Car repairs in Derby

“We contacted Midlands Vehicle Glass this morning to enquire about a chip on our windscreen. A gentleman called Guy answered the phone and was incredibly easy to talk to, friendly, professional, and reassuring. He initially booked us in for Wednesday, but to our surprise he got in touch this afternoon to say he could come out the same day! He arrived promptly, no fuss at all, and just got straight on with the job. The whole process was seamless from start to finish. The repair is excellent, and we really appreciated how quickly he was able to help us out. Great service, great workmanship, and a genuinely great guy. We wouldn’t hesitate to use Midlands Vehicle Glass again and would highly recommend them to anyone needing windscreen repairs.”

“My car has an issue I went to more than 3 mechanics and they asked for £900 , but Golden Motors fixed my car very easily and just charged me £80, I highly recommend this place”

Hughes Bros is a premier independent BMW specialist garage located on Chequers Lane in Chaddesden, Derby. The workshop offers a clean, professional alternative to main dealerships, providing high-quality care for luxury and performance vehicles. They specialize in comprehensive BMW servicing, advanced vehicle diagnostics, and complex electrical troubleshooting. Their skilled technicians are experts in suspension repairs, including fitting new shock absorbers and diagnosing chassis noises.

“I called Smart Tuning to arrange having a faulty Carplay module replaced in my Aston Martin as I was having all kinds of issues with it. Daniel asked me to check a few of the settings and advised over Whatsapp to change one of the options. After this, my existing "faulty" Carplay worked absolutely fine! This issue had the AM dealerships beaten and took Daniel just a few minutes to solve!”

“always friendly, competitive pricing and very happy with the MOT and servicing we've had - we recommend!”

F D Elms ltd is a well-established automotive repair garage located in Allenton, serving the Derby area for decades. With over 27 years of experience, they have built a loyal customer base through consistent and reliable service. The facility provides a wide array of services including professional vehicle servicing and complex mechanical repairs. Their technicians are skilled in rapid diagnostics, often resolving emergency issues within a 24-hour timeframe. From routine maintenance to major engine work, the team applies high standards of engineering to every task.

ChipsAway Burton-Upon-Trent provides expert mobile and workshop-based car body repairs across the Derby and Allenton regions. Located in the Napoleon Business Park, they specialize in restoring vehicle aesthetics to a showroom standard. Their primary services include high-quality paintwork repairs, scratch removal, and professional dent restoration. They also offer specialized lease return inspections and alloy wheel refurbishments to help customers avoid costly penalties.

Trackside Auto Centre is a highly-rated independent garage located on Shaftesbury Street South in the city of Derby. For over a decade, this workshop has provided the local community with honest and efficient automotive maintenance. Their core service offering includes thorough MOT testing, brake pad replacements, and comprehensive engine servicing. They also specialize in oil and filter changes as well as detailed vehicle health checks for future maintenance planning. The owner and staff are frequently described as professional, approachable, and dedicated to providing expert advice.

Capri Motors Ltd. is a premier automotive service provider located on Great Northern Road in the heart of Derby. This local garage serves the community with a commitment to high-quality workmanship and reliable vehicle maintenance. Core services include comprehensive MOT testing, professional puncture repairs, and general mechanical work for all makes and models. The team also specializes in engine diagnostics and routine vehicle servicing to ensure optimal performance on the road.

“Was told by another garage to see a auto electrician regarding the lights,on the dashboard for abs, park assist. GL Autos diagnosed the problem. Very impressed.”

“Excellent service by Monkey Garage, we recently took my partners Mini cooper here to be diagnosed for a oil issue, the garage had advised on the issue and the repairs required. Jo is also very pleasant to deal with and explains the issues promptly and clearly. Will be returning to this garage for any future work we require!”

Absolute VW is a premier specialist garage located in Shardlow, dedicated to vintage Volkswagen and Porsche vehicles. They have become a central hub for enthusiasts in the Derby area seeking expert care for their classic cars. The business offers a full range of services including MOT testing, routine servicing, and major mechanical overhauls. Specialized tasks such as cam belt and water pump replacements are performed with precision by experienced technicians. They also provide a highly successful brokerage service for those looking to buy or sell high-quality campervans.

“Needed brake pads replacing. Easily and quickly got in for this. Garage kept me updated when needed discs too and prices fair. A noise that had been bugging me and not picked up by another garage when MOT in March, despite me asking if they could find what it was, was explained, how it wasn’t going to fall apart and what needs replacing before next MOT. I am delighted. Work will be done in this in the near future.”

“Needed some small but essential bodywork repairs on my daily driver, booking in was quick and easy, the quote was cheaper than expected, and the work was completed quicker than planned. They even provided a clean and tidy modern curtesy car to use while mine was in for repair.”

Situated in the Endland Industrial Estate in Derby, KD MOT LIMITED is a premier independent garage renowned for its exceptional automotive care. This family-owned workshop has built a stellar reputation for delivering dependable repairs to drivers across the region. They specialize in comprehensive vehicle servicing, diagnostics, and thorough MOT testing preparation and repairs. The skilled technicians offer expert mechanical repairs, including clutch replacements, timing chain installations, and catalytic converter replacements.

“Have used 'Speedys' on 4 occasions now and have always found what I needed. The owner is friendly, helpful & knowledgeable. Great spares shop. 5 star.”

“I had a brilliant experience at this garage. The team were friendly, efficient and really helpful throughout. A special mention to Aryan, the manager, who was extremely polite, professional and went above and beyond to help. He’s a real credit to the company and sets a great example for the rest of the team. I’ll definitely be using this garage again and recommending it to others!”

