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IN'n'OUT Autocentres Basildon

4.8

37 Reviews

Opening Hours
Today -
  • 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 08:00–17:00
  • Sunday - Closed

Organisations and Awards

Aug 2020

About

At IN’n’OUT we do things differently, which sets us apart from the competition:
CLARITY - Our prices are fixed, so what you see is what you pay. The driving seat is always yours
CONVENIENCE - Services are all while-u-wait and carried out in less than an hour, so you will never be without your vehicle for long
CUSTOMER SERVICE - With the friendliest staff, we won’t baffle you with jargon but we will only ever use quality parts and products
CLEAN & COMFORTABLE - Enjoy Free Coffee, Free Wi-Fi and the latest magazines or simply watch us look after your car through the viewing window
COMMITMENT - 100% customer satisfaction is our priority, we'll make sure of it

OPENING TIMES
Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday: 8.00am - 5.00pm
Complimentary Wi-Fi & Coffee

IN'n'OUT is a refreshingly different approach to car MOT & Servicing. With centres across the UK, you can experience car servicing the way it should be...just book your slot today!

What we do

  • Car repairs, servicing and MOTs

    • MOT testing stations
    • Wheel alignment
    • Brake and clutch replacement
    • Specialist MOTs
    • Car body repairs
  • Garage related services

