Our Story
If you fix something,
fix it like you'd do for your own family.
That's not a marketing line. That's what I grew up hearing.
Where It Began
A family built around engines.
My father-in-law spent his life between engines and the open road — a mechanic and a long-distance truck driver. The kind of man who could tell what's wrong with a car just by listening. My brother-in-law followed the same path, built his own brand in the trade back home, became well-known for his work and earned a reputation that speaks for itself.
I always admired that. The skill, the respect people had for them, the honesty in their work. But life had a different route planned for me.
A New Beginning
The UK gave me a chance.
I came to the United Kingdom with my family, looking for a fresh start. And this country gave me exactly that — a chance to grow, to learn, to build something real. I started in production, moved into logistics, and eventually into management — each step teaching me something different about how things work, how to lead, and how to solve problems properly.
Then I decided to go back to university. I studied BA (Hons) Business Studies with Entrepreneurship at the University of West London, because I wanted to understand not just how to run a business, but how to build one that lasts. Something I'm genuinely proud of.
But through all of it, one thing never left my mind: the garage. The smell of engine oil, the satisfaction of fixing something properly, the trust people place in you when they hand over their car.
The Dream
From ambition to action.
So I made the decision. I had my mechanical qualifications recognised and finalised through IMI as a Light Vehicle Inspection Technician. I then completed and passed my MOT Tester course and MOT Manager certification — essential steps towards reaching my goal.
Today I work as a qualified MOT tester — inspecting vehicles day in and day out in a live testing environment. Every test sharpens my eye and my standards, and it's the best possible preparation for running my own station the right way. After years of work, I established M&M'S Recovery LTD and started building my own MOT station right here in Scunthorpe. Not because it was easy — but because it was always the dream.
Matei Motors is my way of giving back to the community that gave me a chance. Everything I learned from my family, everything the UK taught me about business and people — I'm putting it all into this garage. Honest work, fair treatment, and the kind of care you'd expect from someone who genuinely loves what they do.
My qualifications
IMI Accredited
Light Vehicle Inspection Technician
SEG Level 2
Award in MOT Testing
MOT Manager
Certified
Working MOT Tester
Testing vehicles daily
Business education
BA (Hons) Business Studies
with Entrepreneurship — University of West London
MSc Business Analytics
Starting September 2026
A Word From The Owner
Nice to meet you
I'm Mihai Matei, the founder of Matei Motors and a qualified MOT tester. Right now I work every day as an MOT tester, checking vehicles hands-on and building the experience that will go straight into my own centre here in Scunthorpe.
When you bring your car to me, it gets treated as if it were my own family's. No shortcuts, no surprises — just honest work and a clear explanation of what your vehicle needs and why. That's the promise behind every job at Matei Motors.
Mihai Matei
Founder & Qualified MOT Tester · BA (Hons)
Verified Qualifications
My Qualifications
Real, accredited certifications behind the Matei Motors name — so you know your vehicle is in qualified hands.
SEG Level 2 Award in MOT Testing (Classes 4 & 7)
SEG Level 3 Award in MOT Test Centre Management
IMI Accredited — Light Vehicle Inspection Technician
The Future
Built to last generations.
But this isn't just about me. I want Matei Motors to be the beginning of something bigger — a family business that my children will grow into and carry forward. The same way I learned from my father-in-law, I want them to learn from me. This is the first chapter of a multi-generational story, and we're just getting started.
We're not a chain. We're not a franchise. We're a family building something that's meant to last.
Our Journey
Building Matei Motors
IMI accreditation as Light Vehicle Inspection Technician
SEG Level 2 Award in MOT Testing completed
MOT Manager certification achieved
Working as a qualified MOT tester, gaining daily hands-on experience
M&M'S Recovery LTD established
Workshop premises secured on Northampton Road, Scunthorpe
Noise assessment completed
Workshop renovation and fit-out in progress
Planning permission (change of use to B2) in progress
Sourcing the MOT and servicing equipment
VT01 application to DVSA — upcoming
DVSA authorisation and opening as Matei Motors — MOT Centre Scunthorpe
If you've read this far, you're probably the kind of person who still appreciates things done properly.