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ABOUT US
The business was formed over 19 years ago by myself, Steve Parnham and we have been on the same site ever since.
I began trading in 1978 from a workshop in Wimbledon, before moving to Coulsdon in 1991, and I have now been joined by my son Tom, making him the third generation, as my father before me was also in the motor trade. Both Tom and I are fully qualified auto technicians having obtained full motor apprenticeships.
Our premises are located on the A23 close to the junction with Lion Green Road. The premises started life as a Methodist meeting hall, and were converted to a garage back in the early 1900's.
In the first years of the famous London to Brighton run for veteran vehicles, our premises were used as a water stop. Cars could not travel very far in those early days, without having to stop for water and various other servicing requirements. Saturday 14 November 1896 was a red-letter day in the history of British motoring: The 'Emancipation Run' from London to Brighton celebrated the passing into law of the Locomotives on the Highway Act, which raised the speed limit for 'light locomotives' from 4 miles per hour to 14 mph and abolished the requirement to be preceded by a man on foot.
We are a friendly, family run independent garage, offering a personal service to both our private and business customers, repairing and servicing all makes of cars, and we are a fully approved MOT Testing Station for class 4 vehicles, that is passenger cars up to 3000 kg's.
We Specialise in Diagnostic Work and General Repairs and offer a full range of services including Vehicle Servicing, Welding to MOT Standard , MOT Testing, Engine diagnostic testing, Steering and Suspension alignment. We also carry a stock of competitively priced tyres, together with batteries and exhausts.
All our work is fully guaranteed and carried out to the highest standard.
All our engineers are fully qualified and have many years experience. So if you are looking for efficient first class service but don't want to pay the prices charged by main dealers, call us on 020 8763 2229
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DIAGNOSTIC WORK
We have specialist testing equipment enabling us to interrogate the 'on board' computers fitted to most modern cars. Using this special equipment, we are able to quickly identify the fault and carry out the necessary. The ECU ('on board computer') will be reset and any warning lights on the dash will be extinguished.
ELECTRICAL WORK
We are Auto Electricians and using the latest test equipment we will diagnose and repair all electrical faults.
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FUEL INJECTION
As Petrol Injection specialists we fully understand fuel systems and will undertake all repairs. It is important to keep exhaust emissions low to protect the environment, and correctly operating fuel injection systems are essential.
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STEERING & SUSPENSION
Incorrectly adjusted steering and suspension will cause premature wear of your tyres. So whether you have simply clipped the kerb and need the steering reset, or had a minor accident requiring more extensive work, we are the experts!
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MOT'S
We are a fully approved MOT Testing Station and will carry out all work necessary to ensure your car passes the test first time.
TYRES
We carry a wide range of tyres in stock. After fitting new tyres we will balance your wheels to ensure smooth running and minimum tyre wear.
BATTERIES
We also carry all popular batteries in stock at very competitive prices.
EXHAUSTS
Exhaust systems are prone to damage and corrosion and therefore we keep a good range in stock for all popular makes of car.
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 8.00am to 5.30pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed