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Southgate Garage (Llantrisant) Limited

4.9

60 Reviews

Opening Hours
Today -
  • Monday 08:00–17:30
  • Tuesday 08:00–17:30
  • Wednesday 08:00–17:30
  • Thursday 08:00–17:30
  • Friday 08:00–17:30
  • Saturday 08:00–13:00
  • Sunday - Closed

About

Are you looking for a reliable garage you can trust in the Pontyclun, Llantrisant and surrounding areas?

We offer a wide range of car services at very reasonable prices, which includes MOT’s servicing and repairs.

We are an established garage that has been operating in Cross Inn, Llantrisant for over 50 years.

Our main focus is delivering a quality service to all our customers, being professional, honest and fair at all times.

We are a female friendly garage. Feedback we have received from our many female customers, is that it can be daunting visiting a garage, especially when they have particular issues with their cars. Our female customers have advised us that they felt they have been overcharged for services in previous garages, because they did not understand motor trade jargon. They appreciate our honesty and integrity in assisting with their issues as we give honest advice, without using jargon.

Please note we are only open every other Saturday, call for details.

What we do

  • Car repairs, servicing and MOTs

    • Battery servicing
    • Brake and clutch replacement
    • MOT testing stations
  • Tyre fitters

  • Motor vehicle mechanics

    • Car and commercial vehicle repairs
  • More Services

    • car servicing
    • engine diagnostics
    • air conditioning
    • mechanics

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Battery replacement
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Arrived with no notice with a completely dead battery. Although the workshop was busy received immediate attention; new battery ordered and delivered in approx half an hour, battery fitted and on my way within the hour and all at a very reasonable cost. Excellent service.
Customer in Rhondda Cynon Taff Posted on 05/11/2025 , work completed 05/11/2025
Corsa E water pump
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I have used Southgate for over 20 years starting back when they were a franchised Vauxhall dealership. Since becoming an independent garage their ability to help and the value for money has only improved. Graham and the team provide excellent value for money and are willing to give advice when they cannot help directly. Recently the water pump on my son's 2015 1.4 Corsa E failed, they were able to fit us in at really short notice and turned the car around within two days.
Customer in Rhondda Cynon Taf Posted on 25/02/2023 , work completed 22/02/2023
Great work and service
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I had an issue with my turbo and was fearful it would take some time to get the car seen. I was due to go on holiday the same week and when I called the garage, they were very accommodating and were able to fit me in the same day to take a look. I was extremely happy with the service provided. I found the staff very knowledgeable and courteous. I am definitely going to use them going forward for MOT, Service and repairs etc
Customer in Caerphilly County Borough Posted on 26/10/2022 , work completed 26/10/2022
Best local garage
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Always receive excellent service from this garage. The pricing is reasonable and there is an emphasis on retaining local customers rather than making a quick buck. Helpful and friendly staff with excellent communications. Lovely well thought out waiting area. Responsible COVID precautions.
Mark in Rhondda Cynon Taff Posted on 28/05/2021 , work completed 25/05/2021
Most professional organisation and very pleased with their service.
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This garage completed a full service on my Mercedes in one day. Work was completed to the kind of standard one rarely finds nowadays. Sump was drained properly (many places will just machine suck out your old oil and leave all the crud in the bottom of the engine!). Correct spec quality oil & filter was used to refill along with the air and pollen filters and spark plugs and aircon service. A full breakdown of the work was included on my invoice (presented in a Good Garage Scheme service document folder. The cost was very fair and most competitive. I am going to be a regular customer in future and I am happy to recommend them to all.
Kaye in Rhondda Cynon Taf Posted on 25/05/2021 , work completed 22/05/2021
Great work
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Always helpful and always trustworthy
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 06/05/2021 , work completed 05/05/2020
A rare gem in Llantrisant
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This is an exceptional, honest, and great value local garage, which I have now used several times. Whether you have a simple puncture, need an MOT or full service, this is the place to go. I recently had a full service on my car and found the staff very knowledgeable and courteous. In the past, I used to rely on service packages from the dealer but I’ve found Southgate Garage provide dealer quality services at local prices and I wouldn’t go anywhere else. I can’t recommend highly enough. Everything is always completed on time and just how it should be. 5* service all round.
Customer in Rhondda Cynon Taff Posted on 09/12/2020 , work completed 30/10/2020
Excellent, friendly, knowledgeable service
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The small team at Southgate Garage have what it takes in knowledge and customer care to make that ever so important difference in garage services. Enthusiastic, Friendly and Clear Communications throughout the process, the work quality is excellent, and the environment you enter gives you that confidence that all will be well. Would thoroughly recommend them
Customer in Rhondda Cynon Taf Posted on 26/11/2020 , work completed 23/10/2020
Consistently efficient and reliable
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I’ve been using this garage for a few years now and thoroughly recommend them. Pricing is always very clear and transparent and customer service is excellent.
Customer in Rhondda Cynon Taff Posted on 16/11/2020 , work completed 11/11/2020
Professional service with excellent customer care
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Just wanted to say a big ' Thank you' to the team at Southgate Garages for carrying out a service and MOT on my car. Thanks especially to Kate and Graham for their guidance and advice on what was needed to ensure the work was completed. It is really positive to have a garage with such expertise and skill in our area and one that treats customers with integrity and care. And whilst it is always painful to part with money, I think this was well worth it!! Keep up the excellent work.
