Trust score
79out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume329
Source diversity1 source
VerificationListed
Based on rating, review volume, independent sources and verification. Evidence context — not a guarantee of workmanship.
About
Verified garage / vehicle services in Chessington.
Reviews · public evidence
What the public record says
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Ray was on time when he said. Got the job done in 1 day when I thought my van was going to be off road longer. I will definitely be using Ray again for other things."
"Ray sorted out our 2 elderly cars and managed to source a EGFRcooler from JLR despite the cyber attack. Collected the cars from our house and returned when done. Previous garage had failed to locate coolant leak which he did directly. I can thoroughly recommend him as a reliable and knowledgeable mechanic."
"Found ML motors on checkatrade.com and I have used his services for 2 cars now - MOT, services and repairs, very friendly and professional service and I have always had honest advice when repairs need doing to the car and also well priced too! I’m glad I found him! Thanks Ray."
Detailed reviews
Ray was on time when he said. Got the job done in 1 day when I thought my van was going to be off road longer. I will definitely be using Ray again for other things.
Ray sorted out our 2 elderly cars and managed to source a EGFRcooler from JLR despite the cyber attack. Collected the cars from our house and returned when done. Previous garage had failed to locate coolant leak which he did directly. I can thoroughly recommend him as a reliable and knowledgeable mechanic.
Found ML motors on checkatrade.com and I have used his services for 2 cars now - MOT, services and repairs, very friendly and professional service and I have always had honest advice when repairs need doing to the car and also well priced too! I’m glad I found him! Thanks Ray.
Page 1 of 17
Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for architects in Chessington
Across 7 rated architects in Chessington, the typical rating is 5.0★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Public evidence checks
Public evidence shownTrust checks and red flags
Public review evidence5.0★ from 329 public reviewsCheckatrade
Sources
1 named sourcesEvery signal, traced to its origin
Review sources
Checkatrade
Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself
"Architect" is a title protected by law - only people on the official Architects Register (held by ARB) may use it. Confirm they're on it before you commission a design.
Check the Architects RegisterPublic evidence checks
What's strong, and what to check yourself
✓Strong signals
✓Rating: 5.0★
✓Review volume: 329
!Worth checking yourself
!Source diversity: 1 source
!Verification: Listed
Smart checks
Before you hire an architect
Only someone on the Architects Registration Board (ARB) register may legally call themselves an 'architect' in the UK — ask for their ARB number and check it free at arb.org.uk. An 'architectural designer' or 'technologist' is a different, unregistered role (often capable, but not the same protection).
Agree how they charge before any work starts — a percentage of the build cost, a fixed fee, or an hourly rate — and exactly which stages it covers (concept design, planning application, building-regulations drawings, work on site), so there are no surprises later.
Confirm what they will actually handle versus what is excluded — the planning application, the building-control drawings, and whether they will administer the builder's contract on site — and get it, and a portfolio of similar projects, in writing.
Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact.
Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work — and that they are current.
Want an extra legitimacy check?
Run the Cowboy Checker on ML Motors before you contact them.