No. We don't carry out MOT tests. We repair the faults that fail them. Bring the failure sheet, we estimate and fix what's listed, and you take the car back to the test centre within 10 working days for the partial retest.

Car Mechanic and Garage in North Glasgow

Q: Do you carry out the MOT retest?

No. The retest happens at the MOT test centre. We repair the listed faults and tell you what the test centre will need to see. Return within 10 working days so you only pay for a partial retest, not a full test.

Q: Can I drive with the engine light on?

A steady amber light means drive gently and book in this week. A flashing light means slow down and get it checked the same day, because a misfire can damage the exhaust catalyst. A red warning light means stop. Every light is a warning, not a diagnosis.

Q: What does a diagnostic check include?

A scan tool reads the fault codes from your car's computer. Then we test the likely causes to find the actual fault, and write you an estimate. A code tells us where to look. It doesn't name the broken part.

Q: How long does a service take?

An interim or full service often takes a few hours. A major service takes longer. We give you a time when you book, and tell you if we find anything that changes it.

Q: Will servicing at an independent garage affect my manufacturer warranty?

Generally not, provided the service follows the manufacturer's schedule and uses parts of matching quality. If the car is new or under an extended warranty, check the terms first. We keep a record of what we did.

Q: Do you work on all makes of car?

Yes. Our mechanical work covers all vehicle makes. If you drive something unusual, such as a van, a hybrid or an older classic, ring first and describe it so we can confirm before you make the trip.

Bumpers, dents, scratches and paintwork, repaired at 29 Finlas Street, G22.

Mechanical Repairs

Prime Automotive Solutions is a car mechanic and garage at 29 Finlas Street, Glasgow G22 5DU. We handle servicing, engine diagnostics, brake repairs and other mechanical work on all vehicle makes. We don’t carry out MOT tests, but we repair the faults that fail them. Call the mechanic on 07917 062770.

Warning light on? Brakes grinding? Failed your MOT and the clock’s running? Start here.

What we repair

Car servicing

Interim, full and major services, matched to your mileage and your car’s schedule.

Car diagnostics

We read the fault codes, then find what’s causing them. A code is where the search starts.

Brake repair

Pads, discs, fluid and the noises that come before all three.

MOT repairs

Bring the failure sheet. We fix what’s listed and tell you what to take back to the test centre.

Other mechanical repairs

Engine work, repairs and maintenance on all vehicle makes. Describe the problem on the phone and we’ll tell you whether we can take it.

Which service does your car need?

Most cars need a service every 12 months or 12,000 miles. Drivers who cover high mileage, or mostly do short runs and stop-start traffic, are better with an interim service in between. Your handbook has the manufacturer’s schedule. We follow it.

Service	Who it suits	Typical interval
Interim	High-mileage drivers, or anyone wanting a check between annual services	Every 6 months or 6,000 miles
Full	Most cars, most drivers	Every 12 months or 12,000 miles
Major	Cars due the deeper checks and extra replacements	Every 24 months or 24,000 miles

Don’t pay for a major service because a garage says so. Ask what’s included, then check it against the schedule.

What that warning light or noise means

A warning light isn’t an appointment to put off. This table is a guide, not a diagnosis, and when in doubt, treat the light as serious.

What you notice	Likely area	What to do
Red brake warning light, or a soft brake pedal	Braking system	Stop driving. Arrange recovery
Red oil pressure warning light	Engine oil	Stop as soon as it’s safe. Don’t restart
Steady amber engine light	Engine management	Drive gently and book in this week
Flashing engine light	Possible misfire	Slow down and get it checked the same day
Squealing when you brake	Brake pads	Book within days
Grinding when you brake	Pads worn through	Book now. It costs more the longer you wait
Car pulls to one side	Tracking, tyres, brakes or suspension	Book this week
Knocking over bumps	Suspension	Book soon

Failed your MOT? Here's what happens next.

