Reviews of Shaikly Motor Company - Hawkins Road. (Auto Repair Shop) in Colchester (Essex).

Shaikly Motor Company - Hawkins Road

345 Reviews

161 Comments

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Unit 3C, Altbarn Road Industrial Estate, Hawkins Rd, Colchester CO2 8JY

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Reviews of Shaikly Motor Company - Hawkins Road

J. G.

I have used Shaiklys for numerous different vehicles. The professionalism, customer service, pricing and all round capability is first class. I would argue it is better than main dealers. All the staff that work there, including the owner, go out of their way to solve any issues and they seem to have capability to work on all faults on all cars. I rarely write reviews but if you are looking for a reliable garage that won’t over charge and will be genuine, look no further!

T. D.

Absolutely fantastic service - could not recommend them more highly. Shaikly's maintain our fleet of vans and the service we receive is second to none. Thank you!

s. s.

Lovely staff!!! Only went in for a puncher n they run a health check on my car an noticed I had no oil! Lucky save! Definitely recommend

D. G.

Great customer service. The staff were due to close but they waited to help me before doing so. Not to mention the job was completed very quickly with very friendly staff. Highly recommend, I'll definitely be back!

P.

Excellent service, arrived early for MOT but they started straight away and were done in under an hour. Genuinely knowledgeable and helpful staff and they don't try and sell you anything you don't need. Very impressed.

A. M.

Been using Shailkly for 3 years, and everytime I have been very happy with the service and quality of job recieved. Professional, fairly priced, and very efficient. Would recommend to anyone

G. B.

Excellent staff and best place i have ever been too, Efficent and suberb work carried out on my car. Used this company several times and had no issues what so ever all. No other company compares to this one!!!!!

l. m.

Would Highly Recommend Shaikly Motors to Anyone ,they give a Great Service, Rob will go above and beyond to get the job done, Thanks to Mick, Rob & the Team

K. F.

I could not be more grateful for how well we were looked after when we needed a new tyre urgently. The kids loved the toy garage and how everyone explained what was going on.

S. T.

Would thoroughly recommend Shaikly's service to anyone, their friendly welcoming style with affordable service is of very high quality. If you have any questions they are very happy to answer them in a professional way that shows they care about their customers. I would thoroughly recommend Shaikly Motor Company's service to anyone.

S. G.

The re-sprayed my VW T5 - what a fantastic job. John in their body shop is excellent and their customer service top notch.

R. H.

Can't thank Shakily (namely Rob) enough for their very prompt and kind help today with a pigeon that had got caught in my front grill. They were the ONLY garage that said they could help and take a look at short notice. The staff were outstanding, very helpful on the phone and when arrived just minutes later they managed to remove the bird swiftly, and at no charge what so ever! Truly a garage with a heart for a bird in need!! Thank you Shakily, really went above and beyond today!!

A. W.

Excellent service and extremely helpful staff when I was taking my car in for its MOT. Will definitely be using again!

D. M.

Best van rental company I found so far, and I've used a lot over the years! Very good range of vans, all in excellent order, always clean, I've used them for nearly 3 years now, and never had one issue. If you need to hire a van, call / email Sian (always friendly) very competitive prices, will continue to use as my 'go to' van hire company 10/10 A+++++++

M. B.

Hands down the best garage in Colcheter. Always reliable, great customer service, would highly recommend Shaikly Motor Company to everyone.

k. m.

Thank you so much Sian Barton for organising an amazing meeting. All our ladies that joined you, Michael and the team in April have nothing but great things to say - highly tecommrbded ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 star rating

C. M.

Shaiklys have been used by my family for years, have always receive fabulous service and communication from all staff, everyones so friendly, informative and helpful, they have even sent someone out to check car at my home after having a major tyre wear problem fixed to see if problem had been solved thanks again Shaiklys

P. R.

Great value for money. Staff are friendly knowledgeable and very helpful. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.

D. R.

Have been hiring van from Shaiklys for last two years for our Scout Group for camping events all ways great service and easy to book the van from sian

B. F.

Fist class service friendly staff

A. M.

Create customer service. Very pleasure experience. Highly recommend!!!!!

s. H.

Brilliant friendly service, great value for money, wouldn’t take my vehicles anywhere else.

