Feltham has busy family driveways and a lively High Street, and when a car on the school run starts misfiring or running hot, our Hayes garage tracks down the real fault.
Family cars take a lot of punishment: short school runs, loaded boot trips and the odd long journey. Engines in that kind of use can develop misfires, coolant leaks and oil consumption without the owner noticing until a light comes on.
We are a family-run independent garage in Hayes, and drivers from Feltham, Hounslow, Cranford and Heston come to us with cars and vans of all makes and models. We diagnose carefully, explain the fault clearly, and agree an estimate with you before repair work starts.
If the engine shudders on the morning run or the temperature gauge climbs in the High Street queue, there is a reason, and it is rarely the first thing people suspect. We use diagnostic equipment, then check the physical parts: plugs, coils, injectors, hoses, sensors and fans. The same method covers power loss and oil use. We do not clear codes and hand the keys back; we tell you what is causing the trouble and what we recommend.
These repairs are bigger than a service, and it helps to know why. Timing belt replacement requires removing parts to reach the belt, then setting the engine timing exactly. A water pump driven by that belt is usually changed too. Head gasket repairs involve lifting the cylinder head, and checking it for warping, so a car with falling coolant and white smoke needs attention promptly. Leaving it can mean extra damage, and that often limits your choices. If you are unsure, bring it in for a check.
Petrol and diesel engines fail in different ways. Petrol cars commonly need ignition or sensor work, while diesels bring turbochargers and injectors into play. For turbo repairs we establish why the turbo suffered so the fix is lasting. Where an engine is badly worn or damaged, we can talk through engine rebuilds and replacement engines, covering what each means for your car, so that you decide with the facts in front of you rather than under pressure.
Feltham is a large suburban town in Hounslow borough, south of Heathrow, with many family homes and driveways. Our workshop is at 5 Chesterfield Way, Hayes, UB3 3NW, and we also work with drivers from Hounslow, Cranford and Heston. When your car develops a fault, call us and describe the symptoms. We can help you decide whether it is safe to drive or whether it is better to keep it parked until we have looked at it.
We also help drivers with engine repairs from nearby Hounslow, Cranford, Heston, and the garage in Hayes is the base for all of it.
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“Have received amazing customer service, always up to date with my repair and their diagnostic was on point. Very good experience overall would definitely recommend.”
“Thank you MTS you have ensured you fixed my car straight away. Diagnosed the problem straight away, fixed efficiently. Friendly staff. I highly recommend MTS.”
“Always my go to, reliable, friendly”
Look for coolant that keeps disappearing, white smoke from the exhaust, bubbles in the header tank, overheating, or oil that looks creamy. One sign alone may have other causes, so a proper test is worthwhile.
Neither is automatically better. It depends on the car, the damage and what you need from it. We explain the practical differences and give an estimate for the option you prefer.
That depends on the symptoms. A steady light with normal driving can sometimes wait a short while, but overheating, smoke or a flashing light should not. Call us and we will give honest advice.
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Prefer to talk? Call 0208 843 9091. Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:30AM - 5:30PM, Saturday 9:00AM - 1:00PM, Sunday closed.
MTS Garage Services, 5 Chesterfield Way, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 3NW