Car repairs in Reading

Reading Drive In is a highly-regarded automotive service center located in the heart of Reading. This garage has established itself as a cornerstone for reliable vehicle maintenance in the local community. They offer a comprehensive range of services including MOT testing, annual car servicing, and mechanical repairs. Specialized tasks such as tyre puncture repairs, coolant leak fixes, and electrical diagnostics are handled on-site. The team is proficient in replacing critical components like spark plugs and engine cylinders for various car models.

“I'm going to keep up the high reviews for Zsolt. Had a puncture on one of my tyres and found Baz. Zsolt was great and able to see me same day. He was extremely friendly and did a brilliant job. Thanks again man!”

Breakdown Recovery Reading provides essential emergency roadside assistance throughout the Reading and Berkshire area. Centrally located on Southampton Street, they offer a rapid response to motorists in distress across the region. The company specializes in 24/7 vehicle recovery, ensuring that stranded drivers are never left without help. They provide professional towing services for broken-down cars and vans, delivering them safely to homes or dealerships. Their team is equipped to handle motorway recoveries, including incidents on the M4, with speed and safety.

“Been using them for some time and they are always excellent. Their experience is fantastic so means they have seen many of these problems before, leading to efficient and fast repairs where the costs stay under control. Would use them 100% of the time even over the main dealers.”

“This was an absolute life saver. We didn’t want to buy a roof box, as only needed it for the one trip. I found Eon’s business online and it was perfect. Really friendly and easy to book, for a very reasonable price for a 2 week trip. The roof box was fantastic and we were even provided with a larger size, very helpful given we were travelling to France for our wedding with lots of stuff. I will certainly use again and maybe even try the tent box next time!”

Forest Vehicle Body Repair Specialists Ltd is a premier automotive restoration facility located in the heart of Wokingham. This specialist shop serves the local community and surrounding Berkshire area with high-quality bodywork solutions. The core services include comprehensive vehicle body repairs, professional respraying, and precise panel restoration. They utilize OEM parts to ensure every repair meets manufacturer standards for safety and aesthetics. Additional offerings include meticulous interior and exterior cleaning as part of the repair process.

“I had previously taken my car into a repair shop to address a problem with rust appearing adjacent the rear wheel arch. It was "repaired" and about 6 weeks later blisters appeared. It was returned and re-repaired (I was told they had not treated a wide enough area) and about 6 weeks later even more blistering appeared. I arranged for Jay to examine and quote for the necessary remedial work. He was able to instantly explain that the problem was caused by the fact that the panelling was double walled where it was rusting and the repairs had not been successful because the metal was rusting through from the back and needed to be cut out and replaced, the void filled with a rust proofing treatment and the new section resprayed. When I collected the car, I was shown photographs to illustrate the problem and the remedial work that had been carried out. Not only that, I was given the section of the panel that had been removed and it was very obviously rusting through from the back and that was why the original work was a total waste of time and my money. Jay advised that he had also sprayed Waxoyl in the wheel arch cavity on the other side of the vehicle to help prevent any similar problem developing. I was impressed with the detailed explanation given why the work was required and how it was to be carried out, the photograph evidence provided to show what had actually been done and the fact that the rusted cut out part was kept for inspection. The paint finish was to a very high standard. I feel Jay is very knowledgeable, committed to carrying out work to a very high standard at a reasonable price and is also a very pleasant person to deal with. I feel confident to recommend Jays Autobody Repairs.”

“Huge thanks as always to the team. We regularly take sales cars for apple car play to be fitted and every time, it is perfect service. The communication from Max and Connor is always top tier, we are lucky to have John Kleis so local.”

“Highly recommend. I needed all major works to do with my wetbelt completed. They got me booked in really quickly and were hundreds cheaper than the main dealer. I would highly recommend and will 100% be coming back for my servicing.”

“My car was taken to BGS after a non fault accident. I was kept informed of the progress and once repaired it was delivered back to me. There was one area of the repair that I wasn’t happy with and after a quick phone call I was asked to return the car at my convenience and they would look at it. It was fixed while I waited. Both the office staff and the mechanic made me feel like it was no trouble and couldn’t have been more welcoming. I would have no hesitation recommending them”

“I contacted the Automotive expert on a friday at 2 pm to ask for help. My ignition barrel had seized and the car wouldn't turn off for almost 20 minutes until I managed to turn it. So essentially the car was stuck and I couldn't go anywhere. I was contacted back about half hour later to say they have the parts and if they couldn't get to me that day they'd be out the following morning with a courtesy call before had to let me know they were on the way. Saturday 11am phone call and about half hour later they arrived. Very professional and quick. Sorted the job out. A warning light came on the dash. Investigated to make sure nothing was wrong. Quick test drive later light out car fixed. So grateful for such a quick turn around. I thought I could be without a car for weeks. Thank you again.”

