City Auto Solutions
Sunderland
1689 jobs completed
If you are looking for a garage that you know you can trust and rely on, look no further! We are a family run business who have been serving the Southwick area since we
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Sunderland
1689 jobs completed
If you are looking for a garage that you know you can trust and rely on, look no further! We are a family run business who have been serving the Southwick area since we
Peterlee
35 jobs completed
We are an independent garage, RAC Approved that is family run and puts the customer at the front of everything that we do. We are based on Brackenhill Business Park, Pete
Sunderland
22 jobs completed
With over 14 years experience we have a vast amount of knowledge and experience in the motor trade industry. We are an independent garage that can provide you with dealer
East Boldon
1 job completed
Station Garage of East Boldon Welcome to Station Garage, A family run garage offering a comprehensive service in East Boldon, Tyne & Wear. Welcome to Station Ga
Co Durham,
0 jobs completed
If you want to book a breakdown recovery in Seaham, you can compare quotes from our network of thousands of garages and mechanics, find the best price and instantly book online.
The main road in Seaham is the A19, which travels north to Seaton Burn and south to Doncaster. It is also served by the A1018, providing a route into South Shields, and the A182, travelling to Washington via Houghton-le-Spring. Since Seaham is just six miles south of Sunderland, you could include garages from both areas in your search for affordable car repairs. Seaham railway station is on the Durham Coast Line, and there is a bus interchange on South Terrace.
Since Seaham is on the coast, cars in this area may experience a higher level of corrosion on key components, requiring them to be replaced more often. The bodywork starts to rust first; other parts most at risk include the brake callipers, nuts, and bolts. You can help to prevent this from happening by regularly washing your car, especially after a trip to the beach. Since rust spreads and eats away at metal components, it's best to get it fixed sooner rather than later. FixMyCar can help you find a bodywork specialist near Seaham.
If you have breakdown cover and your car fails, all you have to do is call the number of your cover provider and give them information about your policy and location. They will attempt to repair the vehicle at the roadside; failing that, they will tow your car to a garage.
Even if you don't have breakdown cover, you can still call a breakdown recovery provider, though this is likely to cost more since you don't have an existing policy.
Instead of trying to purchase regular breakdown cover after you have broken down, make sure you contact your chosen breakdown provider using the non-customer helpline. Read this guide for more information about what to do when your car breaks down.
Alternatively, a local garage will often offer the cheapest breakdown recovery call-out fee. Choosing the right roadside recovery option is essential, especially if your car has broken down somewhere dangerous, such as on the motorway. In this case, you should phone an emergency recovery service. Our tips for avoiding a breakdown may help you avoid this situation in the future.
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Good all-round experience, garage was very helpful. Even got the car back earlier than expected
Very professional, very cheap great communication
Did the full service and I asked for the spark plugs to be changed hence the extra £20. Did the work asked for amd pointed out a problem with the exha