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- …I have a 20 year old BMW which is my pride and joy….
The “fan” belt broke and it was towed to Monington Motors. We stay in Newton Abbot frequently but have not needed a garage. I am very fussy who works on this car and I can honestly say that I was very impressed with the garage team and the quality and speed of the work that was carried out.
….Like I have said I am very fussy who works on this car and I was absolutely confident. Thank you Adrian and team.
Lawrence.Lawrence Patrick9/28/2019 - Amazing experience!!!! Absolutely Monnington Motors is a brilliant place to take your car to. Firstly, when I called this week Adrian was just awesome. Made me feel ok. Booked my car in straight away. His overall customer service was stellar and I was happy to take my car it. On the day of my car being looked over again Adrian was welcoming. Darren was great. He went the mile to drive with me to listen for the noises and put the car on the ramp. He even showed me what was the concern. His demeanour was great and I understood what was said. They were able to book my car in for the next week, very well priced and I know will be done to a high standard. Communication was great. I appreciate everything that was done and even how swiftly this will be completed. I would 100 recommend Monnington Motor!!!! Thank youLindsay Thurston1/21/2023Adrian and the team are great. Always helpful. Repaired my car at short notice as we were going away. Cant thank them enough.Joint Dymott1/13/2023
- You know when everything goes right? And you know you’re in safe hands? Well, Monnington’s is that. Andy & Adrian were the best. Calm, confident & knowledgeable. My golf mk4 had 2 static faults that I couldn’t fix. Bish bash bosh they knew the problem & fixed it. Cost? Extremely reasonable! We’re all warry of being ripped of by a garage. Don’t be with these guys. They even did an little extra as 2 N95 tubes were a bit off. Sorted! Will I be back. Definitely. My Golfie is in safe hands. Thanks Adrian and Andy.Jason Blatch12/24/2022had a very bad coolant leak on my passat cc,phoned these guys up and even though they were busy said bring the car down tomorrow! they allways kept me in the loop with the problem and expected bill etc,a job well done and thanked them for getting it sorted pronto! would recommend!terry morris8/18/2023
- James Aldred11/13/2022Having recently taken my car in for Bosch diagnostics I can only give them the highest praise. Nothing is too much trouble and Adrian Thompson will look after you really well. Spot on and 5 stars.
brabbysmarty10/22/2018My wife and I have been using Monnington Motors regularly since the Audi garage in Newton Abbot closed down. To be honest if I had known about them before I would have used them instead of the main dealers.
I have an Audi 3.2 V6 Sport Quattro which I have taken very good care of for years. I have often thought of changing however nothing comes close for performance and comfort at the price. Up until recently it has performed exceptionally well, however I started to have a vibration coming through the car about 12 months ago, and we could not track it down. At a recent MOT the garage said that even though it passed the MOT it needed sorting. Initial inspections drew a blank so Adrian at Monnington suggested we tackled it in stages if only to rule out certain possibilities. The blogs and car forums did not have the answer so we were really looking for clues, and it could have become expensive. Very soon after taking the front assembly apart, the mechanics thought they had the answer. They did. They changed both CV joints to both front driveshafts, put it all back together, fitted a new set of tyres (Conti Sport 5). Perfect. It now handles like a new car! Thank you Adrian and your team of mechanics. You kept me informed from beginning to end and nothing was left to chance. The result is amazing.Arthur Tatchell1/31/2017 - What a great experience. A garage that I felt at ease in, while waiting for diagnostics on my car. Adrian was a great help and arranged for my car to be fixed the same day and then the icing on the cake was him sorting out a curtesy car to get me out of a pickle. Great service. My car is running like a dream. I’m going back for my Mot. Highly recommended.Kirsty Jenkins2/13/2019Having recently taken my car in for Bosch diagnostics I can only give them the highest praise. Nothing is too much trouble and Adrian Thompson will look after you really well. Spot on and 5 stars.brabbysmarty2/13/2018Monnington Motors fitted us in last minute, and again the next day when I idiotically broke the van again. They were amazingly friendly and helpful. We’ll be back.Kate Willett1/31/2019
- Took my newly purchased Lexus GS300 to the dealership to have some issues diagnosed. They quoted ÂŁ1,400 to have brake and suspension issues fixed. One phonecall to Monnington Motors and they booked me in within 24 hours. ÂŁ244 later and all issues fixed (and tested by myself) with a courteous and polite service I can safely say this is the best independent garage I have visited. Outstanding, cheap, exceptional service despite having over 40 cars in on the day, they got my car back to me within 24 hours. Highly recommended.A T1/31/2014Black Death WOW!!! what a team At Monnington’s Garage. My Mercedes developed unknown to me Black Death which is a nasty problem involving injectors etc. The team discovered this whilst servicing my car and on their recommendation I had the job done.May I say what a big difference it has made to my car so, A BIG THANKYOU to you all at Monnington’s , Brilliant job done.robin hugginsFlat3/06/2024
