We pulled the live Google rating and review count for all the garages and MOT centres across Thurrock, including Grays, Tilbury, South Ockendon and Stanford-le-Hope (checked 4 October 2026), ranked on rating first and review count to break ties. Every figure below is real and correct at the time of writing. Nobody paid to be on this list, and ratings move, so a quick check before you go is worthwhile.
How we ranked them: highest Google star rating first, ties broken by number of reviews.
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Riverview Mot
Known for polite staff
With 5 stars from 220 Google reviews, Riverview Mot is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Grays as a mot centre. Reviewers most often mention polite staff (12 mentions), friendly people and overall experience. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 9 am–6 pm, Saturday 9 am–2 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01375 840455.
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Lakeside MOT Centre
Known for motorcycle
Google reviewers rate Lakeside MOT Centre 5 out of 5 across 117 reviews. It is listed in Grays as a mot centre. Reviewers most often mention motorcycle (7 mentions), mot centre and helpful team.
Good to know: phone 01375 381566.
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Ar lyne
Known for professional team
Ar lyne is rated 5 from 110 Google reviews. It is listed in Grays as a vehicle repair. Reviewers most often mention professional team (16 mentions), fair pricing and communication. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 9 am–8 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 07909 139009.
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Ricks Tyres And Servicing
Known for tyre fitting
With 5 stars from 100 Google reviews, Ricks Tyres And Servicing is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Grays as a tyre shop. Reviewers most often mention tyre fitting (19 mentions), fair pricing and polite staff. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 9 am–5 pm, Saturday 9 am–1 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 07710 463171.
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Bosch Car Service - M&BM Motors Ltd
Known for professional team
Google reviewers rate Bosch Car Service - M&BM Motors Ltd 5 out of 5 across 71 reviews. It is listed in Grays as a vehicle repair shop. Reviewers most often mention professional team (3 mentions), helpfulness and competitive. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 8 am–5 pm; closed Saturday and Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01375 379401, has a website with more detail.
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A1 Auto Centre (Ockendon)
Known for mot
A1 Auto Centre (Ockendon) is rated 4.9 from 578 Google reviews. It is listed in South Ockendon as a vehicle repair shop. Reviewers most often mention mot (114 mentions), polite staff and honest staff. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 7:30 am–5 pm, Saturday 7:30 am–2 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01708 670773, has a website with more detail.
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Grays Motor Solutions & MOT Testing Station
Known for professional team
With 4.9 stars from 352 Google reviews, Grays Motor Solutions & MOT Testing Station is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Grays as a vehicle repair shop. Reviewers most often mention professional team (32 mentions), polite staff and honest staff. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 9 am–10 pm, Saturday 9 am–8 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01375 768350.
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Usman Autos and Services LTD
Known for mot
Google reviewers rate Usman Autos and Services LTD 4.9 out of 5 across 158 reviews. It is listed in Grays as a vehicle repair shop. Reviewers most often mention mot (23 mentions), polite staff and polite mechanic. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 8:30 am–6 pm, Saturday 8:30 am–5 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 07453 324850, has a website with more detail.
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ADM Auto Service & MOT Centre
Known for professional team
ADM Auto Service & MOT Centre is rated 4.9 from 151 Google reviews. It is listed in Tilbury as a vehicle repair shop. Reviewers most often mention professional team (7 mentions), honest staff and kind staff. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 8:30 am–6 pm, Saturday 8:30 am–2 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01375 845075.
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R2 Automotive - Garage in Thurrock Essex
Known for wheel alignment
With 4.9 stars from 130 Google reviews, R2 Automotive - Garage in Thurrock Essex is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Tilbury as a vehicle repair. Reviewers most often mention wheel alignment (11 mentions), polite team and s2000. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 9 am–6 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01375 846558, has a website with more detail.
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Sams Motors
Known for clutch replacement
Google reviewers rate Sams Motors 4.9 out of 5 across 111 reviews. It is listed in Grays as a mot centre. Reviewers most often mention clutch replacement (6 mentions), caring staff and timing belt change. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 9 am–5:30 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01375 378044, has a website with more detail.
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Laindon Car Centre Services Ltd
Known for fair pricing
Laindon Car Centre Services Ltd is rated 4.9 from 100 Google reviews. It is listed in Grays as a vehicle repair shop. Reviewers most often mention fair pricing (8 mentions), mot and polite staff. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 8:30 am–5 pm, Saturday 5 am–12 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01375 372554.
