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Southampton Car Servicing: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights
£222.65
Average price for car servicing in Southampton
4.87★
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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 (1241 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, repeatedly praising a friendly, knowledgeable team, clear communication and fast, reliable MOTs and servicing. Many highlight easy online booking, helpful reminders, fair pricing and honesty — several reviewers say they’ve used the garage for years and happily recommend it. Minor gripes include occasional parts delays or small billing discrepancies, an isolated fitting error and awkward parking, but these are portrayed as rare and usually resolved promptly.
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 (182 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers repeatedly praise the friendly, helpful staff, clear communication and fast, efficient MOTs and services at competitive prices. Many mention easy online booking, flexibility (including last‑minute slots), same‑day turnarounds and an honest, non‑pushy approach that leaves them happy to return with family vehicles. Negative comments are rare and minor — a few note sat‑nav directions, preferring more precise time slots or small value quibbles, but no recurring problems.
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 this garage for its honest, trustworthy service and excellent communication, with many highlighting the friendly, professional approach and fair pricing that compares favourably to main dealerships. The personal touch of a family-run business stands out, including helpful explanations of advisories, punctual collection and delivery services, and staff who genuinely prioritise customer needs. Reviewers repeatedly describe the work as thorough and reliable, with cars often running better after servicing, and many note they've become loyal repeat customers who recommend the garage to friends and family.
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 (211 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise this garage for its friendly, professional staff and transparent, honest approach—many highlight fair pricing, no-pressure advice, and high-quality workmanship that leaves cars running smoothly. The complimentary car wash and hoover, efficient turnaround times, and helpful collection/delivery service are frequently mentioned as standout extras that exceed expectations. One customer noted a minor mix-up with collection timing, though this was quickly resolved without issue.
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 (323 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, praising Kinleys for trustworthy, friendly and knowledgeable staff, clear communication, quick turnarounds and fair, transparent pricing, with many citing repeat use, easy online booking and convenient options like collection. A minority reported occasional phone-response or scheduling hiccups and a couple of limits (no on-site electrician, confusion over a blue‑light discount), but such issues are rare compared with the consistent high praise.
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 (276 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, with most reviewers awarding five stars and praising the team's friendliness, expertise and reliable workmanship. Common highlights are excellent communication, quick turnaround, and a convenient collection/drop‑off or courtesy‑car service alongside specialist knowledge of Alfa/Abarth models and fair pricing. A small number of comments flag an occasional brusque receptionist or isolated customer‑service hiccup, but these issues are rare compared with the many recommendations.
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 consistently praise the garage for its friendly, helpful staff who provide excellent communication throughout the service process, with many highlighting transparent pricing and honest advice that avoids unnecessary work. The efficient service, quick turnaround times, and willingness to go the extra mile—such as fitting in last-minute MOTs—earn strong loyalty from repeat customers. One reviewer mentioned that their service took longer than the half-day slot suggested, though this was raised as a minor query rather than a significant concern.
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 (425 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with customers repeatedly praising Hammertons for friendly, honest staff, clear communication and fast, efficient MOTs and repairs. Frequent strengths mentioned are easy online booking, transparent pricing, helpful explanations and good value that keeps people returning. Negative comments are rare but include one serious complaint about a missed collection that left a disabled customer stranded and occasional longer waits when parts are required.
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 consistently praise BCL for their honest, trustworthy approach and exceptionally friendly staff who take time to explain issues clearly, with several reviewers highlighting how the team makes them feel valued rather than taken advantage of. The garage earns particular appreciation for excellent communication throughout the service process, quick turnaround times, and fair pricing that contrasts favourably with other local options. Long-standing customer loyalty is a recurring theme, with many reviewers returning year after year and recommending BCL to friends and family without hesitation.
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 (203 reviews)
Reviews Summary
AI Generated
Customers consistently praise Europa for friendly, honest staff, clear communication and fast, reliable MOTs and servicing — many highlight the convenient collect-and-deliver option and fair, transparent pricing. Repeat strengths include helpful, knowledgeable advisers and good turnaround; a few customers flag occasional higher repair costs (often on older cars), sparse paperwork (no detailed service checklist or tyre depths) and the odd scheduling hiccup.
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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
All review snippets are taken from verified reviews left for Ace Automotive Southern Ltd through BookMyGarage.com.
Each of these reviews is checked by a member of our team, validating the vehicle registration used and matching it against completed bookings, wherever possible, to ensure it has been left by a real customer of the garage.
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.
If you’re not sure what service you should book next, enter your reg, mileage details and recent service history below and we’ll recommend the best car service for your needs.