Mark Sawkins Automotive

Mark Sawkins Automotive

5 star rating 101 reviews

Unit 17, Brockwell Court, Low Willington Industriak Estate, Crook, DL15 0UT


01388  747007
01388  747007

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Your full service includes the following checks:

  • Change Oil and Oil Filter.
  • Check Coolant Level
  • Check Washer Bottle Water
  • Check Brake Fluid
  • Check Clutch Fluid - if applicable
  • Check Auto Transmission Fluid
  • Check Fan/Alternator Belt tension
  • Check wipers
  • Check operation of Lights
  • Check adjust Brakes
  • Change Spark Plugs (Petrol)
  • Change the Air Filter
  • Change the Fuel Filter
  • Auto Transmission Fluid (if applicable)
  • Spark Plugs (Petrol - Mileage dependent)
  • Fuel Filter (Mileage dependent)

Your full service includes the following checks:

  • Change Oil and Oil Filter.
  • Check Coolant Level
  • Check Washer Bottle Water
  • Check Brake Fluid
  • Check Clutch Fluid - if applicable
  • Check Auto Transmission Fluid
  • Check Fan/Alternator Belt tension
  • Check wipers
  • Check operation of Lights
  • Check adjust Brakes
  • Change Spark Plugs (Petrol)
  • Change the Air Filter
  • Change the Fuel Filter
  • Auto Transmission Fluid (if applicable)
  • Spark Plugs (Petrol - Mileage dependent)
  • Fuel Filter (Mileage dependent)

Your interim service includes the following checks:

  • Change Oil and Oil Filter.
  • Check Coolant Level
  • Check Washer Bottle Water
  • Check Brake Fluid
  • Check Clutch Fluid - if applicable
  • Check Auto Transmission Fluid
  • Check Fan/Alternator Belt tension
  • Check wipers
  • Check operation of Lights

Your interim service includes the following checks:

  • Change Oil and Oil Filter.
  • Check Coolant Level
  • Check Washer Bottle Water
  • Check Brake Fluid
  • Check Clutch Fluid - if applicable
  • Check Auto Transmission Fluid
  • Check Fan/Alternator Belt tension
  • Check wipers
  • Check operation of Lights

Your MOT includes the following checks:

  • Lighting and Signalling Equipment
  • Steering (including suspension)
  • Brakes
  • Tyres and Road Wheels
  • Seat Belts
  • Body, Structure and General Items
  • Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
  • Drivers View of the Road

Online bookings must be made with a minimum of 3 days’ notice, however if you require work more urgently please contact the garage as they may have availability.

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Services

  • Car Repairs
  • Car Service
  • Air Conditioning
  • Tyres
  • Exhausts
  • Brakes
  • Batteries
  • Electronics
  • Diagnostics
  • Clutches
  • Hybrid

Opening Times

Mon 08:00 - 17:30
Tues 08:00 - 17:30
Wed 08:00 - 17:30
Thur 08:00 - 17:30
Fri 08:00 - 17:30
Sat 08:00 - 13:00
Sun Closed

About Us...

Local garage carring out everything for your motor vehicle . Full diagnostic equipment , servicing , air conditioning , 4 wheel alignment , tyres , all at competitive rates

Opening Times

Mon 08:00 - 17:30
Tues 08:00 - 17:30
Wed 08:00 - 17:30
Thur 08:00 - 17:30
Fri 08:00 - 17:30
Sat 08:00 - 13:00
Sun Closed

Services

  • Car Repairs
  • Car Service
  • Air Conditioning
  • Tyres
  • Exhausts
  • Brakes
  • Batteries
  • Electronics
  • Diagnostics
  • Clutches
  • Hybrid

About Us...

Local garage carring out everything for your motor vehicle . Full diagnostic equipment , servicing , air conditioning , 4 wheel alignment , tyres , all at competitive rates

Latest customer reviews

05 Oct 2023

5 star rating

Excellent service, explain everything

28 Sep 2023

5 star rating

Mark and his staff are absolutely top notch, nothing at all is too much trouble. Brilliant 10 stars to them all. I have used this garage for a couple of years now and would not take my taxis anywhere else

21 Sep 2023

5 star rating

Mark started to look after my Kia Sportage 2013 model, the car drives like a new one, really good service and excellent work done to my car.

