John Handley Motors

4.4(59 reviews on Google)

Garage listing in Preston, Lancashire

About John Handley Motors

John Handley Motors was established in 1973 by John Handley in Preston city centre and moved to Fulwood in 1991. Kevin took over from his father in 2000, and it remains a family focused independent garage. It has a Class 4 testing bay handling up to 8 MOTs a day, and offers servicing, brakes, clutches, cambelts, exhausts, gearbox repairs, engine diagnostics, wheel alignment and balancing, and car tyres. Specialities include air conditioning regas, DPF cleaning and TerraClean fuel system cleaning. Electric and hybrid cars, commercial repairs, a courtesy car and a courtesy van are all listed. It is a Good Garage Scheme member and joined the Servicesure Autocentre network in autumn 2023. Rated 4.4 from 59 Google reviews, 47 of them five stars.

What reviewers mention: quick repair (4), lovely staff (3), courtesy car (2), honest staff (2), value for money (2), work quality (2), car cleaning (2), clear communication (2), general repairs & maintenance (2), receptionist (2)

DVSA MOT test station

Confirmed: MOT test station 43958, testing cars (class 4), trading as John Handley Motors. The garage's phone number matches the station on DVSA's list.

Checked 10 November 2026 against the DVSA list of active MOT test stations.

Services and details

  • Car servicing and repairs

    Yes
  • MOT testing

    Yes
  • Diagnostics

    Yes
  • Air-con servicing

    Yes
  • Tyres

    Yes
  • Electric and hybrid cars

    Yes
  • Courtesy car

    Yes
  • Vans and light commercials

    Yes
  • Trade scheme member (says)

    Yes
  • DVSA-approved MOT test station

    Yes

No information yet on bodywork and paint, collection and delivery, breakdown recovery, mobile mechanic, make specialist, auto electrics, valeting and detailing, windscreens and glass. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Listing compiled from public sources on 2026-11-10. Report a correction or request removal. Back to garages in Preston.