  • Motor vehicle mechanics

    • Car and commercial vehicle repairs
  • More Services

    • full service
    • air con service
    • brake protection service

Customer reviews

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4.8
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Terrible Garage.
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My car developed an oil pressure issue in February 2024. I quickly took it to in and out autos in Basildon. They diagnosed as a faulty cam carrier and had to replace the wet belt. Once fixed I got the car back and subsequently it had an oil leak. I returned the car and they said it had developed another issue causing the oil leak and they needed to repair a different issue a faulty gasket cover and seal. This was fixed and my car returned to me, within a few weeks I noticed it was still leaking oil. On my 3rd return to the garage they said all previous works were fine and it needed a faulty turbo replaced at great cost! I got the car back a 3rd time and again it was still leaking oil. I then decided this garage and the people in charge could not be trusted with any further diagnostics or repairs and took it to the Vauxhall garage. Vauxhall confirmed the work carried out on my car on two separate repairs were incorrectly done and caused the oil to leak. Vauxhall fixed my car in one trip and I have had no further oil leaks since. I contact IN’n’Out Ho and got told to send details over, the site manager of Basildon Michael called me to discuss and was quite frankly ridiculous in his belief that I should of taken my car back to them a 4th time so they had a chance to diagnose an issue that they missed and then exacerbated on 3 different visits to that garage! I asked for them to reimburse me for the costs of the repairs I had to incur from Vauxhall and so far they have refused.
Customer in Essex Posted on 04/08/2024 , work completed 24/05/2024
Honest, Trustworthy engineers
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I took in my Dacia Duster as it was running erratically with engine warning sign and various faults displayed on my dash, expecting to have spark plugs and coils changed after a lengthy conversation with the gentleman at the front desk. I received a call back a couple of hours later to say that I can come collect my car and that they couldn't find any faults and cleared the error codes. The car was running just fine at no charge. They didn't even charge me for the diagnostics! You can't get more honest than that! Thank you guys!
Customer in Essex Posted on 09/08/2022 , work completed 09/08/2022
Mot and full service
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Work carried out in a very professional manner. Covid rules applied. Quality of work high cost of work done was very reasonable. Work completed in a good time frame. Also customer service very good
Customer in Essex Posted on 03/03/2021 , work completed 11/01/2021
MOT and interim service
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My husband had used this garage to replace a prop shaft so I thought I would try them out with an MOT and service for my SLK. Really simple booking process online - the website is really easy to use. When I arrived at the garage for my allotted time they were really professional and very helpful. The quality of work and attention to detail is very good. All I needed was a light bulb replaced - which they did for a very small fee. Would highly recommend this garage.
Customer in Essex Posted on 30/11/2019 , work completed 29/11/2019
Excellent service
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I went into In’N’Out to book a MOT. They were able to carry out the work immediately, with no fuss. The work took about 40 minutes to complete and at a good price. They have an excellent customer lounge with a viewing window and a free tea and coffee machine. I would always use this centre in the future. Thank you.
Roy Posted on 25/10/2019 , work completed 24/10/2019
Replaced water pump
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Friendly, professional and reasonable prices. I trust these guys-unlike some other garages locally they don't create unnecessary work so they can make extra money. Would definitely recommend.
Customer in Essex Posted on 07/09/2019 , work completed 07/09/2019
Car service
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Done a great job and gave me good advice on the things I had done and will let me know in the future
Customer in Essex Posted on 07/08/2019 , work completed 05/08/2019
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They did a interim service, everything when very well the reception was excellent they were very professional the fitter who worked on my car was superb communication was excellent I was even told about a couple of problems that needed doing, I would definitely use them again.
Derek, Essex Posted on 25/06/2019 , work completed 24/06/2019
MOT fantastic service. Free drinks in a comfy lounge
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Took my car for it's MOT they were very helpful and friendly and explained what was needed for my MOT would definitely be going there again. Pleasant gentleman.
Customer in Essex Posted on 14/04/2019 , work completed 20/03/2019
The trader replied (on 06/06/2019)
Hi, thank you for taking your time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear you had positive visit after your recent booking at IN'n'OUT Autocentres! Thanks, Danny.
Very happy customer
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I have used IN'n'OUT a few times now for my service and have always found them very professional. I would recommend them to anyone, very friendly and helpful. I have booked a gold service plan which I think is great value, very happy.
Customer in Essex Posted on 25/03/2019 , work completed 20/03/2019
The trader replied (on 10/04/2019)
