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Physical Garage
Unit H, Mereworth Industrial Estate, Shamblehurst Lane North, Hedge End, Southampton, SO32 2BY
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
Diagnostic Check£90
4.96 (135 reviews)
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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.
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.
Diagnostic Check£75
4.95 (214 reviews)
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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.

Physical Garage
Unit 1 Quarry Business Park, Lower Lane, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1AS
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.
Diagnostic Check£48
4.93 (280 reviews)
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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.

Physical Garage
Unit 1a Kemps Quay Industrial Park, Quayside Road, Bitterne, Southampton, SO18 1BZ
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
Diagnostic Check£45
4.92 (327 reviews)
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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.

Physical Garage
8 Shirley Park Road, Southampton, SO16 4FP
** 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.
Diagnostic Check£75
4.92 (136 reviews)
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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 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.
Diagnostic Check£45
4.91 (435 reviews)
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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.
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.
Diagnostic Check£50
4.89 (431 reviews)
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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 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
Diagnostic Check£59
4.89 (205 reviews)
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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.

Physical Garage
34 High Street, West End, Southampton, SO30 3DR
New Chapel Garage is a traditional servicing garage and MOT testing station based in the heart of Southampton's West End. As the village’s local go-to garage for over 30 years, you can trust our team to deliver an honest, reputable service every time
Diagnostic Check£60
4.88 (340 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise the garage for friendly, helpful staff, clear communication and fast, reliably priced work—online booking, collection/delivery and a personal, trustworthy service are mentioned repeatedly. A minority reported problems: an oil cap left off after a service, occasional unexpected extra charges, limited diagnostic capability (and AMEX not accepted), and a few felt standards slipped after the HiQ takeover.
Welcome to Badminstons Hythe. We can assist you with all your vehicle needs including servicing and MOT as well as general car repairs. We offer class 1,2,4,5 and 7 MOT's . We are open 5 days a week at Badminstons, Hythe and can take your online bookings, repairs and quote enquiries 24/7. We're a local garage with expertise in fixing vehicles of all make and models.
Diagnostic Check£96
4.86 (360 reviews)
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Customers overwhelmingly praise Badminstons, with almost all five‑star reviews describing the team as friendly, trustworthy and highly knowledgeable. Frequent positives include easy online booking, clear communication, quick turnarounds, good value and helpful extras like collection/drop‑off and thorough MOTs/services. Occasional negatives are minor and isolated — mainly a missed promised call or a short delay — but complaints are rare.
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With over 20 years of experience behind them, the team at Ace Automotive Southern Ltd specialise in all makes and models.
With a 12-month warranty offered on all parts, you can book with confidence.
Working on everything from exhausts to tyres, this Southampton garage offers competitive prices.
They even offer a pick up & drop off service for your convenience.
With a 4.8 star-rating based on over 335 verified reviews* on BookMyGarage, you can find the service you need at Ace Automotive.
*as of March 19th 2026
All information accurate as of March 19th 2026.
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"Superb garage that are always helpful [...]" - Gerry, from a verified review, left March 2nd 2026
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