You can find the best deal on your car maintenance when you use SecretServiceTM powered by BookMyGarage.
We offer exclusive discounts on MOTs and services at franchised dealerships nationwide.
We’ve partnered with more than 35 dealership groups, including many branches from 3 of the top 5 AM100 franchised dealerships.
These are the best dealerships in the UK who consistently hit the highest standards for aftersales care and customer service.
With an ever-expanding network and over 60,000 happy customers so far, you won’t want to miss out on an amazing deal.
Page Contents
- How Does SecretServiceTM Work?
- What Is a ‘Franchised Dealership’?
- Why Aren’t Franchised Dealership Services More Popular?
- How Much Can I Save When I Book Through SecretServiceTM?
- Who Is SecretServiceTM Aimed At?
- Your Car Deserves a SecretServiceTM
- What Makes Are SecretServiceTM Open To?
- Book a SecretServiceTM Today
How Does SecretServiceTM Work?
A SecretServiceTM is a service and/or MOT at an official main dealer for less than booking direct.
Main dealers have a premium reputation, and we want to help every driver experience their quality – no matter what car they drive.
That’s why we created SecretServiceTM.
We work with many of the leading UK dealerships, offering drivers exclusive deals on their workshop slots.
Your car can get the quality service or MOT it deserves, whilst you get the best deal.
These prices are so low that dealerships don’t want anyone else to know about them!
To ensure a booking is made with no preconceptions, we present the dealer’s identity simply as a SecretServiceTM dealer.
We only reveal it once you complete the booking – just like a secret hotel.
Here’s how you can book yours in 3 easy steps:
- Enter your vehicle reg and postcode
- View the dealership’s discounted prices and general location
- Choose a suitable date and time for the work
When you enter your reg and postcode, we will choose the most relevant SecretServiceTM branch for your make and model.
We choose this based on several factors, including your distance, review scores and discounted prices offered.
We will always prioritise any dealership that lists your make as its speciality.
You can view any additional product(s) offered by the dealership and have the chance to read their reviews.
Once you’ve chosen a date and time for the work and completed your booking, we will reveal the dealership’s identity – but that’s strictly for your eyes only!
You will always deal with the dealership directly – that includes payment, and you won’t enter any payment details while booking.
You will only pay after all the work is complete and can cancel free at any time if you aren’t happy with the choice.
Secure your exclusive discount by entering your vehicle reg and postcode to find your nearest SecretServiceTM branch.
What Is a ‘Franchised Dealership’?
A franchised dealership differs from an independent garage as it will have a contract with one or more manufacturers.
This certifies them to sell new or used cars and repair vehicles as part of an ‘aftersales’ car program.
‘Aftersales’ refers to servicing, warranties and any other care the vehicle needs after the initial purchase.
Franchised dealerships are also authorised to carry out recall checks and apply electronic updates when necessary.
In short, car manufacturers trust franchised dealerships to deliver quality work on all vehicles.
However, they generally specialise in one or two makes, which they can look after to an even higher standard.
Franchised dealerships are easy to spot – their modern buildings have manufacturer’s logos all over them.
In their workshops, you’ll find manufacturer-trained technicians, the latest equipment and genuine (or equivalent) parts.
That’s why they’re known as the ‘gold standard’ of car servicing.
Why Aren’t Franchised Dealership Services More Popular?
Many drivers don’t know about the quality a franchised dealership can offer them, especially if they drive an older car.
Dealerships do in fact care about older cars, and are just as happy to service them as they are brand new vehicles.
With fewer UK drivers buying new cars each year, dealerships have switched their focus partly towards the ‘aftersales’ market.
Dealerships are passionate about delivering high-quality work to as many drivers as possible.
Now that franchised dealerships’ priorities have changes, SecretServiceTM is helping to connect drivers of older cars with these main dealers by offering great deals on MOTs and servicing.
How Much Can I Save When I Book Through SecretServiceTM?
To fill workshop slots, franchised dealerships lower their prices – but that isn’t great for their reputation.
They don’t want to be associated with cut-price deals, because drivers know them as high-end brands that offer premium services.
That’s why SecretServiceTM provides the perfect solution for franchised dealerships.
We offer their excess availability at prices so low that dealerships don’t want anyone else to know – so we keep their identity a secret until after you’ve made your booking.
That way, there’s no preconceptions and you get a premium service for the same price as an independent garage – sometimes even cheaper!
It’s a win-win for both drivers and dealerships.
When you book a SecretServiceTM, you get a quality experience for less than booking direct.
Enter your vehicle reg and postcode now to see the exclusive deals in your area.
Who Is SecretServiceTM Aimed At?
SecretServiceTM is aimed at drivers of 4+-year-old vehicles.
Even if you’ve never used a franchised dealership before, you can still access their quality workmanship and customer service.
In fact, there are actually a few common misconceptions about booking a car service at a franchised dealership which we’d like to correct.
You may have previously thought that franchised dealerships only work on newer cars that they have sold themselves.
In fact, franchised dealerships are happy to work on vehicles of all ages, makes and models.
Another common misconception is that booking with a franchised dealership will be too expensive, when in actuality they have to competitively priced to attract customers.
They even run promotions and marketing campaigns to encourage more drivers to book.
With SecretServiceTM exclusive discounts on offer too, your car maintenance can actually be extremely affordable.
Your Car Deserves a SecretServiceTM
When you book a SecretServiceTM, you can expect:
- An unrivalled standard of care and attention
- Genuine (or equivalent) parts to be used
- Excellent customer service
- Clean facilities and onsite refreshments
You can even choose to add additional services, such as vehicle collection and delivery, a car wash and vacuum or a loan car to your booking.
Your car will get the quality it deserves, at a price you deserve.
Just enter your reg and postcode to find a participating SecretServiceTM garage near you and book online today.
What Makes Are SecretServiceTM Open To?
SecretServiceTM is open to drivers of all makes and models.
However, many drivers want specialist care from a dedicated dealership for their make.
You can book an MOT or service through SecretServiceTM at the following specialist main dealers:
- Abarth
- Alfa Romeo
- Audi
- BMW
- Citroen
- Cupra
- Dacia
- DS
- Fiat
- Ford
- Honda
- Hyundai
- Jeep
- Jaguar
- KGM
- Kia
- Land Rover
- Lexus
- Maxus
- Mazda
- Mercedes-Benz
- MG
- Mitsubishi
- Nissan
- Peugeot
- Renault
- Seat
- Smart
- Skoda
- Suzuki
- Toyota
- Vauxhall
- Volvo
- Volkswagen
Book a SecretServiceTM Today
Book your premium aftercare at a very affordable price.
If you care about your 4+-year-old vehicle, treat it to the ‘gold standard’ of car maintenance for its next MOT, service or repair.
Enter your vehicle reg and postcode into our online booking tool and see if there’s a participating SecretServiceTM dealership near you.
It will appear at the top with a generic name (like ‘SecretServiceTM Southampton’) and with their logo hidden behind ours.
You’ll always be able to see their full price list, general location, reviews and ratings to make an informed decision.
Once you’ve confirmed the booking, we’ll let you in on the secret.
You’ll always deal with the dealership directly, only pay after the work is complete, and can cancel for free at any time if you aren’t happy with the choice.
We think you will be – book your SecretServiceTM now.