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Auto Solutions
Physical Garage
20 Albion Way, Kelvin Industrial Estate, East Kilbride, G75 0YN
About Us
Auto Solutions our aim is to give 100 satisfaction and same day repairs. You can always be sure of a warm welcome and professional service. Our mechanics are fully qualified and follow the Motor Industry Code of Practice for your complete peace of mind. If you live within the local area of East Kilbride, well be happy to see to your car. Our garage is open Monday to Friday 8:30pm to 5pm.
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4.87 (617 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Reviews praise the garage for fast, reliable work, clear communication and competitive pricing, with many customers returning and recommending them. Frequent strengths mentioned are quick turnarounds and same‑day fixes, easy online booking, honest staff and a convenient pick‑up/drop‑off service. Minor negatives include occasional lapses in pre‑collection contact or timing miscommunications (and one very poor outlier), plus the location can be awkward if you don’t have a lift.
Cairnlea Garage
Physical Garage
IBROX, IBROX, GLASGOW, G51 2UZ
About Us
We are a local, independent garage, serving Ibrox, Govan, Glasgow and the surrounding area. We have been in business since 1948 Now on the second generation of the same family.
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4.94 (241 reviews)
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, repeatedly praising Cairnlea for honest, trustworthy workmanship (many namecheck David), friendly staff, quick MOTs and services, clear communication and competitive prices. A few reviewers note minor downsides — limited parking and the need to book ahead because the garage is busy — and isolated mentions of unresolved electrical warnings, but there are no recurring complaints.
Car N Tyre
Physical Garage
991 Carntyne Road, Glasgow, Glasgow, G32 6LY
About Us
For All Your Tyres, Servicing & Mot Needs For Cars and Light Commercials 0% BUY NOW PAY LATER OPTION VW AUDI SEAT SKODA Group Specialists
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4.94 (153 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise the garage for friendly, helpful staff, clear communication and trustworthy advice, with many saying it’s their regular choice for MOTs and servicing. Common strengths are quick turnaround and easy online booking, good value and transparent pricing, reliable workmanship and extras like a wash/valet. A few customers note slightly higher costs than some rivals and there’s one serious complaint about a car worsening after an MOT, but negative comments are rare.
Garage4You
Physical Garage
351 Shettleston Rd, Glasgow., GLASGOW, G31 5JL
About Us
A well established garage running since 2012 offering quality vehicle servicing, repairs, body repairs, Paint work and MOT's . We strive to find solutions for our customers vehicles, and aim to offer the best customer service at competitive prices. Some of the services offered by the garage include: - MOT's - Vehicle servicing & repairs - Tyre’s - Tyre's & wheel balancing - Exhaust - Brakes - Suspension - Timing belts / timing chain replacements - Clutch replacements and much more.....
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4.93 (198 reviews)
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Customers rave about Garage4You, with nearly all reviews giving top marks for friendly, honest and trustworthy service. Common praises cite helpful, professional staff (many mentioning Billy), clear communication and video health checks, quick same‑day turnarounds for MOTs and repairs, fair pricing and consistently high-quality workmanship. Criticism is rare — a few customers mentioned small jobs feeling a bit pricey — but negatives are minimal compared with the steady stream of recommendations and repeat custom.
Clyde Auto Repairs
Physical Garage
157, Curle Street, Glasgow, G14 0TT
About Us
Hello and welcome to Clyde Auto Repairs, we are a local, friendly and reliable independent garage based within the West End of Glasgow. Our technicians have years of experience and will be happy to help with anything you need.
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4.92 (112 reviews)
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Customers praise the garage for friendly, trustworthy staff, speedy same‑day MOTs and services, clear communication (texts and reminders), transparent pricing and good value — many highlight easy booking, free collection/delivery and consistently reliable workmanship. Negatives are scarce but include one cancelled booking, occasional questions over extra work and a few requests for weekend opening; despite that, reviewers repeatedly say they would return and recommend the garage.
East Kilbride Autocare Ltd
Physical Garage
Unit 2 Tennant Complex, Tennant Ave, College Milton South, East Kilbride, G74 5NA
About Us
We are a family run local MOT testing and repair centre trading from 2005 with state of the art diagnostic equipment and main dealer experience we can diagnose and repair any fault on your vehicle at a fraction of main dealer costs. Also with our body repair centre we can have you car back on the road after an accident A 1 stop shop for all your motoring needs
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4.88 (301 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise EK Autocare, with the vast majority of reviews giving top marks for friendly, professional and reliable workmanship. Regularly mentioned strengths are free pick-up/drop-off, excellent communication and quick turnaround, plus fair pricing, easy online booking and occasional courtesy cars. Complaints are rare — a single report noted difficulty with a fully electric vehicle and a few reviews mention minor advisories or small repairs, but overall negatives are minimal.
Pitstop
Physical Garage
491 Aikenhead Rd, Glasgow, G42 0PW
About Us
Pitstop Glasgow is a local established business to provide quality car repairs, MOTs and servicing along with accurate diagnosis to a wide range of vehicles. With 20 years of experience in the motor trade and the support of our highly trained workshop team, we aim to give all our customers the personal touch that is so important for 100% customer care. We can perform simple to complicated car mechanics and full repair on cars, or on a van or any commercial vehicles. We offer a wide range of services including brakes, clutches, suspension, wheel alignment & balancing, tyre puncture timing belt, injectors, DPF, regeneration, air con & Re-gas a
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4.66 (193 reviews)
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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive: customers frequently praise quick turnarounds, friendly and helpful staff, easy online booking and clear communication, with many noting same‑day MOTs/services and good value for money. However, a minority report problems — poor communication on occasion, a messy forecourt or missed promised jobs (e.g. valet or filter change), and isolated issues like late collection or tyre/diagnostic hiccups.
