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Central Auto Centre

Small independent family run garage offering complete car care, from changing a bulb or repairing a puncture to warranty servicing and full electronic diagnostics with all the latest diagnostic computers.

Central Auto Centre

  • Email:
  • Phone:
  • 01689857694
  • Web:
  • www.centralautocentre.co.uk
  • Contact:
  • Mr Guy Mclaughlin
  • 80 High Street
  • Green Street Green
  • Orpington
  • Kent BR6 6BJ

Current offers

Winter Tyres and RUD Snow Socks in Stock Now - Hurry While Stocks lasts
Motor Codes subscriber #4970
  • 98%
  • Customer satisfaction
  • 95%
  • Recommend to friends or family
  • 98%
  • Booking process
  • 96%
  • Quality of work
  • 96%
  • Quality of information
  • 96%
  • Level of customer service
  • Total number of survey returns
  • 86
  • Mr Deon van Schalkwyk Date of feedback 26/01/2012
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    Friendly customer services. Made the whole experience a lot less stressful. Would definitely recommend. Great mechanics !!!! Thank you.
  • Miss Cassie Cox Date of feedback 11/01/2012
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    I have been to this garage a few times and have been satified with the work and level of customer service every time. When your car requires more work they will ring before they do anything and let you know how much more it would cost. Also if you book beforehand and give your mobile number, you will recieve a reminder text and a text once the work is done which I quite like. On this occassion I was running a bit late to pick up my car and only just got there before they closed, but I rang to inform them of this and they were happy to wait a bit longer if needed, which was very nice of them.
  • Mrs Anne Peacock Date of feedback 24/12/2011
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    Fantastic service by this garage and all works carried out to a very high level. A very personal service and even assisted by contacting another garage to sort out a prior problem. Would definatly reccomend to anyone to use this garage.
  • Mr R Steele Date of feedback 01/12/2011
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    I went to this garage for 2 new tyres to be fitted while I waited. It took over 2 hours for the work to be completed from the point where the car was first jacked up. Twice during this period I enquired 'how much longer' for the job to be completed? On both occasions I was told 'a couple more' minutes, when in fact there was still another half hour to wait. The attitude of one particular member of staff towards others was very rude. Although the final job was satisfactory, the lenthy wait and staff attitude has put me off using this garage again. Don't expect a warm friendly welcome.
  • Mr Edward marsden Date of feedback 14/11/2011
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    Superb allround service, very knowledgable staff and Mr Mcglaughlin is helpful, cheerful and very keen to help in any way he can.
  • Mrs Julia Hogg Date of feedback 19/10/2011
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    Fantastic service
  • Mr Trevor Ashman Date of feedback 12/10/2011
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    Excellent service
  • Mr Alex Denny Date of feedback 29/09/2011
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    A very decent job done very quickly.
  • James Tinker Date of feedback 23/09/2011
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    This is a family run garage and that comes through in the high quality of the service. I have found a garage that I trust and who complete work to the highest standard. They provide me with clear estimates of the planned work, and inform me if there are other repairs that I should consider - giving me balanced advice. They also manage to fit in urgent work for me as much as possible. All in all, I have nothing but good words to say about this garage and would strongly recommend it - a completely different experience to any other garage that I have used in the past.
  • Mr Keith Adams Date of feedback 15/09/2011
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    The car is covered by an extended warranty and I was told by the mechanic on the phone "I don't deal with warranty companies. You can phone them etc etc." I explained that the warranty was in the car and reluctantly, the mechanic agreed to deal with the warranty company 'this time only'. Given the conversation that I had with the mechanic I had concerns over whether he would phone the warranty company and decided to contact them myself. I eventually managed to trace details of the warranty via the dealer that sold me the vehicle and spoke to the warranty company myself about 40 minutes after talking with the mechanic at Central Auto Centre. I explained the situation to the warranty company who (a) advised that they had not heard from Central Auto Centre (b) the part was covered by the warranty and they are happy to agree the claim subject to a break down of costs and (c) as they had not heard from the garage, they would phone them to authorise the work to be undertaken. Central Auto's attitude was less than helpful on this occasion and whereas, eventually there was a good outcome, they should reconsider their position in connection with warranty related repairs.
  • Mrs Laura Wright Date of feedback 10/09/2011
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    Excellent garage, can always carry out any work when I need it, at the time I request. I always know that I am not being over charged or being told work needs to be done when it's not actually needed. Good keen employees. Would recommend to all, I always use the garage. Now live 30 mins away from the garage but still travel to use it as I know how reliable they are. Many thanks Central Auto Centre.
  • Mrs Laura Wright Date of feedback 10/09/2011