L. J. B.

Outstanding customer service from start to finish!! The EML on my Ford Fiesta came on and I was really nervous to drive my car. I was recommended Shaikly’s by a friend. From start to finish, the team were really helpful and transparent in explaining the diagnostic procedure and all the costs involved. They kept me updated throughout and the team were so friendly. I will definitely be using Shaikly’s from now on!

L. L.

Took my car to be fixed Great experience. Receptionist (Sian) very very helpful. Will come back.

E. S.

Reliable garage tan by nice people

M. L.

By some way, the best garage I've ever used. Great service. Really nice people

J. S.

I found Shaikly online and never knew they were even in Colchester. They picked up my car, washed it and were £100 less than the BMW dealer that I was using previously. I am over the moon!!!! and even got my service book stamped.

H. D.

Sian the receptionist was very friendly, helpful and efficient when I brought my car in. She helped to provide a really good service and the price was very good.

d. f.

Great company fantastic staff especially Sian I have hired vans and and my vehicle serviced there several times thanks guys and girls you are the best

T. M.

More wonderful service again today 😀, can't thank them enough, they sorted an electrical fault for me very quickly on my old Mondeo and got me back on the road in no time.

C. M. 1. H.

Great professional service as always.👍🏻

A. R.

Smashed it. Fixed my car for me. In these times. Great service. Will only ever take car here now

S. M.

Fantastic service. Great people. Best garage in Essex!!

C. A.

Wow! I’ll be honest I don’t know much about cars and was a little nervous to take my car in the when it told me it needed “Oil maintenance”. From start to finish they put me at ease and completed the job shortly afterwards. A breath of fresh air! Lovely people.

D. L.

Been using g Shaikly motors for 20+ years and will never go anywhere else.The staff and the service are the best I've ever encountered.I would highly recommend them 100%

R. A.

Brilliant and friendly service. Great for hiring and services. They are very happy to help out, and nothing is too much hassle.

M. G.

Recent service on my VW Tiguan. Car was also collected and returned.

N. C.

Efficient service, transparent, and friendly receptionist. Many thanks

D. L.

Fantastic experience all round with very knowledgeable staff and an excellent van hire system. Highly recommended.

H. B.

Great customer service recommend

J. M.

Top garage with an excellent team. Always friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!

T. C.

Honest and friendly. They'll also do their best to source after market parts to keep the cost down.

N. M.

I work in the motorsport side of the industry and I couldn't speak more highly of these guys, great work and could not be more accommodating...first class !!!

K. M.

Hired a van, fast friendly service, having the car serviced there next.

R. I.

I have been using Shaikly Motor Company for over 10 years. Mick and his team are always on hand to answer any queries and the level of service they provide is superb. I will always recommend Shaikly’s to family and friends and I would not take my vehicle anywhere else.

H. G. J.

Friendly and makes life hiring a van easy! Lots of sizes to choose from too! Cheers!

J. M.

Van hire made easy!

H. H.

Hired a van, excellent customer service! Would recommend

D. W.

A friendly place to be. Time is always given. A pleasant place to be. Nice people.

M. C.

Excellent service this morning, as ever. Quick, efficient and a pleasure to deal with.

N. W.

Really great service! Fast, helpful and (most importantly) high quality.

A. H.

Great place for an MOT in Colchester, really quick, good price, highly recommended

e. f.

Honest, reliable and good value. What else do you need?

T. D.

Great service

A. W.

Excellent service and price

G. P.

My car went in to limp mode, phoned Shaikly Motor Company at the Hythe who I have used for all of my cars servicing, tyres and breakdowns. As ever Angie, Amy and Rebecca in the Service Department were very helpful, advised me of their findings, priced the job and it was very very reasonable, done on time and kept me informed, would highly recommend a good honest and trustworthy Garage

c. t.

Perfect

R. G.

Excellent Company... professional efficient and reliable... highly recommend them

D. C.

Always excellent service, these guys look after my daily ride and my kit car and are always excellent, thoroughly recommended.

G. C.

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L. B.

Shakily motors have gone above and beyond taking care of my car. I work in the community so my car is virtual to my role. They are always polite and professional. Even when I have had an appointment they have taken my car in and fix it. Wouldn't take my car anywhere else. Thank you Shakily keep up the good work.

B. M.

G. L.

Superb customer service, always helpful, even in the event of an emergency. Would never go anywhere else. Honest and very reliable, top garage, they deserved their award, UK Garage of the Year, well done.

