About Mottram Motor Garage

A family-run garage on Hyde Road, looking after Manchester drivers since 1998.

Our story

Dave Mottram opened the garage in 1998 with two ramps and a second-hand tyre machine. The idea was simple: tell people the truth about their car, charge a fair price, and they'll come back.

Nearly thirty years later we have six ramps, a DVSA-approved MOT bay, our own tyre and alignment equipment and a team of qualified technicians. A lot of our customers are the children of our first customers, which we take as a good sign.

We work on every make of car, from ten-year-old runarounds to the newest electric models. What hasn't changed is how we do it — we'll show you the worn part, explain what it does, and let you decide.

How we work

Honest prices

You get the price before the work, and we stick to it.

Proper repairs

Manufacturer-standard parts and a 12-month guarantee.

Plain English

No jargon. We'll show you the part and explain the fault.

Local and quick

Same-week bookings and same-day MOTs most weeks.

Meet the team

Dave Mottram

Owner & MOT Tester

Started the garage in 1998 after 12 years at a main dealer.

Sam Whitaker

Senior Technician

Diagnostics specialist — the one who finds the awkward faults.

Priya Kaur

EV & Hybrid Technician

IMI-qualified on high-voltage systems and battery health.

Lorraine Hughes

Service Manager

The voice on the phone. Books you in and keeps you updated.