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A Gregory Vehicle Service And Repair
Physical Garage
Unit 11 Miller Court, Millbay, Plymouth, PL1 3LQ
About Us
We are a family-run business and we specialize in Servicing and MOT's for all makes and models. We also offer a vehicle recovery service. If you need your vehicle bringing to the garage, we can arrange this for you. All mechanical work undertaken!!!! Should your vehicle require any work you will be given a full quotation and work will only then start with your permission. All our staff are fully qualified and will complete your vehicle to the highest of standard. Thank you for choosing A Gregory Service & Repair for all of your vehicles needs. Mot testing station, mot in Plymouth, mot garage in Plymouth. AA Approved Service Centre.
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4.81 (598 reviews)
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Customers praise the garage for friendly, professional staff, clear communication, competitive pricing and fast, often same‑day MOTs, services and repairs. A small number of reviewers raised issues about occasional over‑quoting or disputed repairs, a late reschedule and invoices that don’t itemise parts.
HiQ Tyres & Autocare Plymouth
Physical Garage
UNIT 202-216, FARADAY MILL BUSINESS PARK, PLYMOUTH, PL4 0ST
About Us
At HiQ Plymouth we are proud to be a Trading Standards and RAC approved garage. Here at HiQ Plymouth, we offer MOT'S, vehicle repairs and servicing for individuals, companies and businesses across Devon. We stock leading tyre brands such as Goodyear, Dunlop and Sava along with other leading tyre brands. Whether you have one vehicle or a fleet of vehicles, we can help you out. Our team of professionals work to achieve complete customer satisfaction with high standards of workmanship in all the work we undertake and are incredibly proud of our reviews and also ‘Proud to be HiQ’
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4.8 (551 reviews)
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Customers largely praise the garage — many five‑star reviews highlight friendly, professional staff, easy online booking, speedy MOTs and services, reasonable prices and a clean, comfortable waiting area with good communication and collection/drop‑off options. A minority report problems with cancelled or mishandled bookings, occasional rude or inconsistent customer service, unexpected costs or pushy upselling, and some timing/system hiccups.
Marshall Motors SW Ltd
Physical Garage
26 Valley Road, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1RF
About Us
Marshall Motors SW LTD is an independently run business that prides itself on offering unrivaled sales, services, MOTs and mechanical repairs to its customers in the local area and further afield. We offer a comprehensive range of services so whether you need to book an MOT, have your car inspected for its annual check over, or if you have an urgent problem that needs attention, our team of highly specialised mechanics are on hand to fulfill your requirements.
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4.9 (494 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise Marshall Motors for friendly, trustworthy staff, clear communication and competitive prices, with many reporting quick, efficient MOTs and dependable servicing. Reviewers emphasise easy online booking, helpful updates (staff phone before doing extra work), and long-term loyalty and recommendations. A few isolated negatives mention occasional booking mix-ups, rare lack of detail about minor faults (eg an oil leak) and the odd complaint about cost, but these are uncommon among overwhelmingly positive reviews.
RUSSELL HAM LTD
Physical Garage
BRITANNIA GARAGE, 4 WOLSELEY ROAD, MILEHOUSE, PLYMOUTH, PL2 3BH
About Us
RUSSELL HAM LTD FAMILY RUN BUSINESS ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS. MOT STATION. SERVICING & REPAIRS OF ALL MAKE OF CARS AND SMALL VANS. VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR CAR SHOWROOM & CONTACT DETAILS.
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4.91 (26 reviews)
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Customers rave about the garage’s friendly, knowledgeable team, clear communication and prompt, reliable MOT and repair work. Reviewers frequently mention quick turnarounds, complimentary retests after repairs and a willingness to fit customers in at short notice or accommodate requests (eg. school‑run pick‑ups), which encourages repeat custom. A few people reported sticker shock at costs or needing extra work after an initial MOT fail, but even then most felt the repairs were worthwhile.
PORSHAM CLOSE BELLIVER MOT CENTRE LTD
Physical Garage
Unit 1 Porsham Close, Belliver, Plymouth, PL6 7DB
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Small friendly garage with the emphasis on ensuring friendly service in an efficient manner. We are a garage at Roborough on the outskirts of Plymouth serving the North of the city. Situated within the Belliver Industrial Estate. Apologies unable to offer MOT on Mondays
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4.86 (37 reviews)
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Praise is widespread, with reviewers highlighting friendly, helpful staff (many name-check Gail), efficient MOTs and servicing, and good communication. Common strengths are prompt turnaround, convenient location, fair pricing, trustworthy advice from mechanics and extra touches like lifts and help with warranty issues. Only minor complaints emerge — occasionally customers wanted better updates on how long work would take — and lower scores appear isolated rather than typical.
