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Smiths of Alvechurch
Physical Garage
Unit 1 Lye Bridge Business Park, Redditch Road, Alvechurch, Birmingham, B48 7RT
About Us
We offer a wide range of services at Smiths of Alvechurch just for you, whether you are a private individual looking to get your vehicle serviced or a business looking to get your whole fleet of vehicles maintained and given their MOT test. We do all makes and models. FREE MOT with FULL and MAJOR. We collect and deliver and have an excellent local reputation and have very loyal customer. Brakes and Clutches , DPF Cleaning , Wet Belts , Timing Chains, 2 Wheel Tracking. Engine diagnostic work and our price is very competitive without comprising the service we offer.
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5 (36 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers rave about the garage, repeatedly praising friendly, helpful and professional staff who come across as honest and trustworthy. Common strengths are fast turnaround (often same‑day), clear communication, fair pricing and extras like collection/delivery and technicians going the extra mile to diagnose and fix problems. There are virtually no negative comments or recurring complaints in the reviews.
GARRETTS GREEN SERVICE STATION
Physical Garage
UNIT 13 TILE CROSS TRADING ESTATE, TILE CROSS ROAD, MARSTON GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, B33 0NN
About Us
Garretts Green Service Station is a Birmingham based garage, located in Marston Green. We are proud to offer an assortment of different services from MOT’s to a full car repair and service. Our staff are fully qualified to provide you with a first-class, efficient service. Our friendly staff are available to contact Monday to Saturday.
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4.95 (31 reviews)
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Praise centres on honesty, speed and good value — customers frequently describe the staff as friendly and trustworthy, praise fast MOTs, comfortable waiting facilities and clear communication, and many report returning for years with five-star ratings. The main recurring gripe is the third‑party booking site (BookMyGarage) failing to notify the garage and occasional small oversights (for example forgetting to reset the oil‑service indicator), though these are described as rare and usually sorted quickly.
Regal Service Station
Physical Garage
Regal Service Station, Kings road, Birmingham, B44 9HW
About Us
Here at Regal Service Station We are a family garage for all, We repair all makes of vehicle’s from brake pads, clutches, timing belts, Air con repair and regas, We offer all types of gas even the new style yf type (used in newer and Ev hybrid vehicles) and Servicing to more complex work we also offer MOT’s on class 4 but can also sort your class 7 mots at a sister site. If there’s anything you need even if it’s some advise from our friendly fully qualified staff of over 60yrs experience don’t hesitate to contact us
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4.95 (27 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise the garage for friendly, accommodating staff—often naming Steve—fast turnaround on MOTs and repairs, clear communication and good value, with several reports of helpful out‑of‑hours or home call‑outs and honest diagnostics. Praise is frequent for promptness, workmanship and customer service; the only recurring downside is a single booking mix‑up via BookMyGarage and a couple of mild lower scores rather than any serious faults.
TT Auto Centres
Physical Garage
Church Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2LW
About Us
We are your local independent tyre and auto centre based in Perry Barr, Birmingham. We are confident that whatever you are looking for, whether it’s new tyres, minor car repairs or a full car service we will be able to provide it. Some of our mechanics have over 20 years experience so you can be assured of excellent service.
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4.88 (10 reviews)
Redhill Garage
Physical Garage
428 Redditch Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 8NA
About Us
We are a well established garage in the Birmingham area. Redhill Garage is a dependable, methodical garage with friendly well experienced staff. We work efficiently and only use quality parts that all come with warranty. We have a proven track record for providing an exceptionally high level of service backed by years of experience. we service and maintain most makes and models of cars and offer a wide range of services including mots, servicing, brakes, clutches, suspension, wheel alignment and many more. We offer competitive prices and are up to date with all the latest technology and diagnostics Just drive in or give us a call and we will
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4.64 (20 reviews)
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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage for friendly, professional staff, prompt and efficient work, reasonable prices and convenient collection/drop-off, with many noting quick turnarounds and trustworthiness. Criticisms are uncommon but centre on communication lapses — especially not being phoned when a vehicle is ready — plus one report of rude treatment and occasional minor inconsistencies (for example, no complimentary car wash).
