Arden Automotive Ltd T/A Didcot Auto Centre

I have an AC Cobra replica, and always take it to Didcot Auto Centre for its MOT. These guys build and service kit cars, and I wouldn't take it anywhere else. So if you have a kit car, I thoroughly recommend their service. Although I usually do all the work on the Cobra myself, when I needed to swap the steering rack for a new one I decided to get these guys to it. They did a good, professional job. I also take my daily driver here for its MOTs, and they also re-gassed my aircon system at a really good price. Some garages offer discounted MOTs then overcharge for repair work. These guys offer discounted MOTs plus an honest service. Thoroughly recommended.

Brought Didcot Auto Centre our non-running Fiat Scudo and told them to check the EGR valve. They denied this was the culprit and sent us into a £900 diagnosis and unsuccessful repair of the injection system. All to no avail, so we had to sell the non-running car to a polish trader far below value. From that buyer we then learned that he simply cleaned the EGR valve (€30 repair) and the Fiat was running again. In total the financial loss to us amounts to £3200, all caused by DAC's incompetence to diagnose a simple fault.

I've been having issues with my handbrake on my 56 Corsa C, where the car would roll back on a semi-steep hill when the handbrake was applied. Also My bonnet would not open due to slack in the cable. Daryl did a great job to fix both problems in under an hour. This involved taking the rear wheels off and cleaning the brakes in the process. Didcot auto centre demonstrated top care towards me and the vehicle, i cannot recommend them enough. Furthermore I recently had a mot test at a different garage, and the car passed but with an advisory note suggesting the mesh in the exhaust flex was coming away slightly. I asked the guys at Didcot autocentre for a quote to have the part replaced, and they were able to secure the part at a great price compared to online channels. Now i am booked for next weekend to have it fitted and i look forward to it. excellent service!

The MOT test can be a stressful experience, sometimes coupled with costs that are hard to control. Didcot Auto Centre obviously knew what they were doing, and they were prompt, pleasant and polite. I would recommend them and I will certainly use them for servicing in the future.