Elite Garages

Elite Garages, a network of tyre and service garages in southern England

Elite Garages is a British family-run company dedicated to tyre fitting, MOT testing, maintenance and automotive services. The company presents itself as one of the leading independent fast-fit operators in southern England and states that it employs more than 300 people. According to its own information, it recently celebrated 60 years in business and has grown as a family business with three generations working in it, since its beginnings at a petrol station in High Wycombe.

Mechanical and maintenance services

The service range includes ADAS calibration, air conditioning, batteries, brakes, cambelt, car servicing, EV servicing, clutch, diagnostics, exhaust, free safety check, MOT, suspension, tyre safety check and wheel alignment. The company also offers servicing for a wide list of car brands, including Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Ford, Volkswagen, Jaguar, Renault, Vauxhall, Kia, Hyundai, Nissan, Honda, Volvo, Peugeot, Toyota, Land Rover, Skoda, SEAT, Citroën, Mini, Mazda, Lexus, Subaru, Fiat, Tesla, BYD, Polestar, Xpeng, Porsche, Jeep, Suzuki, Dacia, MG, Alfa Romeo, Mitsubishi, CUPRA, JAECOO, Chery, Abarth and DS Automobiles.

Tyres: types and brands

Elite Garages' core business revolves around tyres. The company states that it has more than one million tyres in stock across the group and covers all needs, from passenger cars to 4x4 vehicles, vans, caravans and electric vehicles. Its range includes premium, run flat, winter, motorsport and track day, high performance, off road, budget and all season tyres. Among the brands it sells are Avon, Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Firestone, Goodyear, Hankook, iLink, Kumho, Michelin, Pirelli, Rapid, Toyo, Vredestein and Yokohama. The company highlights that it is not owned by any tyre manufacturer, which according to its presentation allows it to offer impartial advice. It is also part of Group Tyre, a membership that according to its data represents more than 15% of all tyres sold in the UK.

Centre network and coverage

Elite Garages operates from 18 fast-fit locations covering southern and south-east England. The locations mentioned in its list of branches are Ashford, Aylesbury, Bournemouth, Bridport, Brighton, Bristol, Canterbury, Caterham, Cirencester, Coulsdon, Croydon, Walmer (Deal), Denmead, Dorchester, Eastbourne, Exeter, Fareham, Hanworth, Haywards Heath, Helston, Horsham, Kingsbridge, Launceston, Leatherhead, Maidstone, Newport, Okehampton, Poole, Portsmouth, Pulborough, Salisbury, Shaftesbury, Southampton, Strood, Stroud, Tavistock, Weston-super-Mare and Winchester. The head office is located at Star Road Industrial Estate, Partridge Green.

Awards and commercial proposition

The company notes that its Horsham, Eastbourne and Pulborough centres hold Pirelli Performance Centre status. In its commercial presentation it states that it offers competitive prices on car and van servicing, MOT, air conditioning, exhausts, batteries, brakes, clutches, diagnostics, wheel alignment and balancing, suspension and free safety checks. It also indicates that if the customer finds a lower price for the same product in stock, it will try to match it at the time of purchase. The company offers the possibility of opening a corporate account via an application form that can be handed in at the nearest branch or sent signed by email.

Location and contact

Star Road Industrial Estate, Partridge Green, RH13 8RA · Email: enquiries@elitegarages.co.uk