Mildenhall Garage
@ Ely Motors.
MOTs, servicing and repairs for Mildenhall drivers, from our DVSA-approved workshop in Ely. Honest pricing, a courtesy car on request, and 24-hour breakdown recovery covering Mildenhall and the villages around it.
- DVSA approved
- Courtesy car on request
- All makes & models
- 24h recovery
Worth the drive across from Mildenhall.
A DVSA-approved workshop, main-dealer standards and prices that don't carry the main-dealer markup.
Mildenhall is a little further out than our Ely neighbours — roughly twelve miles across the fen — but a good number of our regulars make the trip, and they keep making it. The reason is simple enough: a full service here starts at £249 against £400 to £500 at a main dealer, and the standard of work doesn't drop to match the price.
We're an independent garage rather than a franchise, which changes how a job runs. Every car gets a conversation before any work starts, nothing extra happens without a call to you first, and you pay what you were quoted. Simple oil-level and antifreeze checks are free while your car is with us, because trust has to start somewhere.
If the drive is the sticking point, ask about a courtesy car when you book so you're not sitting in reception, or let our 24-hour recovery bring the car in for you. Either way, plan the trip once a year around a service and MOT together and it's a single journey, not two.
Premium care, plainly priced.
Quality parts, experienced technicians and a quote that holds from start to finish.
Full Service
from £249Comprehensive inspection to maintain safety, performance and long-term reliability.
Book Service
Oil Service
from £140Engine oil and filter replacement to protect performance, efficiency and engine longevity.
Book Oil ServiceCourtesy car available on request. Subject to availability — worth asking if you're coming across from Mildenhall and don't want to wait. Mention it when you book.
Three ways to get your car booked in.
Whether the car is running fine or not going anywhere at all.
Drive across and drop off
Free off-street parking at 12 Ely Road. Book a service and MOT together and the trip across only needs making once.
Take a courtesy car
Available on request and subject to availability. Drop the car off, drive back to Mildenhall, and carry on with your day.
Or let us come to you
If the car won't start or isn't safe to drive, our 24-hour recovery covers Mildenhall and the villages around it, any hour of the day or night.
Villages we cover around Mildenhall
- Mildenhall
- Beck Row
- West Row
- Holywell Row
- Barton Mills
- Worlington
- Freckenham
- Lakenheath
- Eriswell
- Tuddenham
Posted here and need an MOT?
If you've arrived from the States and your car now needs a UK MOT, the whole system takes some getting used to — a yearly test, a pass certificate, advisories that aren't failures, and a test fee capped by the government.
We'll walk you through what your vehicle needs and what any advisory actually means, in plain terms rather than trade shorthand. Bring the paperwork you have and we'll tell you where you stand.
- Class IV MOT at £50, below the government maximum fee.
- Advisories explained properly, so you know what's urgent and what can wait.
- No work without a call first, and no charge for simple oil and antifreeze checks.
Main-dealer quality, without the main-dealer price.
Indicative high-street and main-dealer prices in the region.
| Service | Ely Motor Services | Typical main dealer | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOT Test (Class IV) | £50.00 | £54.85 (max fee) | up to £5 |
| Full Service | from £249 | £400 – £500 | up to £250+ |
| Oil & filter | from £140 | £200 – £260 | up to £120 |
| Simple oil-level check | FREE | £30 – £50 | up to £50 |
| Antifreeze check | FREE | £25 – £40 | up to £40 |
Prices are indicative and based on publicly available high-street comparisons. Your exact quote always comes from us before any work begins.
Worth the trip, apparently.
"Saved me hundreds compared to the main dealer quote. Service was thorough and they actually showed me the worn parts. Genuine local garage you can trust."
"Refreshingly straightforward. They quoted me a price and that's exactly what I paid. No upselling, no jargon. Will be using them for all three of our family cars now."
"Called late on a Friday after a breakdown. They came out within the hour, towed me back and had it sorted by Monday morning. Brilliant service, properly looked after."
Questions we get from this side of the fen.
Do you have a garage in Mildenhall?
No — our workshop is at 12 Ely Road in Ely, around twelve miles across from Mildenhall. We serve Mildenhall customers from there, and our 24-hour breakdown recovery covers Mildenhall and the surrounding villages if the car can't make the journey.
Is it worth driving over from Mildenhall for a service?
That depends on what you'd pay locally. A full service with us starts at £249 against a typical main-dealer figure of £400 to £500, so for most people the saving covers the trip several times over. Booking a service and MOT together means the journey only needs making once a year.
Can I get a courtesy car while mine is being worked on?
Courtesy cars are available on request and subject to availability. It's worth asking when you book rather than on the day, especially coming from Mildenhall — it means you can drop the car off and drive straight back rather than waiting around.
My car won't start. Can you recover it from Mildenhall?
Yes. Our breakdown recovery runs 24 hours a day and covers Mildenhall and the villages around it. Call us with your location and what's happened, and we'll get the car back to the workshop.
Will servicing with you affect my manufacturer warranty?
Servicing at an independent garage doesn't invalidate a manufacturer warranty, provided the work follows the manufacturer's schedule and uses parts of the right standard. Bring your service book and we'll stamp it. If you're unsure about the terms of your particular warranty, check your own documentation.
What does an MOT cost?
£50 for a Class IV test, covering most cars and light commercial vehicles. That's below the government maximum fee, and there's no charge for a simple oil-level or antifreeze check while the car is with us.
Ready to book your service?
Book in seconds online or give us a call. Ask about a courtesy car while you're at it.
12 Ely Road, Ely.
Our workshop is on Ely Road with free off-street parking on arrival. Around twelve miles across from Mildenhall.
Address
12 Ely Road
Ely, CB7 4UJ
Opening hours
Mon–Fri · 8:00 – 17:30
Saturday · 8:00 – 13:00
Sunday · Closed
Recovery · 24/7