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Swallowfield ITA Examination Depot

Government β€’ Civil examinations academy

πŸ‘πŸ‘ Once all is well with your vehicle, the process is quick. Pay the fee online. Print the receipt and take with you. When it's time join the line, drive up on the ramp-one examiner will check horn, indicator,wiper, etc. Then drive to another section as directed, pop the bonnet-another examiner checks... People often mention time, process, service, staff, wait,


Address

6 Central Ave, Kingston, Jamaica

Website

www.mtw.gov.jm

Contact

+1 876-754-1900 ext. 6491

Rating on Google Maps

3.70 (81 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 8:30β€―AM to 3β€―PM
  • Wednesday: 8:30β€―AM to 3β€―PM
  • Thursday: 8:30β€―AM to 3β€―PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 8:30β€―AM to 2β€―PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: (Easter Monday), 8:30β€―AM to 3β€―PM, Hours might differ

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: time (12) process (7) service (7) staff (7) wait (7)
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  • 5/5 Jodi J. 4 years ago on Google
    Once all is well with your vehicle, the process is quick. Pay the fee online. Print the receipt and take with you. When it's time join the line, drive up on the ramp-one examiner will check horn, indicator,wiper, etc. Then drive to another section as directed, pop the bonnet-another examiner checks the front end the proceeds to drive it (in an 8)-*the is the part that scares many as they go really fast.* Most of the examiners, though stern are courteous. Got there early and was out in 1/2 hour.
    7 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Dujean 3 years ago on Google
    The service there is excellent. Quick, efficient and courteous staff. Pay for fitness online, print receipt (PRINT RECEIPT). Then drive up to ramp. Met the man with the black and white beard. He is the one that keeps the place turning. Excellent worker. Very powerful and stern though.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Damien B. 11 years ago on Google
    Process was quick, but hated watching how they handle the cars.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Keisha M. 1 year ago on Google
    The people that work at the depot are unprofessional, and clearly have never been trained in customer service! The WORST of all is the so called supervisor Mr. Wilson. He has NO manners whatsoever and makes no attempt to try to communicate. His attitude is as if you are bothering him. Maybe the problem is he doesn't know how to communicate. Is it then any surprise that the rest of the staff follow suit I pray for the day the government realizes that hiring these unprofessional, incapable people is only hurting the productivity of the country. It cannot be be that most of the time you visit one of these government agencies that your entire day is wasted due to incompetence.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Alison N. 8 years ago on Google
    Awesome experience the instructors where stern and precise but tries to get you comfortable before starting ...it was fast and all went well better that expected actually ..knowing how must government agencies can be quite the opposite for eg I wish I could say the same about the tax office -_-
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 P P. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a depot. Please dont be confused and think it is an information depot. They process by appointment and don't be late. Be prepared to be told to wait for your name to be called... And wait and wait. The staff work very hard to process your documents... Be patient.. Be very patient... Expect to make several trips to accumulate your documents because the online instructions do not provide the necessary details for a single trip and be done.... This may be why it is necessary to hire driver instructors that are in the know of information not published. Above all, be nice, Jamaica is a beautiful island and i love it here...even if it take multiple trips to the depot for a simple drivers license.... Remember be nice... If only for your happiness and the ITA Staff...
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Natalie D. 2 years ago on Google
    Prompt and accurate inspection of πŸš—s. No long waiting. The best place to go if you are a working professional and want to reach work on time after inspection.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Nakeshia W. 2 years ago on Google
    Not sure if it's because of the pandemic but on my recent visit the wait was short. The examiners were efficient and polite. I hot through way more quickly than I imagined I would.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Web D. 6 years ago on Google
    It can get busy very quickly but normally I get through in reasonable time.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Gwyneth H. 6 years ago on Google
    Busy place that strives to give great service
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Matthew J. 10 years ago on Google
    Is this where you get your driver's license?
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Marcia D. 3 years ago on Google
    The inspectors there were quite personable and helpful.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Donavon L. 3 years ago on Google
    For getting your vehicles certified as being road worthy it is the place. Quick service with friendly staff
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Merrick K. 3 years ago on Google
    I have never hated the Swallowfield Examination Depot because my car gets examined quickly and the Certificate of Fitness is issued a few minutes after the examination. The last time I visited (November,2020) I got through in the quickest time.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Omar A. Dixon, E. 10 months ago on Google
    Went there on June 15, 2023 to renew my fitness and the experience was terrible. Their system went down & as a result they couldn’t print any certs. No one had any idea what was happening or how soon I.T would be able to resolve it, and instead of alerting us prior to transacting anything so that we could decide if we should, they waited until we paid and handed over the documents. Now, after alerting us, they refused to give customers anything to substantiate that the depot was unable to print certs atm, they refused to return any certs so we could come back when their system was back up, or try other depots, or to simply put anxious persons who didn’t want to drive without it minds at ease. So, at the end of the day there were a lot of anxious and unhappy persons who left worrying. The Depot staff really need to learn how to relate to the public and they need to implement measures to help in these instances.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Brenda L. 2 years ago on Google
    Quick and efficient service. I was surprised. The examiner at the front (inspector) was helpful. It was a little crowdy at the counter where documents are submitted as persons where waiting on their new documents.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Mark H. 1 year ago on Google
    There aren't enough negative stars in existence to describe the most unpleasant experience that I had here. Rude and couldn't care less are some of the adjectives that come to mind.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Tashieka H. 3 years ago on Google
    Spacious areas for learners to do their driving exam.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Francine W. 6 years ago on Google
    Went there today and it just took half hour to pass my car. Efficient and courteous staff. I just wish they would properly pave the area as there is a lot of pinging in the areas where you have to park.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Brittney H. 1 year ago on Google
    Process went very smoothly, i didn't wait long

