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  • Focus on: DNA Technical Services 1 Nov 2012 (News)
    A quick look at the Good Garage Guide entry for DNA Technical Services reveals positive comments and plenty of good reviews.
  • Top 10 most common breakdown causes 1 Jul 2016 (News)
    .   The 10 most common MoT failure points  | Need a mechanic? Check out the Good Garage Guide
  • Half of all car owners have put off servicing during recession 27 Nov 2009 (News)
    Honest John's Good Garage Guide shows the garages that you can rely on.
  • Focus On: Wallis and Son 19 Apr 2017 (News)
    Have you visited? Leave a review on the   Good Garage Guide page.
  • Save money: have your MoT done before your service 16 Jun 2017 (News)
      Check out the Good Garage Guide  
  • Garage labour rates vary by £160 per-hour, according to new report 26 Apr 2017 (News)
    Are you looking for a trustworthy mechanic? Check out the Good Garage Guide The five most-expensive regions for car repairs were mostly in the south, with Surrey being number one, with an average hourly rate of £81.07. London was the second-most expensive (£77.42) while third was Worcestershire at £77.16 per-hour.
  • Low mileage Austin Maestro makes £3260 at auction 12 Sep 2014 (News)
    A 1984  Austin Maestro  that was found in a garage with just 102 miles on the clock made £3260 when it went under the hammer - more than double what most price guides would value the car at. The 1.3HLE had 100 factory miles on, plus two from the first owner when it was sold at Barons auction on 2 September.
  • A Grand Monday: Renault Clio 1.2 21 Jan 2019 (News)
    That means that classic interest is starting to pick up, and the best examples are well worth saving. Luckily, the garage that is selling  this one  has decided the same, despite the MoT repairs required deeming it borderline at workshop labour rates.
  • A Grand Monday: BMW 5-series (E34) 11 Jul 2016 (News)
    This week’s Grand Monday is a good example of BMW’s 5-series – it’s a 1995 (E34) 525i SE automatic for sale at £950 . Okay, so the 2.5-litre is neither economical, nor powerful… but at least it sounds good.
  • 65% OF MOTORISTS SAY INDEPENDENT GARAGES ARE BEST FOR SERVICE 19 Aug 2009 (News)
    Loyalty counts – 77% go back to the same garage every time but Motor Codes still doesn’t have sufficient awareness. Good Garage Guide A new survey from authoritative motoring website, HonestJohn.co.uk, reveals that 77% of motorists use the same garage every time they need their car serviced because they know and trust them.
  • A Grand Monday: Triumph TR7 24 Nov 2014 (News)
    But what it does have is 12 months’ MoT. We’re told it’s very reliable with no mechanical faults… which is good news. What’s not so good, perhaps, is that the rear wheelarches require some attention. As do the front corners of the bonnet. If you’re a bodywork man, though, this could be a great winter project for you.
  • Advertising Standards Agency bans Halfords '50% cheaper than main dealer' servicing ads 7 Nov 2012 (News)
    The investment they make in skilled and trained technicians, the access to latest manufacturer information and the use of approved parts ensures motorists who want to put their vehicles through a service, MOT or repair get great value at surprisingly competitive prices.” Looking for a garage you can trust? We have thousands of reader-recommended garages in The Good Garage Guide .
  • Focus On: Volks Autos 4 Dec 2019 (News)
    Leave a review on The Good Garage Guide page .
  • Focus On: Thorobred Cars 20 Apr 2018 (News)
    Leave a review on the   Good Garage Guide page.
  • A Grand Monday: 37k Ford Orion 6 Jul 2015 (News)
    Ford Orion prices are starting to firm up a bit now. You can still pick up a decent runner for £500, while cars with good history and few owners have a pricetag of about £1500. That figure will rise to £1800 (or more) for a top-spec model at a dealer. We spotted this clean and tidy
    A quarter of used cars have outstanding finance to be paid 6 May 2015 (News)
    You can also find out how to avoid the most common car scams by visiting our scams page here , plus you can find a trustworthy, highly rated dealer on our Good Garage Guide
  • Used Car Checking Kit, Just £35.99 17 Feb 2004 (News)
    Once you've found your next car and agreed a price, you'll want to make sure that the working parts are as good as the waxed bodywork. By paying £62, making £97.99 in total, you will be able to organise a full, independent Used Car Checks inspection of the vehicle. Conducted on a hydraulic ramp at one of over 1,400 accredited and approved garages nationwide, every car comes complete with the added bonus of a 45 day warranty provided by Used Car Checks partner, Warranty Direct.
  • A Grand Monday: Mk1 Toyota MR2, £850 14 Mar 2016 (News)
    Well, the car has been off the road for about six years. Although it had a full MoT before it was garaged, the potential purchaser will still have to make sure it’s recommissioned properly – brakes checked, fluids refreshed, and new filters. According to the advert, the cambelt was changed before the car was garaged.
  • Focus On: The Little Car Clinic 10 Sep 2018 (News)
    With reviews like “They will always go the extra mile for you (pardon the pun) and it's greatly appreciated” and “If you're reading this and are trying to decide whether to give them a try: just go there already!” it’s easy to see why this garage is number one in Norfolk. The Little Car Clinic is in Attleborough, Norfolk. Have you visited? Leave a review on the Good Garage Guide page.
  • Beaulieu Autojumble Another Huge Success 17 Sep 2010 (News)
    Exhibitors reported very good trading with many declaring this year’s event ‘the best ever’, in terms of sales.  The free delivery service for bulky purchases was certainly much in demand with vehicles laden with goods being continuously driven to the collection point throughout both days.
 

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