A car exhaust prevents much of the harmful gas produced during combustion from escaping into the atmosphere. It consists of a series of pipes leading from your engine to an open tailpipe that releases exhaust fumes. Its main purpose is to capture Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide and convert them into less harmful gases. It does this through chemical reactions before releasing them into the environment.
However, your exhaust can easily develop problems. When this happens, you need to book an exhaust repair or replacement near you as soon as possible.
What Causes Car Exhaust Problems?
While an exhaust is designed to last around 8 years or 100,000 miles, it can be damaged by high curbs, speed bumps or other large obstacles, especially if you drive over them at speed. However, rust and corrosion are the main causes of exhaust problems.
Exhaust gases are highly corrosive and can also create moisture within the exhaust. If you regularly complete short journeys, you can make the problem worse. This is because the exhaust doesn’t have time to get hot enough to work properly. That means the moisture sits around and causes rust and acidic corrosion which can create holes in your exhaust system.
This can shorten your exhaust’s lifespan and increase the need for an exhaust repair or replacement.
Exhaust Repair vs Exhaust Replacement
Sometimes, your exhaust problem can be fixed by a high-quality repair. Other times, the entire system needs replacing to make your car safe to drive again. This depends on the problem you’re experiencing.
An exhaust repair is only effective if you have minor damage. An exhaust replacement is the most common solution, but your chosen mechanic will be able to help you find the best option to fix your issue.
Why is a Specialist Exhaust Repair Important?
You need to choose a specialist exhaust repair near you for the best results. Your exhaust plays a vital role in making your car as eco-friendly as possible and an exhaust problem can lead to a fine or an MOT failure. An inefficient exhaust also reduces your fuel economy, costing you more money in the long run. It can also cause other engine parts to fail, increasing your future repair bills.
Most importantly, a faulty exhaust can be incredibly dangerous for you and your family. If the exhaust fumes are funnelling into your cabin instead of leaving the rear of your car, you can breathe in some toxic pollutants. This can include Carbon Monoxide. This deadly killer can easily overwhelm anyone quickly. If you feel lightheaded while driving, stop immediately and leave the vehicle.
That’s why you must book an exhaust repair or replacement near you as soon as you notice a problem with your exhaust. Unless you are a trained and experienced mechanic, you should not try and complete the repair yourself.
How Much Does an Exhaust Repair Cost?
The average UK exhaust repair cost is between £300 and £600, depending on what vehicle you drive.
How Much Does an Exhaust Replacement Cost?
An exhaust replacement can cost anywhere between £500 and £2,000. Not only does a replacement cost more, but there are more parts to replace, so it takes longer as well. If this includes the catalytic converter, you will be staring down a £1,000+ repair bill.
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When Do You Know You Need to Book an Exhaust Repair or Replacement?
There are several key warning signs which indicate exhaust problems. If you notice any of the following, you should book an exhaust repair near you as soon as possible.
- A rattling or vibration in the exhaust. This could mean a missing, loose or damaged joint or mounting or out of place piping.
- A hissing from underneath the car. This would suggest a cracked or leaking pipe, exhaust manifold or head gasket.
- A chugging noise indicates a blocked exhaust.
- Loud noise from the exhaust. This indicates a damaged silencer, either from road debris or a corrosion induced hole.
- Excessive white smoke, black smoke or blue smoke. This could indicate a range of problems, including a blown head gasket, a coolant leak, overheating or a blocked DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) in diesel cars.
- Exhaust fumes in the cabin. This is extremely dangerous because you could be exposed to Carbon Monoxide.
How Long Does an Exhaust Repair Take?
An exhaust repair takes between 30-60 minutes on average. However, the more complex jobs can take upwards of 2 hours. Your mechanic will be able to give a time estimate once they have completed their inspection.
How Long Does an Exhaust Replacement Take?
The time to complete an exhaust replacement varies depending on what part needs changing. A catalytic converter change takes about 1-2 hours on average, a muffler and midpipe around 1 hour each and a downpipe, the deepest part of the exhaust, 2-3 hours. The more parts you need to change, the longer the exhaust replacement will take.
This means that a full exhaust replacement can take 7-8 hours.
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