General Garage

17/02/2026

Life can be incredibly tough sometimes, and one of our wider industry colleagues is going through a really difficult situation with their young son being seriously unwell. A GoFundMe has been set up to support the family during an unimaginably hard time.

There’s absolutely no pressure times are tough for everyone but even sharing the link can help more people see it.

If you’re able to support in any way, big or small, it would mean a lot.

GoFundMe link:

Hi my name is Ben and my son cooper is in desperate need of help after catching a horrible strain of pneumo… Ben Lampard needs your support for Helping cooper

17/02/2026

Being a mechanic isn’t just nuts, bolts and the odd swear word… it’s understanding how stressful it is when your car breaks. We get it. We feel it. We live it our own cars break too.

Owning a vehicle is expensive, especially with the cost of living and potholes every 10 yards trying to finish your suspension off. Wear and tear is brutal right now.

As a small family business, it genuinely hurts that the motor trade has a bad reputation. A few people made it harder for the rest of us who actually care. We’re here to help, not to take advantage.

That’s why we do walk‑round videos and clear explanations so you can see what we see and make informed decisions with your hard‑earned money.

We’re people pleasers at heart. We want your car fixed, safe, and back on the road without any drama.

Thanks for trusting us even when your car is having a meltdown.

16/02/2026

🚗 A Little Note About Modern Car Diagnostics 🔧

Cars today are more advanced than ever. Most faults now require proper diagnostics and that isn’t always a quick or simple job.

While we’re happy to carry out initial diagnostics free of charge wherever possible, it’s important to understand that professional diagnostic equipment costs thousands of pounds. It’s not just a simple plug-in tool you can buy online.

Modern vehicles require:
✔️ Advanced diagnostic platforms
✔️ Manufacturer-level software
✔️ Regular updates & subscriptions
✔️ Experience and training to interpret the data correctly

When you bring your vehicle to us, you’re not just paying for someone to “plug it in” you’re paying for the expertise, the investment in the right equipment, and the time taken to correctly identify the issue.

We always aim to be fair, transparent, and helpful and we truly appreciate your understanding and support. 🙌

Thank you for trusting us with your vehicles.

14/02/2026

The power of social media!!!!!
Had a message on Facebook the other day from someone who was in need of a tractor unit as 1 of their's is in the main dealer awaiting repairs. They've never used us before and didn't know we hired trucks out. Someone recommended us to him and he's gonna be picking up a DAF XF on Monday so that he's not losing any down time while having 1 off the road 👌


Drop us a message and see if we can help you out too 👍 if we haven't got it we'll do our best to find it for you 💪

11/02/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT NOTICE – TEMPORARY DISRUPTION 🚨

Due to the heavy rain over what feels like the last 100 days, we have unfortunately developed a leak somewhere.

This is currently affecting our electrics and causing intermittent issues with our internet and phone lines.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

📞 If you are unable to get through, please call us directly on:
07872 637890

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

09/02/2026

Welcome back Stew!
It’s great to have him back in the workshop after a worrying few weeks following eye surgery.
All sorted now and back on MOT duty – just the way we like him. 👍🔧

02/02/2026

Massive thank you to everyone who donated, supported, cheered, and kept asking “have you been out running today?” 😂

We had so much support throughout January and loads of cash donations too, which have all been added to the total bringing it to an amazing £271 raised 🙌

This is a charity we hear a lot about, especially working in a very male dominated business, so it felt really good to do something positive for it. Every donation, message, and bit of encouragement genuinely helped on the cold, wet, can I be bothered days.

Thanks so much to everyone who got involved it honestly means a lot 💙🐾

Yes, the picture is made up turns out I was way too sweaty and grumpy in the real ones, and we all know I hate photos 🤣

29/01/2026

Just a little MOT reminder 😊

We really try our best to keep things running on time. MOTs are booked into fixed, paid DVSA slots, so timing really does matter for us.

The DVSA are very strict an MOT isn’t just a quick walk-round of your car. We have to follow detailed government guidelines, log everything digitally, and ensure your vehicle is genuinely safe to drive. Every MOT, time slot and vehicle is recorded.

We don’t want to turn anyone away at all, but we are extremely busy with MOTs booked back-to-back every 45 minutes throughout the day.

We completely understand that things happen — if you’re running late, just let us know as soon as you can so we can try to help where possible.

Thanks so much for your understanding and support 🚗✨

28/01/2026

Apologies again for the delay it’s been another hectic day in the office (aka me hugging the radiator for dear life ❄️🔥).
We’re working through quotes and appointments as fast as we can!

If you haven’t heard back yet, please drop us a message and I’ll chase it up for you 📩

I’ve contacted a few people today and if you’re still waiting, don’t worry you’re definitely on my to-do list ✅

Thanks for your patience… and for imagining me trying to look productive while freezing inside 😅🐶

27/01/2026

Before anyone panics…
👉 The shutters are down to keep the lads dry and un-windswept (health & safety… and bald heads don’t do well in gales 😂)

🚪 Main office door is OPEN
☕ Come in, get out of the rain
🐶 Office dog is on duty for morale

⚠️ We’re still BUSY
✔️ Fully booked for MOTs this week
✔️ Phones ringing
✔️ Spanners turning

📅 If your MOT is due soon, don’t leave it late!
Get in touch ASAP and we’ll do our best to fit you in.

Rain outside, graft inside 💪
See you soon!

26/01/2026

🚗 Workshop Update 🚗
We’re currently fully booked, and MOT slots for this week are now at capacity. With a small team and over 8 MOTs a day, we’re working flat‑out to keep everyone safely on the road.

🔧 BUT… safety jobs always come first.
If you have any concerns about brakes, tyres, warning lights or anything urgent, please still get in touch we’ll always try to prioritise safety‑critical work.

📞 If your MOT is due soon, give us a call as early as possible so we can get you booked in.

Thanks for your patience and continued support while we work through a very busy period. We appreciate you.

20/01/2026

Two lads down, one new knee in the team 🦵😂

We’re mega busy and working through appointments, messages and quotes as fast as we can. Everything’s under control just expect a small delay while we catch up.

Thanks for your patience, it really is appreciated 👊