You have 10 working days from the failure to get the car back for a partial retest. That test covers only what failed. Miss the window and you pay for a full test again.

Where the repairs happen changes the fee:

Repaired at the test centre and retested within the 10 days: the partial retest can be free.
Taken elsewhere for repair, then returned within the 10 days: a reduced partial fee may apply.
Returned by the end of the next working day, for listed quick items: free. That list covers things like lamps, mirrors, wipers and the seatbelt itself.

Then there’s the question everyone asks. Can I drive it? A dangerous defect means the car shouldn’t move. Get it recovered. A major-only fail, with your previous MOT still valid, can be driven while it’s roadworthy. If the old MOT has expired, you can drive only to a pre-booked retest or straight to a garage to fix the listed faults. Any other journey is a risk you don’t need.

What we do. Bring the failure sheet or the online result. We write an estimate for each listed defect, repair what you approve, and tell you exactly what to take back to the test centre. We don’t carry out the retest. The test centre does. Ask about the advisories too. They passed, but they’re wearing.

What a diagnostic check involves

A scan tool reads the fault codes stored in your car’s computer. That tells us where to look. It doesn’t tell us what’s broken.

A code for a misfire might point to a spark plug, a coil, a fuel injector or a sensor. So the second half of the job is testing. We check the likely causes in order, confirm the fault, then give you a written estimate for the repair.

How much do servicing and repairs cost in Glasgow?

Price depends on your car’s age, engine size and the parts it needs. These are starting points. You get a written estimate before we start, and a phone call before we do anything extra.

Job	From
Interim service	£[__]
Full service	£[__]
Major service	£[__]
Diagnostic check	£[__]
Front brake pads, fitted	£[__]

An independent garage usually costs less than a main dealer for the same scheduled service. You still get the same service intervals. If a quote comes in far below the rest, ask which jobs it skips.

Our warranty

Repairs done at Finlas Street carry a written warranty of [CONFIRM: months or miles]. Ask for the terms before you say yes to any garage. That includes us.

How a mechanical job works

You call, or bring the car in

Describe the symptom. Say when it happens and what you can hear.

We inspect or diagnose

Then we write the estimate: parts, labour, total.

You approve the work

Nothing starts without your yes.

We repair

If we find something else, we ring you before we touch it.

We road-test where it applies, then hand the car back.

You get the invoice and a note of anything to watch.

Recent repairs

Before After

Dusty silver saloon with its bonnet raised in a workshop, a bench in front holding a dirty air filter, dipstick and tools.

Clean silver saloon with its bonnet raised in a workshop, a clipboard checklist and folded cloth on the bench in front.

Before After

Silver saloon with the front wheel removed, showing a rusted brake disc and a caliper hanging loose beneath the hub.

Silver saloon with its front alloy wheel refitted, a torque wrench and a folded rag lying on the workshop floor beside it.

Body and mechanical at one address

Some faults come with a knock. Steering that pulls after a kerb hit. A suspension noise after a pothole on Saracen Street. The bodyshop and the mechanic work from the same address, so one visit covers both. See accident repair for the body side, or tyres and wheels if the tyres need attention.

Mechanical repairs across north Glasgow

We’re on Finlas Street, between Hawthorn Street and Carlisle Road. We serve drivers in Possilpark, Springburn, Balornock, Lambhill, Milton, Cadder, Maryhill and Bishopbriggs. It’s a short run from Saracen Street, Balmore Road and Keppochhill Road.

Mechanical

Where is Prime Automotive Solutions' garage?

Our garage is at 29 Finlas Street, Glasgow G22 5DU, in north Glasgow between Hawthorn Street and Carlisle Road. Call the mechanic on 07917 062770. The bodyshop has its own line on 07551 628393.

Do you do MOTs?

Do you carry out the MOT retest?

Can I drive with the engine light on?

What does a diagnostic check include?

How long does a service take?

Will servicing at an independent garage affect my manufacturer warranty?

Do you work on all makes of car?