MOT, servicing and repairs in Falkirk
Bankside is a full workshop. The prices below are the jobs most drivers book — they are not the limit of what we do.
All types of repair and maintenance
We carry out everyday garage work as well as MOTs and servicing: brakes, clutches, exhausts, suspension, cambelts, electrics, welding and MOT repairs, and general maintenance. If it is not on a tile below, ask the office — if it is a job a local garage should take on, we will look at it.
Repair work is quoted and agreed with you before we start. Call 01324 613007 and we will fit it into the workshop diary.
- Brakes, discs and pads
- Clutches
- Exhausts
- Suspension and steering
- Cambelts and timing belts
- Cooling systems
- Batteries and charging
- Electrical faults
- Welding and MOT repairs
- General maintenance
Popular jobs and prices
Class 4 MOTs are a fixed £50 and can be booked online. Servicing, diagnostics, wheel alignment and air-con start from the prices below and are confirmed for your vehicle before work begins. VAT included.
Class 4 MOT Test
Standard CarsOfficial DVSA inspection for cars, small vans & taxis up to 3,000kg. If it fails and you leave it with us, a retest within 10 working days is free. If you take it away, a partial retest fee may apply unless you bring it back the next working day for certain items. Call the office for a retest slot — it cannot be booked online.
- Official DVSA Inspection
- Free retest if left with us (within 10 working days), as per DVSA rules
- 45-minute booked slots
- Reception if you want to wait
Interim Servicing
6,000 Miles CheckEssential oil, filter change and multi-point safety inspection. Final price depends on make and model.
- Oil to manufacturer's recommendation
- OEM oil filter replacement
- 35-point vehicle health check
- Service light reset
Major Servicing
Annual CheckComplete yearly service & full mechanical vehicle health check. Final price depends on make and model.
- All Interim Service items
- Oil to manufacturer's recommendation
- Air, Fuel & Cabin filters
- 70-point comprehensive check
- Spark plug inspection
Diagnostics
Computer ScanDealer-level diagnostic software for warning lights and fault investigation. Final price depends on the vehicle and the job.
- Warning light investigation
- ABS, airbag & DPF diagnostics
- Dealer-level scan tools
- Quoted before any extra work
Wheel Alignment
TrackingWheel alignment and tracking. Price depends on whether you need the front two wheels or all four.
All four from £65
- Front two wheels from £45
- All four wheels from £65
- Helps even tyre wear and steering
- Quoted for your make and model
Air-Con Regassing
RechargeAir conditioning recharge and performance check. Final price depends on the vehicle and refrigerant.
- Recover, vacuum and recharge
- System performance check
- Leak check before extra work
- Quoted before any extra parts
Discs and pads
We fit new discs and pads on every make and model that comes through the workshop. If the discs are scored or rusty, or the pads are worn, we quote the parts and labour for your vehicle before we start.
- Front or rear, all makes and models
- Quality discs and pads, quoted before we fit them
- Common MOT fail — we can do the work and the retest
- Booked by phone so it fits the workshop diary
Book a Class 4 MOT with a major service
Drop the vehicle off in the morning. The MOT is £50; the major service is from £260 depending on the vehicle. Leave the car with us until the end of the day, or collect the following morning.
Class 7 MOTs for trade accounts are available by arrangement — call 01324 613007.
MOT & servicing questions
Straight answers before you book.
- How long does an MOT take?
- A Class 4 MOT at Bankside MOT & Repair typically takes about 45 minutes. You can wait in reception, or drop the car and collect it later the same day.
- Do you offer a free retest if the car fails?
- Yes, where DVSA rules allow it. If the vehicle is left with us for repair and retested within 10 working days, the partial retest is free. If you take it away and bring it back before the end of the next working day for certain items (for example lamps, tyres, wipers or number plates), that partial retest is also free. If you take it away and return it within 10 working days, we may charge a partial retest fee. After that, a full retest and the full fee apply. Only one partial retest is allowed after a full test. Retests cannot be booked online — phone the office on 01324 613007 and we will give you a time slot. Read the official MOT retest rules on GOV.UK.
- How much does a service cost?
- Servicing is priced from £175 for an interim service and from £260 for a major service, depending on the make and model. We use oil to the manufacturer’s recommendation for the vehicle, and confirm the price before any work starts.
- Can I book an MOT online?
- Yes. Use Book Online for a first MOT test: enter the registration, choose a weekday 45-minute slot from 8:30am, with the last booking at 4:00pm. The diary updates so that time is no longer offered to someone else. MOT retests cannot be booked online — call 01324 613007. Servicing is also booked by phone so the workshop can fit it into their own diary.
- Can I book an MOT and a service together?
- Yes. Book the MOT + major service combo online and drop the vehicle off in the morning. Leave it with us until the end of the day, or collect it the following morning. We confirm the service price for the make and model before work starts.
- Do you offer 0% payment assist on repairs?
- Yes, on repair bills over £100. Pay 25% when the work is done and spread the rest over three monthly payments with no interest.