S. s.

Rung up Shaikly as car came up with EML, they got it in the next day and diagnosed the problem. Communication was excellent, Rob explained the issue and potential problems if the repair didn't go to plan, ie exhaust air temp sensor which are notorious for getting stuck. Works went better than planned, no issues and works came in slightly lower than quote, top service!

G. A.

I don’t normally leave reviews but the commitment to solving the intermittent air conditioning problem on my wife’s Audi TT was amazing. It now appears to be working as normal thanks to their investigation. Altogether outstanding service.

A. C.

Absolutely unbelievable service is all I can say say the car goin for test drive after new brakes pads and disks mechanic came back not happy then had a few look at it went back out and came back he still wasn't happy been told that the caliper had seized and need replaced and got such a helpful female who has sorted it out and got mechanic to strip it while waiting for part. Without a doubt will be using this garage alot more and booking my service and other things to get done while I know that they care about the car and take pride in their work and don't give back unless they are happy. Thanks so much Angus Campbell

E. P.

I have used Shaikly Motor Company for a number of years now and I will never go anywhere else! I cannot recommend highly enough! The service they provide is second to none every single time! They go out of their way to help you, they even collected my car from my home, completed the work and delivered it back to me the same day! They will always keep you well informed as to what is going on and are 100% honest, trustworthy and reliable! You'd be daft not to use them!

R. B.

The general manager Rob and all staff were excellent and very helpful. Rob went out of his way to get me back on the road as quickly as possible, as I was booked to go to France. Very much appreciated!

C. J.

I have taken both our cards over the years to Shaikly Motor Company because of their excellent customer service, friendliness and 5* standards. There have been several occasions where we have needed a quick turnaround in getting repairs done, and we have always found this company to be more than accomodating in helping and reducing stress levels! The pricing is very fair, and always upfront which really helps in knowing what to expect. I have been given a courtesy car on several occasions when I have needed it, which is an added bonus! Overall I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Shaikly as a reputable family run local business that offers a great all round service for their customers.

j. B.

Been using Shaikly Motor Company for all my vehicles, have always been happy with the excellent service they provide, keep you updated and always good value. Thanks to Rob and the team 👍

A.

Have never had any issues after the repair and services they provide, the best ever garage, they do brilliant work, the whole team is very friendly and helpful, big thumbs up!! Highly recommend!!

C. F.

Excellent service! They go the extra mile for our fleet of vans. Would 100% recommend to anyone whether it is a single vehicle or a fleet!

E. W.

Dealt with my repair really quickly at short notice when I urgently needed the car. Friendly receptionist and efficient service. Thank you!

J. W.

Kept informed of progress at all stages and informed of the cost prior to commencing the work. Mark the technician seemed very knowledgeable about my issue and was correct with his diagnosis of my fault

J. L.

As always great customer service and communication from Shaikly’s when dealing with an unexpected problem with my car. Can’t recommend the team highly enough and am so grateful to the mechanics for getting my car back on the road 🙏

E. P.

Had my car serviced here and did not only receive excellent customer service but great reparation of my car, would definitely recommend!

O. H.

Amazing service. Very kind team. They sorted out my key problem and didn’t charge a penny. Very positive experience. Will coma back definitely Thank you

M. K.

Unbelievable! After being completely messed around by a main dealer Mic and his team were able to get my car in at relatively short notice. Mic was completely honest and transparent through the process. When my car was taken apart it became clear that the job had been misdiagnosed by the main dealer. This would have been clear however I wasn’t informed as the job would have cost double what it actually did. I can’t thank the team more for the level of honesty and craftsmanship. It’s fantastic to see that decent & honest garages still exist! It goes without saying that thanks to Mic's honesty this saved me over £1000! Wow!

J. S.

My motor had major problems with clutch and oil pressure. Shaikly did their very best to try and sort it all out with the warranty company and it paid off. Rob was very communicative, honest and seemed to really care about our car and getting the best deal for us. Really good service all around, most importantly it seems that they really care about providing a great service. Will be returning for the MOT later on this month.

H. J.

First time using Shaikly for an MOT but their excellent reviews stood out. Easy to book an appointment online with a wide choice of times and dates, which was excellent. Plenty of parking onsite, the test started on time and all done in 45 minutes, with a comfortable and clean waiting room to stay in. Clear paperwork and impressed with such an easy and smooth experience. Highly recommended.