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    Excellent garage, can always carry out any work when I need it, at the time I request. I always know that I am not being over charged or being told work needs to be done when it's not actually needed. Good keen employees. Would recommend to all, I always use the garage. Now live 30 mins away from the garage but still travel to use it as I know how reliable they are. Many thanks Central Auto Centre.
  • Mrs Laura Wright Date of feedback 10/09/2011
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    Excellent garage, can always carry out any work when I need it, at the time I request. I always know that I am not being over charged or being told work needs to be done when it's not actually needed. Good keen employees. Would recommend to all, I always use the garage. Now live 30 mins away from the garage but still travel to use it as I know how reliable they are. Many thanks Central Auto Centre.
  • Mr James Stark Date of feedback 05/09/2011
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    I had my car's MOT carried out at this garage. I took the car there at the arranged time and test was started promptly and completed while I waited. I found the staff courteous from phoning to book in through to completion of the work. I'd recommend this garage.
  • mr Robert Mulder Date of feedback 30/08/2011
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    Excellent customer service and clean office. Like the text message reminding me of the service date and also informing me that the car was ready for collection. Very efficient.
  • Mr Denis Reynolds Date of feedback 24/08/2011
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    I have used Central Autos for the servicing of my two cars for many years now and have always been very happy with the service provided. Unlike other garages I have used in the past they never try to inflate the bill by doing unnecessary work and any work that is required is clearly explained and agreed with the customer before it is done. I will be moving out of the area soon and I just hope I am lucky enough to find another garage as good as Central Autos in my new area.
  • Mrs Pamela Stanton Date of feedback 19/08/2011
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    I was happy to drive my car out of the car park went like a dream. It felt like I was driving a brand new car again. The last time I took my car to for a service at Chelsfield motor works I could not even get out of the garage as my car would not go at all was an awful experience. This is why I tried another garage this year and I will be definitely going back to Central autos. My other car is due it's first MOT next month so I will be taken this straight to Central autos in Green St Green no doubt about that. Would like to thank everyone at Central Autos for making my car service smooth and I feel safe driving it.
  • Mr David Keegan Date of feedback 29/07/2011
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    Great local garage
  • Mr Peter myles Date of feedback 19/02/2011
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    Top garage very nice to deal with, polite and helpful staff,would recommend to any one, I also own a Mercedes and they look after that as well
  • Mr Paul Heather Date of feedback 01/12/2010
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    Friendly, informative staff. Would recommend the garage to all. Provided good advice, which was much appreciated - thanks.
  • mr jake goddard Date of feedback 19/11/2010
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    Very good garage would recommend to all family and friends
  • Mr Martin Jolly Date of feedback 09/11/2010
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    Reliable and good service, just what you want from a local garage.
  • Mr Henry Lawrence Date of feedback 03/11/2010
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    Good garage that has repaired most of our family vehicles over many years
  • mr chris timmins Date of feedback 27/10/2010
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    excellent service
  • Mr Kevin Blake Date of feedback 21/10/2010
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    Work was up to the normal high standard with a personable approach to customer service.
  • Mr Richard Miller Date of feedback 19/10/2010
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    I have been using this garage for a number of years now and am satisfied with the service I receive from them. It has always been for MoTs, but they have repaired the car once to allow it to pass an MoT.
  • Mr Colin Beesley Date of feedback 05/10/2010
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    All work was carried out timely and satisfactorily
  • mrs caroline wallace Date of feedback 04/10/2010
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    I shopped around for a replacement tyre , only to find the nearest garage to me, which I have used on various other occasions, for other things was by far the cheapest and most helpful. The service provided was as usual excellent.
  • mrs LORRAINE MUNDAY Date of feedback 28/09/2010
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    I HAVE USED THIS GARAGE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND HAVE ALWAYS FOUND THEM HELPFUL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE NICE PEOPLE TO DO BUSINESS WITH.
  • Mr Peter Knutton Date of feedback 27/09/2010
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    The job was for repalcement tyres. The garage and staff coudl not be faulted for their professionalism and service. And prices. But the survey does not really cater for this kind of work.
  • mr chris timmins Date of feedback 22/08/2010
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    excellent all round service
  • Mr Daniel Scott Date of feedback 22/07/2010
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    Great family run business that I couldnt recommend enough, friendly, fast, efficient and competitively priced. What more could you ask for?!
  • Date of feedback 18/06/2010