- Fab service brilliant staff, my car went in for major service and mot lots of clutch issues but Adrian was fab explained all work needed doing and why even showed me the parts lent me the use of the hire car while the car was in for 3 days constant contact from the guys at the grange to let me know what was going on highly recommended.Sherrianne Cooke2/19/2018
- Adrian and he’s team are great examples of a good trustworthy garage, highly recommend this garage,
Adam Brown11/23/2018Thank you Adrian and team for keeping me informed and for great work on my SkodaJames Aldred11/16/2022These guys are heros :-0) We drove down from Lancaster to Devon on holiday only to have our VW Touareg breakdown on the first day of our holiday and on a Friday evening to boot!! Adrian at Monningtons came to our rescue and made an emergency repair slot for us on the following Monday morning and supplied a free courtesy car too. By Tuesday afternoon we had fully working car back and a holiday saved. I cannot praise them highly enough. Courteous, professional and genuinely friendly. They gave a first class, much needed repair service and were great value for money too. I just wish they were based up where we live. Thank you all once again. Mike, Penny and family.Michael Blackburn7/07/2022 - Took our T4 to Adrian at Monnington Motors and feel we have to leave a review. The standard of service we received from the guys, Adrian and Darren, were second to none. They went out of their way to communicate with us, explained everything and took their time with our pride and joy. We will definitely use them again, not only for our t4 but Golf and daughters car too and have told our friends and family how great they were. Simply can’t recommend them highly enough. Roger and JoJo Hardwick2/13/2020We have two vw T4s and Monnington’s seem to genuinely love the old girls. Been using them for years and always a good service.Jerry Saunders8/13/2022I don’t usually write reviews but felt Monnington Motors deserve a mention. I was working in the area and I needed a service on my Audi as soon as possible as I do alot of driving with my job. I googled companies and came across Monnington Motors. I spoke to Adrian and he said it was no problem, he got my car booked in the next day. Steve was very helpful on the day, the work was done for a very reasonable price and my car washed. Being a lady on my own I often worry about ‘being taken for a ride’ but I needn’t have worried, the staff are genuine and honest. I would have no problem recommending this garage to anyone.
Sue Cook9/01/2020 - It is a bit tucked away and not on a bus route. But this is the only negative comment I can make and i have since discovered that they are very generous with courtesy cars. I have a 20 year old BMW which is my pride and joy. My wife has booked a place in the Valley of the Kings for me and the car to be buried. Not in the near future of course. It has done 205K miles, with the normal replacements but absolutely nothing major. Fantastic car (530D) The “fan” belt broke and it was towed to Monington Motors. We stay in Newton Abbot frequently but have not needed a garage. I am very fussy who works on this car and I can honestly say that I was very impressed with the garage team and the quality and speed of the work that was carried out. I would consider scheduling trips to Newton Abbot to coincide with servicing intervals. Very confident in their work. Like I have said I am very fussy who works on this car and I was absolutely confident. Thank you Adrian and team. LawrenceLawrence Patrick2/13/2020My car recently broke down and had it recovered to Monnington Motors. I can’t recommend Adrian and the team enough. New alternator for a fair price and the car was back on the road the next day. Will certainly use in the future.Pete Snell3/19/2024I recently had my audi convertible roof fixed with you guy’s. And what brilliant help, advice and same day service I received, I must comment on Adrian Thomson who couldn’t do enough for me, he even came to pick me up after work complete. Service was second to none, would recommend to anyone, and already have. Cheers.Lynnette Jesney7/05/2018
- Great service fixing my power steering problem thankyou xxJill Lintern1/31/2020Took my skoda to them about an on going leak problem that other garages could not deal with they had it located and sorted within 20 mins. The manager and staff that i dealt with were great so cannot fault them at all if i lived in newton abbott i would certainly use all the time.lloydspark lloydspark5/23/2015You know when everything goes right? And you know you’re in safe hands? Well, Monnington’s is that. Andy & Adrian were the best. Calm, confident & knowledgeable. My golf mk4 had 2 static faults that I couldn’t fix. Bish bash bosh they knew the problem & fixed it. Cost? Extremely reasonable! We’re all warry of being ripped of by a garage. Don’t be with these guys. They even did an little extra as 2 N95 tubes were a bit off. Sorted! Will I be back. Definitely. My Golfie is in safe hands. Thanks Adrian and Andy.Jason Blatch2/13/2022
- 25+ yrs of great service. We own a Taxi service, in nearby Ashburton, and we’ve had our vehicles under the care of Monningtons for over 25 yrs.
