Elite Garages Brighton

Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm, Sat 8:30am-4:00pm
Contact us at 01273 558484
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46 Highcroft Villas, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 5PT.

Welcome to your Elite Garages Brighton, located at Highcroft Villas, Brighton. Our Manager Dave has been with the company for over 10 years.

Dave and his team have a combined mechanical experience of 75 years. So whether it’s for an MOT Brighton, Car service, Tyres Brighton, Exhaust, Air conditioning check or free car safety check here at Elite Garages we are always happy to help.

Elite Garages Brighton MOT and service centre delivers exceptional customer service proudly led by area manager Mark and site manager Dave. The team has more than 100 years of combined industry experience serving the people of Brighton and surrounding areas. They are supported by MOT testers and vehicle technicians James, Ross and Jose whose sole focus is on vehicle servicing.

A Top MOT And Service Centre In Brighton

In terms of location, the Brighton MOT testing centre is at 46 Highcroft Villas, Brighton, East Sussex which is central and easily accessible. Elite Garages Brighton is open on Saturdays until 4 pm which not many garages do around the area.

There is sufficient customer parking and several MOT and servicing bays to ensure your vehicle is safe and roadworthy. Despite the lifting of lockdown restrictions, they still have all the necessary Covid safety protocols in place for added peace of mind.

What Sets Elite Garages Brighton Service Centre Apart From The Rest?

As you’d expect from a family-run business, they are ready to provide friendly and professional advice about MOTs, car services, vehicle safety checks and tyres among others. Elite Garages Brighton is known for solving customer issues ranging from strange noises to tyre bulges, puncture repairs (6 – 7 per week) and brakes.

With the high level of service and competitive pricing on MOTs, car servicing, wheel alignment, tyres and brakes, all types of people mostly within 6 miles of Brighton choose Elite Garages. They have customers from other areas such as Southwick, Preston, Hangleton, Kemptown, Patcham and even a few as far as Upper Beeding, Lewes and Worthing.

Elite Garages Brighton not only looks after individual customers but several companies also entrust them with all things car-related. These include Caffyns and Choice Vehicle Rentals who bring their vehicles in for servicing, MOTs, tyres and alignment.

What Services Can Elite Garages Brighton Offer?

As a group, Elite Garages continuously invest in new equipment and upskilling of staff to ensure vehicle servicing and MOTs in Brighton are performed at the highest possible level. Dave and his team have the necessary skills, experience and state-of-the-art equipment to provide MOTs, car servicing, tyres, brakes, exhausts, clutches and cambelts.

Elite Garages Brighton has a large base of regular customers who return for their interim service every year and a premium service every other year. This speaks volumes of the team’s abilities, efficiency, trustworthiness and the level of service they offer in general. They are always happy to discuss any problems with customers and discuss the solutions in more detail.

Looking For A Good Tyre Fitment Centre In Brighton?

In addition to puncture repairs and alignment, customers also prefer Elite Garages Brighton for new tyres. Considering Elite Garages stock more than 1 million tyres across the entire group, we can offer excellent availability and variety.

Elite Garages Brighton sell budget tyres, mid-range and premium tyres with the most popular being Bridgestone, Michelin and Continental. Another popular tyre brand they currently sell is Rapids as these are the top mid-range tyres that fall just under the premium brands.

Dave and his team often get asked about tyre brands, sizes and what is best for someone’s car. With all their experience, the technicians can provide customers with detailed information about the different tyre brands and they are always happy with the recommendation. To make it even easier for customers, you can also order tyres online.

Recommended: ‘The Ultimate Tyre Size Guide

Brighton MOT Testing Centre And Vehicle Safety Checks

Since MOTs are a legal requirement, all Elite Garages (except Strood) have DVSA-accredited testers providing MOTs, at least 7 per day. Some customers also book a service at Elite Garages along with their MOT as it’s far more convenient and you can also book your MOT online.

Our Brighton MOT centre offers free retests when booked within 10 working days. To ensure our customers don’t forget their MOT due date, they can also join the Elite Members Club for free which entitles them to a text and email reminder.

Elite Garages in Brighton also perform many vehicle safety checks, especially tyres (visual inspection, tyre pressure) and fluid levels. As expected, these checks are generally more common around the summer holidays or when people are about to embark on a long journey. If the vehicle check shows up any issues, our technicians will explain them to the customer and recommend the next steps.

Things To Do In Brighton While You Wait

Our Brighton MOT and service centre is in a great location only a 5-minute drive from the town and 5 minutes from beautiful beaches. The Dyke Road Pub is opposite the garage along with many cafés so there are quite a few things to keep you busy. If you are new to the area, here are 10 things to see in Brighton.

FAQ At Brighton MOT and Service Centre

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As with internal combustion engine cars, an electric car service interval also depends on manufacturer recommendations so it’s important to check your owner’s manual for accurate details. For the most part, an electric car service schedule is similar to that of petrol or diesel cars.

Yes, even electric cars need an annual MOT once they are three years and older. The main difference is that a car with an internal combustion engine (ICE) has an exhaust system which needs to be tested, whereas this is not required during an EV service. If your vehicle is due an MOT, click here to make an appointment.

Electric vehicles require regular servicing and maintenance just like any other car. During an electric car service, technicians check various parts and components, including brakes, tyres, suspension, lights, electrics, high-voltage cabling, battery pack and more. Contact your nearest branch for a full list or read our EV Servicing page.

The tyres on electric vehicles are different from regular tyres as they have a reinforced sidewall to handle the extra weight of the battery packs. EV tyres also have specially designed treads to grip the road better and provide traction since they have a much higher acceleration than petrol or diesel cars. Ask us about the best EV tyres for you!

Yes, since the tremendous uplift in customer requests to repair and service electric vehicles, technicians at all of our branches have received the necessary IMI Level 3 electric/hybrid vehicle training.