Hi, thank you for taking your time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear you had positive visit after your recent booking at IN'n'OUT Autocentres! Thanks, Matt.
Great Service
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Came here last year for service and MOT which went well, so thought I'd give them a try for new front break pads. They offered a reasonable price. I work near them so dropped car off at lunchtime, was booked in for 2.30pm but they called me at that time to say it was completed. They informed my about everything I needed to know about driving after having breaks changed. Very friendly and explain everything properly. Think I've just found my new garage. Happy with the service.
Customer in Essex Posted on 14/03/2019 , work completed 13/03/2019
The trader replied (on 10/04/2019)
Hi, thank you for taking your time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear you had positive visit after your recent booking at IN'n'OUT Autocentres! Thanks, Hannah.
Really impressed I highly recommend this garage
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I went in for my cars mot and I was really nervous being my first mot on my car. Unfortunately it failed and they explained what was the issue so I was able to understand and they managed to get me booked in to fix my car and get my car passed its mot. They were friendly, professional and I will happily return here for any work that is needed.
Customer in Essex Posted on 10/03/2019 , work completed 07/03/2019
The trader replied (on 13/03/2019)
Hi, thank you for taking your time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear you had positive visit after your recent booking at IN'n'OUT Autocentres! Thanks, Hannah.
M.O.T and fuel saver treatment
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Recently went in for M.O.T on my Nissan. Very friendly team for an early morning, my vehicle was first on the ramp and work began earlier than I expected which was great as I had just finished a night shift. think I've found my new local, will definitely be back. Efficient and very reasonably priced.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 02/03/2019 , work completed 27/02/2019
The trader replied (on 07/03/2019)
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at IN’n’OUT Autocentres. We're happy we could meet your expectations! Thanks, Matt.
Mot
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Fast friendly polite great service great price work started on my car within 5 minutes of arrival sat in a warm waiting area with my free coffee and free WiFi. My car passed but I was told of a couple of minor points that needed my attention over all very happy with my experience will be using them again.
Customer in Essex Posted on 28/02/2019 , work completed 27/02/2019
The trader replied (on 07/03/2019)
Hello, thank you for your positive review. Our autocentres strive to deliver an excellent customer experience. We look forward to welcoming you when you need us next! Regards, Louise.
Service and MOT
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Took two vehicles in: got a discount! Jobs done on time and at cost quoted. Got brakes replaced at same time without delaying the completion time. Great job. Willl be back next year!
Customer in Essex Posted on 20/02/2019 , work completed 19/02/2019
The trader replied (on 07/03/2019)
Hello, thank you for your positive review. Our autocentres strive to deliver an excellent customer experience. We look forward to welcoming you when you need us next! Regards, Louise.
MOT
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Had MOT carried out on car as i have done past few years both out family cars, really pleased with the service and reasonable price, great customer service and hassle free,Thanks
Customer in Essex Posted on 15/02/2019 , work completed 09/02/2019
The trader replied (on 07/03/2019)
Hello, thank you for your positive review. Our autocentres strive to deliver an excellent customer experience. We look forward to welcoming you when you need us next! Regards, Louise.
Great value
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Great value and very quick service. I was very pleased with the service I received, my car was moted in no time at all. Very friendly staff. I would definitely recommend and will be going back with my other car when needed.
Customer in Essex Posted on 19/01/2019 , work completed 18/01/2019
The trader replied (on 07/03/2019)
Hello, thank you for your positive review. Our autocentres strive to deliver an excellent customer experience. We look forward to welcoming you when you need us next! Regards, Louise.
In and Out is right
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I have been to "in and out" a few times, both for work and services and MOT and have never been disappointed with the quality of the work done, the length of time taken to do the work, or the price charged. This last time, the master cylinder on the clutch needed to be replaced and although I only phoned our local In and Out on the Tuesday, they fitted me in and the work was completed and I collected the car by lunchtime on Wednesday. It truly was In and Out.
Customer in Essex Posted on 21/12/2018 , work completed 19/12/2018
The trader replied (on 07/03/2019)
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at IN’n’OUT Autocentres. We're happy we could meet your expectations! Thanks, Matt.
MOT
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Great price for MOT and very fast and friendly service. I needed a couple of minor things rectified to pass and these were done straight away and for a good price. Recommended.
Customer in Essex Posted on 15/12/2018 , work completed 11/12/2018
The trader replied (on 04/01/2019)
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at IN’n’OUT Autocentres. We're happy we could meet your expectations! Thanks, Matt.
Full service
