Cedar Garage

Cedar Garage, an independent workshop in Worthing

Cedar Garage is an independent garage established in Worthing (West Sussex) in 1982. The company carries out maintenance, repairs, diagnostics and MOT tests for petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles of all makes. In April 2013 the business was acquired by Kevin Pearce and Matthew Copp, who had previously trained at a Ford workshop and had founded Car Doctors in February 2010. The merger with Cedar Garage gave rise to the current structure, which has two workshops and a team of 19 people.

Services for all types of vehicles

The workshop offers MOT tests, servicing, repairs and diagnostics. In the servicing area it distinguishes between interim service, major service and manufacturer service. Diagnostics covers fault finding for illuminated warning lights, unusual noises or loss of power. It also carries out tyre fitting and handles air conditioning systems, module programming and vehicle electrics.

Specialisation in German vehicles and in electric and hybrid vehicles

The company states that it specialises in makes such as Audi, BMW, Citroën, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Peugeot, Porsche, Tesla, Vauxhall and Volkswagen. It has a dedicated site for German vehicles, Cedar Garage German Car Specialists, and another line of business, Cedar Electric, focused on electric and hybrid vehicles.

Two workshops and team

Cedar Garage operates two workshops. The main centre is at 307 Tarring Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 5JG. The second site, Cedar Garage German Car Specialists, is at Unit 1, Rectory Farm Road, Sompting, West Sussex BN15 0DP. The Tarring workshop was extended in 2016 to gain space and equipment, and the site specialising in German vehicles opened in January 2018. The company states that it invests continuously in tools, diagnostic equipment and technical training.

Awards and coverage

The workshop received the award for best customer care at the Workshop Awards 2017 and was recognised as UK Top Garage in 2018 and 2019, being the first workshop to achieve two consecutive wins. At the Adur and Worthing Business Awards 2019 it won the customer service award and was a finalist in the training and development category. The company serves customers from Worthing and nearby towns such as Storrington, Arundel, Steyning, Lancing, Pulborough, Brighton and Hove, as well as customers travelling from London.

Sites and premises

Cedar Garage premises: 307 Tarring Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 5JG

Cedar Garage German Car Specialists premises: Unit 1, Rectory Farm Road, Sompting, West Sussex BN15 0DP