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Frequently asked questions

How does the booking flow work?
Four quick steps on Free Plate Check: confirm your vehicle, pick a service, share your postcode and timing, then hand off to BookMyGarage for live garage prices. We pre-fill everything we can, so the BMG side is just choosing the garage and confirming.
Why not just go to BookMyGarage directly?
You can — but this flow uses your DVLA vehicle data to recommend the right service for your car's age and MOT history, shows realistic local price ranges before you compare quotes, and skips the steps BMG would otherwise ask you (vehicle details, service selection). It's faster end-to-end.
Are the prices I see on this page accurate?
The ranges shown are typical for your vehicle category and region, compiled from public garage pricing and BookMyGarage averages. Actual quotes from local garages will sit within those ranges in most cases. MOT pricing is regulated to a £54.85 legal maximum.
Do I have to give my postcode?
No. You can skip the postcode step — BookMyGarage will ask for it when you hand off. The only benefit of entering it here is seeing local price context before you click through.
How does Free Plate Check make money from this?
When you book through BookMyGarage we earn a small affiliate commission. The price you pay is unaffected — same as if you went to BMG directly. We never share your data with them and we don't take an email or phone number on our side.
Can I book through this for any car?
Yes — any UK-registered car or small van (MOT Class 4). Motorbikes, large vans (Class 7), and commercial vehicles need a different MOT class and aren't covered by this flow yet.