21 Sep 2023

5 star rating

Absolutely outstanding. Completed a tricky job involving the fitting of shock absorbers, quickly and competently within a few hours, for a very good price. The courtesy car is an extra plus!

07 Sep 2023

5 star rating

Excellent service polite, helpful & Knowledgeable. Courtesy car supplied.

07 Sep 2023

5 star rating

I would not go anywhere else apart from marks garage, he is very friendly/ well priced/and very professional. Only Garage I will go to.

05 Sep 2023

5 star rating

Excellent service, from start to finish. Marks keeps you informed step by step during the day, always offers a car of his to use for the day.

23 Aug 2023

5 star rating

Dealt with problem straight away. Fast and efficient.

31 Jul 2023

5 star rating

Friendly and polite duo simply the best

31 Jul 2023

5 star rating

Fantastic job as alway and very professional

28 Jul 2023

5 star rating

This is the first time I have used this garage on a recommendation from a friend. I found the staff to be friendly, professional, helpful and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this garage on my experience and will continue to give them my custom in the future.

27 Jul 2023

5 star rating

Friendly people - everything done on time - honest with appraisal of work to be done-. . Small garage BUT a Big Appetite to get things right.. . Courtesy with a Courtesy car - helps me tremendously.

24 Jul 2023

5 star rating

Excellent service as always, reasonably priced

21 Jul 2023

5 star rating

Always an excellent service.

20 Jul 2023

5 star rating

Great service as always

19 Jul 2023

5 star rating

Excellent value for money and customer friendly service.. Mark Sawkins is knowledgeable and keeps you informed of what is essential and what is advisable. He also explains work required in both technical and layman's terms. . Backed up by efficient staff on both engineering and administrative sides.

18 Jul 2023

5 star rating

Excellent service as always

18 Jul 2023

5 star rating

Been using Mark Sawkins for a number of years now, always get excellent service, we would highly recommend this garage

15 Jul 2023

5 star rating

Fab service as always friendly reliable would recommend to others.

14 Jul 2023

5 star rating

excellent, reliable, fast, honest service

14 Jul 2023

5 star rating

Excellent service and great communication. Car back the same day, spot on.

13 Jul 2023

5 star rating

Value for money and no issues - very happy with work Mark has completed on my Mazda

11 Jul 2023

5 star rating

Very efficient and friendly. Excellent work.

10 Jul 2023

5 star rating

Very good service and good prices

10 Jul 2023

5 star rating

Spot quality service.

07 Jul 2023

5 star rating

Mark is excellent in all aspects of his work and is dedicated as well as determined. We found him years ago before he had his own garage.we my husband and myself started off as customer's and now friends.. Fantastic job as always Mark 110%

03 Jul 2023

5 star rating

excellent service alway go here .very clean and tidy and really looked after with courtesy car and all jobs done so well brilliant in fact customer service brilliant would recommend this service to anyone. thank you

01 Jul 2023

5 star rating

Very impressed - very good service and prices and vey polite and great customer service.

24 Jun 2023

5 star rating

Very freindly and professional.

23 Jun 2023

5 star rating

Excellent service thank you

20 Jun 2023

5 star rating

Friendly and knowledgeable persons - even smiled when taking payment for the work completed. Loan car very important to me while my vehicle was being prepared.

18 Jun 2023

5 star rating

Everyone at this garage is very friendly, they speak in plain English about what's wrong with the car, what it needs, set your expectations about the price, and never try to pressure you to pay for extra things et cetera. Always feel like I'm in safe hands at that Garage, they do their best to fit you in in good time and to get a quick turnaround on the work that needs doing.

14 Jun 2023

5 star rating

Returning customer due to the consistent quality of service. From diagnosis to getting your keys back - I have every confidence in the work carried out.

09 Jun 2023

5 star rating

Yet again, helpful, on time and reasonable charges

08 Jun 2023

5 star rating

Great service friendly staff and reasonable price every time

08 Jun 2023

5 star rating

Great service friendly staff and reasonable price every time

07 Jun 2023

5 star rating

Very helpful with excellent promt service, highly recommend Mark Sawkins Automotive.

