Cranbrook Cars is a CVTS-registered family garage on The Common, Sissinghurst, near Cranbrook, providing car MOTs, servicing and mechanical repairs for domestic and commercial vehicles across Kent and East Sussex. Led by owner John with over 30 years of motor trade experience and City & Guilds qualified technicians, our workshop at The Common, Sissinghurst looks after cars, vans and vintage vehicles.
Cranbrook Cars is an independent family garage in Cranbrook with over 30 years of experience looking after domestic and commercial drivers across the Kent Weald and East Sussex. Situated at The Common in Sissinghurst, just outside Cranbrook, our workshop was built on a simple principle: explain the work clearly, do the job properly, and charge a fair price.
Because we are an independent family garage in Cranbrook rather than a single-marque dealership, we welcome every make and model:
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Cranbrook Cars is an independent family business led by owner and lead mechanic John, backed by over 30 years of hands-on motor trade experience at our Sissinghurst workshop in Cranbrook.
All of our mechanics are City & Guilds qualified, and the garage is registered with CVTS (Complete Vehicle Testing Services) to ensure all testing and mechanical work meets strict UK safety and environmental standards.
Yes. Alongside everyday domestic cars of every make and model, we maintain commercial vans for local tradespeople and look after classic and vintage vehicles.
At our independent workshop you speak directly to the mechanics working on your vehicle, receive honest advice on what needs doing now versus what can wait, and benefit from manufacturer-schedule servicing using quality parts without main-dealer overheads.
To speak to John and the team at our independent family garage in Cranbrook, call 01580 715007 or send us a message.
Last reviewed: November 2026 by Cranbrook Cars
Comments from local drivers and tradespeople about John and the team.
“John & his team have been servicing my car for a number of years now. Guaranteed to always be professional and on time but more importantly he is cheaper than other garages or main dealers. I always recommend him to family & my friends.”
January 2020
“As an electrician I need my van on the road at all times. John has always serviced and maintained it for me and with him being local to us, it’s always at a place and time that’s convenient to me to work around my business. Highly Recommended!”
December 2019
“John replaced the cracked and leaking power steering pump in my focus for £388. He used genuine ford parts and was £150 LESS than I’d been quoted by my local garage. He did a great job. Thanks!”
September 2019