Knowledgeable, friendly staff and great service. Never had any issues and we’ll continue to use them for all our vehicles for as long as we’re driving.Donna WilsonAshburton Taxis Ltd.3/17/2022I have used these guys many times over the years and have always been very impressed. They are still my go-to Audi Independent despite the fact that I now live about 100 miles away. Most recently they did my timing belt, and fixed a couple of other issues that they found while they were in there. As always, Adrian was a pleasure to deal with and updated me whenever needed. In the past they found and fixed a front-end clunk on my Audi 80 that had defeated me (20 years DIY spannering), my nearest Independent (who is very good), and the local Audi Dealership before they got their hands on it. If only I’d gone there first… Good mechanics, fair pricing and a pleasure to deal with. Use them.mcnile9/13/2022 - Adrian and the team are great. Always helpful. Repaired my car at short notice as we were going away. Cant thank them enough.Joint Dymott2/13/2022I took a van that I was thinking about buying to Monington motors to have them check it over first. Adrian did not hang around getting me in fast and was so genuine in his deportment. Mark was also very kind, and had very good attention to detail and their experience in motors really shows. This is not your typical garage; it is very professional, very clean and COVID rules are taken seriously. Can’t fault them!Jack Outterside2/13/2021
- I have used these guys many times over the years and have always been very impressed. They are still my go-to Audi Independent despite the fact that I now live about 100 miles away. Most recently they did my timing belt, and fixed a couple of other issues that they found while they were in there. As always, Adrian was a pleasure to deal with and updated me whenever needed. In the past they found and fixed a front-end clunk on my Audi 80 that had defeated me (20 years DIY spannering), my nearest Independent (who is very good), and the local Audi Dealership before they got their hands on it. If only I’d gone there first…
Good mechanics, fair pricing and a pleasure to deal with. Use them.mcnile8/27/2022Fantastic service, rapid turnover, good communication and great value for money. Would highly recommend!
Jessica Davis11/01/2020 - I recently went down to Devon for a weekend holiday. I drive a VW and unfortunately it broke down. I quickly googled Local garages and Monnington Motors popped up as an option, I rang the garage and was warmly greeted which immediately put me at ease. I was feeling panicky as I didnt really know what on earth I was going to do. I was travelling with my family and we were on route with a tight schedule. I could not have been happier with how Monnington Motors dealt with my situation. They quickly organised to have my car taken to the garage and not only that they provided me and my family with a very good courtesy car. They said not to worry about a thing and that they would have the problem sorted. There front of desk staff could easily see that I was feeling anxious and dealt with me in the most professional way I could ever imagine. You hear horror stories about some establishments but this could not have been further from that. When it came to paying I was delighted with the quote and the only criticism I have is that sadly I live in Hampshire and they are in Devon. If they were local to me they would be mine, my families and definitely my friends preferred option as a garage. I felt compelled to review this garage as I think they do an extremely fantastic job and should be congratulated. No wonder they have been in business for so long. Long may it continue!!Peter Stevens2/13/2015Used Monnington as was on holiday in Teignmouth and the van was playing up. Monnington was extremely helpful and efficient and repaired the van to get it road worthy to get us home to Buckinghamshire.Laura Summers8/16/2022What a great experience. A garage that I felt at ease in, while waiting for diagnostics on my car. Adrian was a great help and arranged for my car to be fixed the same day and then the icing on the cake was him sorting out a curtesy car to get me out of a pickle.
