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Car repairs in Newton Abbot

All makes and models. Faults found, explained and fixed, with a price before we start.

VW and Ford main dealer trained

We can normally get you booked in within 2 days.

Something doesn't sound, feel or smell right? Bring it to Russ. He's VW and Ford main dealer trained and works on all makes and models, from small hatchbacks to vans, 4x4s and, yes, even Land Rovers.

Typical jobs

  • Knocks, rattles and clunks over bumps
  • Oil, coolant and other fluid leaks
  • Starting problems and warning lights (see diagnostics)
  • Shock absorbers, suspension and steering parts, such as a Renault Megane that needed new inner rack arms
  • Exhaust repairs and replacement
  • Headlamp restoration: cloudy, yellowed headlamp lenses polished clear
  • Brakes, clutches and flywheels, timing belts
  • Ford EcoBoost and PureTech wet belts
  • Repairs flagged as advisories or fails on an MOT
An old, rusty inner steering rack arm next to its new replacement from a Renault Megane
Renault Megane: old inner rack arm next to the new one.
Close-up of front suspension and steering parts being worked on under a car at RPM Autocare
Suspension and steering work on the ramp.

Headlamp restoration

Headlamp lenses go cloudy and yellow with age, which makes them look tired and cuts the light you get at night. We can polish them back to clear. Here's a Peugeot we did:

Before: a Peugeot headlamp lens gone cloudy and yellow
Before: cloudy, yellowed lens.
After: the same Peugeot's headlamp polished clear again
After: polished clear.

How it works

Tell us what's happening and when: cold starts, at speed, turning left, and so on. We'll find the cause, then call you with a price before we start. Where there's a choice of parts, we'll explain it. We use quality parts, for example Pagid for brakes.

You'll get a price before we start, with no VAT added because we're not VAT registered.

All work carried out with warranty on parts and labour.

Need to stay mobile? Ask about our Fiat 500 courtesy car when you book (subject to availability).

★★★★★

“Russ provided a fantastic service, clearly a very solid and honest mechanic. Would definitely use again in the future. Thanks very much”

Questions we get asked

Can you give me a price over the phone?

For common jobs, often yes. Many repairs can also be priced online. Book online for an instant price. If we need to see the car first, we'll say so.

Can I bring my own parts?

Call Russ to talk it through. We'd usually rather supply parts so we know where they came from.

My car's been somewhere else and it's still not right.

Bring it in and we'll take a fresh look. Tell us what was done before, as it saves time.

Book it in or ask Russ

Book online for an instant price, or call Russ for a quote.