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Does anyone in / near Salford Quays know of a trustworthy garage / mechanic

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SarahWoodWould · 16/02/2026 17:17

My young adult DC has just started working in Salford Quays and has car troubles. A long way from home ☹️ Nobody at work can recommend a garage. So I wondered if anyone on here might know somewhere or if not then suggest a local FB page where I can do a search.

We’d be very grateful. It’s so hard when you’re at the other end of the country.

Thank you

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ZenNudist · 16/02/2026 17:24

I'm about 10 minutes drive I use national tyres and automated which is part of Halfords. There's a Halfords at old Trafford. Will be garages in trafford Park too. He just needs to google. It's mainly the chains around here. The independents are driven out.

SarahWoodWould · 16/02/2026 17:51

annonymousnamechange · 16/02/2026 17:35

Id personally avoid the chains as I think they're usually expensive and not great. Your DC could try posting on this FB group to see if they can suggest anything? I can only recommend a couple of garages in the N outskirts of manc

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=www.facebook.com/groups/salfordquayscommunityforum/&ved=2ahUKEwinqNWHxd6SAxXJQUEAHWh_HqoQFnoECA8QAQ&usg=AOvVaw2QDG4nkL21ku0aduSb4Vr2

Thank you so much. This is very helpful.

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