Car Repairs & Servicing in Walsall
An independent garage on Walsall’s doorstep in Aldridge — main dealer standards without main dealer prices. Over 30 years looking after local drivers.
A local independent garage for Walsall drivers
MRD Automotive has been repairing and servicing vehicles in Aldridge — a few minutes from Walsall town centre — for over 30 years. In that time we have built our business almost entirely on repeat custom and word of mouth, which only happens if you treat people properly.
We are a genuine independent. That means no upselling scripts, no scare tactics, and no bill you have not already agreed. If something does not need doing yet, we will tell you it does not need doing yet.
Everything under one roof
Because we are a full workshop rather than a fast-fit outlet, we can handle the whole job rather than sending you to three different places:
- MOT testing from £45, with any failures repaired in-house
- Interim, full and major servicing from £89, warranty safe
- Fault diagnostics from £24 using the latest equipment
- Brakes, tyres and 4-wheel alignment
- Clutch and cam belt replacement
- HHO engine carbon cleaning from £59.99
- Welding, exhausts, batteries and general mechanical repairs
- Local breakdown assistance and vehicle recovery
Why Walsall drivers use us instead of a main dealer
Considerably lower labour rates
Main dealer hourly rates are substantially higher than ours for work carried out by technicians with comparable training. On a big job like a clutch or cam belt, that difference is significant.
Your warranty is safe
Block Exemption rules mean servicing at an independent garage does not void your manufacturer's warranty, provided the correct schedule and OE-spec parts are used. We do both, and we stamp your book.
You deal with the people doing the work
No service advisor relaying messages. You can talk to the person who actually looked at your car, and they will show you the worn part if you want to see it.
We are quick
Same-day service is available for most repairs, rather than waiting a fortnight for a dealer slot.
Finding us from Walsall
We are in Aldridge, WS9 — a short drive north-east from Walsall town centre, and easily reached from Streetly, Brownhills, Pelsall, Rushall, Shelfield and Sutton Coldfield. Our full location details and a map are on the contact page.
Open Monday to Friday 8:00am – 5:30pm and Saturday morning 8:00am – 1:00pm. Ring us on 01922 459304 or book online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is MRD Automotive based?
We are based in Aldridge, WS9, a short drive from Walsall town centre and convenient for Streetly, Brownhills, Pelsall, Rushall, Shelfield and Sutton Coldfield. Full details and a map are on our contact page.
Do you offer same-day repairs?
Yes, same-day service is available for most repairs depending on parts availability and how busy the workshop is. Ring us on 01922 459304 and we will tell you honestly what we can do today.
Are you cheaper than a main dealer?
Our labour rates are considerably lower than main dealer rates, and we can usually beat dealer pricing on parts and tyres too. On larger jobs such as a clutch or cam belt the difference is substantial.
Will using an independent garage affect my warranty?
No. Block Exemption rules protect your right to use an independent garage, as long as the manufacturer’s service schedule is followed and OE-spec parts are used. We do both and stamp your service book.
Do you collect vehicles or offer recovery?
We offer local breakdown assistance and vehicle recovery across Aldridge, Walsall and the wider West Midlands. Ring us on 01922 459304 and we will sort you out.
Car Repairs Across Aldridge & Walsall
We're based in Aldridge and regularly look after vehicles from right across the north Birmingham and Walsall area.
Looking for a garage in Walsall you can trust?
Book online or ring us — we will give you a straight answer and a fair price.