MB Jarvie Car Service Glasgow

An independent Glasgow garage focused on German marques

MB Jarvie Car Service Glasgow is an independent car service and repair garage based in Kinning Park, on the south side of Glasgow. The business dates its establishment to 1981 and describes itself as a small, family-run operation that has built a large and loyal customer base while remaining deliberately small in scale.

Its core specialism is the maintenance and repair of German cars, with Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Audi named as the principal marques, alongside Bentley and Rolls-Royce work. The workshop also handles BMW, Mini, Porsche and Land Rover servicing through brand-specific pages, and states that work is undertaken on all makes and models, both modern and classic.

Servicing, MOT testing and diagnostics

The garage covers routine servicing, MOT testing, repairs, diagnostics and electrical fault finding. It operates as an approved MOT Test Centre and carries out any resulting MOT repairs in-house. Servicing is offered for new and warranty-covered vehicles as well as older cars, and the company notes that leasing or manufacturer-warranty customers may still choose their own garage for servicing.

Diagnostic work is presented as a central capability: the workshop says it has dealer-level diagnostic equipment and can investigate warning lights and electrical faults rather than simply replacing parts. Petrol and diesel vehicles are covered, and the team is described as certified to repair hybrid and electric vehicles.

Wheel alignment, tyres and air conditioning

Alignment and tyre work form a distinct part of the offer. The garage uses a Hunter Elite TD four-wheel aligner, which it describes as measuring 14 primary alignment angles using high-definition imaging sensors, and a Hunter Road Force Elite diagnostic wheel balancer capable of addressing vibration and tyre-pull problems that conventional balancers cannot resolve. It identifies itself as a Hunter Engineering Premium Centre of Excellence for tyre fitting, diagnostic wheel balancing and four-wheel alignment.

Air conditioning is handled separately, with certified servicing and repair covering regas, system servicing and fault diagnosis.

Brand-specific training and equipment

The company states that it has invested over many years in brand-specific training and equipment, which it presents as the basis for working efficiently on Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes and Bentley vehicles. An IMI-recognised Advanced Automotive Engineer is named as part of the team, and the business describes itself as an IMI Professionally Registered company with trained, certified technicians.

Its stated approach is to repair faults wherever possible instead of defaulting to part replacement, a position it frames as a way to keep costs down for owners of both luxury saloons and family hatchbacks.

Servicing pricing

The site lists car servicing from £149 including parts and labour, a rate it applies to cars between three and ten years old with engines up to and including two litres. The garage also states that major cards are accepted.

Location and company details

The workshop is at 65 Stanley Street, Kinning Park, Glasgow, G41 1JA. Company Number SC075814 and VAT registration 353 6123 71 are published on the site. The business trades as M B Jarvie Limited.