton, Marston and Cowley. The entrance is wheelchair accessible.
Opening hours
| Monday | 8:30am to 5:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am to 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am to 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am to 5:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am to 5:30pm |
| Saturday | 8:30am to 5:30pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Before you bring it in
Light come on? MOT due? Ring Margaret Road.
Monday to Saturday, 8:30am to 5:30pm. Closed Sundays. Reviewers mention MOTs done at the last minute and warning lights looked at the same day, so it's always worth a call.
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