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Physical Garage
12-18 School Road, Rear of Asda Petrol Station, Tilehurst, RG31 5AL
About Us
At Best West Autos, we pride ourselves on delivering honest, high-quality vehicle servicing and repairs with a personal touch. Our experienced technicians are equipped to handle everything your car needs—from routine maintenance to complex diagnostics. We provide full MOT testing, interim and major services, and expert repairs for all makes and models. Whether it’s a clutch replacement, brake service, new tyres, or a warning light that needs attention, we’ll get you back on the road safely and efficiently. With transparent pricing, quick turnaround times, and a reputation for reliable work, we’re here to take the stress out of car care. Boo
Hourly labour rate£60
5 (8 reviews)
Physical Garage
Unit C, Rear of, 272 Elgar Rd S, Reading, RG2 0BZ
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Hourly labour rate£77.34
4.98 (25 reviews)
Physical Garage
Unit 10 Beenham Ind Estate, Grange Lane, Beenham, Reading, RG7 5PP
About Us
We pride ourselves on delivering a reliable and efficient service and we’re able to service/repair most makes and model of cars. We work to a customer charter, so you can be assured of the best service at a trustworthy garage. We look forward to welcoming you at our garage!
Hourly labour rate£70
4.95 (37 reviews)
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Customers praise the garage's flexibility and reliability, with one reviewer appreciating their willingness to accommodate an early arrival. The service receives strong marks for excellent communication throughout the booking process, dependable collection and drop-off arrangements, and thorough workmanship.
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JK Auto Works - for all your vehicle needs. MOTs, General Maintenance, Servicing, Welding, Engine rebuilds and many more.
Hourly labour rate£77.34
4.88 (26 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise Jacob and his team for their friendly, professional approach and willingness to go the extra mile, with many highlighting clear communication, cost-consciousness on larger jobs, and excellent value for money. First-time visitors report feeling well-informed throughout the process, with problems quickly diagnosed and resolved alongside MOTs and servicing. One reviewer mentioned not receiving MOT paperwork despite requests, suggesting administrative follow-up could occasionally be improved.
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Welcome to Zack Autos Ltd Since 2021, Zack Autos Ltd has proudly served the Reading community as a trusted provider of comprehensive automotive care. Our expert team offers a full spectrum of services designed to keep your vehicle in peak condition, including: Car Servicing Repairs MOT Testing Tyres Car Wash At Zack Autos Ltd, we are committed to excellence, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Our mission is to ensure every customer enjoys a seamless, safe, and enjoyable driving experience. With a dedicated team and a customer-first approach, we operate six days a week, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Saturday. Whether it’s routine
Hourly labour rate£77.34
4.87 (46 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise Zack Autos for their friendly, helpful staff and efficient service, with many highlighting the quick turnaround for MOTs and servicing, clear explanations of work needed, and the complimentary car wash as a welcome bonus. The garage is particularly valued for offering convenient Saturday appointments and reasonable pricing, with reviewers noting the team's professionalism and willingness to accommodate customers even when booking issues arise. Overall, the feedback reflects a trustworthy, customer-focused garage that delivers quality work with excellent communication and good value for money.
Physical Garage
Unit 1, 17 Boulton Road, Reading, RG2 0NH
About Us
Quality and traditional values at GeoTech means we are perfectly placed to look after your car. Through sharing our knowledge and enthusiasm, we aim to ensure our customers obtain maximum enjoyment and excitement from their motoring. We have built a reputation over decades of hard work. We know many of our customers by their first name. No internet based website can state that. You can call us direct, you can speak to any member of our team and that includes the director himself. We try to build a friendship, a friendship built on trust and confidence.
Hourly labour rate£70
4.85 (24 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise this garage for its honest, helpful approach and reliable service, with one reviewer noting efficient MOT failure repairs completed within a day. The team has built strong loyalty, with repeat customers expressing high satisfaction with the quality of work provided. No significant weaknesses were mentioned in the recent reviews.
Physical Garage
16-20 Long Barn Lane, Reading, RG2 7SZ
About Us
We offer all car repairs for all vehicles with our team of experienced and qualified mechanics let us help bring your car back to life again. We specialise in MOT for classes 1,2,3,4,5&7 for most vehicles and vans.
Hourly labour rate£70
4.81 (16 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise the garage's quick and efficient service, with MOTs completed promptly and convenient collection and drop-off arrangements. The friendly staff and complimentary coffee in the waiting area are frequently highlighted as welcome touches that enhance the experience. Reviewers appreciate the transparent pricing without unnecessary charges, making them keen to return and recommend the garage to others.
Physical Garage
12 Long Barn Lane, Reading, RG2 7SZ
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At Joys Motors Limited, we’re dedicated to keeping you safely on the road. With years of experience in the motor trade, we offer trusted, high-quality vehicle servicing, MOTs', and repairs at competitive prices. Whether you drive a compact city car or a high-performance vehicle, our expert technicians are trained to handle it all with precision and care. MOT's Full Service Diagnostic and Repair Wheel Balancing and Alignment Tyre Repair and Replacement A/C Service Brake Service and replacement
Hourly labour rate£65
4.77 (39 reviews)
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We're a MOT & Service Centre in Reading If you’re looking for a reliable MOT & Repair services in Reading look no further, we are MOT Centre Reading. We specialize in MOT Services, Wheel alignment and tracking, Air Con recharge, MOT, Tyre, Body Work, full service, interim service and all kinds of mechanical repair.
