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1st Stop Cars Ltd

5.0

90 Reviews

Opening Hours
Today - 08:30–17:30
  • Monday 08:30–17:30
  • Tuesday 08:30–17:30
  • Wednesday 08:30–17:30
  • Thursday 08:30–17:30
  • Friday 08:30–17:30
  • Saturday 08:30–17:00
  • Sunday - Closed

About

Honesty is our Best Policy

1st Stop Cars is a family built business with qualified staff and MOT testers.

Our aim:

“To give you peace of mind”.

Our pledge:

To only fit the parts your vehicle requires.

To only give honest advice.

To only carry our repairs with customer consent.

One of the largest independent vehicle repair centres in the Southend and Rochford area.

1st Stop Cars Ltd was first opened in 1990 by family members Kevin White and Roger Goodwin. Set up to provide a first class vehicle repair service backed by honesty and integrity, aiming to keep its customers cars on the road without unnecessary costs while providing reliable information.

Based in West St Rochford providing MOT testing and fast fit services on most makes and models. Including servicing, clutch replacement, brake repairs, exhaust and tyre fitting.

With a team of technician’s that has a vast knowledge and experience in general and complex repairs.

Have a question?

01702 544284

What we do

  • Garage related services

  • Car repairs, servicing and MOTs

    • Battery servicing
    • Brake and clutch replacement
    • MOT testing stations
    • Specialist MOTs
    • Car body repairs
  • Motor vehicle mechanics

    • Car and commercial vehicle repairs
  • More Services

    • air conditioning car servicing winter checks

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I have used First Stop many times for 2 different cars. I have also used a Ford dealer when I had a car under a used warrany. I took my car in to be serviced and they said it was too dirty and I needed to have it cleaned. I wasn't very happy at first. But when I googled it, it said they have a right to do this. I had to pay another place what I thought was a lot for a clean.. Again I googled it and it said this was in the normal range. When the service bill came it was lower than I expected. I realise I am out of touch. 1st stop were patient and reasonable with me. I must have seemed irritable. They were very professional. And they were right. Definitely going back again. Thanks guys.
Customer in Essex Posted on 26/11/2025 , work completed 26/11/2025
Great, honest service
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I used 1st Stop Cars a year ago to diagnose a problem with my car and repair it, which they did. I was happy with the cost but was surprised a couple of days later when they contacted me to say I'd been overcharged and they needed to refund me. I was very impressed with their honesty and integrity so I took my car to them again recently for annual service, MOT and air con regas. I had been told by another garage who I'd taken my car to just for regassing that the air-conditioning system was faulty and the gas was just leaking out. 1st Stop Cars investigated and found that there was no fault with the system and the gas was being held. I was anticipating an expensive repair but again I was impressed with their honesty as they could have told me something was wrong and charged me unnecessarily. I'd have known no differently. I am very pleased and impressed with the service I have received both times. I used to use the garage 25+ years ago when they were in Union Lane and was happy with the standard of work then. Thank you 1st Stop Cars.
Customer in Essex Posted on 06/09/2025 , work completed 05/09/2025
Clutch and gearbox
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Rick was so helpful and kept me updated with everything that needed doing before they did it. My car was ready earlier than they said it would be too. Excellent as always
Customer in Essex Posted on 21/05/2025 , work completed 21/05/2025
Car MOT and service
Things were worked on well, I was informed what was needed before they carried it out. I had to have a new tyre on the front which they got for me so things were done in a couple of hours. they are always very help full and respectful
Customer in Essex Posted on 19/07/2024 (Reviewer did not use service)
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Have used them for over 20 years for my entire family. Most recently for a service and MOT.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 12/06/2024 , work completed 28/05/2024
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Error message on the dashboard
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 12/06/2024 , work completed 26/04/2024
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Car servicing
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 12/06/2024 , work completed 29/03/2024
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Looks after all of the cars for my family.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 12/06/2024 , work completed 13/05/2024
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Fantastic customer service and really good at what they do.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 12/06/2024 , work completed 09/05/2024
Excellent service
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I have been going to 1st stop for quite a few years they have always treated me so well they have never made me feel silly for not knowing what I'm talking about. The customer service is fantastic the work is fantastic I cannot fault them in any way I can only praise them and thank them for always helping me when I need it.
Customer in Essex Posted on 05/06/2024 , work completed 03/06/2024