Elite Garages Caterham
Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-6:00pm, Sat 8:30am-5:00pm
Contact us at 01883 341775
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43-49 High Street, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5UF
Welcome to your Elite Garages Caterham, located at 43-49 High Street, Caterham.
Branch manager Pete runs a tight ship at Elite Garages Caterham, backed up by a team of friendly, professional and highly trained MOT testers and vehicle technicians Martin, Pete, Mick, Lewis and Pete, while Denise and Dave provide additional management support. Combined, the Elite Garages Caterham team has over 150 years of industry experience. That means we have you covered whether you need an MOT, Car service, Tyres, Exhaust, Air conditioning Regas or a Free Vehicle Safety Check.
Our Caterham service and MOT centre on High Street is easy to find and has a Texaco SPAR petrol station where you can grab a Costa coffee, lunch and lots more. There is also a Hermes parcel shop inside the petrol station shop. We have a customer waiting area with free wi-fi so you can do some work or catch up on your emails while you wait.
As a national, family-owned business, the Elite Garages group, including Caterham, offers exceptional customer service and highly competitive prices. Our site on High Street has easy access and plenty of parking at the back, opposite Essendene Lodge Prep School. We are open until 6 pm during the week and 5 pm on Saturdays which is something not many service centres do. We do our best to help customers who have work or other commitments who can’t book early appointments.
Find A Trusted MOT Centre in Caterham
Elite Garages Caterham team is knowledgable and highly experienced working on all vehicle makes and models, including hybrid electric vehicles. We perform up to 9 MOTs every day with appointments starting 08:30 in the morning, including Saturdays, with the option of booking a service at the same time.
Our technicians will look at your service history to determine whether you should have a standard or premium car service and advise from there. Once completed, we will stamp your service book and discuss any issues that may require attention. We recommend that you book your MOT online and sign up for the Elite Member’s Club to receive free MOT text reminders and access to various special offers.
What Vehicle Services Do Elite Garages Caterham Provide?
Elite Garages Caterham is a busy branch that provides MOTs and vehicle services, tyres, batteries, exhausts, wheel alignment and brakes. When servicing your car, we only use quality parts and will never undertake any repairs without talking to you first. We also offer free tyre and vehicle safety checks to ensure your vehicle is safe and performing as it should. Air con regas is another popular service along with clutch replacements and cambelt replacements.
Who Visits Elite Garages Caterham Service Centre?
Since our Caterham MOT and service centre is in a central location, customers come to us from all over, including Caterham on the Hill, Godstone, Merstham, Redhill, Reigate and Croydon among others. Many customers have been with Elite Garages Caterham for some time which proves the team’s commitment and reputation for delivering quality services.
Tyre Fitment Centre Caterham
Elite Garages Caterham has access to thousands of tyres across the Elite group which means we can often provide same day tyre fitting, or the next day depending on tyre availability. We stock a wide range of tyres from all the major brands whether its budget tyres, mid-range or premium tyres. Our Caterham tyre experts will help you find the right tyre based on your vehicle, budget and driving requirements. Regardless of what you think you know about part worn tyres, they are often not safe. If you’re looking for quality tyres in Caterham, reserve yours online today from Elite Garages.
Things To Do In Caterham While You Wait
Being in such a good location, you can leave your car with us and simply take a stroll into Caterham high street with much to do and see. This includes a pharmacy, The King & Queen pub, La Fiaba Del Mediterraneo and Caterham Charcoal Grill restaurants as well as the Caterham Fish Bar for some lovely fish and chips. For more attractions in the area, take a look at the top 10 things to do in Caterham.
FAQ At Elite Garages Caterham MOT and Service Centre
People ask various questions about their cars or what Elite Garage Caterham can do for them. Here are a few of the more common FAQ. Click the + to read any answer or visit our most FAQ page to review the most frequently asked questions across all our Elite Locations.
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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.