Mountgrove Garage

115 Finsbury Park Rd, Finsbury Park, London N4 2JU, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

★ 4.9 on Google · 204 reviews · View on Google Maps

27 / 100

Manipulation score

Clean

Completed Oct 23, 2026 · 47 reviews flagged

How this score works

The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.

Burst: — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
Low activity account: — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
Duplicate text: — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.

Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →

Case conclusion

What the numbers say

204 reviews examined

Google rating: 4.9★
Not-flagged average: 4.9★
Flagged: 23%
Coverage: 100%

“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Oct 23, 2026.

Review brief

What reviews not flagged by Revdict say

Reviewers report that Mountgrove Garage provides friendly, reliable, and reasonably priced automotive services, including MOTs, repairs, and bodywork. Customers frequently highlight the mechanics' honesty, clear explanations, and willingness to accommodate last-minute requests. Overall, sentiment across the provided reviews is overwhelmingly positive.

+ Repeated strengths

Honesty and Value

Reviewers report that the staff provides fair pricing, avoids overcharging, and often refrains from charging for minor fixes.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2018-07-13
Great service. Quick and reliable. No hidden fees. I actually paid less than quoted as well. Highly recommended.

5★ · 2018-03-28
Great place. Flexible and friendly and good value. They refused to charge on a recent small problem with the car (I insisted...). Recommended

Accommodating and Prompt Service

Reviewers note that the garage is quick to turn around repairs and often squeezes in vehicles at short notice.

1 supporting review

5★ · 2016-11-30
Really helpful. They squeezed my car in at very late notice and did a top job, honest, and reasonable, and a pleasure to deal with.

Communication and Customer Care

Reviewers frequently mention that the staff is polite, explains car issues clearly without being patronizing, and treats customers with respect.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2025-11-26
Amazing local garage. The owners are always very friendly, knowledgeable and honest. They are extremely accommodating, always do a thorough job, and can be relied upon wholeheartedly. As a female customer, I especially appreciate how genuin...

5★ · 2026-03-10
Fabulous garage!!!! Friendly, helpful, accommodating and will do whatever they can to assist, squeezing you in when there’s an emergency, giving sensible advice about options and costs and no question is too stupid to ask so I never feel pa...

− Repeated complaints

Pricing and Payment Policies

A reviewer noted concerns regarding an MOT pricing discrepancy relative to the statutory maximum and a preference for cash payments.

1 supporting review

2★ · 2022-01-07
To be honest, I found Alex and his colleague had an unpleasant manner. He also charges £55 for an MOT, when the government states the maximum cost for this service is £54.85 - which obviously isn't a big price difference, but is technically...

Good for

Urgent MOTs and last-minute repairs
Drivers seeking transparent explanations and honest advice
Local vehicle servicing and bodywork

Avoid if

You strictly prefer paying via card rather than cash
You require services outside their availability constraints

Review anatomy

Reviews per quarter

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Reviews per quarter, total and flagged
Quarter	Reviews	Flagged
Q1 ’15	1	1
Q2 ’15	0	0
Q3 ’15	0	0
Q4 ’15	0	0
Q1 ’16	0	0
Q2 ’16	1	0
Q3 ’16	1	0
Q4 ’16	6	4
Q1 ’17	4	2
Q2 ’17	8	3
Q3 ’17	7	4
Q4 ’17	6	3
Q1 ’18	5	0
Q2 ’18	3	0
Q3 ’18	11	3
Q4 ’18	3	0
Q1 ’19	9	1
Q2 ’19	3	0
Q3 ’19	10	1
Q4 ’19	5	1
Q1 ’20	7	2
Q2 ’20	7	0
Q3 ’20	10	3
Q4 ’20	11	2
Q1 ’21	4	1
Q2 ’21	6	2
Q3 ’21	4	0
Q4 ’21	5	2
Q1 ’22	2	0
Q2 ’22	1	0
Q3 ’22	3	0
Q4 ’22	3	0
Q1 ’23	5	1
Q2 ’23	1	0
Q3 ’23	6	2
Q4 ’23	4	1
Q1 ’24	9	3
Q2 ’24	5	1
Q3 ’24	1	0
Q4 ’24	5	0
Q1 ’25	1	0
Q2 ’25	1	0
Q3 ’25	3	0
Q4 ’25	2	1
Q1 ’26	6	2
Q2 ’26	1	0
Q3 ’26	7	1
Q4 ’26	1	0

Rating distribution

5★

4★

3★

2★

1★

Evidence

low activity account 47 reviews flagged weight 0.8

Flagged reviews

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 47 flagged reviews.

Lisa Story

1 review

★★★★★

2015-03-25

Alex at Mountgrove has been looking after my old car for a while now. He's always proactive, helpful, transparent and swift. I'd recommend him, hence writing this review. My first on G+

Jon Foster

2 reviews

★★★★★

2016-10-20

I've been using Mountgrove Garage for a number of years now - and they're totally responsible for keeping my 15 year old car in good working order! I've found their service honest, quick and reliable offering real value for money and peace of mind. I've recommended them to a number of friends and wi...

Alex Denoon

1 review

★★★★★

2016-10-30

We have taken our cars to Alex and Tony for 9 years and have always found them to be professional and utterly trustworthy. In addition, they have been consistently personable and accommodating. It is a pleasure to be able to recommend someone so unreservedly. .

Richard Jarman

1 review

★★★★★

2016-11-08

I have been using Mountgrove Garage for years - first when I lived just around the corner, but I have stuck with them now that I have moved away from the area. It is a small, family-run business that offers friendly, punctual and reasonably priced service. The two brothers are unfailingly obliging...

Anna Sowerbutts

1 review

★★★★★

2016-12-03

Had first experience with this garage recently and was really impressed with the excellent service I received. They were extremely quick, excellent value and very friendly. Will definitely be using them again in the future.

Becky Crichton-Miller

1 review

★★★★★

2017-01-21

We needed an MOT done in a hurry and the people at Mountgrove Garage turned this around very quickly and efficiently. Thanks so much!

Henry Mostyn

1 review

★★★★★

2017-03-31

Super service thanks

Andy Coward

2 reviews

★★★★★

2017-04-03

My experience at Mountgrove was excellent, Alex was super helpful and he even managed to adjust his busy schedule to fix my car. A real gem of a find. I will be going here with my car in future for sure. Highly reccommeded!

Allie Kanu

1 review

★★★★★

2017-06-16

Mountgrove garage is a friendly, relaxed garage where I can get help with any problems with my car at any time they are open. A quick phone call or drop by and these guys are always super polite, good-humoured and give a prompt accurate assessment of anything that needs doing. I've had brilliant...

CAROLINE BROWN

1 review

★★★★★

2017-08-14

Friendly and knowledgeable mechanics who do a great job at keeping our ancient car on the road. They are very reasonably priced and always do their best to fit us in at short notice. Highly recommended.

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