Shirley is one of Solihull's biggest and busiest suburbs, strung along the A34 Stratford Road with its shops, the Parkgate development and constant traffic. All that stop-start driving is hard on a car — and we're a short run away to put it right.
Shirley is proper suburbia at scale — a long, busy high street, big retail parks, and the endless stop-start of the Stratford Road. It's convenient for the shops, but that kind of crawling traffic is some of the hardest driving there is on brakes, clutches and cooling systems.
We're a short drive away in Meriden, at Home Farm on Meriden Road (CV7 7SL). From Shirley it's a manageable run out towards the A45 and Meriden — and well worth it to escape both the traffic and the dealer prices.
Stop-start traffic takes its toll
Crawling along the Stratford Road day after day wears brakes faster, works the clutch hard, and is tough on diesels that never get a proper run. These are exactly the things we check during a service, so small issues get caught before they become big bills.
Quick, honest and out of the queue
We keep things efficient for busy Shirley drivers — easy booking, quick turnaround, clear quotes and collection if you need it. And as an independent, we save you money against the big Solihull dealers without cutting any corners.
Shirley's honest independent garage
A short run out to Meriden. Book online, call, or WhatsApp for fair, efficient servicing away from the Stratford Road crawl.
What we can sort for Shirley drivers
| Service | What it covers | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Car servicing | Interim & full servicing | from £99 |
| MOT repairs | Failures fixed & retest prep | from £45 |
| Brakes, tyres & suspension | Pads, discs, tracking | from £50 |
| Diagnostics | Engine & warning-light faults | from £55 |
| Cambelts & wet belts | Timing belt replacement | from £349 |
| Auto electrical | Batteries, sensors, wiring | from £45 |
Prices are honest starting points — you’ll always get a clear quote before any spanner is turned. No surprise add-ons, no “while we were in there” charges you didn’t agree to.
★★★★★
“My clutch went on a roundabout and I was stranded. Adam came out and helped me after the breakdown — calm, capable and genuinely kind when I was stressed. I can't recommend him highly enough.”
— Karen Manning, Google review
Frequently asked questions
How far is your garage from Shirley?
We're a short drive away in Meriden, at Unit 1, Home Farm, Meriden Road, CV7 7SL. From Shirley it's a manageable run towards the A45 and Meriden.
Does town traffic really wear my car faster?
Yes — constant stop-start driving like the Stratford Road wears brakes and clutches quickly and is tough on diesels. We check all of this during a service so problems get caught early.
My clutch feels like it's slipping — what now?
Get it checked soon. A high bite point, slipping or burning smell means the clutch is wearing. Left too long it can damage the flywheel and cost far more. We'll diagnose it and quote clearly.
Can you collect my car from Shirley?
Yes — Adam offers local collection by arrangement, and can advise after roadside breakdowns. Just ask when you book.
Adam runs the workshop at The Motor Medics Coventry, Unit 1, Home Farm, Meriden Rd, Coventry CV7 7SL. Honest advice, fair quotes, no pressure — rated 5.0 from 105 Google reviews.