Servicing
Car servicing in Shirley
Full and interim servicing, done in-house on every make and model. Extra work waits until you approve it.
At the workshop
How we handle this
A service at Beatrice Road stays in the building. Book a full service or an interim service, drop the car in, and we go through what we found. If the inspection turns up extra repairs, you get a quote first. Parts carry manufacturer warranties.
- Full and interim services
- You see a quote before extra work
- All of it done in-house
- Manufacturer warranties on parts
Service work
Workshop
From the workshop
Service work
In for a service
Engine bay
Two levels
Full service or interim
An interim service suits cars that cover high mileage or are due a check between full services. A full service is the deeper job, usually aligned with the handbook or the mileage on the clock.
Tell us the registration and the mileage when you book. If you are not sure which service fits, we will advise. We do not upsell a full service if an interim is enough for that visit.
In the bay
What happens during a service
You drop the car at 2-4 Beatrice Road, Shirley. We carry out the service in-house on every make and model, plus light commercial vehicles.
If we find worn brakes, a leaking exhaust, a tyre that will not last, or a fault that is not part of the service you booked, we stop and quote. The extra work waits until you say yes.
You can ask to pair a service with a Class 4 MOT on the same day if we have the slots. Mention it when you book, or call 023 8078 6105.
After
What you leave with
We tell you what we did and what we found. Parts used on the job carry manufacturer warranties. The garage is fully insured.
Keep the service record with the car. If you are buying or selling later, a stamped or printed record from a local workshop is the history a buyer can check.
Covered on this job
What that includes
- Oil and filterEngine oil and the oil filter as part of the service you booked, with parts that carry a manufacturer warranty.
- Fluids and belts we can seeLevels and condition checked. If a belt, coolant or other item needs work outside the service, we quote first.
- Brakes, tyres and lightsA workshop inspection of the parts that wear. Failures are not repaired on the quiet. You get a quote.
- Filters for that serviceAir, pollen or fuel filters when they form part of the full or interim job you booked.
- Running checksBattery, wipers, horn and the obvious safety items we inspect while the car is in.
- A record of the visitYou hear what was done. Ask if you want the findings written down for the service history.
Also in Shirley
Other work we do
- MOTClass 4 MOT testing for cars and light vans, with a quote before any extra work.
- RepairsMechanical repairs at Beatrice Road. We explain the job and quote before we start.
- 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.
Do you do full and interim services?
Yes. Book online and tell us which you need, or tell us the mileage and we will advise which service fits.
Will you service any make of car?
Yes. Every make and model, plus light commercial vehicles. Work stays at 2-4 Beatrice Road.
Do I have to agree extra work found during a service?
Yes. If the service shows up extra repairs, we quote and explain. Nothing starts until you approve it.
How long does a service take?
It depends on the car and whether you booked a full or interim service. Book a slot so we can plan the day. If extra work appears, we quote before we add it.
How often should I service the car?
Follow the handbook or the mileage, whichever comes first. If you are unsure, tell us the registration and mileage when you book and we will say whether a full or interim service fits.
Is a service the same as an MOT?
No. An MOT is a legal minimum test. A service is maintenance: oil, filters and a workshop inspection. You can book both at Ace Automotive Southern Ltd in Shirley if we have the slots.
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 service 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.