L. C.

I have used this company multiple times now and each time has been outstanding! So trustworthy with my car and very transparent… Definitely recommend them for any work needed. :)

R. H.

Great, professional and courteous. I have worked with them for years and even bought my vehicles there. I always have my MOT's done there. I just miss a coffee machine at the reception. 😆😉

C. D.

A**** garage, A**** service, A**** price. Can`t Fault Rob and the team, the communication was perfect! Everything was explained to me before proceeding. Such an easy, no hassle experience from start to finish.

C. L.

Very professional experience from booking to collection of Landrover Discovery. Will definitely use Shaikly Motors again.

K. Z.

Had several problems with my car that needed fixing within a timely manner. The Shaikly staff were transparent with all the information regarding the issues, they took time and care to explain the faults and professionally advised what needed to be done to resolve the issue. In regards to COVID safety measures, the garage had taken all the necessary precautions ensuring the safety of both the staff and its customers. Fair and honest regarding the prices, very happy with my experience and a reliable garage. Will be using them from now on, recommend to everyone who wants their car fixed properly.

D. S.

Xmas eve eve. Driving down to daughter in laws from Norfolk and the drive belt snapped. Son in law mentioned that this garage do repairs for his national companies fleet. This was the only garage that said they could take a look and see what they could do. I made it as far as 200 yards from garage and stalled the van. Not only did the mechanics push me into garage I later had a call to say van will be ready I morning. What was most surprising was the cost which was way below what we all thought...outstanding staff and service. Merry Xmas and a happy new year to everyone who works here 😊👍

S. w.

First class service, first class staff, fitted me in for an alternator replacement at short notice even though busy. 👍🚘

E. G.

Brought my Skoda into Shaikly's and could not speak highly enough of them. My car had been giving me a whole host of issues when driving and I'd had enough, I decided to phone in and book an appointment in. The issues I discussed were investigated promptly and I was given a thorough rundown of both the faults they found, and the next steps we could take to resolve the issues, the technician who looked at my car suggested multiple routes of action based on their findings. I found the processes very transparent and a pleasure to be a part of. My previous experience with other garages was not anywhere near as informative and as someone with no motor experience, I felt valued and came away from the experience understanding far more about my car. The quality of service I received was fantastic, prices and times were explained to me clearly and the level of professionalism and care far surpassed my previous experiences with main dealers. I will 100% be bringing all of my cars back in the future. I have also begun recommending that all of my friends and family bring their cars here. 10/10 all round

s. w.

1st class service. Not the cheapest but the help and customer service I received from Geoff and Rob was faultless. I was able to have use of a customer courtesy car throughout the time of the diagnostic and repair which was a great help as I am disabled. I was kept informed of progress along the journey of service and repair. I thoroughly recommend this company.

T. B.

I’ve used Shaikly Motor Company for all things car repairs for many years now across different cars, servicing, tyres, repairs etc as have the rest of my family…they are an efficient, high quality, professional and friendly outfit, transparent with costs and experts in their field. I wouldn’t use anyone else!

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Very nice people and professional workshop. I found my tyer was flat that morning. I thought it could be spined by something and the tyre was slowly deflating. I took my tyre to them and they did the water check. Fortunately, the tyre is just flat, but there is no leak. They pumped it up and charged no fee. Thanks a lot.

N.

Shaikly has serviced our cars for years, always providing outstanding service and great value. During lockdown, they went the extra mile to replace my exhaust enabling me and my wife to get back to work immediately (we're both key workers and this was vital). Thank you Shaikly Motors - outstanding company with outstanding service.

B. C.

Again this year I booked my car in for MOT at Shaikly Motor Company. Arrived for my appointment, was able to wait in reception whilst my MOT was completed within 50mins. I have moved my servicing and MOT’s from Mercedes to Shaikly’s and have found them to be competitive on price, very professional and very friendly. I would highly recommend their services as an alternative to main dealership and most certainly cheaper too. Thanks guys.

D. M.

Great team always helpful. Angela was brilliant and communicated everything.

D. M.

After trying out many different car workshops in and around Colchester, I must say Shaikly Motor Company blow the rest out of the water! I began using SMC 3 years ago and have never let anyone else touch my cars. Their service and quality of repairs is second to none. The thing that stands out to me about this company is their integrity, which is very difficult to find amongst this trade. There are reviews which mention price being a little higher than average, however, considering the level of service and the guarantee that the work has been done to a very high standard, it is well worth it. Highly recommend this company, keep it up guys!

