OK The situation is…read more- - - the car has driven through some snow drifts and the back end is smoking/steaming. I believe that the white stuff out the back is steam from the snow. My other half behind the wheel is scared, she believes it is smoke. She pulls over near Carroll's and goes to talk them. We were on our way to Braehead, so we were very nearby. Her parents have dealt with these folks for decades and they know my wife as her mother's daughter. The younger Carroll comes out and asks us to drive it into the service bay. He hauls it up on the lift and checks out the car's under-carriage. He points out the large chunk of snow on the exhaust and then rolls it back and forth a couple times to ensure that nothing else is wrong. Does he demean her? Nope. He says that it probably would be pretty frightening and that anyone would be scared by seeing that. In the end - No Charge - the guy took time out and looked at the car - No Charge. We had another problem with the suspension. The potholes from the freeze had shaken a retaining ring from the shocks. Total Charge. mid two figures Last time we had this examined at the dealership - it was over 500 quid to replace. Carroll's are what you want in a car mechanic. When you are vulnerable and relying on folks to supply you with honest information - these folks do not take advantage. They treat you with respect. Do you need anything else from a Car Repair place? I don't think so.

A girl giving a garage 5 stars - it must be good! And it is :-)…read more I've been going to Carroll's for years with my various little cars. My dad (pre company cars) used to bring his cars here and as part of my car indoctrination, I was told to only come here and so I did. And I still do, despite the garage being in Paisley and me now being based in Edinburgh. So, reasons why I come here: Service is second to none. My car is HONESTLY assessed. Example - If it doesn't need done for six months or 2000 miles (whatever comes sooner) then it will be done then. No scare stories that it must be done immediately. I can use non-technical language and not be laughed at. I can do stupid things, have to get the car repaired and not be laughed at. I know my car is in good hands, I'll get decent tyres/parts used on it and it won't take an age to be returned to me. No work will be done without my approval - wee phonecall to check first. 5% discount for cash I can speak to Jerry (the owner and mechanic) and explain - not go through some service desk or smarmy sales manager who says I'm wrong (or computer says no). So, good garages are hard to find and in this climate, the pounds are precious. If you need an amazeballs, local, independent garage with great mechanics and the lovely Mrs Carroll keeping you informed, then what is not to love and to cherish from the first car onwards :-)

Absolute disgraceful experience. Took my car in which was making a metal on metal sound.. Was told…read morewithout the mechanic even looking at it it would cost me 500 pounds. Refused and drove it away. Took it to my local garage and it cost me 60 pound to have it repaired. ABSOLUTE ROGUES at JJ motors

Fed up of paying main stealers astronomical prices, then sling your Audi, BMW or should you be…read morelucky enough, Porsche along to these guys. They offer pick up and drop off services, fully trained and friendly staff and I trust no one more with my car, even if it does reward my lavish attention with bills! The owner still works on cars and is usually about to answer questions or puck you up of the floor when you get bad news, there's also a loyalty card, ideal for collecting points, and we know what points make...

Professional, friendly, utterly trustworthy and really well priced. They saved me an absolute…read morefortune when my TFSI became troublesome. I can't recommend them highly enough.

CH Bull & Sons is the only garage I trust with my precious little car, she is called Princess…read moreSunbeam because she is gold and sparkly. Yes I know I'm such a girl! I used to take my car to Arnold Clarke because they are a well known name and thought they would be pretty decent and honest but I was wrong! CH Bulls & Sons is a family run garage and I have used them for MOT's, services and repairs, lots of repairs, whoops! They are so straight with you and don't bamboozle you with jargon. If you don't have a lot of money to spare then CH Bull will tell you what the bare minimum you can get away with doing is in order for you to pass your MOT. Unlike some garages who will make up problems and play on your ignorance! Especially if you are a young lady type such as myself! Whenever they suggest repairs to my car that I don't understand they take the time to explain it to me and have even shown me on my car what the problem is so I know they are not just inventing issues! Their prices are very reasonable but if you want to source your own parts and just pay them to do the work then they are more than happy to do this for you. CH Bull also understand that being without your car for a few days can feel like the end of the world and always try and get any work done in good time. My first car was called Henry and he didn't have central locking so I kept locking myself out of him! A quick call to CH Bulls and they would send someone out to break into my car and get my keys, magically without actually breaking anything! They charged me around £30 which I think is pretty reasonable. Support your local family run garage people!