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JJM Automotive Solutions
Physical Garage
Unit 3, block 12 A farmway, Old Mill Lane Industrial Estate, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 9BG
About Us
Welcome to JJM, your trusted local garage, where excellence meets experience. Located in Mansfield Woodhouse, our dedicated team of fully accredited and highly certified motor mechanics specialise in working on and diagnosing all makes and models of vehicle, including Volkswagen group vehicles. Please visit our website for more information on our about us page.
Front Brakes (Pads)£0
5 (87 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Reviews rave about JJM — customers repeatedly describe the team as friendly, professional and trustworthy, with many calling it the best local garage they've used. Common strengths are excellent communication (booking confirmations and clear MOT explanations), fast turnaround, good value for money, honest advice and consistently high-quality work (plus frequent mentions of helpful staff and a friendly dog). Complaints are rare and minor — occasionally customers had to call to check progress — with no recurring issues about workmanship.
KNF Autos
Mobile Mechanic
11, day street, Warsop, NG20 0NG
About Us
At KNF Autos Ltd in Warsop, Mansfield, we take the hassle out of vehicle servicing by bringing it straight to your location. Whether it's routine maintenance or a service check, our mobile team ensures your car is road-ready. Fast, flexible, and reliable servicing designed to fit around your life, without garage delays. With over 18 years of experience, KNF Autos Ltd takes the stress out of car maintenance by bringing expert mobile mechanic services directly to you at home, at work, or even roadside. Based close to Mansfield, we’re a proud family-run business offering everything from diagnostics to full repairs with a personal, professional
Front Brakes (Pads)£40
5 (36 reviews)
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Customers repeatedly praise Paul and KNF Autos for prompt, professional and friendly mobile servicing — arriving on time, working efficiently at customers’ homes or driveways and keeping people well informed. Reviewers highlight thorough, high-quality workmanship, fair prices, clear explanations (often with photos/messages) and a willingness to fit in urgent or last‑minute jobs. Almost no recurring negatives appear in the sample; reliability and convenience are the standout strengths.
Goodbye Mr Chips
Physical Garage
36A Bancroft Lane, Mansfield, NG18 5LQ
About Us
At Goodbye Mr Chips we’re dedicated to keeping you safely on the road. With years of experience in the motor trade, we offer trusted, high-quality vehicle servicing, MOT's, and repairs at competitive prices. Whether you drive a compact city car or a high-performance vehicle, our expert technicians are trained to handle it all with precision and care. We are an approved MOT testing centre, committed to honesty, transparency, and top-notch workmanship.
Front Brakes (Pads)£15
4.96 (6 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise the garage, giving top scores and describing the team as friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Common strengths mentioned are quick, short‑notice bookings, a no‑stress approach with staff willing to go the extra mile, and fair pricing. No recurring complaints appear in these reviews, and several people say they would return or recommend the garage.
Engines Masters Mansfield LTD
Physical Garage
Unit 5&6, Tenter Lane, Mansfield, NG18 5ST
About Us
Great prices on Everything From Engine Rebuilds to Service! Our garage is a one-stop shop for all automotive repairs. Our mechanics have a very good knowledgeable about the workings of different makes and models of cars and an in depth understanding of how they work. Engines Masters probably the best go-to place in our area if you have any questions about your car’s performance if you need advice about motoring matters if you know that there is something wrong with your car and you need it fixed or if your vehicle is due a service or MOT.
Front Brakes (Pads)£20
4.75 (31 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise the garage for honest, professional work — frequent comments highlight friendly staff, quick turnaround, good value and expertise on major jobs such as engine rebuilds and DPF repairs. Reviewers also mention clear communication, an easy online booking system, efficient MOTs/services and little extras (for example a complimentary valeting), with many saying they would return or recommend the team. A few reports flag problems: one customer experienced no acknowledgement of a booked appointment and another had a recurring noise/engine fault after an expensive repair, indicating occasional administrative lapses and rare quality issues.
HIGH OAKHAM SERVICE CENTRE LIMITED
Physical Garage
2 Stanley Rd, Mansfield, mansfield, NG18 5AA
About Us
we are a family run business that use traditional values to keep customer service to the top of our priority. We offer everything from mot and servicing to all makes of vehicle, to tyres and all other aspects of vehicle repair and diagnostics. We pride ourselves as being a one stop shop for your vehicle needs and we even offer breakdown call outs so there really is nothing we don't offer to make lives easier for our customers in the fast paced society we live in today, with the aim to keep you on the road or get you back on the road as fast as possible whilst making sure we use the highest standard of care for your vehicle.