05 Jun 2023

5 star rating

Quick friendly service. Good prices

03 Jun 2023

5 star rating

I called for a quote for a replacement battery, which I received promptly. This was ordered & installed within 3 hours. The service was professional & at a fair price.

30 May 2023

5 star rating

Very helpful and friendly, explained things in words that you could understand would recommend this garage to anyone.

23 May 2023

5 star rating

Very good service. Prompt and efficient.

22 May 2023

5 star rating

I am 82 years old, have been driving since 1958. This service is the best I've ever had!

22 May 2023

5 star rating

I am 82 years old, have been driving since 1958. This service is the best I've ever had!

19 May 2023

5 star rating

I Find it worth while to travel 7 miles to Marks garage to get the consistantely good service provided

15 May 2023

5 star rating

Always good quick work and good info received when needed.

04 May 2023

5 star rating

Good mechanic great service. good price.

02 May 2023

5 star rating

Brilliant service once again from these very obliging professionals, with the added option of a courtesy car .

02 May 2023

5 star rating

Excellent service once again from a very professional local garage , highly recommend and honest staff who are always willing to help anyone.

02 May 2023

5 star rating

Very professional and friendly staff, reasonable prices from honest staff who won't rip you off, job well done.

28 Apr 2023

5 star rating

Needed battery at short notice, supplied and fitted within 3 hours . Excellent service

19 Apr 2023

5 star rating

Explained the repair, ordered the part, did the work as soon as possible. Have not used this garage before but certainly will in the future

17 Apr 2023

5 star rating

Really helpful people, nothing seems to be any trouble and reasonably priced.

14 Apr 2023

5 star rating

Would not use any other garage. Friendly, trustworthy and competitive.

12 Apr 2023

5 star rating

Very competitive price, work carried out to a high standard. Being a small garage i had to wait quite a few weeks before they could accommodate the

12 Apr 2023

5 star rating

I have travelled from various parts of the north east to have my vehicles serviced and maintained over a lot of years by Mark that speaks for itself cannot be faulted

04 Apr 2023

5 star rating

Very good service as always very helpful, got me a courtesy car whilst mine was in for MOT. Would highly recommend.

04 Apr 2023

5 star rating

This is the first time I have used Mark Sawkins Automotive following recommendation from a friend and I would have no issues in using them again and recommending them to relations and friends. Excellent service, friendly staff and good value for money and found them very easy to deal with an excellent service all round.

03 Apr 2023

5 star rating

Excellent service as usual. Pleasant, helpful, and nothing too much trouble.

03 Apr 2023

5 star rating

Completely and efficient service.

30 Mar 2023

5 star rating

It's nice to go to a small garage, and get big service would not hesitate to recommend to friends.

29 Mar 2023

5 star rating

Excellent service from start to finish.

23 Mar 2023

5 star rating

Brilliant and professional service.

23 Mar 2023

5 star rating

Very proffesional.

21 Mar 2023

5 star rating

New exhaust fitted. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, excellent price as always. Wouldn't use anyone else.

21 Mar 2023

5 star rating

Friendly. helpful and efficient.

15 Mar 2023

5 star rating

I was made very welcome, had a cuppa while I waited. Staff very welcoming and nice.

14 Mar 2023

5 star rating

Excellent and efficient service. Great communication so kept fully informed of what happened.

14 Mar 2023

5 star rating

Brilliant work from Mark and team! I will not use another garage, used this garage since 2019!!

27 Feb 2023

5 star rating

Mark is fantastic! Very supportive, always helpful and goes the extra mile.

24 Feb 2023

5 star rating

Annual MOT - Excellent service, would definitely recommend.

22 Feb 2023

5 star rating

Would only ever use this garage, friendly, knowledgeable staff and great service at a good price.

13 Feb 2023

5 star rating

Always excellent service and good value.

03 Feb 2023

5 star rating

Very good service.