Johnsons Skoda Birmingham
Physical Garage
585 Tyburn Rd, Birmingham, B24 9RX
About Us
Welcome to Johnsons in Birmingham, the place to find your dream new or Approved Used ŠKODA 🚗 Come and visit our state-of-the-art showroom today, and browse through our extensive collection of ŠKODA models. We're located just off the A38 in Erdington, to the north-east of Birmingham city centre, with excellent transport links. Alongside our showroom, we also have a fully equipped workshop and parts centre offering a wide range of aftersales support options. Through our manufacturer-trained technicians we can offer fixed-price ŠKODA servicing, MOT tests and genuine ŠKODA parts and accessories. Visit us today!
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4.57 (28 reviews)
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Most reviewers praise Johnsons Skoda for friendly, helpful and professional staff, clear communication and convenient extras such as collection/delivery, same‑day or while‑you‑wait appointments and video walk‑throughs. A minority, however, report inconsistency — several customers who booked a major service said key checks (pollen filter, brakes, wheel removal) were missed, faults sometimes went unaddressed and a few questioned the necessity or urgency of recommended repairs. Reviews skew positive with many 4–5 star experiences, but recurring comments about missed checks and unclear service descriptions are the principal weaknesses.
Cherrywood Auto's
Physical Garage
110 CHERRYWOOD ROAD, BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, B9 4UH
About Us
MOT Repairs - Servicing - Brakes - Clutches - Exhausts
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What is a car battery?
A car's battery, which is rechargeable, is one of those components that must be fully-functional for a car to start. This is because its main purpose is to feed electricity to the starter, which starts the engine. Once the engine is running, power for the car's electrical systems is supplied by the alternator, which takes around 20 minutes to fully recharge a car battery.
How long does a car battery last?
- As with all batteries, its strength will diminish over a period of time, rechargeable or not.
- Although some batteries need to be maintained, most motorists opt for a maintenance-free version.
- Car batteries are designed and built to last between 3-5 years.
- One should buy a 5-year car battery if the car will be driven in harsh weather or on frequent, short car journeys.
What are the possible signs that a car needs a new battery?
- The “charge” indicator on a car’s dashboard lights up.
- Headlights are dim or don’t come on at all.
- The engine does not, or takes a while, to start.
- Some electrical components in the car are not working correctly.
- Corrosion on the terminals.
- The car backfires.
How do I avoid running down a car battery?
- Frequently check that the terminals aren’t corroded and that everything is connected properly.
- Its life can also be curtailed if used to power non-automobile electronic devices, such as a television.
- Use the car at least once a week.
- Don’t sit in the car with engine off, but the radio or lights on, for an extended period of time.
How long does it take to change a car battery?
- Even though car batteries are heavy, it is usually a straightforward job to replace one.
- If you don’t want to do it yourself then a garage can do it for you for a minimal charge.
- They will often do it for free if you buy it from them.
How much does a new car battery cost?
- Up to £100, depending on the car, the quality and the length of time stated on it that it is expected to last.
Driving in Birmingham
Birmingham is the second largest and most populous UK city after London, a fact which might go some way to explaining why it’s simply stuffed with things to do and see. Six universities keep the place youthful with a vibrant and multi-cultural grassroots art, music and literary scene. Birmingham’s international reputation has been built on its many celebrated cultural institutions. As well as housing the world’s largest pre-Raphaelite collection of artwork, the city is home to the Birmingham Royal Ballet, the Symphony Orchestra, the Repertory Theatre and the Barber Institute of Fine Arts as well a diverse range of other arts, theatre and music venues.
You’ll find high street and designer shops at the Bullring and Mailbox centres, and if vintage chic is more your thing then wander the quirky East Side for some unique finds. Birmingham’s drink and food scene is currently thriving, with exotic flavours catering for all tastes. It also boasts four Michelin-starred restaurants (more than any city in England except London) and street food that’s hard to beat. It may be a tightly populated place but Brummies love their green spaces. As well as the splendid Birmingham Botanical Gardens there are an additional five hundred and seventy-one parks to choose from - more than any other European city.