SE London's most trusted local garage
Honest mechanics, fair prices, no surprises. 4.8 stars across 193 Google reviews — and we answer the phone.
Book a service Read reviewsThirty years on the same road
Originally in Woolwich, now in Charlton for fifteen years. Richard and the team have kept SE London moving for three decades — the same faces, the same standards.
About the garageIMI certified for electric vehicles
Most local garages aren't qualified to touch EVs. We are — IMI certified and Nexdrive approved for electric and plug-in hybrid servicing and diagnostics.
EV & hybrid servicesA reputation built one job at a time
No fix, no fee. You pay when the work is done. Richard explains everything before we start — no jargon, no surprises, no pressure to authorise work you don't need.
Read customer reviewsFull mechanical services
Everything your car needs, under one roof in Charlton SE7. All makes and models, from routine servicing to complex diagnostics.
MOT testing
Classes 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7. Results explained clearly, no pressure on advisories.
Servicing & repairs
Full and interim services, all makes. We call you before touching anything extra.
Diagnostics
Engine light on? We find the actual cause — no guesswork, no unnecessary parts.
Tyres & brakes
All major brands supplied and fitted. We show you the worn parts before we charge.
Air conditioning
Regas, leak detection, full system service. We check for leaks before recharging.
Exhausts & suspension
Replacement and repair, common parts kept in stock to get you back on the road fast.
What SE London drivers say
193 reviews on Google · 1,500 on Regit · 4.9 on Yell. Every review responded to personally by Richard.
Richard and his team have been adding the extra onto the ordinary for over thirty years — providing EXTRAORDINARY highly skilled, honest service, advice, communication and support. There is no one I trust more with my car.
Richard explains everything so clearly and thoroughly that even I understand what's going on. It's the first garage I've never had to question.
Excellent garage — trustworthy, helpful and reliable honest service. Very professional and friendly. Couldn't want a better garage.
They had an equipment fault mid-MOT and immediately arranged for another garage nearby to complete it the same day. No other garage I've been to would do that.
A great bunch — I totally trust them. They aren't out to rip people off and have helped me so much. Super friendly service, every single time.
Richard has been servicing my car for over 6 years. Always friendly, great opening times, and they contact you before any extra work. Excellent garage.
An honest garage run by the same family for thirty years
Founded in Woolwich in 1994, based in Charlton SE7 for fifteen years. Richard and the team do the job properly, explain it clearly, and only charge for what the car actually needs. Every Google review answered personally.
What customers ask us most
Our MOT prices are competitive for SE London — call us on 020 8854 2550 for a current quote. We test classes 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7. If your car fails, we'll explain exactly what needs fixing and give you a written quote before we touch anything. No pressure, no surprises.
Yes — and most SE London garages don't. We're IMI certified for electric and hybrid vehicles, and approved as a Nexdrive EV specialist centre. We handle routine EV servicing, brake fluid changes, tyre and brake work, and high-voltage system diagnostics. If you're not sure whether your car qualifies, just call us.
You're welcome to wait — we have a reception area and we'll keep you updated throughout. For longer jobs like a full service or complex diagnostics, many customers prefer to drop the car off in the morning and collect it later in the day. We'll always give you a realistic time estimate when you book in.
Always. This is one of our core commitments — we never start work we haven't agreed with you first. If we find something unexpected during a service or MOT, we'll call you, explain what we found, show you the worn part if possible, and give you a clear price before we proceed. You decide.
You pay when the work is done — not before. We accept cash, card, BACS transfer, and Apple Pay. We don't ask for a deposit on standard work. For large or specialist parts ordered in advance, we may ask you to cover the parts cost upfront, but we'll always tell you this at the time of booking.
We're at Unit 12, Anchorage Point, Anchor & Hope Lane, Charlton, London SE7 7SQ — there's parking on site. The easiest way to book is to call us on 020 8854 2550 or 020 8854 5791 during opening hours (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–1pm). You can also use the booking request form below and we'll get back to you within one working day.
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Fill in the form and we will get back to you within one working day. Prefer to call? We answer the phone during opening hours.
Unit 12, Anchorage Point
Anchor & Hope Lane
Charlton, London SE7 7SQ
We'll be in touch within one working day to confirm. If you need to speak to us sooner, call 020 8854 2550.