Think of Arthur Daley and that's these smiling jokers, hiding faults with cars, or telling you that…read morethe car has extras that It doesn't like reversing sensors, no service history just an A4 page with 4 dates and 4 garages on It. Or worse still hiding scratches under what they call a professional polish looks great when you sign, until you take the car for a car wash 3 times and all those scratches become visible again as that polish is washed away. No spare tire, even the unlocking nuts in the boot only 3 out of 4 in the pack. Worse still they deny all the above when questioned under the warranty, which actually only covers the diagnostics test and not all the other stuff. My advice just avoid Raymond Smith dodgy cars, and the finance company they do business with called CarMoney which includes their idea of an extended 12 month warrenty, who only actually offer £60 for a full diagnostics test. Then expect pictures and videos of all the above to prove you're not the liar its the didgy garage, then they say they can't open the file to waste even more time. Or another good one is I'll be away for 2 days that is actually 2 weeks, or yep everything will be repaired but not really only what's on the diagnostics test. This garage is somehow ranked highly with this car finance broker CarMoney, this car was actually advertised as imaculate lol. My advice is deal in emails ignore nice people over the phone who then deny deny deny what was actually said, spend the money for a full diagnostics test to make sure you and you're passengers are safe. Get in touch with consumer rights within 6 months of purchase, if you didn't read this before going to Bedford. Claim all your outgoings back, and personally I would also open a charge back with your bank, you were mis sold and the car is faulty the broker likes to say you signed for it like you were Superman with xray vision. But ignore them, a 5 year credit agreement is a long time and they're not the ones paying It for you.

This is a bit of a weird one. I took my car there for a couple of years and the experience was on…read moreand off. At one point they charged me £15 to look at whether my front light bulb turned on properly after I'd replaced it. I mean they literally walked outside, I turned it on, they said yes and then charged me £15. The worst bombshell was when I had a major cam belt failure. Ray was away and they 'fixed' it only to have not checked the compression beforhand. So they charged me and then a week later when my car wouldn't work they had it back in. The result was that after spending £3500 with them I got my car back with the engine disassembled in the boot and I had to sell it for scrap. You can tell from the money I spent that I knew it was a hard job and was prepared to spend the money to get it fixed, sadly, I was without my own car for about 6 weeks and never had it on the road again. I had another cambelt failure in my next car (I know, crap luck) and took it somewhere else where they fixed it in 3 days and charged me £1000. I would never go to Ray's again unless it was an absolute emergency and even then I probably wouldn't

I have always used Elliots for my car bits. They have changed my headlight bulbs at no cost - no…read morefuss. Very helpfull and knowledgable. Very straight forward. As good as you can get :)

I needed a new cat and exhaust, i went to halfords (£425) followed by kwic fit (£625). I also…read morelooked at buyin from ebay and fitting myself (£216 + £100 for private mechanic to fit). The service was questionable at all three with them blaming the metals inside the cat for the expense and being unsure which cat system was needed for my car. I went to max performance and they not only did they know what they where talking about but the they only charged £190. These guys are totally professional and honest ( yes an honest garage) and they will only a charge you a fair price for work that actually needs doing. Top job very happy. Could not recommend enough.

Terrible! Made me an…read moreoffer on a new car which i accepted on the phone only to retract the offer later. Not only did they rescind their offer but the dealer would not even call back or answer my calls for a week. Still waiting to hear back on a new offer dealer was going to provide (was supposed to phone me back in an hour!). Better deals on the internet.

Always had great service here, whether it be buying a car or getting a service done…read more Despite what people may think about main dealers, they do actually have some good offers one - got my MOT done for free. Recommended, will continue to use their services.

RH Autoparts - run by Ron Hall and his family - have been a part of the Weoley Castle Square…read morecommunity for as long as I've lived in the area. Autoparts is an independent car parts shop with keen prices and a wide range of stock. They also have an eBay store with a ton of harder to find parts that you're able to access too. What sets it apart from any major chain store nearby is the friendly service from staff. If you're a petrol head who knows what he's doing - they can talk your language. But I'd you're a car dunce (as I am) then Shane, Kevin and the team don't think twice about offering you guidance and helping you fit standard parts such as windscreen wipers and hub caps. Great service! There is free parking outside the store and plenty of free Street parking around the Square too.

RH Autoparts is a small independent auto supplies store on the Weoley Castle Square. It's been…read morearound for a long time and that is no small feat considering the giant auto superstores that are around in nearby Selly Oak and Northfield. The staff all know their stuff and the small store is crammed with stock. If they don't have what you need they will do their best to get it for you as soon as possible. Definitely give them a try before you head to somewhere like Halfords, the prices are competitive and more importantly the staff are friendly and helpful, a rare thing in a car parts shop!

If you're a car owner like me then you'll agree that cars are like a baby that never grows up. They…read moreneed constant care and attention. If it's not the bulbs needing changing then it's the wipers, or engine oil...and the never ending list goes on! But car parts and spirits always come with a price tag, especially if you go to the larger chain stores. I was lucky to discover Moseley Auto Parts because they have saved me a lot of money and time. Rather than getting ripped off at bigger stores for the same brand item, I have spent a fraction of the price here. The owner is great at advising you on what to use for whatever problem you have with your car, which saved the hassle and cost of going to a mechanic. The shop may look a little shabby but I definitely recommend it for any parts you need for your motor.

Motor world is based just off the main road with a number of other shops in warwick…read more Motor world has always been good for car accessories and their staff. The staff are friendly and know a lot about the products they are selling, which is great news as you can have go in with any problem and they will endeavour to help you out with it! They will even come out and look at your car if they think it will help them help you! Now thats great service. If they themsleves do not know the answer they will ring up their own customer services to see if they can help sort it too! The shop stocks lots of products that are for cars, such as oil, windscreen wiper blade replacements and paints. They also sell a host of modding parts too. Motor world also sell alloy wheels and stereos along with satnavs. They have an online store which is also very good. tehy have competitive prices as well, especially with the like of Halfords who do try to rip you off with some of their gear. This shop is not super huge but does cram loads into it. There is evenparking outside, but your lucky if you get a space!