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Southampton Car Servicing: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights
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Station Garage (Park Gate) Ltd
Physical Garage
Park Gate Business Centre, Chandlers Way, Southampton, SO31 1FQ
About Us
Station Garage in Park Gate is a family-run service and MOT test centre with a reputation for honesty and reliability. We’ve been in business for over 20 years and our team have over 100 years of experience working on vehicles between them.
Servicing from£142.93
4.9 (1238 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers rave about the garage’s friendly, trustworthy team, praising clear communication, easy online booking, quick MOT/service turnaround and generally fair pricing. A few reviewers mention minor drawbacks — awkward parking, occasional delays waiting for parts, and rare small billing or workmanship hiccups — but these are usually resolved promptly and professionally.
Sparshatts Service Centre
Physical Garage
unit 4/5, station industrial park, Southampton, SO31 1BX
About Us
Sparshatts Group have been selling and servicing cars in Southampton and Portsmouth for 27 years so our technicians have many years’ experience of working on all makes and models. Our service centre is located just 50 yards from Swanwick train station so you can leave your car with us and easily take the train to work and back. We have 3 MOT ramps, so there is no delay, if you want an MOT call us today.
Servicing from£113.42
4.97 (171 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise the garage for friendly, helpful staff, clear communication and fast, efficient MOTs and servicing — many report same‑day turnarounds and being accommodated at short notice. Reviewers also highlight competitive, transparent pricing and trustworthiness, often calling the experience excellent value for money. Minor niggles are rare, typically about limited AM/PM slot choices or slight difficulty finding the exact location, but these do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
James Diggens Auto Services
Physical Garage
Unit H, Mereworth Industrial Estate, Shamblehurst Lane North, Hedge End, Southampton, SO32 2BY
About Us
I always had a love for anything with a engine from a very young age, I served my apprenticeship in a main dealership gaining the best diagnostic techniques available. I knew the time was right to start my own garage with my main focus of being honest about repairs and giving an explanation of the work needed. I'm very proud of every job I do and every car is worked on as if it is owned by myself. This is also reflected in saving my customers thousands of pounds from other garage quotes as there are so many repair options on today's modern cars. Our low overheads and excellent workmanship along with continued customer care makes so many peop
Servicing from£160.8
4.96 (134 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise the garage, leaving overwhelmingly positive reviews that highlight honest, reliable and high-quality workmanship. Reviewers frequently commend clear, speedy communication, punctual collection/drop‑off, fair pricing and friendly staff who explain repairs and offer sensible options. There are virtually no recurring complaints — only occasional minor advisories after MOTs, which customers say are handled promptly.
E&J Jarvis Ltd
Physical Garage
66 Onslow Rd, Southampton, SO14 0JN
About Us
We have been servicing and repairing Southampton's cars since 1947 and have a wealth of experience when it comes to keeping you on the road. From MOTs to servicing and heavy duty repair work, we take on all jobs big or small. Our expert team are able to work on every make and model of vehicle including classic cars. We're relatively new to Book my garage so make sure to check our google reviews to see how good our service is.
Servicing from£122.27
4.95 (210 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise the friendly, professional team, quick turnarounds and transparent, reasonably priced workmanship, with many noting extras like complimentary car washes and convenient collection/delivery. Booking and communication are described as straightforward, and numerous reviewers report long‑term loyalty or say they’ll return. Only a few isolated negatives appear — an MOT error and occasional mix‑ups or minor advisories — but these are vastly outnumbered by positive feedback.
AR Autos - Bishops Waltham
Physical Garage
Unit 1 Quarry Business Park, Lower Lane, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1AS
About Us
A. R. Autos is a local independent vehicle workshop based in Bishops Waltham, Southampton. With a combined 30 years experience in franchised dealerships and reaching various professional level’s ranging from dealer expert technician to workshop controller we witnessed first hand the advantages and the pitfalls of a main dealership. Using that experience we decided to open a vehicle workshop specialising in Alfa Romeo, Abarth and Fiat vehicles that exceeds dealer standards. Our target is to provide the customer with a top level dealership service using the same equipment and procedures but with sensible and affordable prices.
Servicing from£125
4.93 (273 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, with the vast majority of reviews at four or five stars and many describing AR Autos as their go-to local garage. Praise repeatedly focuses on friendly, knowledgeable staff (notably Alfa/Abarth expertise), clear communication, quick turnaround, fair pricing and handy collection/drop‑off or loan‑car options. A few isolated comments mention a brusque receptionist and one instance where an extra fault was initially dismissed, but such criticisms are rare compared with the consistently high marks for workmanship and service.
