201 King Street, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 3ER
Open Mon–Sat 9am–6pm · Closed Sunday
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Cars, vans & 4x4s · Open Monday to Saturday in Fenton
Most people know us for DPF cleaning, but our workshop on King Street in Fenton does far more than that. We repair and maintain cars, vans and 4x4s, from brakes and servicing to cambelts, clutches and full engine rebuilds. Tell us what the vehicle’s doing and we’ll find the fault, give you a straight price, and only start once you’ve agreed to it.
Cars, vans and 4x4s
We find the fault before we quote
Price agreed before any work starts
Fenton workshop, Monday to Saturday
Get a free quote
Send us your reg and tell us what’s wrong. We’ll come back with a straight answer and a price.
Since 2021
Trading in Stoke-on-Trent
2,500+
DPF cleans completed
Mon–Sat
9am–6pm
Fenton
201 King Street workshop
Garage services
Every job starts with finding the fault properly. Here’s what we do at our Fenton workshop for cars, vans and 4x4s.
Engine management light on, or something just doesn’t feel right? We plug in, read the codes and check the live data so you know exactly what’s wrong before you spend anything. More about our car and van diagnostics.
Grinding, squealing, a pull to one side or a soft pedal. We check the whole brake system and replace the pads, discs or callipers that need it, and change brake fluid too. More about our brake repairs.
Oil and filter changes and full services for cars and vans. On a diesel with a DPF, the right oil matters even more.
Slipping, juddering or a high biting point. Most diesels also have a dual mass flywheel, and we check that while the gearbox is out.
A snapped cambelt can wreck an engine. We change it at the right interval, along with the tensioners, pulleys and water pump where they’re driven by the belt.
A rattle for a few seconds on start-up is often a stretched timing chain. We replace the chain and guides before it causes bigger damage.
Oil-bathed timing belts are fitted to some Ford EcoBoost and PureTech petrol engines, and to some Ford diesels including the Transit. They need replacing on time, with the oil side done properly too. More about wet belt replacement.
Battery light on, a flat battery, or it clicks but won’t turn over? We test the charging and starting system and replace the alternator or starter motor if it’s failing.
From head gaskets and oil leaks to full rebuilds. We’ll tell you honestly whether a repair, a rebuild or a replacement engine makes sense.
Symptoms
Tell us what the vehicle is doing. These are the problems that usually bring drivers in.
The light’s come on and the car feels different. Start with a diagnostic check. It tells us whether it’s a sensor, an emissions fault like the DPF or EGR, or something mechanical.
Grinding or squealing when you slow down. Usually worn pads, and sometimes discs past their limit or a sticking calliper. It gets dearer the longer it’s left.
The engine revs but you don’t go any faster. That’s a classic slipping clutch. Book it in before it leaves you stuck.
A rattle for a few seconds on a cold start. This can point to a stretched timing chain or a tensioner fault. It’s worth checking early.
The battery light flickers, or it clicks but won’t turn over. It could be the battery, but it’s often the alternator not charging it or a tired starter motor.
White smoke, a sweet smell, or coolant or oil disappearing. These can be signs of a head gasket problem. Get it checked before driving far.
Not on the list?
Not everything fits neatly into a list. If your car, van or 4x4 has a mechanical problem, give us a ring or send a WhatsApp with the reg and what it’s doing.
We’ll tell you straight whether it’s a job we can take on, roughly what’s involved, and how long we’ll need it for. We’ll give you a time when you book.
You’ll find us at 201 King Street, Fenton. That’s handy for Longton, Hanley, Stoke, Trentham and Meir, and an easy run from Newcastle-under-Lyme. All work is done at the workshop and visits are by appointment.
Diesel specialists
Because we spend every day on diesel emissions systems, we see what happens when the mechanical side gets missed. A DPF that keeps blocking can come down to injectors, the turbo, the EGR valve or the wrong engine oil.
Fixing those properly is what stops the problem coming back, and it’s all done under one roof.
If your diesel has a blocked DPF and a mechanical fault, we can sort both in one visit rather than sending you elsewhere.
Vehicles
We work on everyday cars, working vans and heavier 4x4s and pickups.
Family cars, small runarounds and diesels doing the school run. We’ll explain what’s wrong in plain English.
We know a van off the road means lost work. Transits, Sprinters, Vivaros, Relays and the rest. Tell us when you need it back and we’ll be upfront about whether we can hit that. Running several vans? See our fleet DPF cleaning too.
Heavier vehicles put more wear on brakes, clutches and engines. We regularly work on 4x4s and pickups.
Remapping and AdBlue
We work alongside our sister companies. ECU remapping is done by Pro Remapping, from the same Fenton workshop, and AdBlue and NOx faults are handled by AdBlue Specialist.
FAQs
Straight answers to the questions we get asked most about mechanical work.
What vehicles do you work on?
Cars, vans and 4x4s. If you’re not sure whether we can take yours, send us the reg and we’ll let you know.
How much will it cost?
It depends on the vehicle, the parts it needs and how long the job takes, so we don’t put a price on until we know what’s wrong. Send us the reg and the symptoms for a free quote, and we’ll confirm the price before any work starts.
Can you tell me what’s wrong before I commit to anything?
Yes. We find the fault first, tell you what it needs and what it’ll cost, and nothing gets done until you’ve agreed.
Do you do MOTs?
No, we don’t do MOT tests. If your vehicle has failed an MOT on something mechanical, like brakes or an emissions fault, bring it in and we can repair it ready for the retest.
Do I need to book?
Yes. Visits are by appointment, so call or WhatsApp us first and we’ll give you a slot.
How long will my vehicle be with you?
It depends on the job. We’ll give you a time when you book.
Do you come out to me?
No. All mechanical work is done at our workshop at 201 King Street, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 3ER.
Can you do my DPF clean at the same time?
Yes. If your diesel needs a DPF clean as well as mechanical work, we can do both in one visit.
Send us the reg and tell us what it’s doing. We’ll find the fault, give you a straight price, and only start once you’ve agreed.
201 King Street, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 3ER · Open Mon–Sat 9am–6pm, closed Sunday · Visits by appointment