Elite Garages Southampton
Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm, Sat 8:30am-4:00pm
Contact us at 02380 234599
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135 Northam Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0QG
Welcome to your Elite Garages Southampton offering car services and MOT Southampton, located at Northam, Southampton. Our Manager Gary has been with the company for over 18 years.
Gary and his team have a combined mechanical experience of over 70 years. So whether it’s for an MOT, Car service, Tyres, Exhaust, Air conditioning check or free car safety check here at Elite Garages we are always happy to help.
Learn more about the services we offer here, or book your MOT Southampton here.
Elite Garages Southampton MOT and service centre is loaded with experience and passion for the industry. At the head of the table is Gary who is not only the branch manager but also an MOT tester and vehicle technician with more than 18 years at Elite Garages.
Gary is supported by fellow MOT testers and vehicle technicians Colin, Aidan and Luke. Ricky is the area manager who is also a highly experienced MOT tester and technician. Combined, the team have more than 70 years of industry experience so you are in exceptional hands at our Southampton MOT Centre.
A Top MOT And Service Centre In Southampton
The Southampton site has a varied workshop where the team does a variety of vehicle servicing and repairs. In addition to delivering the highest quality vehicle services, Elite Garages Southampton prides itself on offering a friendly environment with full transparency. Gary and his team believe that honesty and transparency are necessary to run a successful service centre.
Customers come in for all sorts of issues including knocking noises, clutch replacements, brakes and tyres. The team are always happy to check the car and advise on the next steps with no obligation to the customer. It’s this approach and the extensive knowledge that set them apart from many other service centres and is something the Elite group strives toward.
In terms of location, the Elite Southampton MOT testing station is on the main road at 135 Northam Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0QG. That means they are easily accessible with customer parking available and MOT bays where the team performs up to eight MOTs every day.
Who Visits The Southampton MOT and Service Centre?
The Southampton MOT and service centre has a large following of loyal customers thanks to the level of service Gary and his team provide. Most of the customers are from the Southampton area including Eastleigh, St. Mary’s, Northam, The Polygon, Midanbury, Shirley, Weston, Newtown, Sholing, Itchen, Thornhill, Midanbury, Swaythling, Bassett and Lordswood.
They have many returning customers who have been with Elite Garages for more than 10 years. Some of the customers brought their car to Elite when it was brand new and now it’s over 10 years old and they still trust us to get the job done. Many people who bring their car to our Southampton MOT centre every year gets the MOT reminder which has proven very helpful.
What Vehicle Services Do Elite Garages Southampton Offer?
Gary and his team provide the type of service you’d expect from a local, family-owned garage. They are highly experienced and knowledgeable in providing MOTs, services, clutches, brakes and air con regas among others. They also offer free vehicle safety checks, tyre replacements and puncture repairs.
Our Southampton service centre does many brake services including brake pads and discs. Whilst some customers may prefer a specific brand, Elite offers a wide variety and can do whatever the customer requires. Whether they want original equipment or cheaper parts, we are happy to look into the options for each customer.
As an all-round garage, customers can come to Elite Garages Southampton for many different vehicle issues and rest easy knowing their car is in capable hands. The Southampton team prides itself on being trustworthy, transparent, polite and helpful which makes them a local favourite.
Air Con Regas Service Southampton
If you’re looking for a reliable and reputable air con regas centre in Southampton, you can rely on Elite Garages. The Southampton team performs aircon regas services but also repairs, such as changing the condensers, compressors or pipes.
As you’d expect, they offer both gases (R134a & R1234yf) which is crucial nowadays as more and more cars use the new gas. Some of the most common questions they get asked include: “It’s blowing warm gas, can you fix it?”
Although an air con regas can solve some problems, a fault can also be located elsewhere which requires further investigation. Here’s a detailed article explaining everything you need to know about an aircon regas service works and what it entails.
Tyre Fitment Centre Southampton
Car tyres are of the utmost importance as they are the only parts connecting your vehicle to the road. Thanks to the Elite group’s buying power, Elite Garages Southampton can offer a wide range of budget tyres, mid-range tyres and premium tyres.
Whilst they mostly sell budget and mid-range tyres, they stock all the major premium brands including Bridgestone, Continental and Pirelli among others. Many customers come in and ask what is the cheapest tyre for a small budget, and the team is always able to advise. They sell a large number of Sailwins. In terms of mid-range tyres, they sell a lot of Rapid tyres with no complaints as it falls just below premium tyres.
Things To Do In Southampton While You Wait
Our Southampton MOT and service centre is in a central location with great access from almost anywhere. The site is only about a mile away from the town centre with loads to do from the SeaCity Museum, Southampton Art Gallery and some lovely restaurants. Customers can even take a bus into Southampton so they don’t have to walk far. If you are new to the area or waiting for your car to be serviced, here are 10 things to see in Southampton.
Looking For a Trusted Service And MOT Centre in Southampton?
The Southampton MOT testing centre provides exceptional customer service, competitive pricing and a friendly environment second to none. The Elite Garages group also continues to invest in new equipment and staff to ensure vehicle servicing and MOTs in Southampton are performed at the highest possible level.
Many customers request a service with their MOT but it depends on when it is due. Sometimes they ask whether the recommendation is an interim or premium service but it comes down to what has previously been done, how much more mileage they’ve added, etc. If your MOT is due, please book yours online now to stay safe and avoid hefty fines.
FAQ At Southampton MOT and Service Centre
When it comes to cars, people ask many questions regarding MOTs, services, brakes, tyres and air-con; something Gary and his team are happy to answer. Here are some of the most FAQ at Elite Garages Southampton:
Click the + to read any answer or visit our most FAQ page to review the most frequently asked questions across all our Elite Locations.
If you click on a ‘Category’ or ‘Tag’ link, the page will ‘refresh’ and reload the page showing the top of the page first, you’ll then just need to scroll down to the FAQ section to see the results for the Category or Tag you selected.
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The type of service your car needs will largely depend on what was done before. Our technicians will help you decide by looking at your service book for pre seeing what service was done previously. From there, they can provide you with a more definitive answer. (See what’s included in a bronze or silver service here).
In simple terms, budget tyres are the cheapest and often don’t last as long or hold up as well as mid-range or premium tyres. Mid-range seems to be the happy medium as they provide better grip and longevity which is only superseded by the more expensive, premium tyres that offer even better performance, including Bridgestone.
All Elite Garages branches offer a wide range of budget, mid-range and premium tyres at various prices. While some tyres may cost anywhere from £46, others go up to £83 or more, for example. If you’d like to know the price of a specific tyre, please contact your nearest Elite Garages branch.
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For added convenience, all of our Elite Garages branches, except Strood, perform on-site MOTs which makes it even easier to get your car serviced at the same time. In fact, most of our customers book their MOT with a premium car service.
Our MOTs are competitively priced and in accordance with industry standards. However, they do vary depending on location and the time of year. You can check our prices based on where you want to have your MOT by going to the MOT page and selecting your desired location, date and time.
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While front tyres can last for approximately 20,000 miles, the rear tyres may last a little longer. However, it’s important to note that when you replace your tyres will largely depend on driving style, frequency and the quality of tyres fitted.
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Brakes deteriorate over time from general, day-to-day use but mileage, the environment and driving habits can impact the speed of wear and tear. Sometimes a brake issue is merely a foreign object lodged in your brakes or debris.