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1 year ago
you go in with minor repair tyre change and end up with a bill for hundreds of pounds for work that didn't need doing avoid this garage
10 Macdowal Street
Johnstone PA5 8QL
United Kingdom
Paisley
01505 323237
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http://www.thepitstopjohnstone.co.uk
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People searched for Auto Repair 209 times last month within 15 miles of this business.
MB Jarvie Ltd.
(2 reviews)
Great service done. No extra charges. Good response time. Value for money. Definitely recommend…read morethem.
Easily the greatest garage I have ever come across in 20 years of owning a car…read more They are the most honest, genuine people. It's a family run business with a huge waiting list to get work done which is a testimony to their trustworthiness Also they are genuine car enthusiasts, Always giving stories of great cars they had or customers cars, it's fascinating to hear. Aston martins to rolls Porsche to bentleys, jags to range rovers there isn't a car that I haven't seen in their garage along with the everyday cars They cannot do enough to help get your car back in the road for the most reasonable price I am not saying they are cheap, you do pay for what you get, you will not be ripped off like other garages I've used in the past have done
Khan Autos
(17 reviews)
Excellent service from start to finish Had my MOT and…read moreservice done at Khan Autos and couldn't be happier The staff are genuinely great people friendly, honest, and very professional. They explained everything clearly, didn't try to upsell unnecessary work, and the job was done on time. The whole process was smooth and stress-free. I'll definitely be coming back and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy garage
£1151 for Mot and service on a 64 plate paid under protest to have our car released after 3 weeks…read moreof trying to negotiate with silence. We never chose this garage to service our car it was allocated here under the umbrella company Servicing Stop, they lure you in with cheap prices then grab you by the balls and hold you and your family to ransom.
Monarch Garage
(4 reviews)
literally resurrected my Velar. Amazing, friendly and trustworthy garage…read more Thank you for always keeping me informed with what was happening with my car.
I have been using Monarch garage for several years and their expertise is better than main…read moredealerships, they only use genuine parts and their prices are fair. Great to have a Land Rover garage that knows you by first name terms whenever you walk in with friendly and honest advice given before any work carried out. My go-to garage for my Land Rover Discovery Mk5...for minor or major work, and servicing when other garages seem to survive on very average technicians and not real mechanics like at Monarch.
Das Vehicle Services
(1 review)
Since the day I have dealt with the guys from DAS it has been a revalation…read more Honest, affordable and just all round good guys. Stay away from the big dealerships with all the smoke and mirrors and fluff lets support the little guy having a crack
From the owner: We carry out all types of vehicle repairs, including servicing, mot prep and presentation, wheel…read morealignment, air conditioning etc your local one stop car repair shop
Glasgow East MOT Station
I admit I am one of those girls who is clueless about car and all things mechanical…read more I always dread when the mot and service comes around and what garage to go too incase i am ripped off. I came across this garage on groupon where they had a service and mot package at a really reasonable price. It did cross my mind that maybe it was too good to be true but off i went. I dropped the car off and headed into town. The garage is ideally located for buses either into town or to the fort but on this day i was meeting a friend for lunch. After a few hrs i got a call to say my car had failed its mot and my heart sank... expecting to be hit with a bill of hundreds i was told that it failed on the same thing as last year only the other side. I had used a different garage last year and was quoted roughly the same price. I later found out that the fail was very common with my type of car. I was quite happy to pay and headed back to collect the car. I wasnt sure if they took card payments so i tool cash. Overall i was pleasently surprised and i would have no hesitation in using this garage again.
From the owner: MOT class 4,5 & 7. Covering all servicing, engine rebuilds, clutches, bodywork and resprays. Based…read morein the East End of Glasgow.
Strathclyde Autotune - Bosch Car Service
(5 reviews)
I've used Strathcylde Autotune for several of my cars with a bunch of different problems and the…read moregarage was fantastic. They didn't even charge me when I booked my car in for a repair it didn't need. Great service and quality work.
Having not moved to the town long before my car decided to die I went round some places who didn't…read morewant to take on the job but was recommended hear Peter and the team are very accommodating and will not do anything until they explain what is needed done reasonably priced and very professional They also send you a thanks letter after you pay them which I thought was a wee nice touch
Ace Auto Centre
Working in Edinburgh last week, had a wee incident with the car. Nothing too serious but bad enough…read moreto leave me stuck at a busy junction. Phoned the dudes at Green Flag and their local contractor, these guys, was on the scene within the hour. They hauled the jalopy back to their garage in quick time and had it fixed within a day at a well reasonable cost. Great and friendly service from all involved, and wouldn't hesitate to use them again... Although ah hope ah don't huv tae...;)
Broke down on the Edinburgh City Bypass early this morning. Called my recovery service around 7am…read moreand told someone would be with me within the hour. It was freezing and the traffic was racing by not a nice place to be. Anyway they arrived within 15minutes I was so happy to see him. The guy was brilliant checked my car, I asked him if you could take it to the garage which was no problem. Ram was the recovery driver and he was so friendly and put me at ease, told me to sit in the cab as I was freezing and bit overwelmed with all this. I have never used this service before but these guys were fantastic, everyone should make sure that Robert W Brownlie is their breakdown service.