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I enquired first about services they offered. First impression, they were informative and very helpful. Booked the service. Even received a text to remind me car was booked for Friday. Car went in on time, and was called later, as agreed, that car was ready. Paid the price that I was told at time of booking, no hidden extras. On pick up, service explained, book stamped and detailed invoice. Really impressed, would definitely recommend them. Real value for money.
Customer in Essex Posted on 09/12/2018 , work completed 07/12/2018
The trader replied (on 04/01/2019)
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at IN’n’OUT Autocentres. We're happy we could meet your expectations! Thanks, Matt.
In and out Basildon
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Mot and Service, Great price polite and very courteous Car was ready 2 hours early and this is the 3rd time I have used this Service station and I am never disappointed with the service I get here and do not hesitate recommending In and out, Many Thanks Guys once again.
Sean Burnett Posted on 11/11/2018 , work completed 11/11/2018
The trader replied (on 07/03/2019)
Hello Sean, thank you for your positive review. Our autocentres strive to deliver an excellent customer experience. We look forward to welcoming you when you need us next! Regards, Louise.
My review
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Prompt and professional.
Perry, Essex Posted on 23/06/2018 , work completed 23/06/2018
The trader replied (on 06/07/2018)
Hi Perry, thank you for taking your time to share your positive experience with us. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your recent visit to IN'n'OUT Autocentres and we will pass this onto the centre & head office team. We are always grateful for recommendations to friends and family too! The IN’n’OUT Team.
Great experience!!
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I visited IN'n'OUT for the first time and I was amazed by their reception and very friendly service. I missed my earlier appointment and immediately the garage called me and was able to fit me in later on that same day . I was so thankful to Alan. I got my car serviced on time and was told about any extra work that needed doing on my car. The guys there are excellent and very very efficient. My overall experience was great! and strongly recommend IN'n'OUT garage to others!
Brenda Mack Posted on 25/04/2018 , work completed 25/04/2018
The trader replied (on 30/04/2018)
Dear Brenda, thank you for taking your time to share your positive experience with us. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your recent visit to IN'n'OUT Autocentres and we will pass this onto the centre & head office team. We are always grateful for recommendations to friends and family too! The IN’n’OUT Team.
Great work
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Pleased with speed of service
edward Posted on 15/02/2018 , work completed 15/02/2018
The trader replied (on 20/02/2018)
Hi Edward, thanks for your feedback following your recent visit to IN'n'OUT Autocentres. We pride ourselves in our high levels of service and customer satisfaction and we are happy to hear you had a positive visit. We look forward to welcoming you again when you need us next.
Friendly & efficient service
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As usual, were able to repair our car at short notice. Friendly and efficient service
ottara Posted on 01/02/2018 , work completed 01/02/2018
The trader replied (on 05/02/2018)
Hi Ottara, thanks for your feedback following your recent visit to IN'n'OUT Autocentres. We pride ourselves in our high levels of service and customer satisfaction and we are happy to hear you had a positive visit. We look forward to welcoming you again when you need us next.
Really friendly, fast and great work
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I had recently failed my MOT and there was a lot to be done! they was able to do all the repairs within a days work! was so quick! and at such an affordable price! the team was very friendly especially Alan who answered every enquiry I had and explained step by step what needed to be done to my car as I know nothing about cars, would highly recommend to anyone to go to in 'n' out!
courtneyw Posted on 31/10/2017 , work completed 31/10/2017
The trader replied (on 03/11/2017)
Hi Courtney, thanks for your feedback following your recent visit to IN'n'OUT Centres. We pride ourselves in our high levels of service and customer satisfaction and we are happy to hear you experienced 'Car Servicing the Way it Should Be'! We look forward to welcoming you again when you need us next.
Good Experience
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First visit here as they had special offer on MOT's. Friendly and efficient service. Great waiting area, warm and comfortable with free coffee and Wi-Fi. I will certainly use them again.
Richard, Essex Posted on 31/10/2017 , work completed 31/10/2017
The trader replied (on 13/11/2017)
Hi Richard, thanks for your feedback following your recent visit to IN'n'OUT Centres. We pride ourselves in our high levels of service and customer satisfaction and we are happy to hear you experienced 'Car Servicing the Way it Should Be'! We look forward to welcoming you again when you need us next.
Not so great service
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I took my daughters Fiesta in for a MOT and Service. About half an hr later I was told it failed as it needed adjustment of a headlight and the offside front shock absorber had gone. I was quoted for the shock absorber which came out to be about the normal price, so agreed to the work and was told their was a £10 charge to adjust the headlight. This did not go down well as a simple adjustment should not be charged, however I agreed. I left the car with them and about 2 hrs later I was phoned to say there was an issue as the bolt holding the shock absorber to the hub had been snapped off when trying to remove it, so I would need to pay for a new hub. I asked why plus gas was not used etc but was told it was not allowed as they're located next to a petrol station. I don't believe i should be charged for a hub when the damage was caused by the garage and if plus gas was used, it may not have even snapped. I was left stranded in Basildon with 2 children and had to make my way back by train. I collected the car 2 days later with a £285 bill. Not impressed.
