Repairs & Maintenance
Regular car maintenance and repairs in Northampton improve the performance of your vehicle and keep the roads as safe as possible.
Routine trips to your local garage benefit your bank account too. You save £1000s every year because issues are caught early while they’re much cheaper to fix than if they’re neglected for a while.
If you’re driving a damaged vehicle you might be putting your loved ones in danger without realising.
It’s better to be safe than sorry. So if you’re worried about the condition of your vehicle, come and see us.
Car Diagnostics
Got a fault light on? Experiencing computer problems with your car? Come and see us. We have the expertise and equipment to diagnose the underlying issue, first time.
There’s more to our diagnostics service than hooking your vehicle up to a computer. Car diagnostic tests help determine issues within your vehicle’s engine, transmission, exhaust system, brakes and other critical components.
A diagnostic evaluation shaves hours off the repair process by removing the need for a full manual inspection and lets us quickly get to the root cause of your vehicle’s issues.
One fault code can have multiple causes. Once we know the code, we set about finding what’s causing it, then we fix it.
Our diagnostics equipment works on almost all makes and models of car, even newer models that rely on increasingly complex systems.
In fact we have the same equipment and skills as you would find in a BMW, Audi, VW, Land Rover, Jaguar and Mercedes main dealer.
So if you want the best car diagnostics in Northampton, at a competitive price, choose Roade Main Garage.
Suspension
For a top-quality suspension service in Northampton, come and see us at Roade Main Garage.
If your ride feels uneven, you’re having difficulty steering or you feel every bump in the road, it’s likely your vehicle’s suspension is damaged. Driving a car with a damaged suspension causes you to lose control of your vehicle and increases your brake speed, putting you at risk.
We check your vehicle’s springs, shock absorber, ball joints, bushes and anti-roll bar linkages to make sure the entire suspension system is functioning correctly.
Bumps on the road can easily damage other parts of your vehicle if your suspension isn’t working properly. If you’re not careful you can end up spending a small fortune in repair costs.
Your wheel alignment can also be affected by a damaged suspension. We’ll straighten it back up for you when you bring your vehicle in.
Book in for your car repairs in Northampton
We’re here to maintain your whole vehicle and keep you safe on the road. We’re here to help.
Lighting
Need your car bulbs changing in Northampton? Pop in and see us at Roade Main Garage, your local independent garage.
It’s illegal to drive a car with faulty lights. So if you’re having issues with your lighting, we need to check them immediately. And whether your lights are bulbs or LEDs, we’ve got the tools and skills to deal with them.
Sometimes your bulbs seem to work perfectly but your bulb failure warning light comes on. It’s tempting to ignore the warning light when this happens. Don’t. It’s there for a reason. If the failure warning light is on, you have a problem, even if it’s not obvious.
We regularly have to repair car lights for customers who have changed their bulbs themselves and accidentally damaged them in the process.
Unless you’re 100% certain you know what you’re doing, please don’t change your light bulbs yourself. Come down to our Northampton garage and we’ll take care of it for you. It stops a simple, cheap fix from turning into a pricier repair.
DPF
We’re one of the best around for a quality DPF service in Northampton.
Your diesel particulate filter (DPF) is one of the lesser-known components of a vehicle. If your DPF light has lit up, you might be wondering what it is.
Your DPF’s job is to trap soot from the exhaust gas in a diesel engine. The EU regulations brought them in to pass emissions tests. So if there’s a fault with your DPF, such as plumes of black smoke coming from your vehicle, you must get it fixed or risk being hit with large fines.
DPF failures are normally caused by faulty EGR (exhaust gas return) valves, faulty fuel injectors, a faulty turbocharger, using the wrong oil or too many short journeys.
DPFs are designed to burn away built-up soot. However, they sometimes get blocked. When you bring your vehicle to us, we’ll burn the soot away so it doesn’t get blocked again.
Get your vehicle checked the moment your DPF light comes on. Otherwise, the light will eventually begin flashing which almost certainly means expensive repairs.
Book in for your car repairs in Northampton
We’re here to maintain your whole vehicle and keep you safe on the road. We’re here to help.
Light commercials & Van servicing & Repairs
We’re one of the most trusted garages for light commercial vehicle and van servicing in Northampton.
