Elite Garages Pulborough
Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-6:00pm, Sat 8:30am-5:00pm
Contact us at 01798 875371
Location via what3words: shipped.harnessed.slicer
5 London Road, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1AP
Welcome to Elite Garages Pulborough, located at London Road, Pulborough. Our Manager Graham has been with the company for over 35 years.
Graham and his team have a combined mechanical experience of 95 years. So whether it’s for an MOT, Car service, Tyres, Exhaust, Air conditioning check or free car safety check here at Elite Garages we are always happy to help.
Elite Garages Pulborough is one of our Pirelli Performance Centres offering expertise and customer service second to none. It’s all thanks to area manager Mark Stevens and his team with over 95 years of combined industry experience. Graham, the onsite manager, has been with Elite for 35 years and another 10 within the industry, proudly supported by Stuart and Jamie.
They are always ready to provide friendly and professional advice about MOTs, car services and vehicle safety checks, among others but it’s their knowledge about tyres that sets them apart. As a Pirelli Performance Centre, only the highest standards will do which is assured through technical audits twice a year.
A Trusted MOT And Service Centre In Pulborough
In terms of location, the Pulborough MOT testing centre is in an ideal spot on London Road which makes it easy to find. There is also ample customer parking and MOT bays with all the necessary Covid safety protocols in place.
People of all ages and backgrounds choose our Pulborough service centre whether they live in the area or not. We have had customers from all over including Storrington, West Chiltington, Coldwaltham, Duncton, Petworth, Lodsworth and even some from Horsham.
What Sets Pulborough Service Centre Apart?
Our team is great at what they do with so much experience between them. Graham is a local which means he’s been in the area for many years. He’s a friendly chap and people get to know him, which is important in Pulborough where everyone appreciates a personal touch.
In addition to exceptional customer service, our Pulborough service centre offers competitive pricing on MOTs, car servicing, wheel alignment, tyres and more. Elite Garages have also invested heavily in new equipment to ensure vehicle servicing and MOTs in Pulborough are performed at the highest level.
Among others, they provide all sorts of vehicle services to individuals and companies alike. Several traders also prefer Elite Garages for tyre fitment and wheel alignment, and the Pulborough team is perfectly equipped to service companies such as Arun Ltd.
What Services Can Elite Garages Pulborough Offer?
Mark believes that doing the job right the first time is key to success and that extends to the entire team at the Pulborough MOT and car servicing centre. They have the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to provide MOTs, car services, tyres, clutches, brakes and cambelts.
The team helps customers with a range of issues including cars and vans that don’t run properly with vibrations, strange banging and clonking sounds. They also do a lot of puncture repairs, tyre replacements, balancing and alignment as some of the roads in Pulborough aren’t in great condition.
In terms of car servicing, the Pulbourgh branch performs several standard and premium services along with an average of 8 MOTs per day. Vehicle safety checks are another popular choice, especially tyre pressure and fluid levels. Often when people go away for the weekend or up the motorway, they pop in for a free check.
The Importance Of MOT Reminders
Since MOTs are a legal requirement, it’s important to make sure they’re up to date and Elite Garages is here to help. Many Pulborough customers have said the free MOT reminder service is extremely beneficial, especially since Covid extensions.
Signing up to the Elite Member’s Club is free and entitles customers to receive an MOT reminder via text and email along with any special offers or discounts. A customer recently walked in mentioning the text reminder she received and was so grateful as she had completely forgotten about it.
The MOT diary fills up fast with the most common MOT fails being wipers, headlights, tyres and suspension. Fortunately, customers can book a service to repair or replace and get a free MOT retest if it’s done within 10 days. To make things even easier, our new website enables you to book an MOT online.
Tyre Fitment Centre Pulborough
As a Pirelli Performance Centre, Pulborough may specialise in high-performance tyres but they also offer a wide variety of budget tyres, mid-range tyres and premium tyres. They stock all the major brands including Bridgestone, Sailwins and Rapids which are particularly popular. These are particularly great quality and “we’ve never had any customer come back with complaints after fitting Rapid tyres.”
The tyre specialists at Pulborough service centre will take time to explain the differences between budget and premium tyres and find the best option in terms of budget and driving needs. They will also explain the risks if someone asks about part-worn tyres as these are not the safest option and you’ll end up paying more in the long term.
Pulborough is also a Pirelli Performance Centre
Since the concept of a Pirelli Performance Centre was made a reality, it has gone from strength to strength, although the key objectives have remained the same; Providing a network of dealers with high technical levels and commitment to service, allowing Pirelli to direct drivers of High Performance cars with confidence. So what are they? Watch the video to find out!
Things To Do In Pulborough
Our Pulborough MOT and service station is fairly central which means there’s quite a bit to keep you busy. If customers don’t want to go far, they can grab a Costa coffee or snack at the petrol station on site. Some customers go to Tesco to have a cup of coffee or go for a dog walk around the area.
There is also The Corn Store Café where you will find a variety of teas, coffees and cake in the tearoom. A little further away, about a 5-minute drive, you’ll find the Waltham Brooks Nature Reserve and the Bird Sanctuary. Not necessarily within walking distance but here are a few other things to see in Pulborough:
- Bignor Roman Villa
- Pulborough Brooks RSPB
- South Downs Light Railway
- Stopham Vineyard
Funny Moments From Elite Garages Pulborough
One customer said they’re going to repair the sill on their car and asked: “Can I fill it with concrete? That’s what I’ve done the other side.”
“My car is making a noise, can you sort it out?” We figured out that foxes had chewed through the brake hoses which is quite common.
Other situations involved rodents eating the electrics in the car, nesting inside and that includes squirrels. Then we have to call the customer to say, “Do you realise a squirrel is living in your car?”
We’ve even had mice eat through the washer hose and washer wires.
Exceptional And Consistently Good Service
Over the years Elite Garages Pulborough service centre has built a tremendous amount of trust and customer loyalty. Reputation is of the utmost importance to the group and it can only be achieved through exceptional and consistently good service. As a result, we have a large number of new and returning customers trusting us with all of their motoring needs.
If you need a good recommendation, fitting or balancing of high-performance tyres, Graham and his team should be your first call. Also, despite the easing of lockdown restrictions, we continue to take the health and safety of our staff and customers very seriously. We’ve done everything in our power to keep all Elite centres Covid-free by following the strictest of safety measures.
FAQ At Elite Garages Pulborough MOT and Service Centre
Customers have many questions about cars in general but mostly services, brakes, tyres and clutches. It’s something Graham and his team are happy to answer and here are some of the most FAQs at Elite Garages Pulborough.
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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.