Alhambra Garage Ltd , Staffordshire | ClickMechanic

(25 ratings)
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30 years professional experience
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147 completed bookings
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Active since November 2020
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 Qualified
- RAC Approved Garage Member
- Autofirst Network Member
Alhambra Garage Ltd , Staffordshire | ClickMechanic
Tom H
23rd March 2023
Vauxhall Astra Clutch replacement
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Alhambra accepted the car for work to be completed on Monday. The work was not completed and were very rude when I phoned at 6pm to ask when the car would be returned. Said they were too busy. When I explained that they accepted the job for that day they weren't interested and were abrupt. Will not use them again. Very disappointed.
22nd December 2022
BMW 2 Series Major Service
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Very happy with the work done, arrived and delivered in good time. Would recommend
4th April 2022
Vauxhall Astra MOT with collection & delivery
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Collection and delivery service used. Arrived on time to collect, friendly. Called about additional work required, which I was aware of; completed and returned my car as expected.
17th December 2021
Land Rover Range Rover MOT with collection & delivery
Full Service
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Dropped off car a bit late but communicated well. Job was done very well and driver was vey polite. Will use again.
18th November 2021
SEAT Ibiza Shock absorbers replacement - rear (pair)
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Brilliant service picked my car up did the work and returned all in the same day would highly recommend.
24th September 2021
Hyundai Tucson Brake discs and pads replacement - front (both)
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So, what I’m about to say is partly my own fault - I want to make that quite clear from the outset.
The first appointment, on a Monday, was supposed to be any time between 10.30 - 12.30 (vehicle collection). He arrived at 12.30, so within parameters. Fine, but when I said I needed it back by 3 pm we hit a problem (this is the bit that’s my fault, I’d said that it would be available all day, but my wife needed me to pick up my two boys from school)
However, the mechanic was happy to reschedule and we settled on the following Wednesday - he specifically said between 9 - 9.30 and entered it into his phone there and then.
I got an email telling me that it would be collected between 9 - 9.30 and a text saying the same, so I fully expected the vehicle to be collected between 9 - 9.30.
10 am came round and no collection. I rang and I texted to find out what was going on and a text came back telling me he’d sent an email around 9 am to ask what time was good for me!! (I could have been sarcastic and said between 9 and 9.30 as I’d been told three times, but I didn’t). I had to go out, so I was concerned that I’d miss my prior appointment, made because I was expecting the mechanic to be here at the time stated. (The text was actually sent at 9.13)
By the time the car was collected, some time after 11.am, I got worried that it may not be ready in time for the school run, so rang the garage and sent a text. I was assured that it would be back before 3 pm.
I have no idea what time the car was delivered back to me because nobody knocked on the door to let me know it was back and it wasn’t parked back on the drive from where it had been picked up and I can’t see the road from my house.
I had to make emergency arrangements for the collection of my boys from school because I wasn’t aware that the car was back - if indeed it was! No phone call, no text - nothing.
So, in summary, if you want good timely service with good and effective communication, I wouldn’t choose this garage.
As for the work carried out, I haven’t driven the car because it’s my wife’s but she has no complaints.
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28th August 2021
Renault Kadjar Major Service
MOT with collection & delivery
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very good service received and very happy with the work carried our. I was concerned that i would not get a proper service BUT i was proved wrong well done and thank you
12th August 2021
Honda Civic Brake caliper replacement - rear (passenger side)
Brake pads replacement - rear (all)
Brake discs and pads replacement - rear (both)
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Great stuff. Told me that previous work done on the car was the route cause of the problem. Also rectified other issues too.
12th August 2021
Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer Brake discs and pads replacement - rear (both)
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Yes very happy with the work they carried out. The guy who pick and dropped my car off was very polite and friendly.
27th July 2021
Vauxhall Corsa Air conditioning regas (R134a Gas ONLY)
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Kept in touch. Was prompt in collecting and delivery. Very helpful and friendly