Great experience and helped solve a tricky intermittent problem where other garages had overlooked the issue or refused the work 

'Buyer beware...'-this garage is not regulated by Motor Ombudsmen. The garage can do whatever they want in relation to car repair. The owner of the garage deliberately provided an untruthful opinion about my car and later refused to provide evidence supporting his opinion. The diagnostic test did not indicate any mechanical fault but the owner verbally told my insurer that it was a mechanical fault. This untruthful verbal opinion has caused severe financial loss to me. I would never go to this garage and would not recommend this garage to anyone. 

The customer service here is exceptional and would recommend coming here to get their fixed, as I have done. The information given to me , the work that needed to be done and the prices was excellent. Highly recommend this garage and will definitely be coming back for any work that needs doing. 10/10 

Good friendly service work provided at a high standard would reccomend to anyone will be using again that's a definite 
Thanks to the owner with his helpful words too 

I had an RAC vehicle check up, the garage was prompt no waiting and honest, no trying to add extra work ! Very friendly. Thanks. 

Very prompt, polite and efficient service for my free RAC Health Check

Honest garage, who explain everything in detail and go the extra mile, will definitely be my garage of choice from now on! I will be recommending you to friends and family! Thanks!

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Front and Rear Pads and Discs, Mercedes E-Class

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This garage's feedback is over 70% 5 Star

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Origin Automotive is a vehicle MOT service and repair centre based in Durham, England.

If you have a problem with your vehicle or should it need its annual service or MOT, then we can help. Just give us a call on the number above or come down to the garage for diagnosis and a quotation.

Whether it be a collection and delivery or home call outs, Origin Automotive strives to deliver excellent customer service. Going above and beyond to provide hassle free motoring.

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An MOT is a test of your vehicle's safety, which every car is legally required to have every 12 months, once it reaches three years old.

A full service is recommended every **12 months** or every **12,000 miles**. It’s also appropriate if you think your car needs a more thorough check or it’s not performing as it should. 

A full service includes everything in an interim service, plus additional checks (60-80 in total). 

- Oil and oil filter replacement
- Brake fluid check and change
- Anti-freeze coolant
- Windscreen wash
- Power steering fluid
- Lights
- Windscreen wipers
- Battery condition
- Charging system
- Exhaust system
- Tyre tread and pressure
- Full brake check
- Steering check
- Shock absorbers check
- Suspension check
- Auxiliary drive belt check
- Wheel alignment check
- Wheel bearing check
- Wheel balance
- Brake fluid condition
- Fuel filter (diesel)
- Spark plug check/replacement (petrol)
- Air filter or cabin filter change

A full service will take around three hours to complete, but it could be longer if any problems are encountered.

The average cost of a full service booked on WhoCanFixMyCar is £178. Drivers who booked a full service through WhoCanFixMyCar in 2021 saved an average of £71.*

Full service

A full service is recommended every 12 months or every 12,000 miles (whichever is sooner). Includes everything in an interim service, plus additional checks and oil and filter replacements.

An interim service is recommended every **6 months** or **6,000 miles** - whichever comes first. 

An interim service consists of around 30-50 checks on your vehicle's condition and will typically include:

- Vehicle safety inspection
- [Engine oil and filter change](https://www.whocanfixmycar.com/parts/car-fluids-and-oil)
- Fluid check
- Top up of brake fluid, coolant and screenwash

An [interim service](https://www.whocanfixmycar.com/services/interim-service) is less comprehensive than a full service and, as a result, takes roughly half the time - usually about an hour and a half. 

The average cost of an interim service booked on WhoCanFixMyCar is £113. In 2021, drivers who booked an interim service through WhoCanFixMyCar saved an average of £43.*

Interim service

An interim service is recommended every 6 months or 6,000 miles - whichever comes first. An interim service usually consists of around 30-50 checks on your vehicle's condition.

Regular oil changes are an important part of maintaining your car engine **between services**. Most newer cars have a dashboard warning light to notify you when your oil level is low and in need of an oil change. An oil change service typically includes:

- Engine oil drained and refilled with new oil
- Oil filter replacement
- Service light reset

Oil change

Regular oil changes are an important part of maintaining your car engine between services. Garages will typically change the oil and reset the oil warning light on the dashboard.

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