Your local, family-friendly garage in Burton upon Trent. From MOTs and servicing to diagnostics and repairs, our experienced team keeps you safely on the road with honest advice and fair prices. Pick a weekday that suits you and we'll take care of the rest.
Honest advice, quality workmanship and the latest diagnostic equipment — all in Burton upon Trent.
Get your vehicle checked against roadworthiness standards and know what needs attention.
£54.85
Keep essential components in good condition with maintenance suited to your vehicle.
from £160
Supply and fit tyres so you stay within the legal tread limit and safe on the road.
from £60
Pinpoint warning lights and performance issues with targeted fault checks.
from £51
Identify and resolve electrical faults affecting your vehicle's day-to-day use.
Address worn or faulty parts before they disrupt your plans.
Get to the root of unusual noises, starting issues or changes in how your vehicle drives.
Check and adjust wheel alignment using 3D laser equipment to help reduce uneven tyre wear and improve steering.
Restore cooling with an air conditioning regas, check for leaks and investigate faults to identify any repairs needed.
Quick checks you can do before your MOT to help avoid an easy fail.
Lights
Check headlights, brake lights, indicators, fog and number plate lights all work. Blown bulbs are one of the most common MOT failures.
Tyres
Tread must be at least 1.6mm across the central three-quarters. Look for cuts, bulges and correct pressures.
Wipers & washers
Blades should clear the screen without smearing. Top up your screenwash before you come in.
Windscreen
Chips or cracks in the driver's view larger than 10mm can mean a fail. Get them repaired early.
Warning lights
Dashboard warnings such as engine, ABS or airbag lights can lead to a fail. Let us know if any are showing.
Brakes
Listen for grinding or squealing and note if the car pulls to one side when braking.
Horn & mirrors
Make sure the horn works and mirrors are secure and undamaged.
Number plates
Plates must be clean, legible, securely fixed and correctly formatted.
Seatbelts
Each belt should latch, release and retract properly with no fraying.
Fluids & fuel
Top up oil and coolant, and bring the car with enough fuel and oil for the emissions test.
“Requesting my service was easy, and the team explained everything clearly. It was reassuring to know what had been checked and why.”
“They took the time to investigate an electrical issue and kept me informed along the way. Clear advice and a professional approach.”
“A straightforward MOT visit from start to finish. The communication was excellent, and I felt confident in the advice I received.”
Most cars need their first MOT when they turn three years old, then every 12 months. You can have the test up to one month minus a day before the current certificate expires and keep the same renewal date.
A service can include an oil and filter change, fluid checks, and inspections of the brakes, tyres and other key components. We can confirm what is included before your visit.
Yes. If you have a warning light, an intermittent electrical issue or a component that has stopped working, tell us what you have noticed and we can arrange checks to find the cause.
We use diagnostic equipment to read fault codes and investigate the symptoms you report. A fault code is a starting point, so further checks may be needed before we recommend a repair.
Riverside Car Servicing Ltd
Unit 2, Nicholson WayMonday – Friday
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