Clapham North MOT

Name

Clapham North MOT

Legal name

Laming Grant Limited

Website

https://claphamnorthmot.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clapham North MOT is a family-owned, single-site MOT testing, servicing and repair garage in South London, founded in 1960, serving car and motorcycle owners with a motorsport-heritage brand identity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Service and Repair

NAICS

Automotive Repair and Maintenance (8111)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Brake & Headlamp/Aiming Tester Calibration and Inspection-Lane Services (TLAKANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exhaust & Emissions/Smog Testing & Repair (TLAKAAAI), Wheel & Rim Repair/Refurbishment (TLAKADAG)

Keywords

• MOT testing services
• Vehicle servicing
• Automotive repairs
• Car maintenance
• Motorcycle servicing

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. MOT Testing and Vehicle Servicing: One-time service fees for MOT (Ministry of Transport) testing, vehicle servicing, repairs and maintenance for cars and motorcycles. Services include alignment, brake repairs, exhaust systems, tune-ups, coolant systems, steering and suspension, fuel systems, oil changes, and tyre services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Clapham North MOT is a single-location independent automotive garage in South London providing statutory MOT (Ministry of Transport) testing, comprehensive vehicle servicing, and mechanical repairs for cars and motorcycles. Service work is carried out by experienced technicians using modern computer diagnostic equipment, covering brake repairs, exhaust systems, steering and suspension, alignment and tracking, tyres, oil changes, coolant systems, fuel systems, tune-ups, and full vehicle safety inspections. The garage also leverages its British motorsport heritage to maintain and prepare race cars.

Product overview

Clapham North MOT operates as a single-location automotive service center offering a unified portfolio of MOT testing, vehicle servicing, and repairs for cars and motorcycles. The core offering consists of MOT Testing and Servicing as the primary services, supported by an array of specialized repair and maintenance features including Computer Diagnostics, Brake Repairs, Exhaust Systems, Steering and Suspension, Tyre and Wheel Services, Oil Changes, Coolant Systems, Tune Ups, Fuel Systems Services, Alignment and Tracking, and Complete Safety Analysis. The company also runs the Clapham North Motorsport Awards as a branded initiative celebrating British motorsport. All services are delivered at their single physical location in Clapham, London, with no software platform or modular product architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MOT Testing Statutory MOT (Ministry of Transport) testing for cars and motorcycles, assessing whether vehicles meet UK road safety and environmental standards required for vehicles over 3 years old.
• Vehicle Servicing Comprehensive vehicle maintenance and servicing for cars and motorcycles, performed by experienced technicians using modern computer diagnostic equipment and covering brakes, exhaust, steering and suspension, alignment, tyres, oil changes, coolant systems, fuel systems, tune-ups, and full safety inspections.
• Vehicle Repairs General vehicle repair services for cars and motorcycles, covering brake repairs, exhaust systems, fuel systems, steering and suspension, and other mechanical issues diagnosed and fixed by the in-house technician team.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Downforce RadiocoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2014Clapham North MOT powers Downforce Radio - the UK's original motorsport station for true petrolheads. This is a branding/marketing partnership providing visibility to motorsport enthusiasts. The station features exclusive interviews, music, and latest racing news from UK and world motorsport.
• BRSCCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBritish Racing and Sports Car Club. Clapham North MOT sponsors the BRSCC Mazda MX-5 SuperCup, continuing their historic association with British motor racing. Partnership since 2020.
• British Motorsport Marshals ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUK-wide network providing marshals with information about hundreds of motorsport meetings held throughout Britain each year.
• Guardians of the ArchesminorOthersUK-wide network of small businesses based in railway arches, working together to share information and protect vital small businesses against unfair rent hikes.
• CarSafeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional and secure vehicle storage solutions, operated by a passionate and experienced team of professionals. Complementary service for vehicle storage needs.
• Abbie Eaton RacingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTwo-time British Champion with 18+ years of racing experience in various championships including Blancpain Endurance, British GT, GT Cup, and many more. Racing and coaching partnership.
• Housing TechnologyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading technology information service for the UK social housing sector. Partnership supporting shared vision of helping everyone receive a home.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Protyre: UK garage and tyre network offering MOT testing, servicing, and repairs comparable to Clapham North MOT's multi-service single-site model.
• Mr Tyre: UK independent chain specialising in tyres, MOT, and servicing with a regional branch network. Direct competitor in the South London trade area for the same customer wallet.
• JCT600: Large UK motor retailer with manufacturer-brand servicing and MOT facilities. Comparable in providing manufacturer-standard servicing and MOT testing, though attached to a wider dealership business.
• ATS Euromaster: UK-wide MOT, tyre, and vehicle servicing chain with overlapping services including exhausts, brakes, alignment, and MOT testing. Directly comparable business model and customer segments.
• Kwik Fit: The UK's largest MOT, tyre, and vehicle repair chain with hundreds of centres. Directly comparable to Clapham North MOT in core MOT testing, tyre, and general repair services, though operating at vastly greater scale.
• Formula One Autocentres: UK chain (originally tied to F1 sponsorship) offering MOT, servicing, tyres, and repairs. The motorsport-adjacent brand positioning is particularly comparable to Clapham North's motorsport heritage play.
• Bosch Car Service UK: Network of independent UK garages operating under the Bosch brand offering MOT, diagnostics, and full mechanical servicing. Closely comparable in service breadth and use of diagnostic equipment.
• National Tyres: UK chain offering tyres, MOT, exhausts, and servicing. Direct competitor for the tyre and exhaust service lines that Clapham North MOT also provides.
• Halfords Autocentres: National UK chain offering MOT, servicing, and repairs across a comparable service mix. Competes for the same local customer base in South London and beyond.
• Quick Lane: Ford-affiliated UK service network offering MOT, tyres, and repairs through franchised sites. Directly comparable service mix targeting the same general consumer and fleet segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ClaphamMOT
• Facebookfacebook.com/Clapham-North-MOT-Est-1960-721367977930168
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clapham-north-mot

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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