Parts of the motor trade have developed a poor reputation, with a growing cynicism towards garages and mechanics in general. The motor industry code of practice encourages garages to raise their standards and rebuild drivers’ confidence in the motor trade industry. Our Garage network boasts thousands of highly-rated and reviewed garages who offer top quality services at a competitive price.

Some people are nervous about attending a garage appointment, especially when they have important questions to ask. We have built up a list of tips and tricks in this Garage Guide to make sure you get the most out of your visit to form an on the day garage guide.

On the Day -Your Garage Guide

You may want to enquire about your car’s insurance policy prior to visiting the garage.

Additionally, if you need to chat to the mechanic prior to the job being done, it is better picking a quiet time (late morning or early afternoon) for your repairs.

You might want to ask for a written quote once at the garage, the quote should include the parts, labour and VAT.

The garage should also be using approved or equivalent parts so that they do not invalidate your car’s warranty.

When arriving to your appointment, and booking it in the first place, try to be as specific as possible about the issue with your vehicle.

Another way to ensure that the job has been done well is to ask the mechanic to show you what work has been done (the process etc) at the end. If they are willing to explain and talk you through it, it’s likely that the job has been done thoroughly. Remember to be respectful as always, be clear about any queries or issues you may have.

It is a good idea to take someone mechanically minded along with you if you’re particularly nervous or unsure!

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Enter your registration number, what issues you are having with your car and your postcode. You will receive a list of quotes from local garages to sift through, assess past customer reviews and price quotes to make your decision and get booked in efficiently.

You can then refer to our garage guide for some tips leading up to the day!

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