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1st Stop Cars Ltd
Opening Hours
Today - 08:30–17:00
- 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
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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my car needed brake pads and a new clutch picked it up Tuesday afternoon and was delivered back to me this morning been out in it and it runs like a new car brakes are great well done Kevin and the team at 1 stop highly recommended. Thanks a lot.
Customer in Essex
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Successfull MOT Renewal
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The MOT for my rare Brooke ME190 car was expiring at the end of July, so a renewal appointment was made with 1st Stop, as they had issued my previous MOT and had detailed knowledge of the car. I delivered the car in time for the scheduled inspection, and was met with a very positive welcome from all 1st Stop staff, who provided every assistance in entering the workshop, especially because the car is open top and rain had commenced. The MOT tester Rick was very patient, explained all processes clearly and carried out the MOT in a very thorough and professional manner, especially considering that the facility was new to the team, having recently relocated. A new MOT was issued. I rate this company very highly and recommend it to any persons requiring their services.
Customer in Southend-on-Sea
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My car broke down at 5pm on a bank holiday weekend. Kevin at First Stop received the car on Tuesday and returned it to me on Thursday at 9am. Job done, no fuss. no problem.
Customer in Essex
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Excellent service - thank you!
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I couldn't have asked for better service when I really needed help! I would definitely recommend this garage to anyone. The staff are friendly, polite and accommodating. Their charges are comparable with the option of on-line payment. They give good advice and are happy to explain to the less educated what their advice means! They can be trusted to do what is required when it is required. A brilliant place to get my car sorted for its MOT and any future requirements. Thank you so very much!
Customer in Essex
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Excellent garage good communication
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Went to this garage for an MOT after being let down by the previous garage I used. All I can say is I will only be using this garage in future noting was to much trouble really good communications , and will be returning this sat for a tyre sensor change.
Customer in Essex
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One hundred percent 1st stop cars
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I have been using 1st Stop Cars for 20 years now and wouldn't use any other garage. We have three cars in the family and all our servicing and repairs are done by 1st Stop. The work is done quickly, professionally, and there is never hidden costs, you are always given an estimate of cost and your decision if you want any work done. Nothing is to much trouble for Kevin and his team. Thank you 1st Stop Cars.
Angela in Essex
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Excellent service
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Took my car for an mot quickly done and excellent service. Will definitely use them again. I'm a very happy customer.
Customer in Essex
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20 years using 1st Stop
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I've been using 1st Stop since I started working nearby 20 years ago. My family also now take their cars there. I've just had my timing belt and drive belt changed, I dropped my van off 1st thing in the morning, and received a message at about 1:30 telling me it was ready to pick up. Great service from 1st Stop, and I can be confident that only necessary work will be carried out. If there's anything else that needs doing, or is recommended, they will contact you first to check if you want it done. Once you find a garage you can trust, there's no point going anywhere else. Thank you to Kevin, Steve, and the rest of the team.
Customer in Essex
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Such a quick and easy MOT from start to finish. Booked in online on the Wednesday for a slot on the Saturday, dropped my car off, popped out to do a few bits and was ready to pick up within an hour! Very friendly and efficient team, will definitely be using again!
Customer in Essex
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MOT and more
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This visit was just to do (my first) MOT on this car, but it followed up a full service a month ago. This is the third car Kevin and the team have looked after for me, and as always the work was totally in line with what they say they do. Work done was totally in line with what was needed, no more and no less. Where things were optional I was given the information needed to choose. Everything was completed on time, and I was as always very pleased with the experience
Customer in Essex
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