Welcome to Chapel Walks Garage

Chapel Walks Garage was founded in 1985 by Stephen Savage with over 35 years of motor trade experience. Whether your car requires minor repair work or major repairs Chapel Walks Garage is the perfect solution.

We understand that car breakdowns can have a drastic effect not only on how you get around but also on your finances, we aim to get you back on the road as quickly as possible. 

​Having regular servicing will help to diagnose problems early and save you money both in repair bills and car value when it's time to sell.

An MOT is an annual examination of a vehicle that's three years old or over. The Vehicle goes under a statutory examination of all the major components to ensure that they have not worn to a level which makes the vehicle unsafe to drive and the vehicle complies with a minimum safety standard as defined by the VOSA. It is important to remember that an MOT pass confirms that the vehicle has met certain minimum legal requirements. It does not mean that the vehicle will meet or will continue to be roadworthy the following year.

What should I do if the car fails its MOT? 
If the vehicle fails its MOT and it does not meet legal requirements, the vehicle must be repaired to comply with MOT Test standards.

We undertake most types of MOT failure repairs and aim to get you back on the road as quickly and as cost effectively as possible. 

It goes without saying brakes are an important part of car safety and regular brake checks are important to identify a problem before it begins to impact your braking efficiency and give an opportunity to restore the effectiveness of your vehicle's braking system to its intended operating performance there are many things that could reduce brake effectiveness:

The effects of a sudden brake failure could be devastating and in the event of an accident due to faulty brakes, the consequences of not maintaining an effective braking system could result in prosecution. Your vehicle will also fail its MOT test if braking efficiency is below specification.

Incorrect wheel alignment becomes obvious when either the inner or the outer edge of the tyres becomes unevenly worn or a feathering effect becomes noticeable.  If you suspect your alignment has been disturbed, ask to have it checked by us. In any case, you should get it checked every 6,000 miles or when the tyres or steering components have been changed.

Car air conditioners not only keep you cool during those hot summer days but can also remove humidity from the cabin, this can be handy in the winter to counteract a foggy windscreen.

Running your AC during winter also helps to maintain the system in good working order. Air conditioning systems contain many hoses and seals that can dry out or crack, which could lead to coolant leaks and poor performance.