R. K.

I have been using Shaikly for a few years now and have had both my personal and business vehicles serviced and MOT here. The team are very friendly, helpful and happy to take the time to explain about the service work involved. When we encountered problem with one of our vehicles everything was explained to us and we were really re-assured that everything would be thoroughly checked and very reasonably priced. They really went above and beyond to make sure we felt happy and re-assured.

C. W.

Refreshingly professional, helpful and VERY good value... could teach main dealers a thing-or-two! They undertook a complex radar cruise-control calibration on my late-model Golf... I always find them courteous, helpful, and good value and extremely competent... all things I cannot report of several recent main dealer experiences!!! I would recommend without hesitation!!!

A. S.

Very happy with the service. Used this garage for the first time for a MOT and service. Staff were very helpful and accommodating in fitting my car in at the last minute. The the bill was a little more than expected due to a few issues identified, the staff fully explained the issues and prices and helped me make a few choices. The billing was very clear, all the work was completed on the day, I would use the garage again.

E. Z.

I am over the moon with the service I was given. So friendly and helpful! Would 100000% recommend. Late minute booking in and no trouble at all. Quick and efficient. Defiantly be returning

P. S.

We’ve been using Shakilys for over eight years ever since moving to Colchester. In over 35 years of driving and maintaining cars, they are hands down the best, most professional, courteous, considerate and friendly garage I’ve ever known. The quality of work matches the quality of advice and the fact that they are upfront about cost, they consult on all jobs really make the customer feel they are in the driving seat (excuse the pun). Really excellent outfit. The most recent work that was carried out on the car was handled by Rob and the mechanics. A lot of work and quite a bit of cost, but at no point did I feel that I was getting anything other than sound advice and the best job for a decent price. Restores faith in much maligned motor mechanics and demonstrates that you build customer loyalty by delivering a quality service. PRS

m. b.

I recently had my car serviced by shakily motor company and I was very impressed with the work they had done. They were able to repair my brakes on my car in a timely manner and for a good price. I really appreciated their honest advice given that I am not very knowledgable on car parts. Highly recommend Shaikly's as I will be returning for any futurer car services I may need!

C. B.

I’ve come to them after seeing the good reputation they have based upon reviews and I wasn’t disappointed. I’ve came to check my car after my trusted garage slap me with an invoice hard to digest only inspecting my car visually. So I came for an second opinion. Shaikly put my car on the computer and saw that I’ve had problems with two injectors on which they recommend me to change them as I was facing a long trip ahead of me. Also the major concern for me was a shakeup stuttering on the startup of the car (cold/start) where on further looking was my flywheel and clutch. I was well impressed with the level of their service and with the 13’plate ford focus they gave me as curtesy car whilst my car was in service. They went the extra mile for me on a short notice and time pressured by my fast coming annual leave. After 3500 miles done with no issues I’m more than happy to leave this positive feedback as they deserve it.

M. T.

My cars been in a couple of times with Shaikly’s and I can’t praise the staff enough. Nothing is too much of an ask for them. Great customer service and extremely friendly. Will definitely be using again and recommending to friends and family. Thanks again guys!

A. J.

First class service when the starter motor failed on my Hyundai. Recovery vehicle delivered me at around 2pm on a Friday, Sian at reception very helpful, booked car in and collected next day at 12.45pm....really great turnaround. On collection the car had been given a health check for fluid levels and was even washed! Highly recommend and am about to book my wife's MOT there.

K. H.

Just wanted to say thank you for all you did repairing my daughter's car . Everyone at the garage was exceptionally helpful. I wanted to also thank Mark who went above and beyond by contacting the warranty provider for my daughter's car, which meant that the majority of the work was covered by the warranty. Thank you so much shankly's.

A. C.

Nice friendly and helpful staff, excellent prices, lots of size choices with vans and only an extra £5 for an extra driver, and lower deposit than most! Excess insurance available. Very pleased with this company so far. We gave them the van back on Monday with no issues.

J. B.

Being a young girl who knows very little about cars I was apprehensive about choosing which garages I could trust, this one however is the most trustworthy garage I’ve come across so far! Having used them for an MOT for my car previously, when I needed some repairs doing I thought I’d try this garage again and they did not disappoint! I was given a no obligation quote free of charge before any work was done, along with free and honest advice from a mechanic. Whilst they can be slightly more expensive than other garages, the customer service here is impeccable. I cannot fault how well informed I felt throughout the whole process, with calls throughout keeping me up to date with the work. Despite a few very minor unforeseen setbacks (which I was informed about in a very timely manner, and which were not the fault of this garage) the work cost me exactly what I was originally quoted. Very happy and reassured customer! Will be using this garage again!

