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.

I came in here a while ago for a very embarrassing reason. I had left my petrol cap on the roof of…read moremy car because of a confusing incident at a petrol station and as a result of this I had driven off and the petrol cap had obviously left the roof of car and been plunged into the unknown. Anyway a few days later I realised there was a stench of petrol and I then discovered the cap was missing. In a state of confusion I decided to drop by this place to see if they could help. To my delight they did have some petrol caps for reasonable prices, however, not one which was suitable for my car. They did however recommend some other places to me and they guys were really friendly. We laughed about my situation and they said it happens to people all the time - I felt much better after hearing this. So I would recommend this place for car bits and bobs.

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.

Mr Car Parts (great name) is located on Church Hill in Northfield, providing (you guessed it) the…read moreeponymously named car parts to local consumers. A small shop, it's very reminiscent of what you'd imagine a local village car business of a bygone era would look like, with an endearing sort of cluttered workshop feel about the place. As you'd expect from a shop such as this, the two guys working in there when I went in were both extremely knowledgeable when it came to cars, and were more than happy to talk and give me some free advice. After such great service, I felt obligated to buy something, and although I was extremely wary of the fact that such a small shop may be having to charge very high prices, but I was pleasantly surprised to find the same wipers that I'd found in a large chain store for the same price.

If you want superb customer service with staff that know what they're talking about then try Avon…read moreMotor Factors. A bit hard to find you have to go down the side of an old garage and they are down the back, but the prices and service are excellent. I've bought several car products and number plates from there.

Whenever I need anything for my car, I always visit John's Motor Spares. The store's diverse…read moreselection of products and friendly, helpful customer service make the place a real no-brainer, especially as many of the items on sale cannot be found at your typical Halfords or other big-name motor spares store. Everything is reasonably priced and John and his team really seem to know their stuff, so even if you don't have a clue about cars, you're bound to wind up finding exactly what you need. Ample off-road parking is available right outside the store and several bus stops are within walking distance, so you'll have no trouble getting there either. The staff are great, the atmosphere inside is pleasant and John's stock is exceptional. If ever you're suffering from car troubles, you really can't go far wrong here.

They are the only business from which I have been able to acquire the auto parts that I required;…read morein addition, the price is reasonable and the service is excellent; I strongly recommend that you do business with them.

Shirley Auto Spares is a small, independent car parts shop located on the Shirley stretch of the…read moreStratford Road. They stock a surprisingly good range (for a small shop) of car parts and accessories, and are just down the road from a large Ford dealership, so if you're pulling away in a new Focus or Fiesta and suddenly have an insatiable urge to buy an air freshener, then it's very convenient! They do all the regular parts that you'd expect, wiper blades, batteries, wing mirrors etc., and if you need a part they don't have, they're more than happy to order it in for you. I'm always slightly apprehensive when going into small independent shops such as this as I always worry that all their products will be brands that I've never heard, but Shirley Auto Spares carries a bunch of big name brands, such as Bosch and NGK, so you know that their products will be of a good quality, and the staff seem to love what they do, and are always extremely helpful.

From the owner: Shirley Auto Spares is an A1 Motor Store based in Shirley, Solihull. We are located on the A38…read moreStratford Road just a few minutes from Junction 4 of the M42. Shirley Auto Spares began trading back in 1977 and will be celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2017. Over the years we have developed many key relationships with our suppliers enabling us to bring the best possible deals to our customers. We offer car parts, tools and accessories to the trade and retail across Solihull and Birmingham.

This business is owned by 4 brothers, definitely worth a phone call if you are looking for a used…read morepart, they go out of their way to be as helpful as they can, All their parts are tested before they sell and guaranteed for a month

This is a great store and it is just down the road from me. My flatmate has a VW Polo and to be…read morehonest it always needs something doing whether it needs a part replacing or it needs servicing. A while ago we were out on the Pershore road and of his tyres blew, well we thought it had and we called his breakdown rescue people because we had no idea what to do - embarrassing I know! Anyway when they turned up it turned out the little valve on the tyres, where you adjust the tyre pressure had broken and therefore the air had come out. It was all very fiddly and although we fitted the spare tyre he said that we could fix the tyre by getting a new valve so we decided to pop into Volks Bits as it was nearby. We told the guy inside what we needed and luckily he was able to help. It was not too costy and we left happy! I would recommend this place for those with VW cars!