Great service. My car is running like a dream.
I’m going back for my Mot. Highly recommended.
Kirsty Jenkins1/22/2019 - Friendly, efficient and great value for money. Really happy with the service they did on my wife’s BMW 4 series. Would have no hesitation taking our other vehicles here for service or repair. Thanks Adrian.Richard Fearn1/27/2019
- Nice guys Always being greeted with a great smile, I must admit, the Monnington bros. have earned their place as one of the best in the area.Absolutely professional, super service, super people.davidfordham9/09/2014Fab service brilliant staff, my car went in for major service and mot lots of clutch issues (which I knew before it went in) but Adrian was fab explained all work needed doing and why even showed me the parts lent me the use of the hire car while the car was in for 3 days constant contact from the guys at the grange to let me know what was going on highly recommended.Sherianne Cooke1/16/2019Amazing work from Monnington Motors. They managed to fit me at very short notice and did a great job installing the Dashcam in my Audi. Adrian was always giving me updates about how the work was progressing and even found a way for me to could collect my car after hours. Definitely recommend!A. Pedro Carvalho8/13/2022
- Always helpful and go beyond the call of duty -highly recommendedPaul Brealey12/01/2019Reliable Business I ve used this garage for first time and I want to thank the staff for a positive experience. I Recommend this place to have your car checked or fixed, Best garage specialist. Thanks.Ciprian Hedesiu8/22/2021Amazing work from Monnington Motors. They managed to fit me at very short notice and did a great job installing the Dashcam in my Audi. Adrian was always giving me updates about how the work was progressing and even found a way for me to could collect my car after hours. Definitely recommend!A. Pedro Carvalho8/22/2022
- Monnington Motors were fantastic! We were on holiday in Devon and had driven from Denmark in our car when the battery died and the handle to the bonnet broke. Monnington Motors were extremely friendly and service minded. They fitted us in despite their busy schedule. They ordered the needed spare parts and changed the battery within 1,5 day and did an additional oil check and filled up with washer fluid and all for a very reasonable price. All in all great service.Emily Jane Thomsen7/28/2023I recently went down to Devon for a weekend holiday. I drive a VW and unfortunately it broke down. I quickly googled Local garages and Monnington Motors popped up as an option, I rang the garage and was warmly greeted which immediately put me at ease.
I was feeling panicky as I didnt really know what on earth I was going to do. I was travelling with my family and we were on route with a tight schedule.
I could not have been happier with how Monnington Motors dealt with my situation. They quickly organised to have my car taken to the garage and not only that they provided me and my family with a very good courtesy car. They said not to worry about a thing and that they would have the problem sorted. There front of desk staff could easily see that I was feeling anxious and dealt with me in the most professional way I could ever imagine. You hear horror stories about some establishments but this could not have been further from that. When it came to paying I was delighted with the quote and the only criticism I have is that sadly I live in Hampshire and they are in Devon. If they were local to me they would be mine, my families and definitely my friends preferred option as a garage. I felt compelled to review this garage as I think they do an extremely fantastic job and should be congratulated. No wonder they have been in business for so long. Long may it continue!!Peter Stevens3/11/2014These guys are heros :-0) We drove down from Lancaster to Devon on holiday only to have our VW Touareg breakdown on the first day of our holiday and on a Friday evening to boot!! Adrian at Monningtons came to our rescue and made an emergency repair slot for us on the following Monday morning and supplied a free courtesy car too. By Tuesday afternoon we had fully working car back and a holiday saved. I cannot praise them highly enough. Courteous, professional and genuinely friendly. They gave a first class, much needed repair service and were great value for money too. I just wish they were based up where we live. Thank you all once again. Mike, Penny and family.Michael Blackburn7/13/2022 - Outstanding service. Fit me in last minute when no other garages could, worked around my work timing and all the work done for a very reasonable price. Would definitely use them again.Jack P9/22/2022Absolutely fantastic service! would highly recommend. Took my sons car down from Exeter and was given a loan car. Adrian called me through out the day keeping me updated on what was going on. Car was ready to collect at the end of the day and cost less than we first thought, Thankyou.Andy Rawlings2/13/2019
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