Boughton Malherbe is a scattered hamlet, and the nearest garages are not always the most convenient. Our family workshop near Sissinghurst is roughly 15 minutes away through the lanes, and John's City & Guilds qualified team bring over three decades of experience to every car and van.
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See All Car ServicesYou can get car MOTs, servicing & repairs in Boughton Malherbe at Cranbrook Cars: our family garage at The Common, Sissinghurst (TN17 2AF) is about 10 miles south-west of Boughton Malherbe, with MOTs by appointment.
Boughton Malherbe lies on the edge of the Greensand Ridge towards Lenham, at the eastern side of Maidstone borough and around 10 miles north-east of Cranbrook Cars. No A or B road connects us, so the simplest route winds south through the lanes to Headcorn, carries on towards Frittenden and reaches Sissinghurst. Allow about 15 minutes. For a hamlet this size, car MOTs, servicing & repairs in Boughton Malherbe usually mean a drive somewhere, and heading our way keeps you clear of Maidstone and the busier roads around Ashford.
With Lenham, Egerton and Harrietsham all close by, many drivers here split their week between country lanes and faster stretches of the A20 and M20. That mix of slow, muddy miles and long motorway runs puts different kinds of wear on the same car. Tyres, brakes and suspension suffer in the lanes, while motorway miles add to engine wear and carbon deposits. We carry out manufacturer-schedule servicing, brake and tyre work, and diagnostics, and our EDT engine cleaning takes around 15 minutes before the car gets a new filter and fresh oil.
Further out, Ulcombe, Broomfield and Pluckley share the same rural character, with high hedges, single-track sections and plenty of farm vehicles. Exhausts are often the first thing to suffer, knocked by ruts and attacked by road salt and standing water, and we deal with everything from a single blowing joint to a complete new system. Clutches, cambelt kits and gearbox replacement are routine for us too, as are head gasket repairs on engines that have overheated. If you would like car MOTs, servicing & repairs in Boughton Malherbe handled by a small business that takes the time to explain things, ring 01580 715007 and we will find a slot.
Our workshop at The Common, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook (TN17 2AF) is about 10 miles south-west of Boughton Malherbe, usually around 15 minutes by car. There is space to drop your car off, and if you would rather we explain the work face to face, just ask when you book.
Cranbrook Cars provides car MOTs, servicing & repairs in Boughton Malherbe from our workshop on The Common, Sissinghurst. Below is everything Boughton Malherbe drivers can bring to us, from an MOT to cylinder head and gearbox work. Private motorists and business customers are equally welcome, and we always discuss the job before starting.
Around 15 minutes for roughly 10 miles. With no main road between us, most people head through the lanes to Headcorn, carry on towards Frittenden and then turn on to the A229 for the last stretch.
Follow the manufacturer's schedule as a minimum. Cars that switch between muddy lanes and long M20 runs can wear tyres, brakes and suspension faster than the mileage suggests, so we check those closely at each service and tell you what we find.
It depends on the condition of the rest of it. We repair individual sections and joints where that is sensible, and fit complete systems when the old one is too far gone. Either way, we will show you what we found and explain your options.
Every booking at our Sissinghurst workshop (TN17 2AF) is handled by our City & Guilds qualified mechanics at our CVTS-registered garage. We inspect your vehicle, explain any findings clearly before starting work, and include a free MOT retest when the repairs are carried out with us.
To book car MOTs, servicing & repairs in Boughton Malherbe, call us on 01580 715007 or send us a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Last reviewed: November 2026 by Cranbrook Cars
Lenham · Egerton · Harrietsham · Ulcombe · Broomfield · Pluckley
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“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
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