Mechanical repairs
General repairs,
diagnosed first
Brakes, suspension, steering, clutches, timing belts, exhausts and electrics. We find the cause before we quote, so you only pay for what the car needs.
The makes
we know best
- Audi
- Volkswagen
- SEAT
- Škoda
- Cupra
- BMW
What we repair
Seven areas,
one workshop
Most repairs start with a question: what is the car actually doing? We look at that first, using diagnostics where it helps, so the repair fixes the cause rather than the symptom.
Choose the area closest to your problem. We'll open the concern selector with it already chosen.
Repair concern selector
What's the car
doing?
Choose the area that fits best and tell us what you've noticed. It routes your enquiry to the right person. It doesn't diagnose the car.
01Area of concern
02What you've noticed (optional)
Braking
Tell us what you're noticing: noise, vibration, a soft pedal or the car pulling to one side. We'll check the discs, pads, calipers and fluid, then explain what we find before quoting.
If the brakes feel very different from normal or a brake warning light is on, don't drive the car until it's been checked. Call us on 0115 850 1431.
Suspension or steering
Knocks over bumps, uneven tyre wear, pulling or a vague feel through the wheel. We'll inspect the suspension and steering components and tell you what needs attention.
On an Audi S or RS with Dynamic Ride Control, see our Audi DRC page.
Clutch or transmission
Slipping under power, a high or heavy biting point, judder when pulling away or noisy gear changes. We'll assess the clutch and gearbox before recommending anything.
Engine or timing
Timing belts are replaced as part of the car's maintenance, so tell us the mileage and any history you have. For new noises or running problems, we'll look at the engine properly before advising.
Exhaust
Louder than usual, rattling or blowing. We'll inspect the system and quote for the repair.
If you can smell exhaust fumes inside the car, open the windows and get it checked as soon as possible.
Electrical fault
Batteries, sensors and wiring faults. We start with diagnostics, so we repair the cause instead of guessing at parts. More about diagnostics.
Not sure
That's fine. Describe what the car is doing and when it happens, and we'll suggest where to start.
Repair
questions
Not covered here? Call 0115 850 1431 or ask in the enquiry below.
Can you give me a price over the phone?
For some jobs we can give you an idea, but most repairs need the car assessing first. We'll explain what we've found and what it will involve before any work starts.
Which cars do you repair?
We specialise in Audi, Volkswagen, SEAT, Škoda, Cupra and BMW.
What parts do you use?
We use quality parts suited to the car and the repair, and we're happy to talk you through the options.
There's a warning light on. Where do I start?
Start with a diagnostic check. Reading the car's systems first saves time and parts. See diagnostics.
Get a repair quote.
Tell us what the car is doing. We'll come back to you about an assessment and the likely next step.
How a repair works here
- 1We get back to youBy phone or email, about an assessment and the likely next step.
- 2We find the causeWe look at the car and use diagnostics where it helps.
- 3You agree the workWe explain what we've found and the price before anything starts.
If the car doesn't feel safe to drive, call us on 0115 850 1431 before bringing it in.
Send us your enquiry
About a minute. Every field is needed unless it says optional.