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Bideford Car Servicing: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights
£284.81
Average price for car servicing in Bideford
4.82★
average rating based on customer feedback.
77
customer reviews for garages in Bideford
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MS Auto Repairs
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Unit 12, Clovelly Road Ind Estate, Bideford, EX39 3HN
About Us
very well located in between lidl,asda & aldi. Mots can be done whilst you wait or you can even pop up to affinty outlet and have a shop, whilst we work on your vehicle.
Servicing from£192.32
4.82 (77 reviews)
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Customers repeatedly praise the garage for fast, friendly and professional MOTs and repairs, highlighting clear communication, easy online booking, competitive pricing, same‑day turnarounds and helpful extras like courtesy cars. A small number of reviews report weaker experiences—poor or slow updates, disputes over parts/pricing and one or two serious customer‑care complaints—so some people suggested reminder texts or more proactive progress updates.
When you’re trying to find the right garage in Bideford for your car’s service, it’s good to be able to see all your options quickly and easily. BookMyGarage will show you 3 trusted garages in and around Bideford for you to choose from based on proximity, opening hours, price, service and more.
How Do You Choose a Garage for Your Service?
What is the first thing you do when it’s time to choose a garage for your annual service? Do you just pick up the phone to the garage you’ve been using since you first drove a car - even if it’s miles out of Bideford - because that’s what you’ve always done? Do you ask friends for their recommendations? Or do you compare prices, speed and quality of service, and feedback for all the garages in and around Bideford? While this might seem the most systematic approach, it is also the most time-intensive. But BookMyGarage lets you do just that and book in your service with your chosen garage online at the same time.
When Should You Get Your Car Serviced?
Do you know how often you should get your car serviced and what type of service you need? There is no hard and fast rule - it depends on the model of car you have and its age. You should find this information in your car owner’s manual. If you’re not sure, enter your mileage on BookMyGarage and we’ll help you decide. As a general recommendation, you should be taking your car for a Full Service every 12 months (or 12,000 miles) and a Major Service every couple of years (or 24,000 miles). If you’re regularly travelling far beyond Bideford for work or to visit relatives, or you have a car with known issues, it’s worth getting an Interim Service every 6 months (or 6,000 miles).
What are Common Repairs Your Car May Need?
Have you ever returned to your usual parking place to find a suspicious dark stain where your car was parked overnight? Take action fast as engine oil leaks should not be ignored; there’s a danger of potential engine damage or failure if your engine runs low on oil. If the liquid is dark brown or yellow, and it feels slippery or greasy, it is probably motor oil. A pink or red slippery liquid could be automatic transmission fluid, while green or orange liquid with a sweet smell is most likely antifreeze (watch out for pets and young children around this one as it’s highly toxic). A clear, oily liquid could be power steering fluid. Whatever it is, get the car checked by a trusted garage. Typical costs of repairing a leak are hard to give as the reason could be something simple such as a worn seal, or it could be a sign of a major issue with your engine. Use BookMyGarage to find the most suitable garage in Bideford for your needs.
How Can You Save Money (and the Environment) While You Drive?
As every garage owner will tell you, there are some tried and tested ways to cut down on your petrol costs (and consumption) while you’re out and about in Bideford or beyond. One is to shut your windows. If you can hear that wind noise in your car it’s costing you more to drive. This is because the car becomes less aerodynamic and has to work harder to motor along. Removing a roof rack will improve your fuel efficiency for the same reason. Another useful tip is to combine short trips into one; each time you drive after your car has been parked for a while the engine will be cold and need to use a lot more fuel for the first 5 miles or so. If you do one trip from school drop-off to supermarket to office you’ll use far less fuel than if you do all those trips individually.