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Darlington Car Servicing: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights
£205.28
Average price for car servicing in Darlington
4.79★
average rating based on customer feedback.
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customer reviews for garages in Darlington
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Douglas Tyre and Autocare
Physical Garage
1 CHESNUT STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 1QQ
About Us
At Douglas Tyre & Autocare we provide honest, friendly, professional advice and services for all your vehicle needs. **TYRES**MOT's**SERVICING**REPAIRS**
Servicing from£119.95
4.88 (345 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers overwhelmingly praise Douglas Tyre & Autocare for fast, friendly and professional work, frequently calling out quick turnarounds for MOTs, services and tyre jobs, helpful reception staff and easy online booking. Reviewers also value fair, competitive pricing, honest advice and clear updates — several mention fixes done free or cheaper than competitors. A few isolated negatives appear (an air‑con machine fault, occasional delays or communication lapses and one disputed repair estimate), but these are rare compared with the many five‑star reports.
Vertu SKODA Darlington
Physical Garage
McMullen Rd, Darlington, DL1 1XP
About Us
Please note: Collection and Delivery not available on Saturdays At your local Vertu dealership, we only use the latest technology and employ the very best highly trained technicians. This ensures we have the skills and equipment to diagnose any problem quickly, making your service or repair faster and cheaper. Our friendly service receptionists and technicians can offer advice on car servicing, MOT’s and repairs.
Servicing from£163.25
4.8 (52 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, praising friendly, professional staff, clear communication (frequently via inspection videos), quick turnarounds, competitive pricing and useful extras like loan cars. A smaller number flagged problems such as pricing or mileage-record discrepancies, inconsistent complimentary valets, occasional upselling and the odd delay without daily updates. Overall the praise is strong but a few operational and communication tweaks would address the main criticisms.
Vertu Nissan Darlington
Physical Garage
McMullen Rd, Darlington, DL1 1XP
About Us
Please note: Collection and Delivery not available on Saturdays At your local Vertu dealership, we only use the latest technology and employ the very best highly trained technicians. This ensures we have the skills and equipment to diagnose any problem quickly, making your service or repair faster and cheaper. Our friendly service receptionists and technicians can offer advice on car servicing, MOT’s and repairs.
Servicing from£155.48
4.51 (67 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Most customers praise friendly, knowledgeable staff, good value and efficient service — frequent positives include informative video health checks, quick turnarounds, courtesy cars/pick‑ups and cars returned clean. However, a number of reviewers report booking errors, cancelled or unhonoured appointments, parts/payment disputes and occasional failures to deliver promised extras (car wash or lifts), causing wasted time and frustration. In short, feedback is largely favourable but recurring service and communication lapses point to inconsistency that the garage should address.
Bowes Vehicle Specialist
Physical Garage
Unit 13 Cleveland Trading Estate, Darlington, DL1 2PB
About Us
At Bowes Vehicle Specialists, we are dedicated to providing top-notch vehicle repair and maintenance services. With a focus on Porsche and VW vehicles, our team guarantees expert MOT servicing, repairs, and customization. We are committed to showcasing our expertise and passion for cars through our work. Taking our joy for racing and adventure camping into our work life to. Join us in our journey to elevate your driving experience.
Servicing from£114.77
5 (37 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers rave about the garage, with almost every review giving five stars and praising friendly, helpful staff (many naming Tom, Keith and Alistair) and trustworthy advice. Common strengths are fast, efficient turnaround, clear communication including collection and delivery, competitive pricing and high-quality, honest workmanship. There are virtually no recurring complaints — frequent repeat visits and long-term customers point to consistent reliability and strong customer loyalty.
M3 MOT
Physical Garage
8 Percy Road, Darlington, DL3 0RX
About Us
Welcome To M3 MOT Your Trusted, Ford Approved Service Centre At M3MOT, we combine expert vehicle care with trusted service – and now, as a Ford EcoBoost Approved Agent, we’re officially recognised for maintaining some of the most advanced engines on the road. From general maintenance and servicing to diagnostics and repairs – We do it all here at M3MOT making us your one stop shop.
Servicing from£121.37
5 (8 reviews)
McQueen Motors
Physical Garage
10 Percy Road, Darlington, DL3 0RX
About Us
At McQueen Motors, we pride ourselves on being your go-to local garage, delivering an honest, reliable, and professional service every time. Whether it’s a routine service or a complex diagnostic issue, our skilled team are here to keep you safely on the road. What we offer: ✅ Full Vehicle Servicing ✅ Brake Fluid Replacement ✅ Engine Diagnostics ✅ MOT Preparation & Repairs ✅ Battery Checks & Replacements ✅ Suspension & Exhaust Repairs ✅ Clutch & Brake Repairs ✅ And much more! We combine years of experience with the latest diagnostic technology to ensure your car gets the best possible care—without breaking the bank. Customers choose us for
Servicing from£120.77
4.98 (22 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise the garage for its friendly, polite team, honest advice and excellent customer service. Frequent highlights include fast turnaround (often same‑day or Saturday), reasonable prices, clear communication and high‑quality repairs (paintwork, brakes, MOTs and servicing). No recurring complaints appear in the reviews — many say they would recommend the garage and return.
