Highly rated mechanics in New Addington for car servicing and MOTs

Family-run garage for MOTs, car repairs, car servicing & car diagnostics in New Addington, West Wickham, or nearby areas

At D.R.A Services, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service built on transparency, honesty, and reliability. Our top priority is getting you back on the road safely and efficiently while minimising inconvenience. Whether it is a routine MOT or an unexpected repair, our dedicated team ensures your experience is smooth and stress-free.

We are passionate about supporting our local community and treating every customer like family. Whether you are a loyal client or visiting us for the first time, we strive to make you feel comfortable and confident while we work on your vehicle. Our commitment to building trust and offering quality care is at the heart of everything we do; please see our online testimonials.

One recent client said:

Martin is the most trustworthy, helpful, honest mechanic I have ever come across! He bent over backwards to repair my car after it had endless problems from another garage. I can't rate him high enough and recommend him to everyone!

Car services for all makes and models

With extensive knowledge across all manufacturers, we provide a wide range of services, including servicing, MOTs, diagnostics, and maintenance repairs for all makes and models, including light commercial vehicles. We deliver the same, if not better, level of service than main dealers but at a fraction of the cost. We are also Bongo and Elgrand specialists.

Get a quote now by calling 0208 760 0650.

Car Mechanic New Addington

Recommended West Wickham MOT garage for MOTs

The MOT scheme is a vital road safety measure designed to ensure that all cars, motorcycles, and light goods vehicles over three years old are appropriately maintained and roadworthy. Once a year, your vehicle must undergo an inspection at an authorised MOT test station to ensure it meets the required legal standards.

It can be challenging to spot potential issues with your car that could lead to an MOT failure. Our expert technicians can perform pre-test checks to identify areas needing attention, such as low tyre tread depth, and resolve them before the test.

At D.R.A Services, you can rest assured that your car is in expert hands. We maintain the highest standards of workmanship while using our expertise to keep your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently. Let us help you maintain your car's performance with top-notch service you can trust.

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Expert car servicing in New Addington, CR0

New Addington, located southeast of Croydon, is known for its residential community and green spaces. Originally developed as a post-war housing estate, it has grown into a vibrant area with a diverse population. The area is home to the popular Addington Hills. We can provide all car servicing to local residents.

A car service is a routine health check and maintenance procedure for your vehicle that examines everything from engine fluid levels to the general wear and tear of essential components.

Regular car servicing is vital for extending a car's lifespan, ensuring safety, and identifying potential issues early. Addressing problems before they escalate can save you significant costs in the long run and keep your vehicle performing at its best.

A car service and an MOT are different. While an MOT ensures your vehicle meets legal road safety standards, a service focuses on maintaining your car's overall condition. Passing an MOT does not replace the need for regular servicing, as both play distinct and crucial roles in your vehicle's upkeep.

Our fully trained technicians use the latest diagnostic equipment to service and repair vehicles of all makes and models.

Another client added:

Really nice guy, very knowledgeable. I phoned up to ask some questions about work needing doing on a bongo I'm looking at buying and some general questions and he knew his stuff and was helpful and friendly. I'll come here to get the work done!

Brakes and clutches

Brakes become worn over time and poorly serviced brakes can interfere with your driving and lead to more fuel being consumed. We can help with all types of brake issues, as well as completing clutch repairs and replacements.

Engine diagnostics

Are you having issues with your engine? We use advanced equipment so we can diagnose any problems and repair them swiftly.

Air conditioning

If your air conditioning system is failing to maintain the correct temperature or you are experiencing other problems with is, we have the experience and equipment to deal with it.

Tyres

Your tyres are likely to suffer more wear and tear than any other part of your car. We can check your tyres and wheels and replace them is necessary and also perform wheel alignment checks, which will prolong the life of your tyres.

Exhausts

The condition of our exhaust will affect the performance of your car. We carry out first rate repairs and fitting on all car exhausts at competitive rates.

Engine and gearbox repairs

Whether it is replacing the components of your existing unit, or a full overhaul, we take great care and attention when we are doing work on engines and gearboxes.

