Straight-talking car care in Dalston.
Servicing, MOT prep, brakes, clutches, exhausts and diagnostics on all makes. Pop in, we'll take a look, and you'll know where you stand before any work starts.
What Dalston drivers say
"I had a split in my radiator hose so on the off chance I popped into these guys, they fixed it straight away. Really nice guys and a great service."Patrick Doolan · Google · 5★
"Umit, so nice, very friendly, do not over charge, honestly. This place, definitely I recommend."Carl Smith · Google · 5★
"I was frantically calling garages and he was kind enough to fit me in last minute. I had several electrical issues and he quickly solved it. Definitely recommend."Aqilooo B · Google · 5★
"Diagnosed the problem and managed to fix it the same day. The pricing was reasonable and he explained what he was doing. I'll be going back for repairs and for an MOT."Samara Shahzad · Google · 5★
"Absolutely fantastic service. We didn't know what was wrong but he fixed the issues simply and we were on our way again in no time. Will definitely use again."Ed Hoy · Google · 5★
Honest, fast, and fair on price: the three things drivers keep mentioning.
Call and describe the problem →What we do
One garage for the whole car.
Pick what brought you in. Every job is quoted upfront before we start, on all makes, UK and foreign.
Car servicing
Quoted upfrontA full look over your car to keep it running right and head off the expensive stuff. We service all makes, petrol and diesel, and tell you what needs doing now versus what can wait.
- Oil & filter change
- Air, fuel & cabin filters
- Fluids topped & checked
- Brakes & tyres inspected
- Battery & charging check
- Honest report on what's next
Not sure which service you need? Call and tell us the mileage, we'll point you the right way.
Call for a quoteMOT & pre-MOT checks
Quoted upfrontWe give your car a proper pre-MOT check so nothing catches you out, sort any work it needs to pass, and get it through its test. Bring it in before it's due and save yourself the retest.
- Full pre-MOT inspection
- Lights, wipers & washers
- Brakes, tyres & suspension
- Emissions & exhaust
- Advisories explained in plain English
- Repairs to get you a pass
MOT due soon? Call to book it in and we'll check it over first.
Book it inBrakes & clutches
Quoted upfrontGrinding, spongy pedal, slipping clutch or a warning light? These are the jobs the garage is known for. We diagnose it, quote it, and get it done properly.
- Brake pads & discs
- Calipers & brake lines
- Handbrake adjustment
- Clutch replacement
- Clutch cables & hydraulics
- ABS warning-light checks
If it's making a noise when you brake, don't leave it. Call us today.
Call the garageExhausts
Quoted upfrontBlowing exhaust, rattle underneath, or failed emissions? We repair and replace exhaust systems and get your emissions back where they should be.
- Back boxes & mid sections
- Catalytic converters
- Manifolds & gaskets
- Brackets & mountings
- Emissions faults
- Welded repairs where possible
Louder than it used to be? Pop in and we'll take a look on the ramp.
Call the garageComputer diagnostics
Quoted upfrontWarning light on the dash and no idea why? Our auto-diagnostic kit reads the fault codes so we fix the actual problem, not just reset the light. It's what drivers keep thanking us for.
- Engine management lights
- ABS & airbag warnings
- Electrical fault finding
- Sensors & wiring
- Fuse box & battery drains
- Live code reading
Got a light on? Bring it down and we'll plug it in.
Call the garageAll mechanical repairs
Quoted upfrontFrom a split radiator hose fixed on the spot to bigger mechanical work, we take on all makes, UK and foreign. If we can sort it while you wait, we will.
- Cooling & radiator hoses
- Timing belts & water pumps
- Suspension & steering
- Batteries & alternators
- Belts, pulleys & leaks
- General fault finding
Whatever the car's doing, describe it on the phone and we'll tell you straight.
Call the garage
85 Balls Pond Road · N1 4BL
Our garage
A proper working garage on Balls Pond Road.
Tucked behind the archway on Balls Pond Road, between Dalston and De Beauvoir, we've been keeping local cars on the road with honest mechanical work and no fuss.
We're a hands-on garage, not a chain. You'll deal with the people doing the work, get told what's actually wrong, and know the price before we pick up a spanner. It's why drivers keep coming back and sending their neighbours.
- Honest, upfront pricingYou'll know the cost before any work starts.
- Often while you waitMany jobs sorted the same day, no appointment needed.
- Diagnostics done rightWe read the fault, then fix the cause, not just the symptom.
Inside the garage
Real cars, real ramp, real work.
Find us
On Balls Pond Road, N1.
Right on Balls Pond Road between Dalston and De Beauvoir, minutes from Kingsland Road and Dalston Junction. Look for the archway.
Opening hours
Walk-in welcome, no appointment needed.
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Good to know
Questions drivers ask
Just turn up. We're a walk-in garage, open Monday to Saturday. If it's a bigger job it helps to call ahead on 020 7923 2325 so we can plan the ramp, but you don't need an appointment to get looked at.
We carry out full pre-MOT checks, sort any work your car needs to pass, and get it through its MOT. Give us a call to arrange it before your test is due and save yourself a retest.
Yes. We look at the car, tell you what's actually wrong, and quote the job before any work starts. Drivers regularly mention our pricing is fair and that we don't overcharge, and that's how we like to keep it.
All makes, UK and foreign, from everyday runarounds to German marques. If it's got four wheels and an engine, bring it in and we'll take a look.
That's exactly what our computer diagnostics are for. We plug in, read the fault codes and find the real cause rather than just clearing the light. Bring it down and we'll get to the bottom of it.
85 Balls Pond Road, London N1 4BL, on the Dalston / De Beauvoir stretch of Balls Pond Road, near Kingsland Road. We're set back behind the archway, so look for the Balls Pond Garage sign.