Kinleys Garage
Physical Garage
Unit 1a Kemps Quay Industrial Park, Quayside Road, Bitterne, Southampton, SO18 1BZ
About Us
Looking for a trusted garage with a proven track record? Kinleys Garage is your go-to destination for expert vehicle repairs in Southampton. Established in 1985, we’ve built a strong reputation for providing outstanding service and exceptional workmanship from our convenient location on Quayside Road. Our team of highly skilled mechanics is ready to handle everything from auto electrics and MOT testing to full servicing and repairs. We specialise in fixing all types of car issues, including clutches, cam belts, engines, brakes, exhausts, air conditioning, wheel alignment, and tyres. With the latest diagnostic technology and main dealer-tr
Servicing from£111.84
4.93 (321 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage for friendly, approachable staff, clear communication and honest, trustworthy workmanship. Frequent strengths mentioned are prompt, efficient MOTs and services, good value for money (including convenient collection/drop‑off), transparent pricing and no heavy upselling. Only occasional minor negatives appear — rare scheduling delays (usually communicated), one blue‑light discount confusion and limited on‑site electrical work — but these are uncommon in the reviews.
Jean Pierre ltd
Physical Garage
8 Shirley Park Road, Southampton, SO16 4FP
About Us
** Prices are subject to vehicle make/model** We are a family run business offering great service and expertise. Established in 1976, we now specialise in the repair of VAG and Skoda vehicles. We also have full workshop facilities, servicing, repairs, parts and MOTs.
Servicing from£299.1
4.92 (136 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers rave about the garage: friendly, helpful staff, clear communication and consistently efficient, good-value MOTs and services. Common positives are easy online booking, timely updates, courtesy cars when required, honest no‑pressure advice and strong technical knowledge (several reviewers note Skoda expertise and tricky repairs resolved). Negatives are rare but include the occasional longer-than-expected turnaround and an isolated administrative slip (for example, incorrect billing title).
Hammerton Garage Hedge End
Physical Garage
Marls Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2EY
About Us
Hammerton Garage in Hedge End is a family run garage and has been operating since 1978 at it's site in Marls Road Hedge End. Hammerton Garage offers a comprehensive range of garage services including MOT testing from £35, routine servicing, electrical repairs, diagnostics, tyres, brakes, clutches, air conditioning, exhausts. We offer free MOT retests and offer free impartial advice where necessary. Serving Southampton, Hedge End, Botley, Bishops Waltham, Swanmore, Curdridge, Buridge, Wickham, Sedgensworth, Curbridge, Borley Green, Bursledon, Durley, Horton heath, Fair Oak, Waltham Chase and all surrounding areas.
Servicing from£148.2
4.91 (418 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Nearly every reviewer praises Hammerton Garage for clear communication, friendly, trustworthy staff and speedy, reliable MOTs and services — many say they’d only use or recommend this garage. Customers frequently mention easy online booking, fair pricing, helpful explanations and quick turnaround as standout strengths. Negatives are rare but include one serious complaint about a missed collection for a disabled customer and occasional delays when parts are needed.
Europa Car Company
Physical Garage
School Road, Lowford, Bursledon, Southampton, SO31 8BU
About Us
Europa car company is a traditional garage with all the new expertise. We have been established for 25 years from a family run business to now a friendship run business with a massive wealth of expertise and experience. We have a very large customer base and always happy to welcome new customers. We always have offers available to both new and old customers so please call us for all your vehicle needs from servicing to mots. No job is to little or to large and we look forward to welcoming you. For more help or information please do not hesitate to contact us
Servicing from£145.2
4.89 (198 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, repeatedly praising friendly, honest staff, clear communication and quick, efficient work — many say they’ve used the garage for years and trust its advice. Frequent strengths mentioned are easy online booking, convenient collection/delivery, same-day turnarounds, fair pricing and thorough, transparent explanations of repairs. Minor criticisms include occasional costly findings on older cars, requests for more detailed service paperwork (eg tyre depths/checklists) and the odd scheduling hiccup.