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Sierra Garage Limited
Known for knowledgeable team
With 4.9 stars from 95 Google reviews, Sierra Garage Limited is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Grays as a vehicle repair shop. Reviewers most often mention knowledgeable team (4 mentions), timing belt change and diagnostics. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 9 am–6 pm, Saturday 9 am–2 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01375 375921, has a website with more detail.
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Tony Wilde
Known for great team
Google reviewers rate Tony Wilde 4.9 out of 5 across 83 reviews. It is listed in South Ockendon as a vehicle repair shop. Reviewers most often mention great team (10 mentions), mechanic and genuine staff. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 8 am–4:30 pm, Friday 8 am–3:30 pm, Saturday 9 am–12 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01708 851995.
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AFR Auto
Known for reliability
AFR Auto is rated 4.9 from 67 Google reviews. It is listed in Grays as a vehicle repair. Reviewers most often mention reliability (9 mentions), problem diagnosis and quick fix. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 8 am–6 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01375 506151.
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Chadwell Panel Craft
Known for fair pricing
With 4.9 stars from 65 Google reviews, Chadwell Panel Craft is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Grays as a mot centre. Reviewers most often mention fair pricing (6 mentions), kind staff and car repair. According to its Google listing: open Monday 8:30 am–5 pm, Tuesday 7:30 am–5 pm, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 am–5 pm, Friday 7:30 am–5 pm, Saturday 7:30 am–2 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01375 844889.
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C P Autos Mot & servicing
Known for family
Google reviewers rate C P Autos Mot & servicing 4.9 out of 5 across 65 reviews. It is listed in Stanford-le-Hope as a vehicle repair shop. Reviewers most often mention family (6 mentions), servicing and sound advice. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 8 am–4:30 pm, Saturday 8 am–12 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01268 556554.
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Delray Autos
Known for mot
Delray Autos is rated 4.9 from 53 Google reviews. It is listed in Grays as a vehicle repair. Reviewers most often mention mot (3 mentions), welder and honest guys. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 8 am–5 pm, Saturday 8 am–12 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01375 892232.
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Outen Tyres
Known for tyre repair
With 4.8 stars from 517 Google reviews, Outen Tyres is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Grays as a mechanic. Reviewers most often mention tyre repair (38 mentions), friendly team and puncture repair. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 8 am–5:30 pm, Saturday 8 am–12 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01708 865389, has a website with more detail.
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Prestige Vehicle Repairs - BMW Specialist Essex
Known for polite staff
Google reviewers rate Prestige Vehicle Repairs - BMW Specialist Essex 4.8 out of 5 across 419 reviews. It is listed in Grays as a vehicle repair. Reviewers most often mention polite staff (14 mentions), mot and bmw 1 series. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 8 am–6 pm; closed Saturday and Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01708 868864, has a website with more detail.
Best Garages and MOT Centres by area
The best-ranked venue in each area, on the same rating-then-reviews order as the main list.
- Grays: Riverview Mot (5 stars from 220 Google reviews, ranked #1 overall). 15 of the 20 ranked garages and MOT centres are in Grays.
- South Ockendon: A1 Auto Centre (Ockendon) (4.9 stars from 578 Google reviews, ranked #6 overall). 2 of the 20 ranked garages and MOT centres are in South Ockendon.
- Tilbury: ADM Auto Service & MOT Centre (4.9 stars from 151 Google reviews, ranked #9 overall). 2 of the 20 ranked garages and MOT centres are in Tilbury.
- Stanford-le-Hope: C P Autos Mot & servicing (4.9 stars from 65 Google reviews, ranked #17 overall). 1 of the 20 ranked garages and MOT centres is in Stanford-le-Hope.
The verdict
On Google rating, Riverview Mot ranks first of the 20 garages and MOT centres we checked, with 5 stars from 220 Google reviews.
How we ranked them
- Which businesses: every listing for garages and MOT centres on Google Maps across Thurrock, including Grays, Tilbury, South Ockendon and Stanford-le-Hope with a genuine local address and a public rating. National chains and businesses that don't fit the category are left out.
- Order: Google star rating, highest first, ties broken by review count. Places with fewer than 50 reviews come after the rest, and places with fewer than 10 reviews are not ranked at all.
- "Mentioned" counts: these come from the review topics Google shows on each listing. We haven't picked or edited them.
- Nobody paid to be on this list, and nobody can pay to move up it.
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