South Ruislip drivers can rely on a family-run independent garage in Hayes for honest servicing, with every finding explained and any additional work quoted before it goes ahead.
South Ruislip is mostly 1930s and post-war housing near the A40 and the railway station, so lots of cars here are commuter vehicles: parked at the station, driven on the A40, left on the street. Regular commuting piles on miles quietly. Before long the oil is overdue, the brakes have done thousands of stops and the service book has gone a lap beyond where it should be.
MTS Garage Services is a family-run independent garage in Hayes, handling cars and vans of all makes and models. We begin with a conversation about your car, then recommend an interim, full or manufacturer-schedule service to suit. You will have our findings in plain language and a clear estimate for anything extra before we do it.
High-mileage commuters often alternate. An interim car service in the middle of the year keeps oil and basic wear in check, while a full car service once a year covers the long list of inspections and consumables. Every so often a major car service brings the less frequent items. If your car is newer, manufacturer schedule servicing follows the maker's exact plan. Mileage matters as much as time here, so if you cover a lot of ground, do not wait for the anniversary of the last service if the odometer says it is due.
We begin by draining the old oil and fitting a new filter, then move through the rest of the car. Brake pads, discs and fluid are inspected, and the battery is tested, which matters for cars that do short station runs. Coolant, screen wash and other levels are topped up, lights and wipers are checked, and belts, hoses, steering and suspension are examined for wear. Air and pollen filters are replaced when due. You get a clear summary of the results and anything worth watching.
Maker schedules are written down, and an independent garage with the right know-how can work through them. We started out on the strength of the motorist-choice rules that opened servicing to independents. A manufacturer warranty is not by itself undone by independent servicing that follows the manufacturer schedule with suitable parts. Terms vary, so read your own warranty documents, especially on newer cars. Keep each invoice with the service book, as together they show what was done and when.
With the A40 and the station both close, South Ruislip drivers are used to getting around, and our garage in Hayes is a manageable trip. Customers from Northolt, Greenford and Hillingdon use us too. A common arrangement is to drop the car off on the way to work and collect it afterwards, though plans differ. We are at 5 Chesterfield Way, Hayes, UB3 3NW. Call or message us with your registration and the mileage, and we will talk through what the car needs and agree a day.
We also help drivers with car servicing from nearby Northolt, Greenford, Hillingdon, and the garage in Hayes is the base for all of it.
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“Great garage, really helped me with my car. Got a clutch done and they picked it up for me as I didn't have a way to get it to them. really nice people to deal with. Thank you”
“These guys are brilliant. Super-friendly, super-knowledgable and first class service.”
“Great bunch of lads. Always very helpful and take care of our cars. Well priced and they are happy to explain what is wrong or needed and offer advice.”
Go by mileage as well as time. Many makers give a figure in miles alongside a yearly limit, and whichever comes first applies. A heavy commuter may reach the mileage limit well before twelve months, so check your handbook.
Yes. We start from the car's age and mileage, inspect it thoroughly and suggest a sensible level of service. We will tell you what we find, so you can begin a proper record from here.
Not necessarily. A service may include a diagnostic check, but a warning light points to a specific fault that needs its own investigation. Tell us about it when you book, and we will look into it and quote separately.
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Prefer to talk? Call 0208 843 9091. Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:30AM - 5:30PM, Saturday 9:00AM - 1:00PM, Sunday closed.
MTS Garage Services, 5 Chesterfield Way, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 3NW