Customer in Rhondda Cynon Taff Posted on 12/11/2020 , work completed 12/11/2020
Fast, thorough, exceeded expectations.
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Used for the first time, for an MOT. Will also use for annual service in future. Not only was it done on time, it was actually done early which helped me a great deal. I also asked for an additional check on a few things, and stressed I expected to be charged for this on top of the MOT as it was not part of the MOT. There were no extra charges on the invoice, and when I queried that, the reply was simply a lovely smile and "don't worry about that". Graham and the team get my vote - and all my and my family's future vehicle work.
Customer in Rhondda Cynon Taff Posted on 11/11/2020 , work completed 10/11/2020
Great Service, Great Customer Service, Great Price...
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I booked my wife's Suzuki Swift to have its 1 year service with the garage through Katie. I can not recommend the service and professional customer service enough. The car was dropped off at 9am and I was told that all the relevant parts needed had arrived a few days before. The car was ready by 11am. Service book stamped and all relevant receipts and documents left in the car. Paid by card and was over the moon to liaise with Katie to have the job done. Thank you Katie and Southgate Garage.
Customer in Rhondda Cynon Taff Posted on 05/11/2020 , work completed 14/10/2020
Fast Turnaround
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Garages told me the earliest was start of December. I had just booked a weekend away next week after being in lockdown since end of September and explained this to this garage when they told me their time might be 2 weeks- they managed to turnaround this in 2 days by working on last night so really grateful. Everything regarding pricing was explained to me earlier and the receptionist was very friendly and helpful.
Customer in Rhondda Cynon Taff Posted on 04/11/2020 , work completed 04/11/2020
Car Service & MOT
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Have had 2 cars serviced and MOT over the last 2 weeks Both times the work was carried out to the manufactures recommendations and any problems was explained. The cost of the service and MOT was good valve for money.
Customer in Rhondda Cynon Taff Posted on 25/02/2020 , work completed 25/02/2020
Happy customer
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Had MOT, Interim Service and rectification work carried out, all done within prices quoted and within time, work explained and carried out professionally.
Chris Broom, Rhondda Cynon Taff Posted on 04/06/2019 , work completed 04/06/2019
Professional, good service etc.
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Service and MOT. Satisfied with work carried out. Pleasant communication. Work carried out with good explanation etc.
Keith, Mid Glamorgan Posted on 04/06/2019 , work completed 04/06/2019
Efficient, friendly service.
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Interim service and brake check carrried out in a timely, professional manner. Would thoroughly recommend this garage service. No problem is too small to consider. Recent fuse problem on another car was sorted out immediately.
Customer in Rhondda Cynon Taff Posted on 09/05/2019 , work completed 09/05/2019
Helpful, professional, quality service
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Taken VW Gold for grinding noise to rear wheel. Option given for probable cause for OEM parts and recommended parts they use and both prices to compare. Dropped car off following day early morning. 12pm car ready for collection. My engine cooled light was on and they topped up and reset engine warning light. Very competitive price with very high quality parts and service. Will always use these guys.
Christopher, Mid Glamorgan Posted on 24/04/2019 , work completed 24/04/2019
Very professional.
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Friendly team, very professional. Great communication. They answered any question I had in my mind, without me asking them.
M, Mid Glamorgan Posted on 23/04/2019 , work completed 23/04/2019
Happy to look for ways to save you money
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We took our old 2006 Meriva in with a warning light on. Turned out the fault was a faulty valve but Vauxhall on sold the complete manifold at over £500. Due to the age of the car not worth doing, but they explored the options and worked out they could just get from elsewhere the faulty part and hopefully get in to replace just that. They did this and work and part came in under half of what a new manifold was. So we are back on the road.
Customer in Rhondda Cynon Taff Posted on 21/04/2019 , work completed 08/04/2019
Reliable work quickly completed and reasonably priced
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I have used this garage for three years and would have no hesitation in recommending them. They are very friendly, work is completed quickly and reasonably priced, and after any work I have never needed to go back
Customer in Rhondda Cynon Taff Posted on 08/04/2019 , work completed 08/04/2019
Reliable friendly service
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Had my MOT and service done. I have used this garage for the last 10 years. Competitive pricing, friendly but professional customer service. Contacted me to remind me service & MOT were due - very helpful!
Julie, Mid Glamorgan Posted on 05/04/2019 , work completed 05/04/2019
MOT
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MOT carried out promptly, clean and comfortable area to wait. I have always found this garage to give excellent service. I trust Graham and team to give honest advice and have found them to be extremely helpful over many years. Reasonable costs for work carried out. Full explanation given if corrective work required.
Susan, Mid Glamorgan Posted on 05/03/2019 , work completed 05/03/2019
Friendly Efficient Prompt Service
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A local garage with efficient friendly staff. prompt service at a very reasonable price.Willuse this garage again.
Customer in Rhondda Cynon Taff Posted on 16/02/2019 , work completed 15/02/2019
MOT Testing.
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MOT testing. Releasing dog head from rear buckle. Stripped buckle casing to remove.
Lilian, Mid Glamorgan Posted on 12/02/2019 , work completed 12/02/2019