From Linton, Cranbrook Cars is one simple drive down the A229, about 8 miles and roughly 15 minutes. John's family garage has been fixing cars for more than 30 years, and the team are City & Guilds qualified and registered with CVTS.
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We can help you with your brake pads, brake discs and ABS which is essential to your safety. We will offer you a friendly quotation on any brake repair or brake servicing job for drivers in Linton and the surrounding area.
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We are able to offer our services for all makes and models of cars including vintage vehicles. If you need more information about the services we can offer, please get in touch with us and we will be pleased to talk to you.
See All Car ServicesYou can get car MOTs, servicing & repairs in Linton at Cranbrook Cars: our family garage at The Common, Sissinghurst (TN17 2AF) is about 8 miles south of Linton, with MOTs by appointment.
Linton sits on the A229 itself, where the road climbs the Greensand Ridge south of Maidstone, so getting to us could hardly be simpler. Drop down the hill, carry on south through Staplehurst and after about 8 miles you will reach our workshop on The Common in Sissinghurst. It normally takes around 15 minutes. Because there are no turns to speak of, a lot of people in this part of Maidstone borough find it easy to fit car MOTs, servicing & repairs in Linton around their week, even if they work in the town.
The hill through Linton is one of the steeper stretches of the A229, and those views across the Weald are enjoyed at the expense of your brakes. Braking hard on the way down heats pads and discs, and pulling away uphill in queuing traffic tests a clutch. We replace pads and discs, check ABS faults, change brake fluid and inspect the whole braking system as part of a service. Clutch and gearbox work is routine for us as well. If a judder or a burning smell has crept in on the hill, book it in before it gets worse.
Linton lies between Loose, Boughton Monchelsea and Hunton, and the A229 through here carries lorries and commuters all day. That mix brings plenty of road grime and, in winter, salt spray, which eats into exhausts and brake lines and can hide corrosion that only shows up at MOT time. We repair exhausts or fit complete systems, recharge air conditioning, and use our EDT engine cleaning to freshen up high-mileage engines. Whether you want a straightforward MOT, a full service or a bigger repair after something has gone wrong, car MOTs, servicing & repairs in Linton are a short, direct drive away.
Our workshop at The Common, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook (TN17 2AF) is about 8 miles south of Linton, usually around 15 minutes by car via the A229. 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 Linton from our workshop on The Common, Sissinghurst. Linton motorists can choose from the full list of work below, all handled at our garage in Sissinghurst. Any make of car or van is welcome, and we are happy to talk through the options over the phone first.
Just follow the A229 south all the way. It is about 8 miles and roughly 15 minutes in ordinary traffic, through Staplehurst, and you will see us on the northern edge of Cranbrook.
It can. Long descents and stop-start climbs heat the pads and discs and work the clutch hard. If you notice vibration through the pedal, squealing or a car that pulls when braking, we will inspect the system and tell you what needs replacing.
Yes, our MOTs are by appointment, so please ring 01580 715007 to arrange a slot. Booking ahead also lets us plan any likely repairs, and if the car does fail, the retest is free.
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 Linton, 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
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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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