Our full range of car repair services carried out at our New Addington workshop

  • Engine repair
  • Brake repair
  • Transmission repair
  • Oil change
  • Car battery replacement
  • Air conditioning repair
  • Suspension repair
  • Exhaust system repair
  • Clutch repair / New clutch
  • Car radiator repair
  • Timing belt replacement
  • Head gasket repair
  • Alternator repair
  • Steering system repair
  • Catalytic converter repair
  • Emission system repair
  • Drive shaft repair
  • Gearbox repair New Addington
  • Coolant, brake fluid and power steering flush
  • Engine diagnostics
  • Cabin filter replacement
  • Water pump replacement
  • Thermostat replacement
  • Shock absorber replacement
  • Strut replacement
  • Axle repair
  • Fuel injector cleaning
  • Brake pad / disc replacement
  • Oil leak repair
  • Coolant leak repair
  • Fuel leak repair

Qualified and accredited to service all car manufacturers

  • Audi
  • Aston Martin
  • BMW
  • Citroen
  • Fiat
  • Ford
  • Honda
  • Jaguar
  • Kia
  • Lexus
  • Mazda
  • Mercedes
  • MINI
  • Peugeot
  • Renault
  • Saab
  • Skoda
  • SEAT
  • Subaru
  • Toyota
  • Vauxhall
  • Volkswagen
  • Volvo
Dani K
Highly recommended! Genuinely helpful, got the job done quickly and saved me a lot of lost earnings.
Jamshaid Hussain
Great service and excellent work thanks to Martin
Josefeen Foxter
I’ve been coming here for years with my Bongo. I drive all the way from Hackney because Martin is the absolute best- super knowledgeable, genuinely committed to doing an excellent job, trustworthy and reasonable and transparent with his prices. Thank you Martin!
Bart
Great service and always great work done. I took my car there few years ago and I’m not taking it anywhere else ever since. Apart from the fore mentioned, I feel like they genuinely want to help, which is very rare nowadays. Highly recommend! And thanks again for fixing my car.
Paula Wilkinson
Soooo handy this place being relatively local as poor Vera the Bongo needed help beyond our ability. Friendly, helpful staff who do a good job and do what they can to keep down costs where they can. I suspect that, being Bongo owners, we'll be putting more dosh in the DRA coffers from time to time! Worth it though.
Matt Jarvis
We have been in the Motor Industry for 40+ Years this garage helped us out with one of our customers and is one of the best we have ever dealt with. Elliott Jarvis Cars
Graham Bell
Excellent in all respects, servicing and fixing my Mazda Bongo. Clearly listened to what was needed, in depth investigation of problem, crucially stocked the needed Bongo parts, clear communication. Evidently knows Bongos inside out. Runs great now, I am very happy. Graham.
Aaron Hobbs
Visited this afternoon at short notice in relation to issues with a BMW 5 Series. Martin could not have been more accommodating and helpful. He talked through the diagnostic results and explained aspects in a comprehensive but easy to comprehend fashion. I would highly recommend his services and will return for any issues. Huge thanks Martin 👍
Harry
Excellent service. Martin and team know everything there is to know about bongos!
MF “None None” KEW
Martin is always open, honest and super helpful 👍. Have an ongoing issue with my car and Martin has managed to advise appropriately. I would highly recommend DRA services.
Steve Hall
I recently purchased a Nissan Elgrand and wanted to get it checked over ready for a road trip with the family. After some research I found DRA Services who are specialists in these vehicles and emailed them. I was contacted back by Karen who was very helpful and I made the booking. Martin who worked on the car is very knowledgeable on these cars and contacted me with some issues which he had found. He took the time to explain the problems and was honest in what needed to be done now and what could be left for now but keep an eye on. I was impressed with the work carried out and Martin’s honest opinions. I will be returning!
Victoria Richards
Martin is the most trustworthy, helpful, honest mechanic I have ever come across! He bent over backwards to repair my car after it had endless problems from another garage. I can’t rate him high enough and recommend him to everyone!
Bernard Rix
Best garage I've ever taken any of my vehicles to, in all my 60 years. Wonderfully friendly service from Martin, Daniel, and Karen. Good value repairs and servicing. Just brilliant!
Andy Collins
Awesome, fixed some serious problems with my old Pajero and, when there was a problem, it was fixed in a prompt and friendly manner. Highly recommended
Bernard
Great service and at a reasonable cost. Mazda Bongo specialist
Catherine
My usual garage was closed for Christmas and I had a problem that could not wait. Martin was absolutely fantastic in identifying the problem and giving me honest feedback. Being a woman who knows little about cars it feels like I'm at risk of being scammed because I simply don't have in depth vehicle knowledge - there was none of that whatsoever. He explained things well, clearly, honestly and realistically. I wouldn't hesitate to come back here or recommend. Just a good local honest mechanics.
Matilda Nelson
Great experience with DRA services! The engine light had gone ON, on my van (Fiat Ducato) and the mechanic was very helpful, skilled, and went out of his way to explain everything about what the problem! I definitely recommend!
Wendy Mackay
Excellent work done on our Bongo - so thorough and with great communication throughout!
Thomas Briar 1st time car sales Ltd
This lady deserves a medal - we have just booked in a Mercedes A class for next week Tuesday... reason why... Karen's communication and explanation of our warranty process was like having a beer with your friend in the local pub ... we hope the reviews are wright and we look forwards to seeing how things go Tuesday next week :) :)
Hugh Williams
Martin is great - super knowledgeable, helpful and above all honest and flexible. DRA have been great and I will be bringing both my car and campervan here going forward.
Stephen Fernandes
Very glad I came across DRA while searching for a local mecanic.. after being let down badly by another garage, I was looking for a diferent mecanic and came across DRA, give them a call and Karen was very helpfull and efecient, took my notes on my car issues and gave me a call back the day after with a quote ready, book for a couple of days ahead, met Martin when dropped off the car which then gave me a call go trough MOT failures and we agreed on works to be carried. Despise being quite a couple of rather serious failures, I picked up the car the day after, with MOT passed and issues sorted. No messing around, straight forward, fair price and great service. Thanks Martin and Karen, much appreciated!
Robert Banaszkiewicz
100%Trustworthy garage, always explained what had been done and what needs to be fixed.
robert Barton
Excellent quality freindly staff highly recommend van runs very well after beng fixed there thanks DR
Tom Dale
Excellent mechanics. Fair and reliable service
Laura Yeboah
Prior to their closure, I took my cars to a trusted garage. Since that point, I had been on the hunt for another trusted garage (which I believe can be difficult at times). But thankfully I came across DRA. From making an initial enquire via email (promptly answered), receiving a quote for the work needed, receiving an update on when the work was complete to making payment and collecting my cars (2 cars have been taken here so far at different points), I would find it a struggle to go somewhere else. As of recently, they were very very understanding regarding a payment issue, which can be stressful for both sides the customer and garage, but they were understanding and not aggressive in any manner. If you're looking for a garage that is honest, reasonably priced and professional, you've found it.

