Elite Garages Salisbury
Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-5.30pm, Sat 8:30am-4:00pm
Contact us at 01722 329454
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114-116 Southampton Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2LE
Welcome to your Elite Garages Salisbury, located at Southampton Road, Salisbury. Our Manager Melvin has been with the company for over 20 years.
Melvin and his team have a combined mechanical experience of 100 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.
Like all branches, the Elite Garages Salisbury MOT and service centre is a family-run and operated business with close ties to the community. Leading by example is branch manager Melvin and area manager Ricky. They have been with the Elite family for 20 years and 30 years respectively. Melvin and Ricky are supported by highly experienced and skilled MOT testers and service technicians, Barry, Lewis, Rob and Matt. Combined, they have over 100 years of industry experience.
A Leading MOT And Service Centre In Salisbury
Whilst delivering among the highest quality services, the Salisbury site offers a friendly environment with a fully transparent approach to everything they do. The team is honest, trustworthy and has worked together for a long time and will do their utmost to explain everything to customers in great detail.
Everyone at the Salisbury MOT and service centre is professional, highly experienced and efficient; from management and support staff to MOT and service technicians. With such a close-knit team, many customers get to know the staff on a more personal level, starting with Melvin and Ricky. The Salisbury team is always eager to help, no matter the issue.
In terms of location, the Elite Garages Salisbury MOT testing centre is conveniently located with ample customer parking, free customer Wi-Fi and an easy booking system. You can find us at 114-116 Southampton Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2LE, right next to America Golf and near Screwfix and Matalan.
Who Visits The Salisbury MOT and Service Centre?
Considering the high level of service and competitive prices, it’s no surprise that so many customers prefer Elite Garages Salisbury. While most are from the Salisbury area, they have people from all over including Amesbury, Wilton, Ford, Whaddon, Berwick St James and West Grimstead. There is a large number of returning customers who have trusted Elite to perform MOTs, vehicle servicing and repairs for many years.
What Services Can Elite Garages Salisbury Offer?
Melvin and the Salisbury team provide the type of service you’d expect from a local, family-owned garage. They have the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to provide MOTs, services, tyres, safety checks, clutch and repairs or replacement, and air con regas among others. However, they do perform a lot of MOTs with appointments starting as early as 08:30 am. Many also prefer booking a full service with their MOT with a large percentage visiting the branch on Saturdays.
Salisbury customers can also benefit from free vehicle safety checks where our technicians perform an all-around visual check. If they spot anything that may need attention, they will provide customers with a no-obligation quote. It’s particularly popular among customers who are going on the road. It’s this sort of check that gives them peace of mind knowing everything is in order.
Air Con Regas In Salisbury
Since you should use your car air con all year round, it’s a good idea to check and make sure it’s working properly. If are looking for a reliable, trustworthy and efficient aircon regas centre in Salisbury, Elite Garages should be your first call. The Salisbury team performs many aircon regas jobs and offer both gases (R134a & R1234yf) since more cars are coming in for the new gas. The most common air con symptom involves blowing cold air but it could also have a bad smell. For more information on how car air conditioning works, take a look at this article.
Tyre Fitment Centre Salisbury
If you’re looking for new car tyres or a trusted tyre fitment centre to perform wheel alignment, contact Elite Garages Salisbury. They offer a wide range of budget tyres, mid-range tyres and premium tyres from all the major brands. This includes Bridgestone, Sailwin and Rapid which is a good quality mid-range tyre.
Customers often ask all types of tyre-related questions. This ranges from the cost of tyres, tyre tread depth and tyre size to the difference between budget and premium tyres and which EV tyres are best. Whatever the question, Elite Garages have the tyre specialists to provide all the necessary information to help customers find the tyres best suited to their vehicles and driving needs.
Brake And Clutch Fitment Centre Salisbury
Elite Garages Salisbury also performs many clutch and brake services with customers often asking why they squeak and to check whether their brakes are working as intended. Sometimes customers ask what brands are used for brake and clutch parts or how long a clutch should last. Our Salisbury brake and clutch fitment centre can answer all of those questions and help get you back on the road in no time.
Trusted Service And MOT Centre in Salisbury
Our Salisbury MOT testing centre provides exceptional customer service and competitive pricing across the board. As a group, Elite Garages continues to invest in new equipment to ensure vehicle servicing and MOTs in Salisbury are performed to the highest possible standard. In response to a growing demand for EV services, Elite Garages have also provided IMI Level 3 electric/hybrid vehicle training for technicians. This means all of our branches can provide servicing for petrol, diesel, PHEV and electric vehicles. Is your MOT due? You can easily book yours online now.
Things To Do In Salisbury While You Wait
The Elite Garages Salisbury MOT and service centre is in a great location with easy access to just about anywhere. The fitment centre is across the way from Southampton Road retail park with outlets such as Homebase, Argos, Currys PC World and Starbucks. If you’re looking for quality furniture, Oak Furnitureland is not too far away. If you are new to the area or waiting for your car to be serviced, here are 14 things to do and see in Salisbury.
FAQ At Elite Garages Salisbury MOT and Service Centre
Customers ask various questions about their cars or what Elite Garage Salisbury can do for them and here are a few of the more common ones. Click the + to read any answer or visit our FAQ page to review the questions people have asked most often 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.