Our team of talented technicians are qualified to perform high-quality repairs and maintenance work on your vehicle. Plus, we only use premium parts and the most advanced technology, specifically designed for vans and light commercial vehicles. This guarantees first-class results every time.
Whether you need a simple repair, a tyre change, electrical diagnostics or a full service, we’ve got the knowledge and know-how for the job. Not only that, we can do most work quickly, so you’ll be back on the road in no time.
Once we’ve completed our work we’ll update your service history (whether it’s paper or electronic) and have your vehicle performing at its best.
Don’t hesitate to contact us if you’re concerned about your van or light commercial. As one of the leading independent garages in the area, we’ll make sure everything is functioning as it should.
Cambelt
Hearing a ticking noise inside your car? Noticed an oil leak? Engine won’t start? The culprit could be your cambelt.
A cambelt is essential for keeping the different components in your engine secure, and in sync. Maintaining this component is crucial for the health and longevity of your engine. Overuse can lead to stretching or snapping, in turn, causing irreparable damage to the engine. And we don’t need to tell you that a new engine is pricey.
As part of our comprehensive service, we review the cambelt to assess whether there’s any wear and tear, and provide an estimate of its service life based on its condition. If we recommend a replacement, our highly trained technicians can fix it right away.
What Our Clients Say
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Absolute outstanding service by the team at road main garage. I waited whilst my MOT was carried out and was able to comfortably get some work done in the down time whilst my vehicle was being MOT’d. Definitely recommend a visit and I will be back!
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Workshop and wating area is immaculate. The people here are very welcoming and informative. And flexible: I turned up a day early by mistake and they fitted me in.
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Trustworthy, professional, Found them by accident. Very pleased I did. 100% recommend.
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Fantastic, friendly and professional garage. Have been using the garage since 1987
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Excellent service, MoT and repair carried out in good time scale and at a fair price. Staff at garage and on telephone very helpful and user friendly. Have used Roade Main garage on a number of occasions and would unreservedly recommend them for all car servicing, repairs etc.
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Your staff are extremely pleasant and professional. They kept me updated and listened to my concerns. A great experience for me and great value for money.
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Once again, exceptional service – easy booking, absolute clarity on pricing, immaculate courtesy car and a well serviced F-Pace (valeted as well) completes the picture.
Thoroughly recommended…
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Very professional everything on time, highly recommended
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I had intended to take my car to BMW to get this work done as it was a major service and I thought I should have BMW standards. Having said that the car has been serviced it looks great having been washed and I have saved £200 in doing it with these friendly people. Would happily recommend!
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Great service as always. Picked up and dropped off car for me due to a family emergency. Thank you!
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Always pleased with the service given by Sean and his team. The cars back better then ever, and clean as a whistle. Thanks chaps
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Mini serviced today, excellent job. Reasonably priced and great customer service. Will use again!
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Wonderfully simple transaction, professional and clean facility and knowledgable staff. Plus the complimentary car wash was a nice touch. Thanks Roade Main Garage, see you again soon.
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Staff were very professional and accommodating considering I hadn’t booked and needed a MOT. Was able to leave my car there, in the spacious clean environment, and pick it up after work. Price for the MOT was the same as anywhere but the service was priceless, I will certainly be using this garage in the future.
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Got diverted off A5 due to an accident. Had to come through other villages that had flood water. Damaged my under car seals, drove straight to Roade Main Garage and they looked at my car. Fixed it all within 30 minutes free of charge. What an amazing garage to have on your doorstep. All the staff are amazing. I can not thank all the staff enough for what they did for me today. So a big. Thank… Read More
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Great place for servicing.
Honest and transparent.
Pleasant staff who constantly keep you informed
Kept out to date throughout the day
Was able to get a courtesy car without booking months in advance as well
Have move here now after years at a main dealer
They also managed to correctly diagnose an engine fault that Mercedes main dealer in Northampton… Read More -
First visit to Roade main garage for a brake fluid change, and I have been very impressed with the customer care, quality of work and the facilities. A lot of main dealer could learn a thing or two. Would recommend to fellow Mini owners to use them. Additionally they are very competitively priced to a Mini dealer and have the OE equipment for service history. Looking forward to my next visit…. Read More
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Roade Main Garage are here to maintain your whole vehicle and keep you safe on the road. We’re here to help.