02 Feb 2023

5 star rating

He does a very good job will not take my car anywhere else

02 Feb 2023

5 star rating

Very efficient, helpful and informative

23 Jan 2023

5 star rating

Very helpful, efficient. Will defiantly use them again. This was my first visit but will not be my last and will be 100% back there. Recommend them.

11 Jan 2023

5 star rating

Very good, pleasant manner.

11 Jan 2023

5 star rating

Had a service and brakes on front, very good price for work done.

09 Jan 2023

5 star rating

Great service.

09 Jan 2023

5 star rating

Excellent service explains everything, no job too small. Fitted us in for MOT within 2 days even though its the holidays and was extremely busy.

03 Jan 2023

5 star rating

Never a problem. First class service have no issues recommending Mark its a bit out of the way but worth the journey.

21 Dec 2022

5 star rating

Friendly knowledgeable staff. Excellent service 100% wont go anywhere else.

21 Dec 2022

5 star rating

Very good service. Friendly and accommodating.

21 Dec 2022

5 star rating

First class service. Very reliable, customer service top rate.

20 Dec 2022

5 star rating

"simply the best" The small but very important job was reported to mark at 4pm on 22-11-22 I left the vehicle with him and although he had a waiting list of work he spent a little overtime (to keep me on the road).

12 Dec 2022

5 star rating

Most of the family have started using mark, he is quality - Thanks

12 Dec 2022

5 star rating

Great service - Friendly staff

08 Dec 2022

5 star rating

Friendly and helpful staff car was taken to look after vehicle and work was carried out in a timely manner with regular updates.

08 Dec 2022

5 star rating

Very helpful and pleasant staff.

22 Nov 2022

5 star rating

Very well presented, with good communication. Great work too.

22 Nov 2022

5 star rating

As usual/ professional/ courteous + reasonably priced.

17 Nov 2022

5 star rating

very helpful friendly would 100% be coming back for any work on my car.

17 Nov 2022

5 star rating

Always use mark excellent at what he does and price reasonable and he always tries to fit you in even when busy.

17 Nov 2022

5 star rating

Good, fast + efficient service, friendly staff - even got a cup of tea made for me while I waited and advice given when I asked.

16 Nov 2022

5 star rating

Always carried out quickly and job done well

15 Nov 2022

5 star rating

Very knowledgeable mechanic always busy but willing to do work ASAP used him for 8-10 years now & travel about 8MLS to use his services.

14 Nov 2022

5 star rating

Helpful and friendly staff.? Care taken with vehicle.? Work carried out in timely fashion with regular updates on progress.

14 Nov 2022

5 star rating

Great reliable service, good communications and excellant work.

11 Nov 2022

5 star rating

The warning light on the dash kept coming on took to see Mark, had the car in the next for repair. Good service all round

11 Nov 2022

5 star rating

Excellent family run business, you can trust. Courtesy cars given + nice to drive

11 Nov 2022

5 star rating

Very helpful and efficient, couldnt be better pleased

15 Aug 2022

5 star rating

Very good service, friendly + helpful. Reasonable price

15 Aug 2022

5 star rating

Best garage in the area

10 Aug 2022

5 star rating

Tyres fitted

08 Aug 2022

5 star rating

Excellent service, both gentlemen polite and answered all my questions, professionally would recommend this garage to anyone

08 Aug 2022

5 star rating

Excellent service 100% very professional attitude, absolute pleasure to deal with

08 Aug 2022

5 star rating

Work done the same day i contacted Mark Sawkins, offered of a small courtesy car. Price of repair lot less than what i expected, will certainly have any future work done with Mark Sawkins staff very helpful and competent

04 Aug 2022

5 star rating

I have uder Mark for many years, would not go anywhere else. Mark is one of the best people i know and trust his judgement and his work is second to none. Have never had any problems or heard of any one who has

09 Apr 2021

5 star rating

Fantastic customer service will definitely be back and will also recommend

09 Apr 2021

4 star rating

The work was done professionally & if anything else is wrong mark always messages me to make sure it can be done.

09 Apr 2021

5 star rating

Excellent service every time: low prices and work quickly done. i have never been disappointed.

08 Apr 2021

5 star rating

Professional and efficient.