From worn brake pads to a slipping clutch or blowing exhaust, our Basildon workshop handles the mechanical repairs that keep local drivers moving. Quality-approved parts, transparent pricing and a workmanship warranty on every job.
Brakes are the single most important safety system on your car. We replace pads, discs, calipers, flexi hoses and brake fluid using quality-approved parts, and always inspect both axles for balance. If you're hearing squeal, grinding or feeling a pulsing pedal, book in at our Basildon workshop before it becomes an MOT failure at our Basildon test centre — or worse, a real safety issue.
Slipping under acceleration, a high biting point, juddering off the line or a heavy pedal are the classic clutch symptoms. We replace clutch kits (plate, cover and release bearing), dual-mass flywheels and slave/master cylinders on virtually every make and model. Local Basildon drivers rely on us because we quote fixed prices before starting — no nasty surprises at collection.
Blowing exhaust, MOT emissions failure, engine management light for a DPF or cat problem? We stock quality-approved back-boxes, centre sections, cats and DPFs, and can carry out DPF forced regenerations and cleaning at our Basildon workshop when a full replacement isn't needed. If the engine management light is on, our car diagnostics service in Basildon pinpoints the exact fault first — no shotgun parts swapping.
Knocking over bumps, uneven tyre wear, a wandering steering wheel or a bouncy ride usually points at shocks, springs, top mounts, wishbones or worn bushes. We diagnose, replace and follow up with a proper wheel alignment so your new parts don't chew through a set of tyres.
A snapped cambelt on a modern engine can mean a scrap car. We follow the manufacturer's replacement interval, replace tensioners and water pumps at the same time where recommended, and use quality-approved kits. It's a job we regularly bundle with an interim or full car service in Basildon to save you a second workshop visit.
We regas and repair air conditioning systems, diagnose leaks and replace compressors when needed. Ideal ahead of the summer months for Basildon drivers who commute along the A127 or A13 — cool, clear air makes long queues far more bearable. Book a dedicated air con regas in Basildon.
Call 01268 523311 or visit Back of Harribert House, Chester Hall Lane, Basildon SS14 3DA — full opening hours and a map are on our Basildon garage contact page. We'll give you a fixed quote before any work starts and stand behind every repair with our workmanship warranty.
Our workshop off Chester Hall Lane is easy to reach from Basildon town centre, Pitsea, Laindon, Vange, Wickford, Billericay, Rayleigh, Benfleet, Canvey Island, Stanford-le-Hope, Corringham, Grays, Thurrock, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Hadleigh, Leigh-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea.
Pro Auto (Essex) Ltd · Back of Harribert House, Chester Hall Lane, Basildon SS14 3DA
Mon – Fri: 7am – 5pm
Sat: 8am – 3pm
Sun: Closed
Drop-offs welcome from opening time. Call 01268 523311 to arrange a slot that suits you.
Class 4 & 7 MOT testing at our Basildon centre.
Read about MOT TestingInterim and full servicing to manufacturer schedule.
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Read about Air Conditioning RegasSpeak to our team in Basildon for honest advice, transparent pricing and quality workmanship you can trust.