Elite Garages Brighton
Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm, Sat 8:30am-4:00pm
Contact us at 01273 558484
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46 Highcroft Villas, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 5PT.
Welcome to your Elite Garages Brighton, located at Highcroft Villas, Brighton. Our Manager Dave has been with the company for over 10 years.
Dave and his team have a combined mechanical experience of 75 years. So whether it’s for an MOT Brighton, Car service, Tyres Brighton, Exhaust, Air conditioning check or free car safety check here at Elite Garages we are always happy to help.
Elite Garages Brighton MOT and service centre delivers exceptional customer service proudly led by area manager Mark and site manager Dave. The team has more than 100 years of combined industry experience serving the people of Brighton and surrounding areas. They are supported by MOT testers and vehicle technicians James, Ross and Jose whose sole focus is on vehicle servicing.
A Top MOT And Service Centre In Brighton
In terms of location, the Brighton MOT testing centre is at 46 Highcroft Villas, Brighton, East Sussex which is central and easily accessible. Elite Garages Brighton is open on Saturdays until 4 pm which not many garages do around the area.
There is sufficient customer parking and several MOT and servicing bays to ensure your vehicle is safe and roadworthy. Despite the lifting of lockdown restrictions, they still have all the necessary Covid safety protocols in place for added peace of mind.
What Sets Elite Garages Brighton Service Centre Apart From The Rest?
As you’d expect from a family-run business, they are ready to provide friendly and professional advice about MOTs, car services, vehicle safety checks and tyres among others. Elite Garages Brighton is known for solving customer issues ranging from strange noises to tyre bulges, puncture repairs (6 – 7 per week) and brakes.
With the high level of service and competitive pricing on MOTs, car servicing, wheel alignment, tyres and brakes, all types of people mostly within 6 miles of Brighton choose Elite Garages. They have customers from other areas such as Southwick, Preston, Hangleton, Kemptown, Patcham and even a few as far as Upper Beeding, Lewes and Worthing.
Elite Garages Brighton not only looks after individual customers but several companies also entrust them with all things car-related. These include Caffyns and Choice Vehicle Rentals who bring their vehicles in for servicing, MOTs, tyres and alignment.
What Services Can Elite Garages Brighton Offer?
As a group, Elite Garages continuously invest in new equipment and upskilling of staff to ensure vehicle servicing and MOTs in Brighton are performed at the highest possible level. Dave and his team have the necessary skills, experience and state-of-the-art equipment to provide MOTs, car servicing, tyres, brakes, exhausts, clutches and cambelts.
Elite Garages Brighton has a large base of regular customers who return for their interim service every year and a premium service every other year. This speaks volumes of the team’s abilities, efficiency, trustworthiness and the level of service they offer in general. They are always happy to discuss any problems with customers and discuss the solutions in more detail.
Looking For A Good Tyre Fitment Centre In Brighton?
In addition to puncture repairs and alignment, customers also prefer Elite Garages Brighton for new tyres. Considering Elite Garages stock more than 1 million tyres across the entire group, we can offer excellent availability and variety.
Elite Garages Brighton sell budget tyres, mid-range and premium tyres with the most popular being Bridgestone, Michelin and Continental. Another popular tyre brand they currently sell is Rapids as these are the top mid-range tyres that fall just under the premium brands.
Dave and his team often get asked about tyre brands, sizes and what is best for someone’s car. With all their experience, the technicians can provide customers with detailed information about the different tyre brands and they are always happy with the recommendation. To make it even easier for customers, you can also order tyres online.
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Brighton MOT Testing Centre And Vehicle Safety Checks
Since MOTs are a legal requirement, all Elite Garages (except Strood) have DVSA-accredited testers providing MOTs, at least 7 per day. Some customers also book a service at Elite Garages along with their MOT as it’s far more convenient and you can also book your MOT online.
Our Brighton MOT centre offers free retests when booked within 10 working days. To ensure our customers don’t forget their MOT due date, they can also join the Elite Members Club for free which entitles them to a text and email reminder.
Elite Garages in Brighton also perform many vehicle safety checks, especially tyres (visual inspection, tyre pressure) and fluid levels. As expected, these checks are generally more common around the summer holidays or when people are about to embark on a long journey. If the vehicle check shows up any issues, our technicians will explain them to the customer and recommend the next steps.
Things To Do In Brighton While You Wait
Our Brighton MOT and service centre is in a great location only a 5-minute drive from the town and 5 minutes from beautiful beaches. The Dyke Road Pub is opposite the garage along with many cafés so there are quite a few things to keep you busy. If you are new to the area, here are 10 things to see in Brighton.
FAQ At Brighton MOT and Service Centre
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Winter Tyres
Winter tyres provide superior traction and control in cold conditions, especially when temperatures drop below 7°C. They have deeper tread patterns and softer rubber compounds, which allow them to perform better on snow, ice, and wet roads. All-season tyres, while versatile and convenient, don’t match the specialised performance of winter tyres in extreme winter conditions, but they are a good option for milder climates where extreme cold is less common.
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Winter Tyres
Even though the legal minimum tread depth in the UK is 1.6mm, it’s recommended to replace tyres once they reach 3mm, especially during winter. A deeper tread provides better grip on wet and icy roads, improving tyre safety. Regular checks at a tyre garage or a free inspection at Elite Garages can help determine if you need a tyre replacement.
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Winter Driving Tips
An emergency car kit should include items such as a first aid kit, flashlight with spare batteries, mobile phone charger, jumper cables, reflective triangles, ice scraper and snow brush, non-clumping kitty litter for traction on icy roads, blanket or sleeping bag for warmth in case of an unexpected breakdown and a shovel.
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Winter Driving Tips
You should avoid leaving items in a car during the winter months, as cold temperatures can damage or ruin them due to freezing. This includes electronics like laptops and cell phones, liquids such as beverages or fluids for your car, medications, food items like fruit and vegetables, and plastic or rubber parts.
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Winter Driving Tips
There are several things you should check on your car before the start of winter to make sure it is in good condition and ready for the colder weather. This includes checking your battery, antifreeze, tyre pressure and tread, car brakes and all your fluid levels (engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant and power steering). Book your winter safety check now!
In simple terms, budget tyres are the cheapest and often don’t last as long or hold up as well as mid-range or premium tyres. Mid-range seems to be the happy medium as they provide better grip and longevity which is only superseded by the more expensive, premium tyres that offer even better performance, including Bridgestone.
If the damaged area on the tyre is larger than 6 mm, and on the sidewall, you should not get a repair and rather opt for a replacement tyre.
Rapids are also budget tyres but they are more high-end and rated as premium economy. Whilst they provide more grip than standard budget tyres, Rapids don’t perform as well as a good quality mid-range or premium tyre. However, Rapid tyres do offer a great in-between offering quality and value for money.
No, as part-worn tyres are not safe and there is no guarantee they won’t fail.
We can usually repair punctures if they are on the central part of the tyre (the middle three-quarters). If a puncture occurs outside this area and near the tyre sidewall, a repair is unlikely and you should get it replaced.
We will always try and explain this in detail, providing all the pros and cons. Put simply, budget tyres are the cheapest and often don’t last as long or hold up as well as mid-range and premium tyres. Mid-range seems to be the happy medium as they provide better grip and longevity which is only superseded by the more expensive, premium tyres that offer even better performance.
In the UK and Europe, the legal tyre tread depth for cars is 1.6 mm around the tyre circumference and the central three quarters. However, most tyre experts recommend replacing your tyres when the tread depth is at 3 mm for better braking distances.
In short, you should nearly always fit four of the same tyres to your car. The size will be stated by your vehicle manufacturer.