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I needed a new Tyre on Saturday the 24th of October 2020 & most of the Garages I tryed were all…read moreclosed so I went to this Garage which is open till 4pm on Saturdays & I paid £45 for a new Tyre which is a Fantastic Price & I will be going to this Garage again in the Future also if you need any car body work done to your car it can also be fixed at this Garage as well & the Guy Billy does a Fantastic job of fixing your car & it looks like a brand new car after it is Fixed
Went for an MOT, only for the car to fail. I understand these things happen from time to time, but…read morewhat I didn't expect was for the time it would take for the car to get fixed. It took me two visits of asking for an update before a part was mysteriously sourced within ten minutes of my second visit. I was then quoted a rather high repair bill but due to desperation, I agreed to get it done, on the assumption that it would also be re-MOT'd at the end of it. I was phoned on the day, after the repairs were done, to be told that I would not be getting an MOT and if I wanted one, due to the time it took to get repaired, I would have to pay full price again. I ultimately took my business elsewhere and regret ever going there.
I have been using this garage for three years as the Manager was a mature old guy who was very…read morehonest and I trusted him. When i went to drop my car off I said to my friend I had a bad feeling and no chance was my car going to pass and guess what it failed. I was quoted £145 to replace a cracked bolt in the suspension. When i phoned around I was told £99 was the max. I queried the cost and £42 was immediately taken off. The pick up time was put back and back as they were having problems getting some old screws off when I eventually did pick up the car I drove to the top of the road and had to come back. Ever time I turned the steering wheel the car shuddered. After twenty minutes of" looking over" the car the Manager returned to say nothing was wrong. When I left the garage the problem had magically disappeared.I will never use or recommend this garage again and if I had seen the previous review I would not have booked. No point getting a cheap MOT when you have no faith in the integrity of the garage. If I knew where the old guy who used to work there had gone I would go there next year but will definitely not be coming back to this place. Avoid!
I put my wifes car in to Get Front & Rear Discs & Pads Fitted to Her Kia Venga & I needed the car…read moreback for 12 0'clock & I got the car back at 11:30am which is Fantastic service I always take my Vauxhall here to get repairs done if I need any repairs done as you get amazing customer service also if you buy your own parts you only pay the Garage labour as some Garages don't fit other peoples parts but this Garage does I would only ever use this Garage and will use again in the future
When it comes to garages I tend to think of people trying to rip you off! Not these guys! I've now…read moreused Cambuslang MOT centre twice now and honestly cannot fault them! First time was for a repair they were fully booked but they managed to fit us in very last minute then because the job was so small they didn't even charge us labour there is a repeat customer straight away!! Second time was for our MOT. Unfortunately our car failed and on agreement they did our repairs. They even did it a little cheaper than quoted. Now for the amazing part is that they are super doggy friendly! When collecting my car I had my not so little dog with me they were so friendly with him allowed him right into the garage and he left with a full tub of biscuits in his stomach. This garage leaves you feeling that you are in the best hands!!
I know very little about cars and how to fix them. This usually means that when something goes…read morewrong or it's time for a service or MOT I have a sense of fear that I am about to be ripped off. This is the reason that I am happy to have found a garage that does not leave you wondering if you have paid more than you should. The have charged less than they quoted, done repairs for free, always clearly explain all the things that do need fixed and they always fit you in at short notice. On top of this they have dog biscuits for Rogue the Ridgeback and never moan about dog hairs in the boot. Highly recommend this mechanics for any car issues you may have.
To anyone that needs a mechanic please avoid Hamilton auto service…read more Took my wife's car in as it had a knock / rattling in the engine. With in an hour I got a call and the was trying to sell me a second problem the front discs and pads. I know the limit for discs and pads yes they are worn but still have some life left. The issue with the knocking /rattling while accelerating was not addressed how ever they told me it was a ball joint so they changed the swing arm. When collecting the car and paid I noticed the noise was still there just shows they didn't even test drive the car after the incorrect work they done. Left the car with them just for them to not do anything to sort the issue cos they already got their money so bigger that customer. You are better off using someone else Also please be aware that they will try to get you to pay cash as the old receptionist try to push me to do sever times while I was there. This is a way they avoid paying tax. Be aware read the reviews on them and be mindful full of the reviews as for every bad review they most likely have their staff write 2-3 good reviews. I have made contact with a few of the bad rewords and they all say the same worst mechanic ever and steer well clear of them DONT USE THEM not even for a MOT Johan White Vauxhall Mariva
The staff member I spoke to was very understanding and helpful when I was getting my car in for a…read moreMOT. I was very happy with the work done to my car and would come back here in the future.
