Elite Garages Haywards Heath
Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-6:00pm, Sat 8:30am-5:00pm
Contact us at 01444 417451
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Market Place, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1DB
Welcome to your Elite Garages Haywards Heath, located at Market Place, Haywards Heath. Combined, the team has more than 150 of combined mechanical experience. If you need an MOT, Car service, Tyres, Exhaust, Air conditioning check or Free car safety check, our Haywards Heath MOT and service centre is here to help.
Located opposite the train station, our Haywards Heath MOT testing and car service centre is conveniently situated and easy to find with sufficient customer parking and a reception area where you can wait while we take care of your vehicle.
We also run the Texaco petrol station and SPAR convenience store on site, which is open from 6 am-10 pm daily. This is beneficial for lots of customers as it allows you to collect your keys and car later in the day if required.
For your convenience, our opening hours are 8:30 am-6:00 pm Mon-Fri and 8:30 am-5:00 pm Saturday. Many of our customers find our Saturday opening hours quite useful, especially if they can’t get to us during the week. However, we are closed on Sundays.
Looking For A Trusted MOT Centre In Haywards Heath?
The Haywards Heath branch is supported by a team of knowledgeable, experienced, polite and friendly vehicle technicians and MOT testers.
The Elite Garages Haywards Heath MOT centre serves a large geographical area including Haywards Heath, Cuckfield, Ansty, Burgess Hill, Lindfield and Bolney among others. It’s one of our busiest branches in a central location with an exceptional track record from decades of servicing customers from all walks of life. We provide all types of vehicle services to locals and folks driving through the area.
What Vehicle Services Do Elite Garages Haywards Heath Offer?
We offer a vast range of services with many MOTs and car services every day. In addition to stocking over a million tyres for same-day fitting or next-day tyre fitment, we also do both types of air-con gas. As such, our team gets many aircon-related enquiries, especially aircon regas when the warmer weather hits and particularly during summer heat waves.
But did you know that you should also regularly use your air con in winter? For more details on this, here is a comprehensive guide with practical tips. Other services at Haywards Heath Elite Garages include the following:
- MOTs
- Standard and Premium car services for all makes and models, including electric vehicles, PHEV and hybrids
- A wide range of tyres for all makes and models from all major tyre manufacturers
- Exhausts
- Batteries
- Clutch replacement
- Brake replacement
- Cambelt replacement
- Wheel alignment
- Diagnostics and bulb replacement
- Free vehicle safety checks
- and more
MOTs and Tyre Fitment in Haywards Heath
Our range of tyres is exhaustive with all major brands for all makes and models of cars. Many customers ask us about repairing tyre punctures, which tyre brand is best for their car and whether their tyres are still good to use. At Elite Garages, you can even reserve your tyres online with a wider variety of budget, mid-range and performance tyres.
You can book your MOT online and sign up for the Elite Member’s Club so you can receive free MOT text reminders and access to various special offers. When we do MOTs, we are also able to offer no-obligation quotes if your car fails for any specific reason. Since we have a service centre onsite, you can book a service at your earliest convenience, including EV Servicing.
What Sets Haywards Heath MOT Testing Centre Apart From The Rest?
We have been open as Elite Garages Haywards Heath for over 35 years and it’s been a family business the entire time. Our team prides itself on providing customers with a personal touch which results in exceptional customer care from trustworthy, friendly and knowledgeable technicians and support staff. Our prices are also competitive across the board and we will never recommend replacing anything unnecessarily.
Things To Do In Haywards Heath While You Wait
Our Haywards Heath MOT and service centre is in a central location with several shops and cafes to visit while you wait, not to mention our very own Texaco petrol station and SPAR convenience store on site. Nearby locations include the Peckish Cafe, The Fresh Fish Shop and Sushi Daily Haywards Heath and Waitrose Cafe.
Other fascinating attractions are the Bluebell Railway, a heritage steam railway that runs through the beautiful Sussex countryside and Ardingly Reservoir Nature Reserve for stunning nature walks, where you can see a variety of birds and wildlife.
FAQ At Elite Garages Haywards Heath MOT and Service Centre
Customers ask all sorts of questions about their cars or what Elite Garages Haywards Heath can do for them. Below you will find some of the most common FAQs:
Simply click the + to read any answer or visit our FAQ page to review the most frequently asked questions across all our Elite Garages Locations.
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Winter Tyres
Winter tyres provide superior traction and control in cold conditions, especially when temperatures drop below 7°C. They have deeper tread patterns and softer rubber compounds, which allow them to perform better on snow, ice, and wet roads. All-season tyres, while versatile and convenient, don’t match the specialised performance of winter tyres in extreme winter conditions, but they are a good option for milder climates where extreme cold is less common.
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Class 4 MOT
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A Class 4 MOT checks various components of your vehicle to ensure it meets the UK’s safety and environmental standards. The test includes an inspection of the brakes, lights, tyres, suspension, emissions, and more. If any of these components do not meet the legal requirements, your vehicle will fail the test, and you’ll need to have repairs done before re-testing. Ensuring these components are regularly maintained will help you pass the MOT without any issues.
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Land Rover Servicing
Common issues include wear and tear on brakes, tyres with insufficient tread depth, and electrical faults. Suspension and steering systems are also frequent areas requiring attention, especially in off-road or older model cars, including Land Rovers. Elite Garages Pulborough can address these issues efficiently with their skilled technicians and advanced diagnostic equipment.
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Car Maintenance Savings
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Delaying your car MOT is not recommended, as driving without a valid MOT certificate is illegal and can lead to fines. Plus, regular MOTs help identify early signs of wear or damage, preventing more expensive repairs later. We highly recommend not delaying your MOT as there may be serious consequences.
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Car Maintenance Savings
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You can save on car maintenance by sticking to essential services like oil changes, tyre checks, wheel alignment and brake inspections, while avoiding unnecessary add-ons. By doing regular checks, and choosing trusted local garages like Elite Garages, you can help keep your vehicle safe without overspending.
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Snapped Cambelt
If your cambelt snaps while driving, it can cause severe engine damage — especially in interference engines where the pistons and valves can collide. This often results in bent valves, damaged pistons, and even a ruined cylinder head. In many cases, the engine will stop suddenly, and repairs can be extremely costly.
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Dashboard Warning Lights
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The most serious dashboard warning lights are typically red and indicate issues that could put your safety—or your engine—at risk. These include the brake system warning light, engine oil pressure warning, coolant temperature warning, and the airbag or SRS warning. If any of these lights appear while driving, you should stop the car as soon as it’s safe and seek professional assistance. Ignoring them can lead to breakdowns, serious damage, or compromised safety systems.
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fuel saving tips
Yes, avoiding routine maintenance can lead to bigger, more expensive problems down the line. Skipping things like oil changes, brake checks, or vehicle diagnostics allows minor issues to develop into major faults; many of which could’ve been caught early and fixed at a more reasonable price.