Friendly local car servicing in Barking Tye, near Needham Market and Ipswich
Interim and full services at our garage on The Tye, including hybrid and electric vehicles. Every service comes with a full check-over, and we can usually collect and drop off locally.
“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.”
- Interim or full
- Both include a full check-over and pre-MOT
- Hybrid and electric
- Serviced here too
- Courtesy cars
- £25 + VAT per day, ask in advance
- Open
- Mon – Fri, 8am – 5.30pm
Interim and full car services in Mid Suffolk
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 offer interim and full car servicing, hybrid and electric vehicles included, and we treat every customer like a valued neighbour.
Both services include a full check-over covering a pre-MOT, with all lights, levels and serviceable items checked and adjusted. A full service goes further: the wheels come off to be cleaned and greased, and all filters and any extras are fitted. Not sure which your car needs? Ring us and ask, or read interim or full service: what’s the difference? Our customers’ reviews mention honesty, fair prices and no hidden extras.
- A friendly, locally owned garage
- Interim and full services, both with a pre-MOT check
- Hybrid and electric vehicles serviced too
- Courtesy cars at £25 + VAT per day, ask in advance
- Collection and drop-off locally, just call to arrange
- Our workmanship is fully guaranteed
How your car service works
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Book your service
Send a request with the form below or call us on 01473 658420. Let us know whether you’d like an interim or full service, and ask in advance if you need a courtesy car.
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Drop off or we collect
Bring your car to us on The Tye, or ask about collection and drop-off. We can usually arrange it in the surrounding area.
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Your car is checked over
Every service includes a pre-MOT and a check of all lights, levels and serviceable items. On a full service, the wheels are also removed, cleaned and greased, and all filters and any extras are fitted.
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Clear communication
We believe in transparent pricing and clear communication, so you understand every step of the process. Our workmanship is fully guaranteed.
Hybrid and electric car servicing
Yes, we service hybrid and electric vehicles too.
An electric car has no engine oil to change, but it still has brakes, tyres, suspension, steering, lights and a cabin filter that need looking after. Electric cars tend to be heavier than their petrol equivalents, which can mean more wear on tyres and suspension. And because regenerative braking does much of the slowing down, the brakes get used less, which can leave the discs prone to corrosion.
A hybrid has both sides to look after: an engine that needs its oil, filters and fluids like any other, as well as the electric drive. Not sure what your car needs? Ring us on 01473 658420 and ask.
Still needs regular checks
- Brakes
- Tyres
- Suspension and steering
- Lights and wipers
- Cabin filter
- 12V battery
What our customers say
Honest, friendly and fairly priced, in our customers’ own words.
“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.”
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.
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!
Awards and recognition
Book a car service
Send us a booking request and we’ll get back to you to confirm a time. Not sure whether you need an interim or full service? Leave it to us and we’ll advise.
Servicing questions
Anything else? Call us on 01473 658420 or send us a message.
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.
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 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 car servicing near Ipswich, Needham Market or Stowmarket? You’ll find us on The Tye in Barking Tye, in the Mid Suffolk countryside a couple of miles south-west of 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