I chose this tyre-fitting garage because I needed somewhere en-route to/from my work to get tyres…read morefitted. I'd ordered on blackcircles.com and this garage came up as one of their "Premier Garages" with a fiver discount over all the other garages in the area. What can I say? It's a small operation, nothing fancy at all. A jet wash, small workshop, couple of jacks and a portacabin cafe. No-nonsense, fast service, no problem. Would use again.
£227 oil filter and oil change, expensive. Lesson learned, ask the price before the work is done…read moreand shop around, kwikfit would charge under £100.
Friendly and experienced local garage. They don't try to rip you off like other garages do if you…read moreare a girl with a car problem. Reasonable prices too. It has been there for years and seems like the staff know all their customers on first named terms. Must be doing something right if people keep going back!
2 reviews 11 hours ago-Edit…read moreVisited the garage on the 2/12/18 to get a puncture repair, tyre had a temporary plug fitted. Waited at the reception desk. The person who was doing the puncture asked me to go with him to the workshop area. Shows me the tyre and states, is that TURNBULLS work when he saw the plug fitted. I said no, i fitted the plug 6 months prior. He runs his fingers through loose rubber shavings and states the car has been running on its rim and the tyre is dangerous so cant fit a plug. I know the loose shavings came from me when i was repairing the tyre with a plug. The hole has to be roughened up prior to inserting the plug.. I had informed another member of staff to tell the guy working on the tyre (cant call him a fitter) to put 33 pounds pressure in the tyre. I had also said to Andrew (the owner) that i cant run a tyre flat, sensors warn me when pressure drops.When i started to reverse the rear left tyre warning light was on. The car can also tell me tyre pressures. front left which he had checked for leak also had 38 lbs a square inch, rear left had 26 lbs a square inch, not 33lbs as requested. The work and diagnostics was so sub standard that when i got home i blew a tyre up myself and deflated the other as the pressure was over excessive and checked all wheel nuts. Overexcessive pressure can cause an accident when cornering as theres less rubber on the road surface.Incidently i thought i would like to mention that i have worked as a mechanic most of my life and also done mots and furthermore my car only two day prior had just had its mot which passed. Can only assume there trying to sell extra tyres before xmas. My tyre which was only half worn could have been sold of as a part worn tyre which is a win win, well for them anyway, not me.. Felt it was a fairer business when Andrews father had it in the old place. DEFINATELY a bad experience for me. I will repair the tyre myself, another plug should do it. With tyre pressure being to high on the front left made the car dangerous when i left the garage. If the rear tyre was much less than it was (26 lbs) it could have come away from the rim when cornering. How hard is it to blow a tyre up to the correct pressure? UPDATE!--have checked front left tyre and at the plug repair , using a little water located small leak at plug (bubbles). Fitted another plug alongside and rechecked, leak stopped! on rear found a screw nail in tyre, removed screw with pliers and inserted plug, tested with water, no problem, all leaks repaired and pressure maintained. Would advise drivers to purchase a plug repair kit from e bay and a small electric pump from Home Bargains for a fiver and your independant.Majority of repairs can be done with the wheel on the car. Repairing a puncture is not a difficult job (well for most people). Abbotsinch would rather sell you a new tyre. Larger premises equates more rent to pay so sales staff must push tyre sales to generate the extra cash needed for the extra rent. If your female dont think about it. They will look at you as an easy target. Dont be tempted to get the tracking done either (another gimmick) 4x4 s climb mountains and dont require tracking reset. With reference to Jack Austins negative review whom i do not know i would like to point out that his review was inserted because he survived the accident. Dead people dont write reviews!
Great garage! Friendly, professional, fantastic prices and most importantly - Honest!!!!...they…read moredon't try and sell you things you don't need like National Tyre companies! They give you good prices first time so no need to shop around, just trust them when they give you the price. Trust me, don't go anywhere else, I certainly won't!
We have been using this garage for years now , can't fault them at all. They go out there way to…read morehelp you. A1 Guys
AVOID AVOID AVOID Unfortunately I used this "garage" on a…read morenumber of occasions over a few years. At first seemed ok, although never once was I given a receipt.The other year while my car was in for repair I was told I needed my full braking system done, which I paid for. Approx 18 months later again i was told my brakes "were a disgrace" and needed done..again.I again paid for this work,i then had to return car for various reasons..front brakes seizing on, also handbrake seized on. I have now just been informed my rear brakes have never been changed in years, never mind twice in under 2 years, only adjusted to improve them. With no receipts I have no comeback for this. SO DONT BE ROBBED LIKE ME!!