MyCarNeedsA

Name

MyCarNeedsA

Legal name

Hamilton Internet Services Limited

Website

https://mycarneedsa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Service Marketplace

NAICS

Automotive Repair and Maintenance (8111)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Exhaust & Emissions/Smog Testing & Repair (TLAKAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vehicle Diagnostics & Fault Code Scanning Services (TLAKANAA)

Keywords

• Car service quotes
• Garage comparison
• MOT testing
• Automotive marketplace
• Vehicle repair quotes

Headquarters

HQ city

Craigavon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Garage Membership Fees: Service providers (garages and mechanics) pay monthly membership fees to be listed in the directory and submit quotes for jobs. Membership auto-renews monthly.
2. Success Fees: When a service provider's quote is selected by a driver, a success fee becomes payable. This is a per-transaction fee tied to quote acceptance.
3. Insurance Referral Revenue: Insurance quote comparison services operated through Seopa Ltd (FCA authorized), with Hamilton Internet Services Limited acting as an Introducer Appointed Representative.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MyCarNeedsA is a UK online quote comparison marketplace that connects car owners with a network of pre-approved local garages and mechanics. Users enter their vehicle registration and service requirements, then receive competing quotes via email from multiple local providers. The platform also offers MOT testing, servicing, brakes, clutch, repair, air conditioning, timing belt, battery, bodywork, suspension, windscreen, exhaust, tyres, DPF, vehicle health check, and accident management categories, supported by native iOS and Android mobile applications.

Product overview

MyCarNeedsA operates a quote aggregation marketplace connecting UK car owners with pre-approved local garages and mechanics. The core platform allows users to enter their vehicle registration and required service (MOT, servicing, brakes, clutch, repairs, etc.) to receive competing quotes via email. The company offers over 20 distinct service categories including MOT testing, car servicing, brake repairs, clutch replacement, air conditioning, timing belt, accident management, battery replacement, body repairs, suspension, windscreen, exhaust, tyres, DPF, vehicle health checks, and wheel alignment. Additional services include insurance comparison (via Seopa Ltd), MOT history educational tools, MOT reminder notifications, and a mobile app. The business model serves both car owners seeking quotes and garages seeking customer leads, with garages paying membership fees and success fees. The company is FCA-authorized as an Introducer Appointed Representative of Seopa Ltd.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Car Service, MOT & Repair Quote Platform Online quote comparison marketplace where UK car owners enter their vehicle registration and required service, then receive competing quotes from pre-approved local garages and mechanics via email. Covers 20+ service categories including MOT, servicing, brakes, clutch, repairs, air conditioning, timing belt, battery replacement, body repairs, suspension, windscreen, exhaust, tyres, DPF, vehicle health checks, and accident management. Free for car owners; garages pay membership and success fees.
• MyCarNeedsA Mobile App Native iOS and Android applications enabling car owners to obtain quotes, manage bookings, and access garage services from mobile devices. Available on Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• Insurance Comparison Service Insurance quote comparison service covering car, van, motorbike, breakdown, home, travel, pet, classic car, caravan, and other insurance types. Operated through Seopa Ltd (FCA Authorised and Regulated, Register number 313860), with Hamilton Internet Services Limited acting as an Introducer Appointed Representative.
• MOT History Interactive Interactive online tool showing the evolution of UK MOT testing requirements from 1960 to present, including DVLA-integrated full vehicle MOT history with electronic MOT certificates and mileage history for individual vehicles.
• MOT Reminder Service Free service that sends reminders to car owners when their vehicle MOT is due. Operated by MyCarNeedsA.com (MCNA) to drive repeat engagement with the platform.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Halfords AutocentrescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHalfords Autocentres partnered with MyCarNeedsA.com to provide garage services through the quote comparison platform, expanding the network of approved service providers available to car owners.
• Seopa LtdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance quote comparison services are owned and operated by Seopa Ltd, who are FCA authorized (Register number 313860). Hamilton Internet Services Limited acts as an Introducer Appointed Representative of Seopa Limited.
• Merseyside Car Repairs (Wallasey)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal garage partnership in Wallasey area for MOT services.
• M&M Auto Repairs (Inverness)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal garage partnership in Inverness area for MOT services.
• Northfield Car Care (Birmingham)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal garage partnership in Birmingham area for MOT services.
• Cattedown Car Care (Plymouth)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal garage partnership in Plymouth, Devon for MOT services.
• Sopley Garage (Christchurch)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal garage partnership in Christchurch area for MOT services.
• BelronminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorwindscreen repair and replacement services partner mentioned in blog content.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WhoCanFixMyCar: UK-based online marketplace that lets motorists enter their registration and service need to receive competitive quotes from local, vetted mechanics and garages. Operates the same two-sided model and overlapping service categories as MyCarNeedsA, making it the closest head-to-head competitor in the UK.
• BookMyGarage: UK platform connecting car owners with local garages for MOT, servicing and repairs via online booking and quote comparison. Closely mirrors MyCarNeedsA's consumer-side experience and garage-side supply base, and competes for the same search keywords across UK cities.
• ClickMechanic: UK mobile-mechanic and garage-comparison marketplace where drivers post a job and matched mechanics quote. Operates the same aggregation model, similar service categories, and overlapping garage supply; adds the mobile-mechanic category MyCarNeedsA does not directly provide.
• Fixter: UK car-maintenance marketplace offering servicing, MOT and repair bookings with end-to-end collection and delivery. Same core quote-aggregation model with a stronger logistics layer, competing for the same UK consumer and garage audiences.
• AutoGuru: Australia-headquartered quote-comparison marketplace for car servicing and repairs, connecting motorists to local workshops using the same consumer-and-garage two-sided model as MyCarNeedsA. Comparable business model outside the UK, illustrating the segment's product pattern.

Broad incumbents

• RAC Approved Garages: The RAC's nationwide network of approved garages accessed through its roadside-assistance brand, offering MOT, servicing and repair bookings. Overlaps with MyCarNeedsA on the supply side and consumer-side booking flow but adds membership-broader roadside assistance and strong incumbent brand trust.
• The AA: UK roadside-assistance incumbent that also routes AA members to approved garages for servicing and repairs. Competes indirectly with MyCarNeedsA via its membership funnel and approved-garage directory, though it does not expose a public quote-comparison marketplace.
• Kwik-Fit: UK-wide fast-fit chain providing tyres, brakes, exhausts, MOT and servicing. Competes at the demand-capture layer with MyCarNeedsA and is itself a 'garage' that may appear on platforms like MyCarNeedsA — a relevant incumbent for benchmarking network scale and pricing.
• Halfords Autocentres: Listed UK garage-services chain for MOT, servicing and repairs. Notably named as a strategic partner of MyCarNeedsA, it sits across the table as both a supplier on the platform and a competitor acquiring customers through its own retail footprint and brand.
• Compare the Market: UK price-comparison marketplace that includes motor, home and other insurance products, operating the same comparison-shopping mechanic MyCarNeedsA pioneered for car services. A broader incumbent referenced via the same consumer-mindshare as MyCarNeedsA's insurance-referral extension.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC7FLAUhyKOgrB1-_q4HFe-w
• Facebookfacebook.com/mycarneedsa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/3825583
• Pinterestpinterest.com/MyCarNeedsA

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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