Friendly local car and van repairs in Barking Tye, near Needham Market and Ipswich
Brakes, clutches, exhausts, cambelts, welding, tracking and air con, plus diagnostics, for all makes and models of cars and light commercial vehicles at our garage on The Tye.
“Great garage. Fair prices. High standard of work. Genuinely nice people.”
- Diagnostics
- EML diagnostic £60 + VAT, quick review £15 + VAT
- All makes and models
- Cars and light commercial vehicles
- Guaranteed
- Our workmanship is fully guaranteed
- Courtesy cars
- £25 + VAT per day, ask in advance
A local garage for car repairs near Ipswich
Barking Tye Service Station is a locally owned garage in Barking Tye, part of the parish of Barking in Mid Suffolk, a couple of miles from Needham Market and an easy drive from Stowmarket and Ipswich. We repair all makes and models of cars and light commercial vehicles, from brakes, clutches and exhausts to cambelts, welding, tracking and air con. Gearbox trouble? We handle gearbox repairs here too.
Our certified mechanics use modern diagnostic tools to find the fault accurately, and we believe in transparent pricing and clear communication, so you understand what needs doing and why. It’s why our customers’ reviews mention honest advice, fair prices and no unnecessary upselling.
- Brakes, clutches, exhausts and cambelts
- Welding, tracking and air con
- Engine management light diagnostics
- Parts sourced for you, most with a one-year warranty
- Our workmanship is fully guaranteed
- Courtesy cars and local collection by arrangement
How a repair works
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Tell us what’s wrong
Describe the problem using the form below or call us on 01473 658420. If you’re not sure what’s causing it, just tell us what the vehicle is doing.
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Bring your vehicle in
Drop it at our garage on The Tye, or we can usually collect it from the surrounding area. Need a car in the meantime? Ask in advance about a courtesy car.
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We find the fault
An engine management light diagnostic is £60 + VAT, or we can take a quick look at the problem for £15 + VAT.
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We explain, then repair
We tell you clearly what’s needed and what it costs, source the parts and carry out the work. Our workmanship is fully guaranteed.
Repairs we carry out
All makes and models of cars and light commercial vehicles. Not on the list? Ring us on 01473 658420 and describe the problem.
Brakes
Squealing or grinding when you brake, a soft or spongy pedal, or the car pulling to one side are all signs your brakes need looking at. We repair brakes on all makes and models.
Clutches
A clutch that slips, judders or bites very high, or gears that are hard to select, can mean the clutch is wearing. We repair clutches here in the workshop.
Gearbox repairsExhausts
A louder exhaust than usual, rattling from underneath or a smell of fumes can point to a blowing or damaged exhaust. We repair exhausts on cars and vans.
Cambelts
The cambelt keeps the engine’s timing in step, and each manufacturer sets an interval for changing it. A belt that fails can badly damage the engine, so it pays to change it on time. Ask us if you’re not sure when yours is due.
Cambelt and clutch warning signsWelding
Corrosion in structural parts of the car can fail an MOT. We carry out welding repairs in the workshop.
MOTsTracking
If the steering wheel sits off-centre, the car pulls to one side or the tyres are wearing unevenly, the tracking may need adjusting.
TyresAir con
If your air con no longer blows cold or smells musty, it may need regassing or a repair. Ask us about your car’s air con.
Diagnostics
Engine management light on? An EML diagnostic is £60 + VAT, or we can take a quick look at the problem first for £15 + VAT.
Diagnostics
What our customers say
Honest, friendly and fairly priced, in our customers’ own words.
“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++++++
Pricing very reasonable
New customer. Great friendly service. Pricing very reasonable. Would recommend!
Awards and recognition
Ask about a repair
Tell us about your vehicle and what’s wrong, and we’ll get back to you. If you’re not sure what’s causing the problem, just describe what’s happening.
Repair questions
Anything else? Call us on 01473 658420 or send us a message.
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 charge £60 + VAT for an EML diagnostic (engine management light diagnostic) or £15 + VAT for a quick review of the problem.
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.
We accept cash, card, BACS, and Google Pay / Apple Pay.
We can usually collect and drop off vehicles in the surrounding area. Please call to see if we can arrange this.
How to find us
Looking for a car repair garage near Ipswich, or a mechanic near Needham Market? You’ll find us on The Tye in Barking Tye, in the Suffolk countryside a couple of miles from Needham Market. It’s an easy drive from:
- Needham Market
- Barking
- Stowmarket
- Battisford
- Willisham
- Offton
- Ringshall
- Great Bricett
- Somersham
- Wattisham
- Bildeston
- Creeting St Mary
- Great Blakenham
- Bramford
- Claydon
- Hadleigh
- Ipswich
The Tye, Ipswich
IP6 8HU
- Mon – Fri
- 8am – 5.30pm
- Sat – Sun
- Closed