BCL MOT Centre
Physical Garage
Unit 1,, Crosshouse Road, Southampton, SO14 5GZ
About Us
B C L, is a long standing local Business, we pride ourselves on delivering a reliable and efficient service, from the moment you turn up, to the moment you collect your car. We specialise in servicing vehicles for local people and businesses at our site in Southampton and have built a reputation for delivering quality service and customer care. Technology is great, but we are a people business too, and our reputation stands on our personal service.
Servicing from£153.6
4.89 (430 reviews)
Reviews Summary
AI Generated
Customers overwhelmingly praise BCL for friendly, honest staff, clear communication, quick MOTs and services, and straightforward online booking — many note fair prices and that the team are patient with less car‑savvy customers. A few isolated complaints mention a missed fault, a delayed refund or occasional follow‑up lapses, but these are rare compared with the large number of positive reviews.
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**as of 30th January 2026
***when choosing a lower-cost option in the results vs the most expensive. All prices accurate as of 30th January 2026 for a 1.0l Ford Fiesta and are to be used for representative purposes only. Servicing prices may vary depending on vehicle and engine size.
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What’s Included in a Car Service?
Every garage listed on our comparison site follows our industry standard service schedules during their interim, full and major car servicing. This ensures the same items are checked whichever garage you choose and allows for transparent, like-for-like comparison that helps you easily find the best value for your needs.
Top Tier Spotlight: Ace Automotive Southern Ltd
Ace Automotive Southern Ltd (Shirley, Southampton) has been looking after local drivers for over 20 years, covering MOTs, servicing, exhausts and tyres under one roof. Their dedication to customer satisfaction, pairing value with accountability, means they’ve achieved Top Tier status on BookMyGarage.com – marking them as an exceptional local garage that’s always prepared to go above and beyond.
What makes them stand out?
- Consistently high customer feedback: 4.79-stars out of 5 from over 330 verified reviews* on their BookMyGarage profile.
- Offer £20 off an MOT when booked alongside a service*
- 12-month parts and labour warranty for your peace of mind
- Customer drop-off available within 5 miles
- Qualified to service electric and hybrid cars as well as LCVs
- Open 8am to 1pm on Saturdays for added flexibility and convenience
- Registered with both Motorcodes and the RMI alongside their Top Tier status
*as of 30th January 2026
Ace Automotive Southern Ltd truly embodies the values we look for in a Top Tier garage by offering a customer-centric experience to every driver. Their values and commitment to high standards ensure they’re a stand out garage in Southampton.
All information accurate as of 30th January 2026
About Our Tier System
BookMyGarage’s Garage Tier Program is designed to help drivers identify the most reliable and high-performing garages in their area. Garages are evaluated on:
- Verified customer reviews – volume and score
- Communication and transparency
- Value for money
- Ongoing compliance with our service standards
Only garages that consistently meet and maintain these high standards are awarded Tier status, ensuring drivers can book with confidence.
What Do Drivers Think of Our Spotlight Garage, Ace Automotive Southern Ltd?
"Booked in short nocie, found the issue super quickly and repaired it by the next day. Very helpful. Good price" - Cheryl, from a verified review left 7th January 2026
"Always reliable, honest and trustworthy" - Zoe, from a verified review left 28th October 2025
“Even after years of service with them I still get treated as (if) I matter 100% satisfaction every time…” – Ian, from a verified review left 11th August 2025
“Thank you for always fitting me in very quickly and efficiently…Very polite and helpful have recommended to friends.” – Katie, from a verified review left 9th August 2025
Car Service Prices in Southampton – Save up to 69% by Comparing Deals**
| Interim Service | Full Service | Major Service | |
| Cheapest Price | £105.53 | £129.17 | £175.01 |
| Average Price | £139.94 | £187.74 | £262.15 |
| Maximum Discount** | 65% | 65% | 69% |
| Best MOT Deal | £19 | £19 | £19 |
All prices correct as of 30th January 2026
**% saving based on choosing the lowest cost option available in Southampton vs the highest cost option for each service type. All prices accurate as of 30th January 2026 for 1.0l Ford Fiesta and are to be used for representative purposes only. Servicing prices may vary depending on vehicle and engine size.
What Car Service Do I Need?
We recommend booking a full service every 12 months or 12,000 miles and a major service every 24 months or 24,000 miles (whichever comes first) to maintain the health and roadworthiness of your vehicle. If you regularly drive long distances or have a high annual mileage, we recommend booking an interim service at the 6-month interval between annual services to give your car a bit more TLC.
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