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    Work carried out as requested. However I find the staff extremely rude and unhelpful. Like they are doing me a favour. Common courtesy is all that is required.
  • Date of feedback 13/02/2010
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    Excellent all round service
  • Date of feedback 23/12/2009
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    My Freelander's windscreen wipers failed (linkage broken) just before Xmas during a period of heavy snow which was causing problems for many businesses. CTE had no problem both sourcing the required parts and fitting in the repair at very short notice - very happy!
  • Date of feedback 30/11/2009
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    Went in for tracking adjustment & four new tyres. Tracking was not done properly and I found car pulling to the left while driving. Rang them and was told to bring back which I did. An adjustment was made in only a few minutes, so while the pulling has gone I have my doubts as to whether tracking has been properly adjusted. I did not follow on with complaint as I no longer trust them to do the job properly. No problem with tyres.
  • Date of feedback 01/10/2009
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    I always find them to be helpful, friendly,clear,concise and honest. I recommend them highly!
  • Date of feedback 03/08/2009
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    CT&E have carried out work on a number of vehicles for me over the last 10 years. They are a professional, reliable and honestly run family firm. I would recommend them unreservedly.
  • Date of feedback 01/08/2009
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    HAVE USED THIS GARAGE FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS AND HAVE ALWAYS BEEN VERY HAPPY WITH THE LEVEL OF SERVICE.
  • Date of feedback 30/07/2009
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    I found the garage a total difference experience as they went out of there way to be helpfull and what they said they would do they actually did
  • Date of feedback 30/07/2009
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    A thouroughly professional and courteous service at a very fair price
  • Date of feedback 30/07/2009
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    very friendly and helpful with a quality service
  • Date of feedback 29/07/2009
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    Have used the garge for many years for all family cars. Would confidently recommend to every one.
  • Date of feedback 29/07/2009
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    Excellent garage, all members of staff seemed fully competent, happy and helpful. Faith has been restored in me that there are mechanics out there who are not trying to perform daylight robbery!! I would highly recommend to all
  • Date of feedback 28/07/2009
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    Very good and helpful, would happily recommend this garage to anyone. Also very price competitive.
  • Date of feedback 28/07/2009
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    great service, very friendly & helpful staff
  • Date of feedback 24/07/2009
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    I've used Central Tyre and Exhaust on numerous occasions and they are always extremely professional, thorough and also very competitive on price. Highly recommended.
  • Date of feedback 17/07/2009
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    Very good service, from initial contact, collecting the vehicle to the service and delivery back. Very friendly and helpful staff, I would thoroughly recommend Central Tyre and Exhaust.
  • Date of feedback 03/07/2009
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    After breaking a door mirror on my vehicle - the part was ordered via an email request and fitted the next day. Efficient and friendly!
  • Date of feedback 23/06/2009
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    Excellent, quick Service and Friendly Staff. I have found some garages not that female friendly before, but found the service here and explanations of what was happening great. Would definatly use Central Tyre and Exhausts again in the future.
  • Date of feedback 18/06/2009
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    I have used this garage for all my servising and repair for just over a year now and am very pleased with there service
  • Date of feedback 17/06/2009
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    An exceptionally proffessional and friendly approach to all aspects of having my car with the garage. Staff were only too happy to help as were managment in keeping me informed and explaining everything resulting in my car being very well looked after.
  • Date of feedback 15/06/2009
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    Best garage in the area.
  • Date of feedback 15/06/2009
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    Great service, they serviced and MOT`d two cars for me,the other one being a Honda Accord. They arranged pick up and drop off. Excellent!
  • Date of feedback 15/06/2009
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    I have always felt uncomfortable going to garages to get my car fixed, but was recommended Central Tyre and Exhaust a couple of years ago and have not looked back since. The staff are friendly and welcoming, very helpful and always keep me updated on the progress. They will go out of their way to move things around quickly if I am under time pressure, and the workmanship is always quality. I have never had a fault or any problem following a service or repair. I would recommend this garage to anyone.
  • Date of feedback 15/06/2009
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    100% satisfied.
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Opening Hours

Monday8:30-17:30
Tuesday8:30-17:30
Wednesday8:30-17:30
Thursday8:30-17:30
Friday8:30-17:30
Saturday8:30-17:00
Sunday