Broadway Auto Garage is a well-established family-owned workshop situated in the Broadway Street area of Burton upon Trent. This garage has built a strong reputation for providing dependable automotive solutions to local motorists for over a decade. They offer a wide range of services including MOT testing, starter motor replacements, and complex suspension repairs. As specialists in Volkswagen vehicles, they provide expert care for both modern cars and classic models like the Beetle.

“Bought a 2.5 engine for my NC MX5 from Nippon Auto Spares. The customer service was absolutely fantastic and the process was so easy and simple. The after support is also fantastic in terms of the swap process”

“A few days ago we had a track day at Donington Park. Unfortunately, after the lunch break we realized that our front tires, which had already been through two track days, offered virtually no grip anymore. With a heavy heart we decided to cut the track day short. Knowing that we still had two more track days to go, we opted for two new front tires. The only question was, how would we quickly find two tires in the UK? I asked Martin, an MSV-T employee, if he had any advice. He did! The tip was worth its weight in gold. He recommended we visit ALLUMY Motorsport, who fortunately had an office at the racetrack itself. So we drove to ALLUMY with our GT4RS in the hope of getting help there. You know, it's not always easy to be welcomed when you're a stranger somewhere and don't speak the language perfectly. And so you hope that someone will help you despite the adversity. What can I say? We were greeted by Marc, to whom I explained our problem in broken English. From then on, everything went smoothly. ALLUMY helped us very kindly and professionally. The tires were ordered and delivered and installed the next day. This inevitably led to petrol-related conversations among petrolheads, and we not only received valuable tips on tires but were also able to purchase various helpful tools. We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank ALLUMY! Not only for the professional help with tires, but also for the truly friendly, human welcome. If only it were like this everywhere, many things would be easier and nicer. Can we recommend ALLUMY!? More than that! If we weren't in Belgium but in the UK, ALLUMY would do all our cars from now on. Thanks guys! Thanks Marc & Team! Great job! The Isou's Freddy & Bettina ...and don't forget: if you need to participate on a Trackday in Spa Francorchamps... we organize one at the 20th of octobre 2025”

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ G Tech is hands down the best garage I’ve ever dealt with. The team is incredibly friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and genuinely go above and beyond to help you. They offer everything from general servicing and repairs to performance upgrades, parts, and tuning—all completed to the highest standard and quality. I took my BMW M140i in for a Stage 2+ upgrade, and the results were amazing. The car ran smoothly and sounded incredible. Unfortunately, due to pure bad luck, a coil pack issue caused the car to act up shortly after. I reached out to G Tech, and without hesitation, they reassured me and offered to pick the car up from my house while I was at work since I live nearby. They diagnosed and fixed the issue completely free of charge. That kind of service is incredibly rare these days. You can tell they truly care about their customers and their work. Every time I go there, I know my car is in safe hands. I highly recommend G Tech to anyone looking for honest, top-quality work and exceptional customer care.”

S & C Autos is a trusted local car body shop and repair specialist located on Alfreton Road in Derby. The garage is dedicated to restoring vehicles to their prime condition with exceptional craftsmanship and friendly service. They offer a comprehensive range of services, including professional car bodywork and high-quality paint repairs. The skilled technicians also specialize in accident repair, vehicle respraying, and comprehensive rust treatment. Additional services include headlight restoration to improve visibility and Waxoyl rustproofing to protect vehicles from the elements.

“Work was done in a timely fashion. Had my full service and MOT done. Very impressed with the place, its very neat and tidy. I'd highly recommend if you’re in Loughbourough area.”

“A friendly and knowledgeable group of specialists. I've had full brakes fitted and popped in a couple of times with minor issues, they helped me out with no hesitation. I wouldn’t go anywhere else to have work done on my car”

Alan Smith Garages LTD is a premier Land Rover and Range Rover specialist located on Manchester Street in Derby. They provide expert maintenance and repair services for the entire Land Rover lineup to the local community. The garage specializes in complex mechanical repairs, offering a pragmatic approach to maintaining these sophisticated vehicles. Services include rapid battery replacements, professional servicing, and emergency puncture repairs. Their technicians possess deep knowledge of common vehicle faults, ensuring efficient and accurate diagnostics.

“Brilliant service, they even fixed a fault that we hadn't brought the car in for, as well as the fault that we did bring it in for. A good job done on it too. Would certainly recommend these people.”

“Outstanding service from the team. Totally transformed my cars handling. Update photos showing the progress as well. This is a place you can leave your car and know its being looked after by total professionals. Will be back for more work.”

“Absolutely fantastic service from King Street Tyres in Burton on Trent! I had the misfortune of suffering a burst tyre on a Sunday lunchtime when most places are closed or unwilling to help. I gave them a call and they couldn’t have been more helpful. Despite it being almost out of hours and not the most convenient time, they came out promptly and got me back on the road quickly and efficiently. The technician who came out was friendly, polite, and clearly knew exactly what he was doing. He explained everything to me and made sure the replacement was done safely and properly. The price was very reasonable too – no inflated Sunday charges or call-out fees like you might expect from some places. It’s rare these days to find a business that genuinely cares about helping people, but King Street Tyres went out of their way to deliver top-notch customer service. I was really impressed with their professionalism, friendliness, and how easy they made what could have been a stressful situation. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them and will definitely use them again in the future. A well-deserved 5 stars – thank you so much for your help!”