Grants of Wellington

Grants of Wellington, BMW and German car specialist workshop in Somerset

Grants of Wellington is an independent garage based in Wellington, Somerset (UK), focused on the servicing, repair and MOT testing of BMW and other German marque vehicles. The company presents itself as a specialist in BMW, Mini, Mercedes and the Volkswagen Group, including Audi, Skoda, Seat and Cupra, and works with both petrol and diesel engines as well as electric vehicles.

The workshop states it was founded in 1987 at Grants Farm, Churchstanton, and has since grown to operate from its current location. In January 2025 it moved to larger premises, as reported on its blog. The company describes itself as the independent BMW and German car specialist in the south-west of England.

Services for BMW and Volkswagen Group vehicles

The workshop's main activity covers servicing, repair and MOT testing. Among the work it mentions are timing chain replacement, wheel alignment and clutch replacement, as well as resolving specific issues such as DPF filter failures or swirl flap problems in BMW engines.

The workshop has specialised diagnostic equipment and states that it keeps both its machinery and its team's training up to date in order to locate faults quickly. For repairs, it offers the option of using genuine BMW parts or quality aftermarket parts, and in certain cases recommends the use of genuine parts exclusively.

Diagnostics and MOT testing

Grants of Wellington has full facilities to carry out class 4 MOT tests, which cover passenger cars and vehicles with up to eight seats, including taxis, private hire vehicles, ambulances, motorhomes, campervans, vans and light commercial vehicles up to 3,000 kg. The diagnostic service is presented as comprehensive and accurate, aimed at identifying the source of problems efficiently.

Electric vehicles

The workshop handles electric vehicles from German manufacturers such as BMW, Mercedes and the Volkswagen Group, including the Audi, Skoda and Lamborghini brands. It states that its workshop is equipped for the safe servicing and repair of electric vehicles, and its staff have specific training for this. The company notes that it already carries out this type of work for numerous customers.

Team and work philosophy

The company is employee-owned. Oliver Grice is listed as senior technician and Austen Grice as senior mechanic. The workshop declares that it maintains a policy of fair and reasonable pricing, and states that it keeps the customer informed throughout the repair process. In its presentation it highlights that well-maintained vehicles consume less fuel, are more reliable, last longer and are more environmentally friendly.

Among the figures it publishes about its activity, it mentions that in 2022 it repaired more than 2,000 vehicles, replaced 3,204 litres of oil, replaced 26 timing chains and repaired 13 electric BMWs. It also indicates that it has four employees highly trained in German cars.

History and reputation

Founded in 1987, the company has more than 35 years of activity. On its website it includes customer testimonials from locations such as Minehead and Taunton, which mention the resolution of DPF problems in a BMW X5 and a diagnosis that avoided a repair estimated at £3,000-£4,500 for a final cost of £298. The workshop presents itself as a specialist with knowledge of known issues in BMW vehicles.

Location and contact

Unit 2 Blackdown Business Park, Sylvan Road, Wellington, Somerset TA21 8ST · Phone: 01823 662067 · Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 – 17:30