K. W.

Brilliant brilliant brilliant. I messaged them on a bank holiday, they responded straight away. They got me in the next day to get my MOT done. Also sorted my husbands flat tyre out ASAP. Very impressed. Great staff. Great service. Will definitely recommend them and will be back!

D. M.

My work van broke down and not only did this garage provide me with a courtesy Transit van (which was in near perfect nick) but they also made sure they called and discussed every step of the way through the repair. What made a refreshing change is that nothing was done or more importantly charged for, without first calling and speaking directly with me first. I can't stand hidden charges but Shaikly was up front, honest, more than reasonable with their prices and my van was back on the road in no time. I'll be booking my next service with them that's for sure!

A. S.

This Is the best garage I have ever been to they are first class outfit from start to finish I have a camper van Talbot express she is 30years old and 21ft long not a easy vehicle to tackle but from the time I walked in to the time I left everything was explained to me they put a clutch in not a easy job and they actually took the time to show me the clutch out of the van and tell me what they was going to do since then my van has done the nc500 and she went up the mountain in Scotland with no trouble at all the clutch was first class they also repair the breaks also my van had been in another garage witch could not repair my clutch and made a right mess of it so first of all they had to repair the damage they had done to my clutch and my brakes my breaks are now really sharp where as before I had to pump them to stop after the other garage told me they was ok what I really want to say is these are top class garage and top class mechanics and very good price as well I really can't speak highly enough of them

L. K.

I booked my car in for a service over the phone and was able to book it in for a time that suited me. I left my car there for the majority of the day and when I went to pick it up, the service was completed, my car had been cleaned and I was given all relevant paperwork and a receipt for my payment which I was also able to make over the phone during the day. Such fab service from all staff. Thank you. Will definitely come back and recommend others.

G. L.

Had ongoing problems with my car and was recommended to Shaikly Motor Company. They did a diagnostic check and the advice and subsequent repair potentially saved me a fortune. A lesser qualified mechanic would have suggested a much more expensive repair which wouldn’t have actually sorted my problem. They kept me informed constantly and I feel they went above and beyond in helping me and not taking advantage as I am a woman. Thank you to Sian the receptionist for her help also when I hired a van recently, very knowledgeable and helpful, would highly recommend

R. H.

Great service! Shaikly's team went above and beyond to get my car repaired, MOT done and back on the road again. Thank you! Definitely recommend 🙂👍

K. (.

I've used them for several years, bought 2 cars from them, and had all servicing and MoTs done there. It's been a very pleasant way to do business because there is absolute trust. I'd never go anywhere else. Superb service, very professional and a nice lady on reception who always goes that extra mile. Highly-recommended.

W. C.

I first started using Shaikly Motor Company a year ago. Will definitely use this garage to maintain my car! The team are professional and friendly. They take time to explain exactly the work being carried out. Highly recommend this garage !

S. S.

Dealing with garages can be a daunting task but not at Shaikly Motor Company! I've used Shaikly's for a number years now and they have always been very fairly priced on repair work and a pleasure to deal with. I definitely will be continuing my business with the team thanks for all your hard work over the years!!! 👍👌🚗

P. H.

This is the only garage i trust with my cars. I have used Frank Skaikly's since 2007, i have always been impressed with their dedication to customer service. I would never go anywhere else. Mick Skaikly is a true gentleman, he has recently saved our holiday by fixing a clutch on my Nissan Navara within the same day, i had the truck towed by RAC to the garage, he put multiple workers on the job immediately, he literally put everything aside for the day to ensure i could drive away the same day, the clutch had been fitted by the team only 6 months ago and had failed, it was suspected that my towing habits may have contributed to the clutch failure but Mick replaced it and didn't charge me a penny. It is very rare that you get this level of integrity in the customer service world. Mick takes a lot of pride in his reputation and he thoroughly deserves it. Mick even took me for drive after and gave me a little lesson on towing an using clutch to avoid damage, such a great chap. Thanks for your help Mick, without your team we would have not had a holiday, this year, you really saved our bacon and god knows how much money !!! Simply the best garage i have ever used.

M. B.

I called in after a warning light appeared on my dashboard. I was away from home and in the area on business. The staff were very friendly and professional and the mechanic managed to resolve the problem for me there and then. I am very grateful for the excellent service I received and would definitely recommend them to anyone local.

