Elite Garages Walmer, Deal
Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm, Sat 8:30am-4:00pm
Contact us at 01304 374037
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364 Dover Road, Walmer, Deal, Kent, CT14 7NX
Welcome to your Elite Garages Walmer, Deal – located at Walmer, Deal, Kent Our Manager Dave has been with the company for over 5 years.
The team at Elite Garages Deal have a combined mechanical experience of 85 years. So whether it’s for an MOT Deal, Car service, Tyres, Exhaust, Air conditioning check or free car safety check here at Elite Garages we are always happy to help.
Learn more about the services we offer here, or book your MOT in Walmer, Deal here.
Since Elite Garages is a family-owned and managed operation, customers can expect exceptional service and competitive pricing. The Elite Garages Walmer, Deal service centre is privileged to have a dedicated team with more than 85 years of combined industry experience.
Dave Morrison is the Operations Manager with more than 25 years at Elite and he is supported by skilled MOT testers and vehicle technicians.
The team at Elite Garages Walmer, Deal is highly experienced, friendly, polite, honest, accommodating and helpful. They take pride in communicating well with customers regarding vehicle repairs, parts and advice on general maintenance.
Need A Trusted MOT Centre in Deal?
Elite Garages Deal provides MOTs, vehicle services, wheel alignment and tyres among many other related vehicle services. As a group, Elite Garages continuously invests in new equipment to ensure vehicle servicing and MOTs in Deal are performed at the highest possible level.
The Elite Garages Walmer, Deal MOT centre serves a large geographical area including Dover, Sandwich and Ramsgate among others. With a good reputation and incredible staff, it is no surprise that the Deal MOT centre has a large number of local and loyal customers. Many are returning customers and a lot of clientele choose Elite Garages Deal based on recommendations from friends or family.
What Vehicle Services Do Elite Garages Deal Provide?
We believe that doing the job right the first time is key to success and that attitude extends to the entire team at Deal MOT and car servicing centre. They have the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to provide MOTs, car services, tyres, wheel alignment, clutch repairs or replacements and cambelts.
When performing car services, the technicians only use quality parts with some leading brands including Pagid, Delphi or Apex and Bosch. Customers often ask which service they need so our technicians look at the history of the vehicle and will advise accordingly. They will look at the service book if needed and will to what they can to help the customer make the best decision for them.
The most popular requests at Elite Garages Walmer, Deal are Free Safety Checks, especially Winter checks but they also perform free brake inspections. Speaking of bookings, the MOT diary fills up quickly and is often done with a full vehicle service. If your MOT is due, we recommend booking your MOT online and signing up for the Elite Member’s Club to receive free MOT text reminders and access to various special offers.
Tyre Fitment Centre Deal
The Deal team also performs many tyre replacements with a great range of economy tyres, mid-range tyres and premium tyres available for same-day fitting. Since there are quite a few potholes on the roads, people often ask about puncture repairs which is quite common. While Bridgestone and Firestone tyres are the most popular, they do stock and sell a good mix of different brands. Dave and his team always try to recommend suitable tyres for each customer’s individual driving needs and budget.
When fitting a tyre, our technicians will explain the differences between budget, mid-range and premium tyres to ensure customers buy tyres that are best for them. Remember, budget tyres are only really suitable if you often travel short distances while a good mid-range tyre or premium tyres are better when driving long distances at motorway speeds.
Whatever type of tyre you choose, never buy part-worn tyres as they are not safe, contrary to what some companies may tell you. If you’re looking for quality tyres in Walmer, Deal, reserve yours online today!
Things To Do In Deal While You Wait
Since Deal is in a beautiful spot, there are lots to do and see while you wait or simply to explore. If you want a bite to eat, Jane’s Tea Room is just up the road while Walmer Beach and the Walmer Caste & Gardens are just a short distance away. If you are new to the area, here are 12 things to do in Deal.
FAQ At Elite Garages Walmer, Deal MOT and Service Centre
Different people ask different questions about their cars or what Elite Garages Walmer, Deal can do for them. Below you will find some of the most common FAQs:
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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.