Hourly labour rate£55
4.6 (21 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise the garage for its friendly, professional staff, excellent communication, and competitive pricing, with many highlighting the convenience of same-day and last-minute bookings. The service is frequently described as quick and efficient, with several reviewers noting the welcoming atmosphere and non-pushy approach. One reviewer raised concerns about pricing transparency and questioned whether recommended repairs were necessary, whilst another mentioned that their MOT took longer than initially estimated, suggesting communication around timings could occasionally be clearer.
Physical Garage
47 Loverock Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 1DZ
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MD Tyres & Auto Services offers a range of automotive products and services including tyres, MOT, Servicing, repairs and alloy wheel refurbishment and part worn tyres at competitive prices without compromising on quality. At MD Tyres in Reading we provide high-quality tyres at unbeatable prices! Some of the tyre brands include Bridgestone, Continental, Davanti, Dunlop, Goodyear, Michelin, Pirelli along with a broad range of quality mid-range and economy tyres. MD Tyres serving Berkshire and surrounding areas for tyres including Caversham, Coley, Southcote, Tilehurst, Woodley.
Hourly labour rate£55
4.25 (39 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise the garage for friendly, helpful staff, quick and efficient MOTs and repairs, clear on‑job communication and fair, good‑value pricing — many say the team goes above and beyond and even provides courtesy cars. However, several reviewers reported booking problems and poor pre‑appointment communication, including cancelled bookings, no‑shows or the garage being locked on arrival, which caused missed MOTs and inconvenience. It’s generally seen as competent and good value, but worth double‑checking booking confirmations beforehand.
Your clutch maintains the connection between your gearbox and your engine. When you depress the clutch pedal, two metal plates come apart and separate the engine from the drive wheels, allowing you to change gear. Bringing the pedal back up re-engages the plates and reconnects the engine to the drive wheels.
Any problems with your clutch can lead to a lack of control while driving. If you notice this, you should book a clutch replacement as soon as possible. Otherwise, your car will be at an increased accident risk.
Mobile Clutch Repair in Reading
If your car has a clutch problem and is dangerous to drive, you might not want to risk driving it to a garage. Fortunately, there are plenty of mobile mechanics who offer a mobile clutch repair service. They can come to your house or place of work at a time that’s convenient for you and complete a high-quality repair.
With specialist equipment and genuine or OEM equivalent parts and equipment used, a mobile clutch repair still gives you the same high-quality clutch change that you need - just in a way that works better for you.
Here are some of the other ways a mobile clutch replacement can make your life easier:
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 clutch replacement 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 clutch replacement on a weekend, evening or even overnight, depending on the mobile mechanics in your area. If your schedule doesn’t really accommodate maintenance at a traditional garage, this can make your life easier.
Transparency - You get to see what is happening during your mobile clutch replacement 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 clutch replacement involves less overhead costs and expenses, so they are often at least competitively priced against, if not cheaper than most local garages.
When Should I Book a Clutch Replacement?
A clutch should last 60,000 miles on average. If you drive carefully and look after the clutch, it can last much longer than this. Conversely, holding the clutch at the biting point for too long will wear it out quicker.
You should book a clutch replacement near you at the recommended interval or whenever you notice any of the following warning signs:
- You struggle to change gear
- Your car won't engage gear
- The clutch makes a grinding, squealing, shrieking or other bad noise
- You can smell burning from the clutch
- Your biting point has become higher than normal
What Happens During a Clutch Replacement?
During a clutch change, a mechanic will inspect your clutch and gearbox condition to ensure the clutch is to blame before beginning the repair. Then, they will unhook the battery and disconnect the clutch and/or hydraulic slave cylinder before stabilising the engine. Next, they will unbolt the pressure plate, check for any leaks and damage and then clean everything and replace as many parts as necessary. Once they have rebuilt the front end of your car, they will test the clutch to ensure they’ve fixed your problem.
How Much Does a Clutch Replacement Cost?
The average UK clutch kit costs £325, but you can face a £1,000 bill for a full clutch replacement. You can save up to 70% on your clutch replacement by comparing deals from thousands of local garages through BookMyGarage.
How Long Does a Clutch Change Take?
A clutch replacement usually takes between 3 and 5 hours, but can take up to 10 hours to complete.
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Flywheel Replacement
A flywheel is a disc that connects to the crankshaft and rotates to generate energy, storing that energy for use at a later date. When your engine struggles to provide enough torque to keep the car moving, the flywheel will use its stored energy to take over. Your flywheel also ensures that your gears are working properly as you use the clutch.
Quite often, your car will need a flywheel replacement at the same time as a clutch change. As a result, flywheel failure includes many of the same symptoms as a faulty clutch. You should book a flywheel replacement if you notice:
- Your gears slipping
- A burning smell
- Clutch 'chatter' (the clutch stutters when disengaging)
- Vibrations in the clutch pedal
- Clutch 'drag' (not fully releasing)
The average dual mass flywheel replacement cost in the UK ranges from £750 to £1,500.
Driving in Reading
Located in the Thames Valley to the west of London, Reading in Berkshire is not too well-known as one of Britain’s must-visit towns. However, once you get there, you’ll discover a surprising amount of things to see and do. It is sometimes described as being on London’s commuter belt but the influx of daily traffic outweighs the outflow due to the large number of tech companies and international businesses which have made Reading their home.
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