J. M.

I've been using Shaikly for a couple of years for work on our Focus and our Vauxhall Movano van. The MOT's have been carried out professionally and any work required has always been excellent value. The staff are very helpful and explain the work required in simple terms. Highly recommended!

N. B.

Tried Shaikly Motors for the first time and can't believe the difference in my vehicle since they've changed the clutch. Good on price and as a bonus they even washed it for me! Will definitely be back!

S. H.

Great service , really helpful staff , the van was perfectly prepared clean and great to drive, booking was easy and collection and processing fast , office has a loo , water fountain, tea and coffee , your able to leave a car here while you rent , all in all a great value experience .

j. e.

Used these guys a couple of times. First time just a wheel change but my hand brake failed onsite. The owner fixed it for me without hesitation, even though it was due to fail anyway. Lent me his own personal vehicle so I could pick my son up from school. Bent over backwards for me, a real gentleman. So honest and trustworthy, I will take my car here from on, for any repair or service. ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Treatment. Highly recommended 👍🏻👍🏻

K. A.

I'm extremely finicky where I have my BMW 525 serviced, however Shaikly's service was of a higher standard than some BMW garages I've previously used. The friendly informative service at reception was so outstanding, I didn't have to engage with a mechanic. I will certainly be using Shaikly's in future.

D. W.

I took my my car to Shaikly's for a second opinion after taking it to another local garage, thankfully I did! Shaikly's quoted me before any work was carried out, kept me up to date with the progress of my car and rung me when my car was ready to be collected. The final price was exactly what I was originally quoted. Would highly recommend, very friendly, welcoming and professional.

K. B.

I would like to say thank you to all the staff that helped me the other day. My 7t Iveco truck failed its HGV MOT on brakes and I phones up and 2 hours later my truck had all it's brakes cleaned and it passed it's next test. With out there help I would not be at work this week or next week as the next test oafter that day was in 2 weeks. Thanks team I always use them and they always do what they say they well do. 5 Stars from me!!!!!!!!

A. T.

Fantastic customer service yet again from Shaikly Motor Company !! Our VW Golf was taken in today with a slight 'rattle' noise, diagnosed, parts ordered and all fitted within a day so we were not inconvenienced anymore. Wouldn't go anywhere else for our car servicing. Andy & Julie Tull Lawford

R. M.

Pay a little more for an m.o.t. But you get what you pay for! My car would of failed on a couple of minor defects but inspector sorted them out so the car would pass! Great service and well value for money! Great staff and warm welcome! Would use again!

D. W.

Great Advice on an additive called TUNAP. I took my 2015 Range Rover Vogue to them with the engine management light on in limp mode and with a terrible shudder when started from cold. While it was there I also asked them to carry out a full service, which was very competitively priced. Rob diagnosed the fault as a fuel delivery/boost fault, which could have resulted in extensive and expensive work (injectors for example). Rob recommended doing the service and adding a fuel additive called TUNAP 183 and running it for a few hundred miles. Not only did this cure the shudder within 48 hours it vastly improved the general performance of my car. I can’t recommend Rob, Shaikly’s and TUNAP highly enough.

S. R.

Brilliant garage! Kept me informed all the way through after a bad experience with a con man mobile mechanic, Shaikly saved the day. Very friendly staff, even cleaned the car out as part of the service. Can't recommend them enough! 100/100!

J. P.

I have been using Shaikly Motor Company for a long time now and can honestly not recommend them highly enough. Mick and the team are always friendly and helpful whilst giving a professional and fast service.

J. B.

These guys are great ! - From the lady on reception (who is just lovely, and calm in the face of many 'catastrophies' with my cars), to the guys who work tirelessly (no pun intended) to fix your car at a great price - Simply put, If you are looking for a reliable garage, with great customer service, there is no better!

D. T.

A really great garage to go with anything on your car. They fitted light washers in my BMW to pass VOSA and I've returned ever since. Reliable, friendly, and always satisfied with the job done.

L. W.

Have had a few big jobs on my car recently and would thoroughly recommend the shaikly motor garage. Always kept updated with costs and progress and got booked in without having to wait too long. Staff are friendly and helpful too. Will always use here from now on.

N. T.

We used shakily over Christmas I had an issue with my Car leading up to the new year and was in a bit of a jam. They were fast, Efficient and amazing value for money. I would use again for sure.

m. w.