Adrian Haslett Posted on 09/10/2017 , work completed 09/10/2017
Excellent service
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I recently took my car in for a service and was immediately blown away by every team members welcoming attitude. I asked a few questions and they were happy to answer. Couldn't have wished for a better service (pun intended)
RVDriver Posted on 29/08/2017 , work completed 29/08/2017
The trader replied (on 30/08/2017)
Hi RVDriver, thanks for your positive feedback following your recent visit to IN'n'OUT Basildon. We pride ourselves on our high levels of service and customer satisfaction. We look forward to welcoming you again when you need us next!
Does what it says on the tin
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Went for my second MOT today, all completed within an hour, cheerful, polite and friendly staff who knew their stuff , no hard sell of any other products just advisory. Nice clean customer area with wifi and free refreshments. top job all round
Bobbins Posted on 02/08/2017 , work completed 02/08/2017
The trader replied (on 08/08/2017)
Hi Bobbins, thanks for your positive feedback following your recent visit to IN'n'OUT Centres. We pride ourselves on our high levels of service and customer satisfaction. We look forward to welcoming you again when you need us next!
Platinum Service
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Booked one of our cars in for a service, made the call Saturday and was booked in on Monday afternoon for service. All done within an hour and just needed a new air filter.
John Wickford Posted on 01/08/2017 , work completed 01/08/2017
The trader replied (on 08/08/2017)
Hi John, thanks for your positive feedback following your recent visit to IN'n'OUT Centres. We pride ourselves on our high levels of service and customer satisfaction. We look forward to welcoming you again when you need us next!
Great service
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I had great service from the Basildon branch My car had a service and MOT it was a great service Thank you to Chris and Dan (I think) you went above and beyond I could not thank you enough (Not sure about Tarik)
Miss J Posted on 05/06/2017 , work completed 05/06/2017
The trader replied (on 15/06/2017)
Hi Miss J, Thanks for your positive feedback following your recent visit to IN'n'OUT Basildon. We pride ourselves on our high levels of service and customer satisfaction. We look forward to welcoming you again when you need us next! :)
Excellent service
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Smooth operation. Options were made available but no hard sell. Had MOT & short service. Comfortable waiting area. What you see is what you get. Would recommend.
William Posted on 06/05/2017 , work completed 06/05/2017
The trader replied (on 15/06/2017)
Hi William, Thanks for your positive feedback following your recent visit to IN'n'OUT Centres. We pride ourselves on our high levels of service and customer satisfaction. We look forward to welcoming you again when you need us next! :)
Excellent service. Great work and great customer experience
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Took my Peugeot down for a main service and they've done a great job on the car. Checked everything thoroughly, recommendations where necessary and no hard sell. All done on time for the price agreed. Great service and will be using again for the MOT later this year.
Peugeot owner Posted on 13/03/2017 , work completed 13/03/2017
The trader replied (on 17/03/2017)
Hi, thanks for your feedback following your recent visit to IN'n'OUT Centres. We take pride in our high levels of service and customer satisfaction and we are happy to hear you experienced 'car servicing the way it should be'! We look forward to welcoming you again soon! :)
Excellent Service
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I left my car there on the way to work and they kept me updated all through the process. My car is a little old banger and went in for a MOT and service. They emailed me to let me know what needed doing and I check a couple of quotes on line they were by far the cheapest. M little old lady runs lovely now. Will definitely use them again.
Grohldoll Posted on 08/03/2017 , work completed 08/03/2017
The trader replied (on 09/03/2017)
Hi Grohldoll, thanks for your feedback following your recent visit to IN'n'OUT Centres. We take pride in our high levels of service and customer satisfaction and we are happy to hear you experienced 'car servicing the way it should be'! We look forward to welcoming you again soon! :)
MOT & SERVICE
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First class service would recommend to any one
2010-05-08 10:43:49.173 Posted on 21/02/2017 , work completed 21/02/2017
The trader replied (on 22/02/2017)
Hi, thanks for your feedback following your recent visit to IN'n'OUT Centres. We take pride in our high levels of service and customer satisfaction and we are happy to hear you experienced 'car servicing the way it should be'! We look forward to welcoming you again soon! :)
My Review
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Very good
John, Essex Posted on 26/07/2016 , work completed 26/07/2016
The trader replied (on 22/02/2017)
Hi John, thanks for your feedback following your recent visit to IN'n'OUT Centres. We take pride in our high levels of service and customer satisfaction and we are happy to hear you experienced 'car servicing the way it should be'! We look forward to welcoming you again soon! :)