Clarke Brothers isn't really an Auto Factors, they're actually a Clutch Specialist, so when my…read moreSWMBO burnt out the clutch on her ancient jalopy, I was sent to Clarkes as they were they only place who didn't answer her enquiry with "A what?" They are basically a two man operation, there's Gerry, who is a walking encyclopedia of all things clutch related, and Paul, who looks like he should be ripping the guts out of a Harley in LA somewhere instead of working in a clutch shop in Belfast. In any case they were able to supply a clutch to fit and were very reasonable about it. My second visit was an emergency when my father left his car into his local mechanic and the clutch supplied by the mechanic was wrong, just what he needed on a Saturday morning, of course the clutch was an oddball item that wasn't in stock, fortunately my hairy namesake took one look at it, told me to "Bugger off for an hour" and when I returned he had refurbished the clutch like new. In short, it's one of those businesses that's a throwback to a previous age, two blokes who know what they are talking about and will take the time for a bit of banter and to make sure you're happy.

My dad is a builder, but is also a part time car salesman because frankly he loves to earn money!On…read morethe plus side he also enjoys fixing cars!However this means that I have been sent to more obscure car parts places than i care to remember! Fortunately Clarkes was a pleasure to go to. They provide very competitvely priced clutches and will gladly go the extra mile in order to ensure that you get the parts you need as promptly as possible. There is space to park the car outside, which is very important for somewhere so close to the centre of Belfast. The staff are wonderfully polite and friendly, which in the macho world of car parts and repairs is a real plus!They provide installation and all other relevant advice, and are very helpful!

Great shop with some nice kit in it. It is not a cheap shop but the kit is good. Went in to look…read moreand came out with a pair of waterproof trousers. A year later and out in all weather and they are still perfect. The guy who runs the shop is extremely helpful,knowledgeable and always has time for a chat.

Unfortunately had to pay a visit to a garage to have a new tyre replace my old worn out (to say the…read moreleast) one! A friend recommended Foster's Tyres and i definitely could not fault them. The tyre was replaced within 5 minutes and at an affordable price too! Part worn tyres from as little as £20 and brand new from £40. The boys appeared quite helpful, friendly and willing to help! No messing around, no fuss just got the job done and when ur car is required daily that's what you like to see :)

Y'know when that annoying thing happens that you just can't deal with?…read moreYup - today I found a screw making itself at home in one of my rear tyres and I had to make a stop off to the nearest place to have it looked at. Charles Hurst Tyres are based behind all the swish car places on Boucher Rd, Belfast. Lots of customer parking available and the usual tea, coffee and chats while you wait. If you've had an unfortunate case, like myself of a wee niggily critter making itself at home in your tyres Charles Hurst Tyres will remove it and fix it for free if they can! AMAZING!! I was in and out within 15 minutes. Happy camper!

A wonderful family business that gives back to the community. They meet the highest standards every…read moretime and have donated over £150,000 to local cancer nurses in four years. Totally different to your typical profit-mad PLC. They're honest to deal with and always try to do the right thing.

Left car in for routine service. Said they needed to order parts so I would need to return when…read morethey had received the parts. Two months later I not had any news from them so called them. They had forgot about ordering the parts so needed to order them. I was told to return one week later to have them fitted, they had the car all day. I went to collect it at 5pm only to be told the parts had not been delivered and they needed to hold onto it for another 24 hours. At 5pm the next day I was told they had ordered the wrong part the part needed for the car was on back order I would need to make another appointment to have it fitted they would call me when they received it and as a gesture of good will they would not charge me for the part. Another two months elapsed and I had no communication from them. I called them and was told they had not ordered any parts and asked me what was wrong with the car. I told them them the problem they looked up the job number then ordered the right part. I went back to have it fitted but had to pay the full amount for the part even though I had been previously told me that after all the trouble I had with this repair they would not charge for the part. So it took over 4 months to fix a problem that they should have had parts for after all they are main dealers. Another thing don't expect to be dealt with quickly. I was asked to take a seat and someone will be with me shortly 1 hour later I was still waiting for someone to come to me. They have got too big and made too much money and don't care anything about customer service. Cars breakdown all the time where else are you going to go to have it fixed? Or so they think. I won't buy a car from them and will be taking mine to a different main dealer next time.

The WORST. These…read moreguys replaced my handbrake cable. The next day, it snapped, and was hanging from the car, dragging along the road. They took a fair bit of convincing to accept that they had to fix it, even after seeing the cable hanging down. Everyone makes mistakes, but the thing is: there are PROCEDURES to avoid making mistakes, when it comes to maintaining your car properly, protecting lives etc.: guidelines on how much to tighten things, crazy notions about having senior people checking what junior employees do, etc. These guys obviously don't follow any such procedures. Avoid at all costs.

I have been dealing with Glengormley Car Care for 14 years now, since I first moved to the area…read more They were recommended by a neighbour who had also been having his car repaired there for several years. In that time I have always dealt directly with Lawrence or John but find the rest of the staff very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Where any work has been required outside of my normal annual service & MOT check, I am always informed (accurately) of the cost and asked to authorise before the work is undertaken. The number of cars etc. which are lined up outside awaiting work every time I visit is a testament to the popularity of this business in the local area From my experiences I have had no hesitation in recommending these guys to several of my friends, colleagues and family - who have all reported that they are pleased with the proffesional, efficient service they have received

I'm going to sound like a complete Daddy's girl today (which isn't too far wrong to be honest...),…read morebut my dad has been impressed with Johnathan Scott since going to him with car problems three or four years ago. And he's never looked back... Scott's Garage was initially based on the Ballyregan Road, which was handy enough for us being less than ten minutes down the road. My dad took both his car and my mum's for MOT prep, for repair when he had a couple of accidents, and just general look-overs. Johnathan would always give my dad a lift home before starting work on the car, which was really lovely of him, and meant by dad didn't have to use public transport (it's been a while), or get a lift. Last year (I think...these years start to roll into one after a while), Johnathan opened up a new garage in Carrowreagh Business Park, allowing him to expand his business, and still provide the same great service. My dad has never had a complaint about him, he works incredibly hard, and offers his services are incredibly decent prices. What more could you want?!

I recently had my BMW 1-Series serviced at a garage in Bangor, the follow up report suggested that…read morethe engine had " Excessive play in the timing change", although no symptoms or diagnostics supported this report. But this could be catastrophic, if the timing chain jumps on the cogs or the actually brakes while the engine is at high revs. The garage gave me an estimated cost to replace the chain to be over £500.00. I was obviously concerned, but because I had doubts about this report I decided to get a second opinion from Johnny at Scott's Garage. Johnny took the time to do a thorough inspection of the engine, run complete computer diagnostic report, and a test drive. His conclusion was the timing chain appears to be serviceable and of no concern at this time. Johnny a competent and experienced engineer, who at short notice gave me his valuable time and honest opinion. What more do you want from your garage? I will certainly be using Scott's Garage at Dundonald for all my car repairs and servicing requirements in the future. Thank you. John Dawber Bangor Co.Down.

I've had tyres changed and wheel alignment done here and would recommend them - the staff are…read morefriendly and fast and you are usually dealt with rapidly. Their pricing seems fair also.