How to Find a Good Garage

Finding a top quality, independent garage near you, is now easier than ever!

By following the links below you can search for garages that have signed up and committed to the various professional standards and associations covering the vehicle repair industry today.

Garage Services Kitemark Scheme (PAS 80)

The Kitemark scheme for garages is a voluntary, third party scheme that ensures the standards of PAS 80 are met and maintained. The PAS 80 standard has been developed by BSI in conjunction with leading members of the automotive industry.

What is probably the most recognised symbol for quality - the Garage Services Kitemark Scheme - shows a dedication by the business to customer service, customer satisfaction, customer facilities, staff competencies and ongoing technical excellence and inspections.

To find your nearest Kitemark licensee's garage premises Click Here.

Vehicle Body Repair – Thatcham BSI Kitemark Scheme (PAS 125)

The Kitemark for Vehicle Body Repair was developed by BSI and Thatcham and is a UKAS accredited PAS 125. Businesses that hold the Kitemark for vehicle body repair maintain a dedication to critical body repair and safety processes, as well as customer service, satisfaction and facilities, staff competencies and ongoing inspections.

To find your nearest Kitemark licensee's vehicle body repair premises Click Here.

Motor Industry Codes of Practice

The Motor Industry Code of Practice for service and repair commits garages to an open, fair and transparent business ethic, which aims to maintain consistently high standards across the industry. Garages that subscribe to the code are demonstrating their commitment to operate as a responsible business and deliver high levels of customer service and satisfaction.

To find your nearest Motor Industry Codes member Click Here.

Motoring Advice

When it comes to all things automotive, good advice, the correct information and any money saving tips are worth their weight in gold. Not to mention you can also do your bit for the environment at the same time.

Here we have included some links that we think you may find useful:

The AA

The AA website offers advice and information on buying a car, vehicle checks, safety and security, fuels and the environment, legal advice, European driving and motoring costs.

For the AA website Click Here.

Directgov

The Directgov website gives you advice and information relating to all aspects of vehicle licensing, tax, registrations, driver safety, driving careers and the laws and regulations governing owning a vehicle.

For the Directgov website Click Here.

Parker's

The Parker's website offers advice and information on company cars, motor vehicle finance, vehicle insurance, towing weights, fuel costs and your carbon footprint.

For the Parker's website Click Here.

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