Langlands Road Garage
Physical Garage
307 Langlands Road, Glasgow, G51 4AW
About Us
At Langlands Road Garage your vehicle is our top priority. No matter the make or model of your car, we promise to deliver reliable quality repairs and ensure that your vehicle is the best working order. Our time served technicians are able to tackle any problem, big or small. Diagnosis, MOT, service & mechanical repair. NHS discounts available
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4.79 (64 reviews)
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, repeatedly praising friendly, helpful staff, quick turnaround times, clear communication, fair pricing and the convenient collect-and-deliver service. A few negatives crop up — isolated reports of missed checks (AdBlue/coolant), unexpected price increases or parts delays, and occasional administrative slips like missing receipts.
BISHOPBRIGGS MOT CENTRE
Physical Garage
UNIT 2 16 WELLINGTON ROAD, LOWMOSS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BISHOPBRIGGS, GLASGOW, G64 2SA
About Us
Bishopbriggs MOT Centre is a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) authorised testing station capable of testing passenger cars and light commercial vehicles up to Class 4. Each of our MOT testers is quality controlled each month and each MOT inspection is carried according to DVSA’s strict guidelines. Bishopbriggs MOT Centre is quality control tested by the DVLA and the SMTA. We are AA certified and RAC Accredited Repairs. Steve McDonald I cannot recommend this garage enough! Their customer service during these circumstances, with all these MOT's now needing done due to Covid-19 and the DVLA 6 month extension, was outstanding! They ma
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4.75 (75 reviews)
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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage for friendly, honest staff, quick and efficient MOTs and repairs, and good value for money, with many saying they’ll return. Reviewers often highlight clear explanations, helpful owners, timely work and handy pick‑up/drop‑off options, and note the garage is busy — seen as a sign of trust. A minority report problems with bookings or cancellations, sporadic communication about job completion, and occasional billing/receipt issues.
G A Mann & Son
Physical Garage
10-16 Glenfarg St, Glasgow, G20 7QF
About Us
G A Mann & Son are an independent garage that have been servicing and repairing vehicles since 1947. Located in the heart of Glasgow, we take pride in giving a first class service. We deal with MOT's, servicing, general repairs and diagnostics, long side other work you made need done on your vehicle.
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4.94 (29 reviews)
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, repeatedly praising quick, efficient MOTs and services, friendly and helpful staff, and clear communication. Frequent strengths mentioned are reasonable prices and good value, easy online booking, reliability and same‑day turnaround — many say they’ll return or recommend the garage. No consistent weaknesses are reported in the reviews.
What is a Car Alternator?
Your alternator keeps your car’s battery charged, allowing you to start your vehicle and power your electronics. It uses your car’s drive belt to convert the mechanical energy from the crankshaft into electricity. If your alternator fails and stops charging the battery, you can struggle to keep your car moving. That’s why you should always book an alternator repair as soon as you notice a problem.
When Do I Need to Book an Alternator Repair?
You should book an alternator repair near you if you notice any of the following warning signs:
- Your car is difficult or slow to start
- You hear a whirring, whining or squealing noise from the engine
- Your car's interior and exterior lights look dim, blink erratically, gradually fade, suddenly get brighter or don't come on at all
- Your battery warning light comes on
- Your speedometer stops working.
- You can smell rubber burning.
- Your car fails a multimeter test at a garage.
How Much Does an Alternator Cost in the UK?
Alternator Repairs cost between £100 and £700 in the UK. The average is between £150 to £300 and, while refurbished car alternators ar available, they don't offer that much of a saving.
What Causes the Need for a New Alternator?
Your alternator is a very durable component, but you can end up needing a replacement if either of the following happens:
- The brush, a component which maintains constant electrical contact with the spinning alternator, becomes worn.
- Your voltage regulator fails. This makes sure that the electrical charge is passed to the battery at the correct voltage.
Can I Fit a New Alternator Myself?
Yes, you can fit a new alternator yourself. However, you should not attempt the process unless you are experienced and know what you are doing. Not only can you cause extra damage to your vehicle, but a live battery can also give you a nasty shock if you don’t disconnect it properly.
To fit a new alternator yourself, you must follow this process:
- Disconnect the battery. You must disconnect the terminals in the right order and ensure it is completely disconnected before continuing.
- Disconnect the wires from the back of the alternator. Label the wires as you go so you can reconnect them all in the right place.
- Remove the belt from the pulley.
- Remove the bolts. These connect the alternator to the bracket. Once these are loose, you are then able to get the old alternator out of the car.
- Make sure you have the correct replacement alternator. The last thing you need is the wrong sized part.
- Reverse the removal steps to install the new alternator.
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If an alternator replacement sounds like too much hard work, enter your reg and postcode to find a garage near you to complete the work instead. You can filter by reviews, labour rate, distance or availability - whatever matters to you the most. Once you’ve compared deals and picked the most suitable garage, you can select your preferred date and time to complete the booking.
You never pay a penny until after your chosen garage has completed your alternator repairs and there are no hidden extras either. When you compare garages near you through BookMyGarage, you can save up to 70% vs booking an alternator replacement direct.
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How Long Does an Alternator Replacement Take?
On average, an alternator replacement takes between 1-2 hours. However, this can vary depending on what make and model of vehicle you drive.
How Long Does an Alternator Last?
If you look after your alternator by driving sensibly, it can last 8-12 years without needing any repairs. Book a car service regularly to keep your car in good condition and avoid putting unnecessary stress on your alternator.