  • 5/5 Everod L. 1 year ago on Google
    Vehicle examination was professional down. Love this place

  • 4/5 Sir Khris (. 1 year ago on Google
    Haven't been back since the new Road Traffic Act was updated. I wonder what the process will be like when it's time for Dal renewal. Lawd ave MurciΒ‘

  • 1/5 YAAD M. 1 year ago on Google
    Spent 7 hours there after doing my road code test, just waiting on my envelope. Disgraceful

  • 1/5 Marie G. 1 year ago on Google
    Very bad experience. The government must do better

  • 4/5 Antoine C. 7 months ago on Google
    Processing of fitness test has improved over the years. Only issue is, you have to pay for the test at a tax office first which is an extra step to take and can take time

  • 5/5 Lennox D. 9 months ago on Google
    Now what do with the extra hour I anticipated to spend getting my car passed? My head is spinning! I barely sat down (note… sat down!!) before hearing my license plate number. Keep it up Swallowfield!

  • 4/5 Gemel W. 1 year ago on Google
    A bit confusing if you're there for the first time doing fitness renewal because the line can start from outside the facility and there's no one there guiding the people who just arrived but once the process starts it's pretty seamless and the staff are helpful in guiding you from one step to the next.

  • 5/5 Aldeam F. 3 years ago on Google
    Quick during Corona

  • 4/5 Omar S. 1 year ago on Google
    The service has improved in recent years. There are more examiners now, so the process is much faster. If only we could see a similar improvement with the tax office.

  • 4/5 Jason β€œJah-Lone” A. 1 year ago on Google
    At the time I visited, I spent less than an hour from, joining inspection line, vehicle check to driving out.

  • 4/5 Robert J. Tucker (. 1 year ago on Google
    Too long a wait to get through with you car fitness/examination...

  • 4/5 ENG PRISOL M. 2 years ago on Google
    Good parking space and Organized

  • 3/5 Angel g. 2 years ago on Google
    The wait time was a bit frustrating but you have to just do it.

  • 2/5 Roderick B. 2 years ago on Google
    It's is confusing the way the new system is set up if you're applying for your learners license

  • 5/5 Sean-Paul D. 2 years ago on Google
    Good customer services

  • 4/5 Carrissa P. 2 years ago on Google
    Didn't really go inside. When I went there it was very crowded. The lady that came to be at the door was friendly.

  • 5/5 Andrew S. 3 years ago on Google
    Never had a issue, any problems the car had i was able to get fix and return by a certain time on the same day to ger it passed.

  • 5/5 Internet G. 4 years ago on Google
    Once everything is ok with your vehicle the process is a breeze

  • 5/5 Paul W. 4 years ago on Google
    Why does the rest of Jamaica not work like this? Excellent service - thank you

  • 4/5 Humphrey G. 3 years ago on Google
    They move fairly fast


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