Once again absolutely fantastic service. Managed to hit one of the many pot holes in Colchester! Called into Shaikly's and they had my car on a ramp and checked all the suspension. I'd give them 6 stars if I could!

K. 1.

Popped into the new branch on Severalls Industrial Estate, they sorted my car out then and there. Friendly, helpful and nice waiting area. Will use this garage again. Thank you so much. Highly recommend to all.

C. J.

Full diagnostic test- excellent service all round from customer service to mechanic expertise. Mark explain the faults in detail and fixed it the same day, couldn't ask for a better service. You've definitely gained a customer from me! Thanks all

c. d.

Pretty much dropped everything to help me out when I had a warning light. Took me home when I needed to leave my car there. Needed time to do further work, but did it quicker than anticipated. Receptionist (Sian) extremely helpful and professional. I will make them my default option in any similar circumstances in future.

J. N.

Great service MOT'd my motorhome and serviced it, even cleaned it for me. One of the best, honest garages in town. Well done guys will be back for sure and recommend you to others.

W. B.

Outstanding service. I needed my car fixed NOW and they were able to get it in and sort it out same morning, with friendly helpful staff in all areas. Reasonable price, too.

K. B.

I would like to say thank you to all the staff that helped me the other day. My 7t Iveco truck failed its HGV MOT on brakes and I phones up and 2 hours later my truck had all it's brakes cleaned and it passed it's next test. With out there help I would not be at work this week or next week as the next test oafter that day was in 2 weeks. Thanks team I always use them and they always do what they say they well do. 5 Stars from me!!!!!!!!

G. R.

Excellent service. Just a tyre fitted, but really good welcome and everything explained clearly. Really quick work and comfy waiting room or Tesco nearby. Will definitely use again.

D. R.

Great service as usual. Highly recommended

P. L.

I chose Shaikly on the basis of a recommendation. This was my first ever MOT so I was a bit nervous however the service was absolutely fantastic. I dropped the car off and was able to sit in the waiting room while the MOT was completed promptly. The staff were all very friendly and the service provided was efficient from start to finish. There was no attempt to upsell or pressurise me into paying for anything unnecessary. There was just one fix that was required to pass the MOT and it was very reasonably priced. I’d 100% recommend Shaikly to others and will be returning in future myself!

J. B.

Excellent service!! All work done, quickly and remarkably good value. It was even washed before being given back to me. The first stop for any servicing, mechanical or after sales work! Thanks guys. Keep up the good work!

P. B.

Great service from Shaikly Motors, from drop off to collection, I cannot recommend highly enough

D. M.

Fitted a new gear box in my Astra and despite a few further issues with my car they helped massively and got the job done. All in all great service and reasonably priced. Thanks.

H. H.

Would thoroughly recommend Shaikly's service's to anyone, their friendly welcoming style with affordable service is of very high quality.

k. l.

Nice friendly people to deal with , have used before and will definitely use again , can't fault them for quality and service with regards to Van rental, I can highly recommend SHAKILY !

M. K.

Unbelievable! After being completely messed around by a main dealer Mic and his team were able to get my car in at relatively short notice. Mic was completely honest and transparent through the process. When my car was taken apart it became clear that the job had been misdiagnosed by the main dealer. This would have been clear however I wasn’t informed as the job would have cost double what it actually did. I can’t thank the team more for the level of honesty and craftsmanship. It’s fantastic to see that decent & honest garages still exist! It goes without saying that thanks to Mic's honesty this saved me over £1000! Wow!

L. B.

Took my Audi 2009 A4 to Shaikly for a repair. They did an outstanding job and their customer service was fantastic. Highly recommended.

A. C.

Went for a 'how to ' session with the WIGs, Sian Barton organised. Brilliant, very help and informative. The guys were great. Will be talking my car there for MOT and servicing.

F. B.

Friendly, efficient and reliable team, offering a high quality service!

T. L.

Excellent service from Rob and his team as always .

N. P.

I can honestly say that the level of Customer Service received from Rob has been of the highest order. The workmanship and expertise shown by the team at Shaikly’s has given me the utmost confidence in what they do. It’s a relief to finally find a company that are honest, to the point and do what they say they will. I would and do recommend Shaikly’s to anyone that will listen. I have had a service, MOT and works done here; all have been thorough and efficiently completed to a high standard. Give Rob a call, you won’t regret it!

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