Most people know that it's pretty much guaranteed you'll be forking out cash every time your car…read moreneeds to visit a garage, whether it's for a minor check-up, an MOT or a full-on service. Well mine's been into Cross Street Garage for all three in the last couple of months and yes, it has cost me significantly, but the friendly, honest and thorough mechanics there are the main reason I returned again and again. Terry, who runs the garage, is very open and up front about what they do: "We don't fit cheap parts" is his mantra, so you know that although you'll be paying a bit more than expected, it's much cheaper than going to a dealership for a service or alternatively buying cheap parts somewhere and therefore buying twice when they ultimately fail. They picked up on minor issues that should have been fixed in the four previous services I'd had at another garage, such as the headlights being wrongly aligned and the cabin air filter behind the glove box having never been replaced - it was full of grime. Fully recommend these guys for the peace of mind of knowing your car will run at it's absolute best.

terry,adi and the staff are really helpful and knowledgeable,they have helped me out on a number of…read moreoccasions and even found other small issues i didn't now about. they always offer solutions and it`s always been a quick and efficient service even at short notice. Any car repair is going to cost and yes the guys use the best parts possible rather than cheap alternatives but i am happy to pay a few quid extra for a top quality job by people who are telling me the truth and not just trying to rack up extra costs. Seriously i would recommend cross st garage to anyone,very approachable friendly and above all honest. give them a try.... steve

It's very tough to find an honest mechanic isn't it? I know I've come across my fair share of…read moredishonest ones over the years. Finding out that someone has ripped you off completely can be a very stressful discovery. Say you go to a mechanic for an MOT and he fails your car and suggests £350 worth of work that needs doing. He then takes his £45 up front for the MOT test and "strongly suggests" that you get the work done at his Auto repairs shop. If you go somewhere else and get another quote or repairs, you can come back to get it retested without any additional MOT test costs. BUT, it's highly likely he/she might fail it again and suggest more repairs just out of bitterness. Eventually you find a mechanic who treats the car as his/her own and suggests cost effective ways of geting the job done with your circumstances in mind. For example there's no point you spending £90 on a wing mirror for a car you plan on part exchanging when you can get it repaired for £10. This is a family run garage with great friendly service. I spent a few hours at the here while they serviced/MOT'd it. Normally I do this to keep an eye on the job being done, keep them on their toes. You get it done quicker that way and they don't procrastinate. On this occasion though I found myself merrily chatting away and getting to know Yassar, Hamza and Ali. What a great bunch of young lads! The three were cousins and varied in terms of mechanical experiance, but the banter and enjoyment they got outta their work was inspirational. Whilst there, I also saw how people treat these mechanics when they come in for MOTs. I was frankly shocked by the obnoxious nature of some people who weren't very subtle in hiding their attempts at looking down on these highly skilled and knowledgable individuals. I began to see why so many mechanics are always moody and evasive. All of these revelations made me appreciate these guys even more. They were just happy to have a customer who actually asked them how their day was going. I shall be coming back here for my MOT from now on and reassured them that I'd spread the word. So there...I've done it.. So don't be put off by the secluded nature of this place, or the fact that it looks rundown and a bit grimey. The service is very good!

Always helpful, obliging, very reasonably priced, and trustworthy. Of how many garages is this a…read moredescription? Great team.

From the owner: Local family owned business operating for the past 40 years, friendly and efficient service.read more

I heard about this place over twitter. I can't say enough…read moregood things about this place. There are things in life you need and thats to know a Plumber, Electrician & a Mechanic, especially a mechanic you can trust. I dropped off my little honda jazz off today with Paul. Hes a one man mechanic who is also a big fan of social media (live by the sword die by the sword) & radio star (The Car Guru on Oldham's 96.2 The Revolution). Paul made me feel very much at easy today when dropping my car off. A Very friendly bloke who explains stuff in english & doesn't confuse you with mechanical jargon. He is also "Female Friendly" approved. As a driver i'm now glad i have found somewhere where i feel i won't be ripped off.

From the owner: All makes and models of motor vehicle, brakes, diagnostics, servicing, wheel alignment, Air…read moreconditioning, Fortron fuel injector flush

Fylde Auto care blackpool. Avoid this garage. Miss your vehicle up, give it you back and expect you…read moreto pay for them to put it right.

The best garage ever, after being told there was nothing wrong with my car by other garages I went…read moreto Total Fix Service who were amazing they identified the noise coming from my car as problems with the ABS sensor which had snapped! My car feels brand new and I couldn't thank them enough, I recommend this garage to everyone as they are so quick and efficient at finding and fixing any problem!

John & Yaz fantastic pair won't rip you off, I learnt this when my wife took her car for mot to…read morethem whilst they were at Monsal failed it but didn't give us any crap, gave her money back and told her straight "scrap it" Now probably ten or more years later wouldn't trust anyone else to do our cars. Not the cleanest of garages but that's because they don't have time to clean, too busy repairing vehicles.

Run by genuine people, who will only charge you for what actually needs doing. Just off Rochdale…read moreRoad, it's worth the effort of a bit of extra travel, compared to my local garages. I really don't believe I'd be able find a better garage in the Manchester area. Straight talking guys, with fair pricing. Absolute diamond of a place (if a bit unrefined!)

Friendly service, and a mechanic I feel like I can actually trust. Been there for basic services,…read moreMOT, etc. they require a booking and it's cash only. Highly recommended. A bit hard to find, the alleyway between Beach Road and High Lane.

From the owner: Mot testing & repairsread more