“Excellent in all areas. The process was quick and efficient. Communication was exceptionally good. The two reception people were very friendly and helpful and keen to ensure I got the best possible repair option. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again and would recommend to others. Thank you for making this a painless experience”

“Stacey and the team have done a superb job fixing and repainting my cars front bumper - it looks brand new! They were brilliant to deal with as well - friendly, genuine, and are clearly great at their profession. I had my car back within just a few days - thank you! Highly recommended!”

“I first met Jordan through my breakdown recovery and he was sent to change my flat roadside. I have contacted and booked him for a second job and will always fully recommend him. He is kind, professional, punctual and overall genuine man who has looked after me as a customer. Thanks so much for the work and I will absolutely be in touch again in the future! :)”

“Ali maintained great communication throughout when asking questions related to my quote and was very efficient at getting the job done when I dropped my car off to him. Everything was well priced and he has great workmanship and after care service! Would recommend 100%.”

“I was passed the details from my local garage. From the first call to them collecting it was a professional, polite and courteous service. They were on time, and delivered my car safely. Special mention to Kaleem, helpful, professional and took great car of my car. Would recommend and will certainly use them again.”

“I Had my car serviced and needed cam belt and front discs and pads replaced. Jake took his time and the work was carried out a to a high standard and at a sensible cost . Will go back when needed”

“The guys at reading service centre are 5* couldn’t recommend them enough honest, reliable and very fair on their pricing! Thank you”

“Great service, arrived exactly when stated and fitted tyres quickly. Very friendly. Will definitely use again.”

“Took my car in to mh motors the lady at reception was great and friendly and Martin the main guy I spoke to was also great very knowledgeable and kept me updated throughout the process would definitely recommend using these guys”

“The people who working in this company very professional in their job i got a problem on a road about vehicles tyres they sort my problem in few minutes.Very cooperative staff.The boy semi very humble person”

“Fantastic vendor, always does top-notch work. They've been working on our Forester for 5+ years. They're very responsive, keep you up to date with the work they're doing. Just last weekend we had a part break and my wife went by with our car for an inspection which less than an hour they had sorted. Highly recommended!”

“Rang him on a Saturday and he managed to fit the car in on Monday. I was even able to drop it off on the Sunday. Replaced the clutch and explained the damage. Excellent service and will be returning next time the car has an issue”

“Always a first class service. Many thanks for another great job on my Audi .Large dents to front bumper removed, cracked paint prepped and resprayed. Many thanks Gerry”

“I had a screw in my tyre and they repaired my puncture really quickly. Connor was so helpful, he rushed it through and I was back on the road within about 40 minutes and at half the price I was expecting. Charming place.”

“I am a new car owner and was recommended The Car Bar by a friend when I had an issue with my car. They were very informative and helpful! As I had recieved great service that first visit, I have been back for my MOT and will continue to use them in the future! *14/12/20 - just want to say again how amazing these guys were! Although they weren't able to fix my car themselves they went above and beyond to help me find the right person to get the job done! I couldn't thank them enough!”

“I have really bad trust issues with garages these days more so than most. I’ve just started using these guys to work on a few of my cars and cannot recommend them enough. I gave my e61 to them to fit a couple of drive shafts that I had supplied, the job was more difficult than first anticipated due to the driveshafts being stuck in there, the price did not deviate at all from the quote. Most importantly though, they had forgotten to re attach one of the hight sensors for the rear air suspension. I noticed this upon collection and without hesitation they got it straight on the ramp and sorted the issue. We are all human and we call forget things and it’s especially easy to forget the dozens of needless sensors fitted to modern day cars. The key take away here is that the blame wasn’t put on me as a customer and they held their hands up to the issue, this is an attribute that I feel is EXTREMELY rare these days and almost unheard of even at main dealer level, and for that reason alone I hope to give them much more work and you should consider doing so too if you’re reading this review deciding which garage to take your car too. Honesty and integrity is everything. And these guys certainly have that in abundance.”

“I recently had my car repaired at Fix Auto Sandhurst following a non-fault accident, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the service I received. The entire team was extremely professional, and the quality of the repair work was outstanding — my car was restored to a very high standard. A special thank you to James, the manager, for overseeing such a smooth and thorough repair process, and to Penny at reception, whose support and communication throughout were exceptional. They both made a complicated situation so much easier to handle. Highly recommended for anyone needing reliable and high-quality vehicle repairs!”