01234 339804
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Mon to Fri - 8:00 to 18:00
Sat - 8:00 to 16:00
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01234 339804
Mon to Fri - 8:00 to 18:00
Sat - 8:00 to 16:00
Sun - Closed
If you live in Oakley and need a garage you can genuinely rely on, UK Truck & Plant Group is your closest DVSA-approved, IRTE-accredited workshop — approximately 5 miles from Oakley village, around 10–12 minutes via the A6 south into Bedford. We serve Oakley residents with everything from routine car servicing and same-day MOT testing to full HGV repairs and 24/7 breakdown recovery, all from one professionally equipped workshop on Ampthill Road, Bedford.
Oakley is a well-established village in north Bedfordshire, sitting in the MK43 postcode on the northern edge of Bedford Borough. It’s a popular village for commuters working in Bedford, Milton Keynes, and beyond — which means residents typically cover significant mileage each week and need a dependable garage within easy reach. With no specialist DVSA-approved workshop in the village itself, the closest professional option is our Ampthill Road facility — a direct, straightforward run down the A6.
We provide the complete range of vehicle maintenance and repair services for Oakley drivers from everyday car servicing to specialist HGV and fleet work that most local garages simply cannot offer.
We carry out interim, full, and major car services for all makes and models. Every service includes a written quote upfront, manufacturer-specification oil and parts, a full 75-point inspection checklist, and a stamped service logbook. Oakley residents regularly commute into Bedford, Milton Keynes, and along the A6 and A428 corridors — we factor your typical driving pattern and annual mileage into our servicing recommendations to make sure your service interval is correctly matched to how you use your vehicle.
Oakley service pricing:
As a DVSA-approved MOT testing station, we carry out MOTs for Class 4 (cars), Class 7 (vans up to 3,500kg), HGVs, and PSV vehicles. Same-day Class 4 and Class 7 appointments are often available call 01234 339804 to check. We also offer free pre-MOT checks, so Oakley drivers arrive prepared and confident rather than taking a risk on the day.
Unsure which MOT class your van or commercial vehicle falls under? Call us on 01234 339804 with your registration and we’ll confirm before you book. No charge for the advice.
From engine warning lights and brake jobs to suspension repairs and full diagnostic investigations, our technicians handle the complete range of car and van repair work. We use up-to-date OBD diagnostic equipment and hold parts for most common makes — which means faster turnaround for Oakley drivers who can’t afford to be without their vehicle for long.
Oakley sits on the A6 one of the key north-south commercial routes through Bedfordshire and the village and surrounding area are home to agricultural businesses, tradespeople, and small operators running vans and commercial vehicles. We provide HGV servicing, DVSA annual roadworthiness testing, brake system overhauls, and trailer inspections for commercial operators in Oakley and the wider north Bedford area.
As an IRTE-accredited workshop, we meet the standards required for maintaining operators’ licence vehicles. For Oakley-based fleet operators, we can work around your schedules with early morning or weekend slots to keep vehicle downtime to a minimum.
Our workshop is at Transport Yard, Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9JJ approximately 5 miles from Oakley village and around 10–12 minutes by car. The most direct route is south on the A6 into Bedford, then Ampthill Road a clear, well-signposted run with no complicated town centre navigation required.
From Oakley location | Approx. distance | Approx. drive time |
Oakley village centre (MK43 7) | Approx. 5 miles | 10–12 minutes |
Oakley / A6 junction | Approx. 4.8 miles | 10 minutes |
Clapham (MK41) | Approx. 4 miles | 9 minutes |
Bromham village (MK43) | Approx. 5.5 miles | 12 minutes |
Pavenham (MK43) | Approx. 7 miles | 14 minutes |
Harrold (MK43) | Approx. 9 miles | 18 minutes |
The A6 bus corridor connects Oakley with Bedford town centre. From Bedford, the workshop is accessible by a short onward journey or taxi to Ampthill Road. Call us to discuss the best approach and we’ll help you plan it.
Oakley has no DVSA-approved workshop. Residents looking for a professional garage have traditionally had to travel into Bedford and not all Bedford garages offer the full range of services Oakley drivers need. Here’s what makes us different:
We regularly serve drivers and businesses from Oakley and all surrounding north Bedfordshire communities, including:
Whether you’re on the High Street in Oakley village, out toward Pavenham Road, or in one of the surrounding hamlets, our Ampthill Road workshop is a short, straightforward drive down the A6 — and one of the best-equipped independent workshops in the region when you get here.
Service | What’s included | Estimated price |
Interim service | Oil & filter, brakes, tyres, fluids, lights | £100 – £150 |
Full service | Full 75-point inspection + air filter, plugs | £150 – £280 |
Major service | Full service + cabin filter, hydraulic fluid | £200 – £350 |
Class 4 MOT | Standard car MOT (DVSA-approved) | From £54.85 |
Class 7 MOT | Van MOT up to 3,500kg (DVSA-approved) | Call for price |
Full service + MOT | Combined appointment — saves time and cost | From £160 |
Battery replacement | Supply and fit, all makes — incl. AGM | £150 – £280 |
Brake pad replacement | Per axle, parts and labour | Call for price |
24/7 Breakdown recovery | Oakley and surrounding north Bedford area | Call 01234 339804 |
Ready to book? Call us, email, or use our online booking. We’ll confirm your appointment, provide a written quote, and have your vehicle looked after by our IRTE-accredited technicians — approximately 5 miles from Oakley via the A6.
Clapham · Bromham · Pavenham · Harrold · Odell · Sharnbrook · Felmersham · Great Denham · Biddenham · Kempston · Elstow · Wixams · Bedford town centre · Wootton · Stewartby · Ampthill · Flitwick · Biggleswade · Sandy · Milton Keynes · Northampton
Our Ampthill Road workshop is well situated for anyone travelling into Bedford from the north via the A6 — and Oakley residents heading south will pass us before they reach the town centre. We’re a natural stopping point for north Bedfordshire drivers who want professional, accredited vehicle care without having to navigate deep into Bedford itself.