Front Brakes (Pads)£10
4.68 (33 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Most customers are highly positive, praising friendly, helpful staff, quick turnarounds and solid workmanship at competitive prices. Common strengths called out are reliable diagnostics and repairs, prompt MOTs and emergency help (tow‑bar installs, recoveries) with technicians who “go the extra mile.” A minority of reviews, however, complain about unexpected or unexplained charges, poor communication and delays sourcing parts, so be wary of billing transparency on more complex jobs.
Your brakes are the most important part of your car. If they’re not working properly, you can’t slow your car down effectively. This leaves you at greater risk of an accident. If you notice any braking problems, you should book a brake pad replacement, brake disc replacement or other brake repairs near you as soon as possible.
How Do Car Brakes Work?
When you press down on the brake pedal, it activates a plunger in the master cylinder. This forces brake fluid through the system which, in turn, applies pressure on the other brake components. These are forced against the wheels and slow your car down.
There are two main types of brakes: disc brakes and drum brakes. Most modern cars use disc braking systems on the front wheels and drum brakes on the rear, while older cars use drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels.
Disc brake systems have two pads per wheel. These clamp down on the brake disc when the pedal is depressed. Pressurised brake fluid sends a plunger in the calliper forward, forcing the brake pads to squeeze either side of the brake disc. This slows your vehicle down.
Drum brakes work the same way, but use braking shoes instead of pads. These are stored in the steel brake drum itself and, when pressure is applied, the wheel cylinder expands. This component forces the brake shoes apart and towards the inside edge of the drum.
What Are Brakes Made Up Of?
A modern braking system is made up of the following parts:
- Brake lines which supply the brake fluid
- Brake pads. These blocks press against your brake discs to slow the car down
- Brake callipers. These house the brake pads and push them against the discs
- Brake discs. These are metal rotors that spin with your wheels
- Brake fluid which provides the pressure to push the brake pads against the discs
Most modern vehicles now use anti-lock braking systems (ABS) to make braking safer. They can identify wheels that are about to lock up and help you avoid a skid or loss of control under heavy braking. The only surfaces where ABS isn’t effective are ice, gravel or other slippery surfaces.
How Often Do I Need New Brake Pads?
Front brake pads last between 25,000 and 60,000 miles. Rear brake pads last longer because the front pads sustain about 70% of the braking load. However, they are unlikely to last beyond 60,000 miles.
How Often Do I Need New Brake Discs?
Brake discs can last between 80,000 and 120,000 miles on average, but you should change them every 50,000 miles. This means a mechanic may suggest changing your brake pads and discs together in order to make it more cost-effective for you in the long run. This is more likely if you usually brake in an aggressive manner because you can shorten the lifespan of both your brake pads and discs.
When to Book a Brake Pad Replacement
You should book a brake pad replacement if you notice any of the following warning signs:
- Squealing or grinding noise from your brakes
- Your brakes feel 'spongy' when you press the pedal
- Your car takes longer to stop
- You need to press the brake pedal more firmly to get your car to stop
- Your car pulls to one side under braking
- You feel a juddering or vibration while braking
- You can push the brake pedal all the way to the floor
- The brake pedal doesn't 'spring back' when released
If you notice any of these symptoms, you should book a brake pad replacement at a garage near you as soon as possible. You should also keep track of your brake pad replacement intervals so you don’t leave it too long between changes. While brake pads can last 60,000 miles, you should look to change them earlier to avoid excess deterioration.
How Much Do Brake Pads Cost?
The average UK brake pad replacement cost is £127.94 for front brake pads and £122.23 for rear brake pads, according to bookings made through BookMyGarage.
How Much Do Brake Pads and Discs Cost?
The average combined brake pad and disc replacement cost is £224 for front pads and discs and £249 for rear pads and discs.
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How Long Does it Take to Get Brake Pads and Discs Fitted?
On average, it takes between 1-3 hours to fit a new set of brake pads and brake discs. A brake pad replacement usually takes between 30-60 minutes and a brake disc change takes roughly the same length of time.
Brake Check & Other Brake Repairs Near You
Sometimes, you just need professional reassurance that your car doesn’t have a brake problem. Other times, your problem is nothing to do with your brake pads or discs. That’s where our range of other brake repairs comes in.
You can book a brake fluid replacement or a brake inspection to determine what other brake repairs you need.
What do you need from your garage?
You may live within walking distance of a garage which offers most of the services you need. However, by sticking with the nearest garage in Mansfield you could be missing out on a better deal. What if a garage with a collection / drop off service or courtesy car could do the same job at a good price, without the inconvenience of losing your car for the duration of the repair? BookMyGarage allows you to search for local garages which offer this facility, and compare their prices, all in one session.