New Addington car bodywork and car scratch repairs

We are your trusted destination for car body repair. Our workshop is equipped with advanced machinery, and our skilled technicians specialise in scratch repairs and paintwork, ensuring your vehicle achieves an excellent finish.

While DIY methods are available, they often lead to subpar results or potential safety hazards, especially for those without experience. That is why it is essential to trust a professional team like ours for the best possible repair.

We are just a short drive away from the following surrounding areas

  • Addington
  • Chelsham
  • Croydon
  • Farleigh
  • Hayes
  • Keston
  • Shirley
  • Warlingham
  • West Wickham

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    • Good, reliable, car servicing and repairing.

    • I've been going to D.R.A for a while and when I had my first car a Peugeot 206, they were so friendly and honest which was important to me as I had no clue about cars. Therefore, I always went to them for anything because I knew they wouldn't try to take advantage of my inexperience. They are efficient, experienced, reliable and honest mechanics. I recommend to anyone especially anyone who have trust issues with mechanics 😊

    • A proper garage. I took my range rover to 4 different high street garages and none of them knew what was wrong with it bur Martin at DRA fixed it in a hour.

    • A really great services and have recommended DRA to all my friends in and around the Croydon area.

    • Swift service and reliable! Wouldn't take my car anywhere else! Great knowledge

    • Brilliant work carried out on my Ford Focus ST. Sorted out all of the issues which meant it flew through its MOT with no issues. Replaced a CV gaiter and carried out a full service as well as some other maintenance bits. Amazing knowledge on all brands, let me know some bits which might need to be done soon as maintenance work but not needed yet!

    • Excellent service on our Bongo today. Martin is a fair & honest guy. Would highly recommend DRA Services. Hubby travelled 81 miles to go to DRA Services & so happy he did. We definitely found our trustworthy mechanic, only place our Bongo will be going from now on. Thanks Martin...Tony & Angie 😃👍

    • Highly recommended. Martin was very helpful and went above and beyond with our Mazda Bongo. Great service

    • Martin is friendly, honest and helpful.
      Changed the fuel pump on our Bongo, excellent service and went above and beyond to get our Bongo starting properly.
      We travelled over 85 miles to use him and wont be using anyone else. DRA come highly recommended.

    • Great guys sorted my Ford Mondeo other garages wouldn't touch (injectors). Highly recommended

    Call us to schedule car repairs servicing on an MOT in New Addington

    To book your car today, please call 0208 760 0650 or email info@draservices.co.uk.

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