Motor Mods

Motor Mods: Auto Electrical & Retrofit Specialists in Gloucestershire

Motor Mods is a family-run business based on Stoke Road, Tredington, near Tewkesbury (Gloucestershire), that has been installing vehicle accessories since 1978. The company presents itself as a specialist in auto electrical work, upgrades and modifications on cars, vans and motorhomes, serving both retail and trade customers.

Their workshop is an approved independent centre for Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Seat and Cupra. They have a team of trained technicians and the company director, who has 45 years of experience in auto electrics. The company states it has invested in up-to-date diagnostic tools, enabling them to install factory features that other workshops cannot.

Most popular retrofits and accessories

Among the most popular retrofit services offered by Motor Mods are:

• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Car stereo and radio upgrades
• Cruise control and speed limiters
• Dash cameras
• Heated seats
• Lumbar support
• Motorhome accessories
• Solar power for motorhomes and camper vans
• Parking cameras
• Parking sensors
• Genuine VW and Audi retrofits
• Security (alarms, trackers)
• Towbars and leisure equipment
• Car radio repairs
• Classic cars
• Wild Camping
• Alarms
• Terraclean Services

The company also carries out diagnostics and repairs of all types of electrical and wiring faults, from battery issues to advanced diagnostics.

Facilities and customer experience

Motor Mods has a large workshop and a showroom with a demonstration vehicle. Their facilities include free parking, a customer waiting area with free WiFi, hot drinks, TV and a work area with plugs and USB for charging laptops and phones. They also have disabled-access toilets.

The company offers courtesy cars to help with logistics while work is being carried out. All products and installations are guaranteed and the company is insured. When the work is finished, the technician hands the vehicle back to the customer with a full explanation of how everything works.

Although most installations are for local customers, Motor Mods receives customers from Scotland, Wales and other parts of the UK. The company describes itself as a trusted, reputable bricks-and-mortar business, and states that all photos on its website are of its own installations.

History and evolution

Founded in 1978, Motor Mods started out doing rustproofing, vinyl roofs and decorative stripes. Over time, the business evolved into installing sunroofs, alloy wheels and the rise of car audio. Today, the company focuses on installing integrated factory options such as lane assist, cruise control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 360-degree cameras and other technological upgrades.

The company presents itself as a family business that adapts to a constantly changing market and seeks to offer a personalised, quality installation on every project.

Location and contact

Stoke Road, Tredington, Nr. Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 7BY · Phone: 01242 679222 · Email: sales@motormods.co.uk · Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 08:30-17:30