Mon–Fri 8am–4pm · Sat 8am–12pm · Unit 4, 279 Bristol Road, Gloucester GL2 5DD 📞 01452 524611
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Car repairs in Gloucester. Photographed, quoted, approved — then fixed.

Warning light on? Noise you don't like? Failed the MOT? Bring it to Bristol Road. We find the fault, photograph it, and text you an itemised quote. You approve what you want done, we do it — usually the same day where parts allow.

Diagnostics £48/hr inc VAT Nothing done without your OK Spread the cost with Payment Assist
What we fix

From a dust cover to a dead engine

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Warning lights & diagnostics

Engine management, ABS, airbag, DPF, AdBlue. We read the codes with dealer-level tools, then actually diagnose the cause rather than just clearing the light.

£48/hr inc VAT
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Suspension & steering

Knocks, clunks, pulling to one side, uneven tyre wear. Springs, shock absorbers, ball joints, track rod ends, bushes, wheel bearings, CV joints and boots.

Quoted per job
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Brakes

Pads, discs, calipers, hoses, handbrake cables and fluid. Free brake check first, then a fixed quote.

Free check
Brakes, batteries & exhausts →
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Clutches, gearboxes & engines

Clutch kits and dual-mass flywheels, gearbox repairs, engine replacements with new, used or reconditioned units.

Quoted per job
Engines, gearboxes & clutches →
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Timing belts

Cambelt kits with tensioners and, where sensible, the water pump — done before it snaps, not after.

Quoted per job
Timing belts →
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MOT failure repairs

Failed with us or elsewhere? Send us the certificate and we'll quote every item. Retest is free when we do the repairs.

Free retest
Understand your fail first →

Also: exhausts, batteries, alternators and starter motors, cooling systems, electrical faults, air conditioning, welding for MOT, and the odd job you can't put a name to. If it's on a car, ask.

How a repair works here

No surprises on the bill

Tell us the symptom

Book a repair slot online, message us on WhatsApp, or call. Describe what it's doing and when — you don't need to know what's wrong.

We inspect and photograph

A technician checks the car and photographs what they find. You get an itemised quote on your phone with parts, labour and VAT shown separately for each job.

You approve, we fix

Tick the jobs you want done. We order parts, do the work and text you when it's ready. Pay by card link, at the counter, or spread it with Payment Assist.

Parts and guarantees

We fit OE-quality parts as standard, which carry the manufacturer's warranty, and our workmanship is guaranteed. We'll happily discuss budget options — used or reconditioned units on a bigger job, for instance — and tell you straight what we'd do if it were our car. Parts you supply yourself can usually be fitted, but they're not covered by our parts or labour warranty.

Over 60 years of combined experience

Our technicians have been fixing cars in Gloucester since before most of the current models existed. We're an independent, so we work on everything — Ford to Mercedes, Toyota to Land Rover, hybrids included — and we keep the modern diagnostic kit to do it properly.

Repair questions

Before you bring it in

How much does a diagnostic check cost?

£48 per hour including VAT. Most fault-code reads take under an hour. You get the findings and a photographed quote for any repair before anything is done — and no obligation to go ahead.

Can I spread the cost?

Yes, with Payment Assist — interest-free instalments on repair bills. Ask when you receive your quote and we'll send the link.

Are repairs guaranteed?

Parts we supply carry the manufacturer's warranty and our workmanship is guaranteed. Parts you supply yourself are fitted at your own risk and aren't covered.

Do you do same-day repairs?

Often, yes — brakes, batteries, exhausts, bulbs, most suspension parts and many MOT failures are done the same day where parts are available locally. Bigger jobs we'll give you an honest timescale for up front.

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