Car Servicing and MOT Garage in Gravesend, Kent

What is checked on the annual MOT test?

Please see click here for full details of the MOT test.

If you would like to check the MOT history of a vehicle please use the link and follow the instructions provided by clicking here

Welcome to Singlewell Service Centre. We run a state of the art service centre based in Gravesend, Kent. 

Our car services are designed to meet the varying needs of cars no matter their age, condition or history. Our car services are up to 40% cheaper than main dealer services and are generally as comprehensive (if not more comprehensive), so book your vehicle in for Service with us today. 

Our Gravesend garage is a modern, clean and friendly workshop with an enthusiastic and fully qualified workforce. We strive to offer the best service you can find and take pride in delivering the highest quality care.

What's that light on my dash? Why is my car not running properly?

Singlewell Service Centre in Gravesend have the latest diagnostic equipment to plug into your vehicle's electronic control system and identify issues.

You don't have to go to a dealership to find faults. we can take care of that for you. The majority of modern vehicles can produce a huge variety of fault codes that get stored within the vehicle's memory system.

Some vehicles have several units, not only to control the engine management but also brakes, suspension and even windscreen wipers. Having the correct diagnostic equipment and technical training on fault diagnosis is vital for identifying the correct cause of issues and preventing further costly component failure

Abnormal wear is where the inside or outside edge or shoulder of the tyre shows extreme wear, but the rest of the tread shows little wear. This is called camber wear and results from the tyre leaning in or out (it should be straight up and down when rolling down the road). Camber wear can be caused by suspension misalignment, a bent strut, a dislocated strut tower (often the result of unrepaired collision damage), a weak or broken spring, a bent spindle, or collapsed or damaged control arm bushings.

Abnormal tyre wear results from a suspension or alignment problem, an internal tyre fault, or the result of driving on underinflated or overinflated tyres.

Hitting a kerb or driving at speed through a pothole can result in wheel misalignment. Poorly aligned wheels can affect road holding, increase fuel consumption and decrease the life of your tyres.

If you spot the signs of misaligned wheels - such as uneven wear on your tyres - book a wheel alignment online and our specialist trained technicians will correct the problem.

Correct wheel alignment improves road holding and maximises the life of tyres. Aligning the front two wheels resolves alignment issues for most vehicles, but if additional work is needed a quote will be provided

Brake Checks

If you are ever in any doubt about the state of your brakes, we provide a no-obligation brake check. Our specialist trained technicians will check your brake pads, shoes and discs and replace any parts which are unsafe. We will check all elements of the braking system to ensure your brakes are in full working order.

Our brake check will assess the condition of your entire brake system including shoes, pads, discs, callipers, hoses and handbrake linkages.

If any repairs are needed we will advise you and provide a full quote before beginning any work.

If you want to avoid sticking to your leather seats in a long hot traffic jam this summer, and demist your windows at the flick of a switch in winter, you'll need to understand how to effectively maintain your car's air conditioning system.