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Services

Everything we do on Stockport Road.

Servicing, diagnostics and mechanical repair, all under one roof in Longsight. WhatsApp Shahbaz with a photo or a description and you'll usually have a quote the same day.

001 / Service

Servicing

Interim and full services to manufacturer schedules.

WhatsApp about a service

Oil and filter changes, plugs, air and pollen filters, brake fluid, coolant top-ups - the full schedule, logged in your service book. All makes and models, including diesels, hybrids and most modern petrols. If your car's coming up to a major service interval, we'll talk you through what's actually needed versus what can wait.

What we do

  • Interim service (oil, filter, safety checks)
  • Full service (above plus air filter, plugs where due, deeper inspection)
  • Major / 60k service (full schedule including timing belt where applicable)
  • Hybrid health checks (battery, inverter cooling)
  • Service book stamped or digital service record updated

002 / Service

MOT prep & repair

We don't test MOTs - but we fix what's needed to pass one.

WhatsApp about MOT prep

Bring your car in before the test and we'll go through it the way a tester would: brakes, tyres, lights, suspension, emissions, wipers, seatbelts. Anything that'd fail, we flag and fix first. Already failed? Send us the certificate on WhatsApp and we'll quote the work to get it through.

What we do

  • Pre-MOT inspection (the same checks the tester runs)
  • Repair work needed to pass (brakes, lights, suspension, emissions)
  • Post-fail repairs from any other MOT centre
  • Advice on what is and isn't worth fixing
  • Coordination with a partner MOT centre when needed

003 / Service

Brakes

Pads, discs, calipers, fluid. Fitted same day where parts are in stock.

WhatsApp about brakes

Squealing brakes, soft pedal, pulling to one side - bring it in. We use OEM or quality aftermarket parts (your choice) and bed them in properly before you collect. Brake fluid checked and changed where it's gone dark or overdue.

What we do

  • Front and rear pads and discs
  • Calipers and slider kits
  • Brake fluid change (recommended every 2 years)
  • Handbrake adjustment and cable replacement
  • ABS sensor and module faults

004 / Service

Clutch & gearbox

Slipping clutch, juddering bite, gear selection issues - we diagnose first.

WhatsApp about a clutch or gearbox

Sometimes a clutch issue is just hydraulics; sometimes it's the full kit. We'll diagnose before quoting. Dual-mass flywheels checked and replaced where worn - the right job done once. Gearbox repairs and rebuilds handled in-house where possible, with honest advice when a rebuild isn't economical.

What we do

  • Clutch plate, pressure plate and release bearing kits
  • Dual-mass flywheel inspection and replacement
  • Master and slave cylinder replacement
  • Gearbox repairs and rebuilds (manual)
  • Selector cable and linkage repairs

005 / Service

Diagnostics

Engine warning lights, electrical gremlins, intermittent faults.

WhatsApp about a warning light

We plug in, read codes, trace the actual fault and explain it in plain English. No guesswork billed to you - we'd rather take an extra hour finding the real problem than throw parts at it. Most diagnoses are quoted before any further work is authorised.

What we do

  • OBD scan and fault code reading
  • Engine management light investigation
  • ABS, traction control and airbag light tracing
  • Electrical fault-finding (starting, charging, lights)
  • Intermittent fault investigation

006 / Service

Exhausts & lights

Exhausts, catalytic converters, lambda sensors. All bulbs and lights.

WhatsApp about exhausts or lights

Blowing exhaust, MOT-fail emissions, dim headlights, flickering rear lights - all in a day's work. We replace exhaust sections, fit cats and lambdas, and sort headlight, indicator, brake and reverse-light bulbs (including the awkward LED units).

What we do

  • Exhaust mid and rear sections, full systems
  • Catalytic converters and lambda sensors
  • DPF cleaning advice (and replacement where viable)
  • All bulb replacements (halogen, HID, LED)
  • Headlight beam adjustment

007 / Service

Engine repairs

Timing belts, head gaskets, oil leaks, cooling system, EGR work.

WhatsApp about an engine job

From a leaking rocker cover to a snapped timing belt - we work on all marques. Major engine work is always quoted before we start, and we'll be straight with you if a repair isn't economical. Sometimes the honest answer is 'this isn't worth fixing'.

What we do

  • Timing belt and water pump kits
  • Head gasket replacement
  • Oil leak tracing and rocker cover gaskets
  • EGR valve cleaning and replacement
  • Cooling system flushes, thermostats and radiators
  • Turbo replacement

008 / Service

Suspension & steering

Bearings, bushes, shocks, springs, track-rods. Smooth ride, straight tracking.

WhatsApp about suspension

Knocking over bumps, drifting steering, uneven tyre wear - usually suspension or steering. We diagnose on the ramp, show you what's worn, and quote before fitting. Geometry / tracking adjusted where needed once parts are in.

What we do

  • Shock absorbers and coil springs
  • Wheel bearings (front and rear)
  • Anti-roll bar links and bushes
  • Track-rod ends and inner racks
  • Wishbones and ball joints
  • Wheel alignment / tracking adjustment

Also covered

The other things drivers come to us for.

Battery supply and fit

Battery testing, supply and fitting on the spot. Most cars done within the hour - including stop-start AGM batteries.

Cooling system & timing belts

Radiators, thermostats, water pumps, hoses, antifreeze flushes. Timing belts and chains - replaced before they snap.

Pre-purchase inspections

Buying a used car nearby? Bring it in - we'll check it over honestly so you know what you're really getting.

A note on MOTs

Shahbaz Auto Repairs is not a DVSA-licensed MOT testing centre. If your car's MOT is due, we can help arrange the test at a partner garage and handle any work needed to pass it - so you still only deal with us.

005 / How it works

Simple, clear, no surprises.

  1. 01 / Step

    Send a photo

    WhatsApp Shahbaz a picture of the problem (or just describe it). Quick reply, no faff.

  2. 02 / Step

    Drop it off

    Bring the car to Stockport Road. Diagnosis usually same-day or next morning.

  3. 03 / Step

    Get a quote, get it fixed

    WhatsApp update with the issue and price. Approve it, we fix it. Done.

Ready when you are

Send a photo. Get a quote.

That's how most jobs at Shahbaz Auto Repairs start. Quick, no faff, no pressure.