The only garage you’ll need to get you on the road
MOT, repairs, and diagnostics for all makes and models of cars and light commercial vehicles, at our garage in Barking, Suffolk, near Needham Market and Ipswich.
- Open
- Mon – Fri, 8am – 5.30pm
- Waiting room
- Complimentary drinks while you wait
- Courtesy cars
- £25 + VAT per day, ask in advance
- Collection
- Pick-up and drop-off locally
A garage you can trust
At Barking Tye Service Station, we bring years of experience to every job. Our certified mechanics use cutting-edge tools for accurate diagnostics and efficient repairs. We believe in transparent pricing and clear communication, ensuring you understand every step of the process.
Your satisfaction is our priority. As a locally owned business, we treat every customer like a valued neighbour. Choose us for reliable, high-quality auto care that keeps you safely on the road.
What we do
Cars and light commercial vehicles, all makes and models. If you’re not sure what you need, ring us and describe the problem.
MOTs
Book up to a month (minus a day) before your current MOT runs out and keep the same renewal date. Wait on-site or leave the car with us.
Servicing
Interim and full services, including a full check-over of lights, levels and serviceable parts. Hybrid and electric vehicles too.
Repairs
Brakes, clutches, exhausts, cambelts, welding, tracking and air con, on all makes and models. Engine management light diagnostic £60 + VAT.
Parts
We source the parts for your job. Most come with a one-year warranty, depending on the supplier, and we can tell you which.
Tyres
Tyres supplied and fitted. Give us a call with your size and we will tell you what we can get in.
Gearbox repairs
Gearbox faults diagnosed and repaired in the workshop, so you are not sent elsewhere for the job.
Awards and recognition
What customers say
“Been going there since 2019 and never felt there was unnecessary upselling. Matt is great, always helpful and listening to customers. He always explains what is needed. Moved to Colchester for work but my place for repairs/servicing is here.”
I have him do all our MOTs
Matt is honest and fair, he tries hard to help his customers. I've been going there for years before Matt took over, he is polite, and I have him do all our MOTs. Give him a try and make your own mind up.
No hidden “extras”
Honest and friendly garage; Matt has been very helpful for both MOT and general car servicing. Pricing was excellent with no hidden “extras”. I would recommend Barking Tye Service Station without hesitation.
Can't fault
They saw me at very short notice, can't fault service in any way, highly recommended A++++++
Genuinely nice people
Great garage. Fair prices. High standard of work. Genuinely nice people.
Pricing very reasonable
New customer. Great friendly service. Pricing very reasonable. Would recommend!
Frequently asked questions
Can’t see your question? Call us on 01473 658420 or send us a message.
General
We are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5.30pm.
Yes, we fully guarantee our workmanship. Most parts have a one-year warranty, which varies depending on where they were sourced. Ask us about specific examples and we can tell you more.
We accept cash, card, BACS, and Google Pay / Apple Pay.
We charge £60 + VAT for an EML diagnostic (engine management light diagnostic) or £15 + VAT for a quick review of the problem.
We can usually collect and drop off vehicles in the surrounding area. Please call to see if we can arrange this.
MOTs
Yes, we have an on-site waiting room with complimentary drinks. There are also plenty of nice walks in the surrounding area, plus benches and a play park.
You have 10 working days to re-present the vehicle for a retest before a completely new MOT test would need to be carried out.
We will explain all major defects and advise on methods of repair. Any advisories flagged on the test will be fully explained, with our honest, impartial opinion, then priced to rectify if required.
You can book your MOT up to one month minus one day before your current MOT expires, which keeps the same renewal date for future years. For example, if your MOT expires on 15 May, you can book as early as 16 April.
We appreciate bookings made at least two weeks in advance, but we may be able to fit in shorter notice appointments depending on availability.
Your name and phone number, plus the registration, make and model of the vehicle. It also helps to know when you would like to drop the vehicle off, and whether you plan to wait on-site.
Servicing
Yes.
Both services include a full, comprehensive check-over covering a pre-MOT, checking and adjusting all lights, levels and serviceable items.
In a full service, the wheels are also removed, cleaned and greased, and all filters and any extras are fitted.
Yes, but please check with us in advance to make sure one is available. We charge £25 + VAT per day, not including fuel. We recommend you take out your own insurance; otherwise you will be subject to the excess on our company policy.
Find the garage
Barking Tye Service StationThe Tye, Ipswich
IP6 8HU
A short drive from Needham Market and Stowmarket, and an easy drive from Ipswich.
- Monday
- 8am – 5.30pm
- Tuesday
- 8am – 5.30pm
- Wednesday
- 8am – 5.30pm
- Thursday
- 8am – 5.30pm
- Friday
- 8am – 5.30pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed