Independent garage in Halifax
MOTs, servicing and repairs in Halifax
We've been fixing cars for over 30 years. Bring yours to Portland Place for an MOT, a service, new tyres or a repair. We find the fault, tell you the price, and only start once you've said yes.
- MOTs
- Servicing
- Brakes
- Tyres
- Exhausts
- Diagnostics
- Clutches
- Air con

Find us at
14-16 Portland Place, HX1 2QN
Open Monday to Saturday
What we do
All makes and models of cars and small vans. Here are three of our services.
MOT testing in Halifax
Class 4 MOTs for cars and small vans at Surefix, 14-16 Portland Place, Halifax.
Find out moreCar servicing in Halifax
Interim and full car services in Halifax on all makes and models.
Find out moreTyres in Halifax, fitted while you wait
Budget and premium tyres fitted in Halifax, often the same day.
Find out more

Why people come back to us
We're a DVSA approved MOT centre with experienced technicians, and we work on everything from family cars to performance cars like this RS3.
If you're in for an MOT and something needs doing, we'll show you and give you the price. If it can wait until next time, we'll tell you that too.
Most tyre sizes are in stock, so you can usually have them fitted the same day while you wait in reception.
How it works
- 1
Book in
Book online or call 01422 359447. Tell us what's wrong, or just what it needs.
- 2
We check it and ring you
We find the problem and give you a price before any work starts.
- 3
Pick it up
We call when it's ready and go through what we did.
Find us on Portland Place
We're at 14-16 Portland Place, Halifax HX1 2QN, under the red and blue Surefix sign, below Vita Gym.
Opening hours
| Monday to Friday | 8:30am to 5:45pm |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 8:30am to 5:30pm |
Closed Sundays and bank holidays.
We cover drivers within a 10-mile radius of Halifax.
Open in Google MapsQuestions people ask
Do you do MOTs?
Yes. We carry out Class 4 MOTs on cars and light vans. Book online or call 01422 359447.
Can I wait while my car is being worked on?
Yes, for MOTs, tyres and smaller jobs you can wait in reception. For bigger jobs, drop it off and we'll ring you when it's ready.
Do you find the fault before doing repairs?
Always. We diagnose the problem first, ring you with the price, and only start once you've said yes.
Car advice
What happens if your car fails its MOT?
What a fail means, whether you can still drive the car, and how retests work. A plain-English guide from a Halifax MOT centre.
MOT or service: what's the difference?
An MOT is a legal safety test. A service is maintenance. Here's why you need both and how to do them in one trip.
Dashboard warning lights: when to stop and when to book in
Red, orange or flashing? Which warning lights mean pull over now, and which mean get it checked soon.