Repairs
Car repairs in Shirley
Brakes, exhausts, engines and general faults, repaired in-house. We quote and explain before we pick up a spanner.
At the workshop
How we handle this
Mechanical repairs are done at 2-4 Beatrice Road, not sent down the road. That includes brakes, tyres, exhausts, engines, batteries and the jobs that sit between those. We assess the car, talk you through it, and wait for a yes before we start.
- Mechanical repairs, kept in-house
- Detailed quote before we start
- Every make and model, plus light vans
- Fully insured
Repair work
Workshop
From the workshop
Repair work
Mechanical
On the lift
How we quote
We look, then we price, then you decide
Book a slot and tell us the registration and what the car is doing: a noise, a light, a leak, a smell, or something that failed the MOT. If you only know it feels wrong, that is enough to start.
We inspect the job at the Shirley workshop. You get a detailed quote and an explanation in plain words. We do not start the repair until you approve it. Parts carry manufacturer warranties. The garage is fully insured.
What we take
Mechanical work, kept in-house
Most of the repair book is brakes, tyres, exhausts, batteries, engine faults and diagnostics. Those jobs stay at Beatrice Road.
Accident damage and cars that cannot be driven need a call first on 023 8078 6105. We will say what we can do here and what would have to go out. We would rather tell you that on the phone than guess from a photo.
Time
How long a repair takes
A straightforward pads-and-discs or battery job can be planned into a booked slot. Diagnostics and deeper engine work take as long as the fault needs. We will not guess a finish time until we have seen the car.
If the parts have to come in, we tell you. Monday to Friday 08:00 to 18:00, Saturday 08:00 to 13:00.
Covered on this job
What that includes
- BrakesPads, discs and brake faults. Book if it pulls, grinds or a warning light is on.
- TyresPuncture repairs where they will hold, or a replacement if they will not. Tell us the size if you know it.
- ExhaustsLeaks, mounts and replacements, including work found at MOT. We quote before we cut or weld.
- Engines and diagnosticsWarning lights, misfires and running faults. A code is a starting point, not the repair.
- BatteriesWe test first. A new battery is only fitted if you approve the quote.
- General mechanicalThe jobs between the headings: leaks, worn parts, MOT fail items. If we cannot do it here, we say so.
Also in Shirley
Other work we do
- MOTClass 4 MOT testing for cars and light vans, with a quote before any extra work.
- ServicingFull and interim services, carried out in-house on every make and model.
- BrakesPads, discs and brake faults, fitted here once you have approved the quote.
- TyresPuncture repairs and replacements. We tell you which is the right job, then quote.
- ExhaustNoisy exhausts, leaks and replacements, checked and quoted before we cut or fit.
- EngineWarning lights, misfires and running faults diagnosed in plain language.
- BatteriesBattery testing and replacement, with a quote before we fit a new one.
- Accident repairsAfter a collision. Call or book an inspection so we can confirm what we can do here.
- BreakdownIf the car cannot reach Shirley, call first. If it can, book a workshop slot.
Workshop process
How a job runs
Book, drop the car in Shirley, approve any extra work, then collect. Nothing starts until you say yes.
01
Book
Book online or call 023 8078 6105. Give us the registration and say whether it is an MOT, a service or a repair.
02
Drop off
Bring the car to 2-4 Beatrice Road, Shirley. We confirm what we are checking before we start.
03
Quote, then you decide
If extra work shows up, you get a detailed quote and an explanation. Repairs wait until you say yes.
04
We do the work
The job stays in-house, on cars of every make and model, plus light commercial vehicles.
05
We call you
When it is ready, we call. You hear what we found and what we did.
06
Pick up
Collect the car from Shirley. You pay for the work you approved, nothing added at the desk.
Do you work on every make of car?
Yes. Ace Automotive Southern works on every make and model, plus light commercial vehicles. That work is done in-house at 2-4 Beatrice Road, Shirley.
Will I get a quote before you start?
Yes. We assess the work, give a detailed quote and talk it through. We do not start repairs until you are happy to go ahead.
What repairs do you take on?
Mechanical work including brakes, tyres, exhausts, engines, batteries and general faults. Accident and breakdown jobs need a call first so we can say what we can take.
Do you start repair work without asking?
No. We assess the job, quote, and explain. Repairs wait until you say yes.
I do not know what is wrong. Can I still book?
Yes. Book a repair and describe the noise, light, leak or feel. We diagnose it at 2-4 Beatrice Road, then quote before we repair.
How long will a repair take?
It depends on the fault and whether parts have to come in. We will not guess a finish time until we have seen the car. Call 023 8078 6105 if you need the car the same day and we will say if that is realistic.
Do parts come with a warranty?
Yes. Parts carry manufacturer warranties. The garage is fully insured. Ask us to show the warranty on the parts used for your job.
For the record
Garage facts
The details you need to find us, call us, and know what we take on.
- Name
- Ace Automotive Southern Ltd
- Address
- 2-4 Beatrice Road, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 3GU
- Phone
- 023 8078 6105
- Hours
- Monday to Friday 08:00 to 18:00. Saturday 08:00 to 13:00. Sunday closed.
- Areas served
- Southampton, Shirley, Totton, Eastleigh, Fareham, Winchester and other Hampshire towns.
- Vehicles
- Every make and model, plus light commercial vehicles.
- How we work
- All services in-house. Manufacturer warranties on parts. Fully insured. Quote and explanation before repairs start.
- Experience
- Family-run. The team shares 20 years of experience.
Book a repair in Shirley
Ace Automotive Southern Ltd, 2-4 Beatrice Road, Shirley, Southampton. Monday to Friday 08:00 to 18:00. Saturday 08:00 to 13:00.