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Southampton Car Servicing: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights
£226.08
Average price for car servicing in Southampton
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Physical Garage
Unit 16, Swanmore Business Park, Lower Chase Road, Swanmore, SO32 2PB
About Us
At Cool Cars South Coast, we don’t just fix cars – we restore confidence every time you drive away. As a proud family-run business, we offer years of hands-on experience and genuine attention to detail. From minor scratches, dents to full accident repairs, our skilled team delivers high-quality workmanship at fair, honest prices. We use trusted parts, proven techniques and take real pride in doing things properly – so you can get back on the road feeling safe, confident and looked after. Based in Swanmore, Hampshire, Cool Cars South Coast is your local, reliable vehicle repair specialist. Friendly, transparent and focused on getting it ri
Servicing from£130.46
Physical Garage
Britannia Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO14 5RG
About Us
At Wilmoths, we're not just about helping you find the perfect vehicle – we're also dedicated to keeping your car running smoothly and safely for years to come. When you choose Wilmoths, you're choosing a partner that cares about your vehicle as much as you do. When it comes to servicing your vehicle, quality and expertise are paramount. Our team of highly skilled technicians is trained to handle a wide range of makes and models, ensuring that your car receives the attention it deserves. When you choose Wilmoths Car Dealership for your service and MOT needs, you're choosing a team that's committed to excellence. Our dedication to quality,
Servicing from£282.77
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- BMG-Verified garages across Southampton - local businesses that offer great valueand consistently meet service standards. Look for the BMG-Verified badge to find the garages we’ve ensured meet our high standards for customer service, ratings, and reliability.
- We Show the Full Picture - all up front: prices, reviews, availability, and distance, so you can choose the right garage based on what matters most to you.
- Real Reviews – genuine, verified feedback from drivers like you. Every review helps you book with confidence.
- No Upfront Payment – we won’t ask for payment details when you book. Pay the garage directly once the work’s complete*.
- Compare & Book in Seconds - see your options side by side and choose the right garage for you. No jargon. No stress. No surprises.
- Exclusive Offers – book your MOT with a service and get it from as little as £19**.
- Support Local Garages - we connect drivers with quality local businesses that keep communities moving.
- Like-for-Like Pricing – every service is priced against industry-standard checklists, to provide easy like-for-like comparison and help you save up to 69%.***
*some mobile technicians (that come out to you) may require an upfront payment or commitment, please check this with them first.
**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.
These are just some of the reasons to choose BookMyGarage - enter your reg and postcode to see how we can help you make a confident, informed choice when booking your car service now.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Once you’ve chosen your garage, you deal with them directly from start to finish, paying only after the work is complete – giving you full peace of mind.
Some mobile technicians may request some commitment or payment upfront to cover the costs of them coming out to you.
• Collection and delivery services
• Same- or next-day appointments
• Saturday availability
And with our comprehensive sort and filter options, we make it easy for you to choose the right garage, fast – whatever you or your car needs.
You may be able to book a manufacturer standard service directly with a garage on our platform, but you’ll need to contact them first to confirm this is something they can provide.