AMR GARAGE DARLINGTON
Physical Garage
Unit 4 Rear of, 80 E Mount Rd, Darlington, DL1 1LA
About Us
Affordable Maintenance and Repair.
Servicing from£137.4
4.92 (12 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise the garage for friendly, helpful staff and fast, efficient turnaround, often highlighting fair or competitive pricing. Reviewers also value the transparent, trustworthy approach — mechanics explain options, show parts used and point out any future issues — making it a reliable local choice. Few negatives appear; the only recurring minor point is that staff sometimes flag advisories (eg slight shock‑absorber weeping or suspension attention) rather than recommending immediate work.
Vertu Seat Darlington
Physical Garage
McMullen Rd, Darlington, DL1 1XP
About Us
Please note: Collection and Delivery not available on Saturdays At your local Vertu dealership, we only use the latest technology and employ the very best highly trained technicians. This ensures we have the skills and equipment to diagnose any problem quickly, making your service or repair faster and cheaper. Our friendly service receptionists and technicians can offer advice on car servicing, MOT’s and repairs.
Servicing from£163.25
4.55 (45 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Reviews are predominantly positive, with most customers awarding high scores for friendly, professional staff, timely work and good value compared with main‑dealer services. Commonly praised features are clear communication and regular updates (often via videos), quick turnarounds, easy booking and an attentive front desk — several people also mentioned their cars being cleaned on collection. A minority reported significant problems: alleged overcharging or poor‑quality/ unnecessary tyre and diagnostic work, missed promised extras (wash/vac), delays on collection and concerns about honesty over repair recommendations.
Evans Halshaw Ford Darlington
Physical Garage
Croft Rd, Darlington, DL3 8TL
About Us
“Servicing and regular maintenance is a key aspect of vehicle ownership. Regardless of the service you choose, they will always be completed by a fully qualified technician using either genuine or approved parts. With state-of-the-art workshops and skilled technicians accommodating all of your vehicle's servicing needs, there's no better place to book a service than through your nearest Evans Halshaw dealership.“
Servicing from£134.68
4.45 (33 reviews)
Reviews Summary
AI Generated
Most reviewers are positive, repeatedly praising friendly, professional staff, clear communication, quick MOTs/services, competitive pricing and helpful summary videos. Several customers, however, reported booking and cancellation problems (often via BookMyGarage), confusing or expensive repair quotes—particularly for brake fluid/coolant and exhaust work—and occasional diagnostic or equipment issues such as emissions faults and service‑schedule errors. The garage appears reliable and customer‑focused for many, but a minority experienced frustrating admin and pricing problems that undermined their visit.
Darlington Motor Vehicle Services
Physical Garage
Unit 2, WKM Industrial Park, Darlington, DL1 2NH
About Us
Darlington Motor Vehicle Services In 2022, I opened Darlington Motor Vehicle Services This business operates a garage service centre which caters for all makes and models of cars and vans. We carry out all repairs, MOT's, and servicing.
Servicing from£127.97
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If you're looking for the most time-efficient way to keep your car in top condition, why not book your service and MOT in Darlington together? Plus, many garages offer a discounted MOT price when you book a service at the same time, so you can also save yourself some money.
How Much Does a Car Service Cost in Darlington?
These average prices were taken from bookings made at Darlington garages through BookMyGarage.com, and are accurate as of November 2024.
Interim Service = £101.58
Full Service = £140.49
Major Service = £188.70
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Mobile Car Service in Darlington
If you can't find time to take your car to a local garage to fulfil its servicing needs, why not book an appointment with a mobile mechanic? They will come to you to complete your car service at a time and place that suits you. Here are just a few of the benefits of booking a mobile car service in Darlington:
Convenience - Rather than having to find time to take your car to a garage and then trying to keep your life on track without it, you can have your car service completed at a location that works best for you. This could be your driveway or a car park at work during your normal day. This helps you avoid disruption.
Flexibility - You may be able to book a mobile car service on a weekend, evening or even overnight, depending on the mobile mechanics in your area. If your schedule doesn’t really accommodate servicing at a traditional garage, this can make your life easier.
Transparency - You get to see what is happening during your mobile car service at all times. This makes it easier to trust the quality of the work and gives you the peace of mind that all the checks have been completed to the highest standard.
Cheaper - A mobile car service involves less overhead costs and expenses, so they are often at least competitively priced against, if not cheaper than most local garages.
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How Do I Choose the Best Garage for My Car Service in Darlington?
It’s usually only once a year but it has to be done - so where do you take your car for its service? To the garage round the corner because it’s the nearest, even though you don’t really understand what they tell you? To the place your friend recommends, even though it charges more than most Darlington garages? Or to a big, national chain garage - you’d rather support an independent but you feel safer with a big brand?
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