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Physical Garage
Unit F, Canal side,, Awsworth Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8JF
About Us
Our small team of highly-qualified staff have over 45 years of experience in the automotive industry, including main dealer experience from Peugeot and Honda. Whatever automotive services you require, from servicing and MOT tests to a complete engine rebuild, we have the technology and expertise to undertake it. We pride ourselves on our customer service, honesty and affordability.
General Repair£63
4.97 (181 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise this family-run garage for its exceptionally friendly, helpful staff and transparent communication, with many highlighting how the team keeps them informed throughout and always checks before proceeding with additional work. The service is frequently described as efficient and competitively priced, with several reviewers noting the garage goes above and beyond—offering courtesy cars, accommodating urgent repairs, and being particularly supportive of customers with disabilities. Reviewers express strong trust and loyalty, with many stating they wouldn't use any other garage and enthusiastically recommending MRK's to family and friends.
About Us
LOOK at our REVIEWS !! People matter to us as well as their cars. Response Auto Repair Centre – MOT Testing, Car Servicing and Repairs Excellent mechanics here to help you out and keep you moving a effectively as possible with an affordable costings. Experienced and trusted garage in Ilkeston over a decade and a family business. Welcome to Response Auto Repair Centre the leading independent auto repair centre in Ilkeston. Based less than a mile away from Ilkeston train station, we strive to provide superior customer service to the entire surrounding Ilkeston area. With over 30 years’ experience, we pride ourselves on being experts in mot
General Repair£73
4.96 (460 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise this garage for its friendly, trustworthy service and competitive pricing, with many loyal clients returning for years and enthusiastically recommending it to family and friends. The team receives particular acclaim for excellent communication, quick turnaround times, honest advice that avoids unnecessary work, and professional handling of MOTs and servicing. The overwhelmingly positive feedback highlights the garage's reliability, helpful staff, and straightforward booking process, with no weaknesses mentioned across the reviews.
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Autoplus offer a range of garage services from MOT and servicing to general repairs. Our technicians have over 40 years experience. We always give honest advice and only perform work that is required. All removed parts are kept so we can show you why they needed replacing.
General Repair£60
4.89 (249 reviews)
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An overwhelming majority praise the garage for friendly, honest and professional staff, clear communication, fast turnaround and good value — many specifically commend the free collection/drop‑off or courtesy car and consistently reliable MOTs and servicing. A few customers flagged minor issues (one expected a diesel‑filter change, some thought certain repairs felt pricey and there was temporary-location confusion) and there are very occasional low‑score or non‑engaged reviews, but negative comments are rare.
Physical Garage
STATION ROAD, ILKESTON, DE7 5TB
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SMITHS OF ILKESTON
General Repair£86
4.75 (3 reviews)
Physical Garage
42-44 Heanor Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8DX
About Us
HIQ Ilkeston are car tyre specialists who stock leading tyre brands such as Goodyear, Dunlop, Fulda, Sava, Michelin, Pirelli and Bridgestone and also offers car servicing, MOT tests, exhausts, batteries and much more to keep your car in tip top condition.
General Repair£97
2.75 (2 reviews)
Physical Garage
423 Nottingham Rd, Ilkeston, DE7 5BP
About Us
We are dedicated to providing convenient, efficient, and reliable garage services. With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, we strive to redefine the industry's standards. We are rapidly growing as the nationwide's choice for mobile tyre fitting specialists, trusted by individuals, families, and businesses alike.
General Repair£60
2.63 (8 reviews)
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Several reviewers experienced significant communication breakdowns, with a small number reporting that the garage failed to collect their vehicle as arranged and provided no follow-up. One customer raised concerns about incomplete service documentation and a subsequent warning light, whilst another alleged dishonest practices regarding a DPF repair and reported an aggressive response when requesting a refund. On a positive note, a few customers praised the garage for quick turnaround times, competitive pricing and friendly service when work was completed as expected.
What does a car radiator do?
A car radiator disperses heat away from the main engine block. A car engine works by burning fuel (whether petrol or diesel), and this generates a considerable amount of heat. In addition, a car engine has many moving parts; this movement creates friction, which in turn adds to the heat.
Because a car engine must remain not too hot in order to avoid overheating and seizure, when it reaches a certain temperature the thermostat opens to allow the flow of coolant and water around the engine and back to the radiator, where it loses heat to the cooler surrounding air. The front grill of the car allows outside air to blow over the radiator. If the radiator gets too hot, for example on a very hot day, or when the car is stationary, a fan behind the radiator starts, helping to blow air over it.
The most common reason for needing a car radiator repair is a leak. There are many seals, gaskets and hoses in the cooling system that can deteriorate or get a hole in them. Furthermore, every radiator needs to be properly maintained and the coolant must be kept topped up. Your garage should provide coolant changes at the same time as your annual service.
It’s also a good idea to check your car’s coolant level regularly. If it seems to be dropping a lot, then you may have a leak in the cooling system.
What do you need from your garage?
This might sound like a question with an obvious answer: you need a garage that can service or repair your car quickly and at a good price. But think again and you may realise there are other factors that affect your choice of garage in Ilkeston. If you need to bring your son or daughter with you when you take your car in, are there toys in the waiting room? If you’re dropping the car off between school and work, can you pick up a cup of coffee while you’re there? Might the garage even collect your car and drop it back at your house after the work is done? You can find answers to all these questions on BookMyGarage.