Pembury sits right by the A21, which makes the run east to our workshop near Cranbrook simple, about twelve miles in total. We are a small family garage with CVTS registration, City & Guilds qualified staff and well over thirty years of hands-on work.
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See All Car ServicesYou can get car MOTs, servicing & repairs in Pembury at Cranbrook Cars: our family garage at The Common, Sissinghurst (TN17 2AF) is about 12 miles east of Pembury, with MOTs by appointment.
From Pembury, our workshop is to the east. You join the A21 heading south-east, past Kipping's Cross, then turn onto the A262 towards Goudhurst and follow it to the A229, which brings you up to our door on The Common, Sissinghurst. The whole drive is about twelve miles and takes roughly twenty minutes. That is close enough for car MOTs, servicing & repairs in Pembury to fit around a normal working day, as long as you book ahead so we are ready for the car when you arrive and can give you a clear idea of timings.
The A21 is the backbone of driving in Pembury. Residents use it for Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and the M25 in one direction and Hastings in the other, so cars here often cover big mileages at speed. That kind of driving is easy on an engine but hard on tyres, wheel bearings and brakes, and long fast runs can hide a slow oil leak or a coolant problem until it gets serious. Regular servicing catches these early. Anyone covering long distances can also benefit from EDT carbon cleaning, which we suggest at intervals of around 15,000 miles.
Pembury sits on the edge of Tunbridge Wells, with Kipping's Cross, Matfield and Tudeley all nearby, so local driving mixes busy junctions and roundabouts with quiet lanes. Roundabouts and stop-start traffic wear clutches and brake pads, and potholed lanes affect tracking and suspension. We carry out clutch repairs, brake work and suspension repairs in our own workshop, and check all three whenever a car comes in for a service. Every booking for car MOTs, servicing & repairs in Pembury is handled by John and his small team, and you can read what other customers have said on our testimonials page.
Our workshop at The Common, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook (TN17 2AF) is about 12 miles east of Pembury, usually around 20 minutes by car via the A229, A262 and A21. 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 Pembury from our workshop on The Common, Sissinghurst. Pembury drivers can choose from any of the work listed below at our workshop, about twenty minutes along the A21 and A262. Not certain what the car needs? Phone and describe the problem.
About twelve miles, around twenty minutes. Take the A21 south-east past Kipping's Cross, then the A262 east through Goudhurst, and turn up the A229 to The Common, Sissinghurst. We are just past Cranbrook as you head north. Postcode TN17 2AF.
Follow your manufacturer's schedule as a minimum, which is usually set by mileage or time, whichever arrives sooner. High-mileage drivers often reach the mileage interval well before the year is up, so keep an eye on it. We can service the car and advise on carbon cleaning too.
It might be, though a cooling fault or low coolant is often the cause. Warning signs of a head gasket problem include overheating, white exhaust smoke and coolant disappearing without an obvious leak. We carry out cylinder head and head gasket repairs, so call 01580 715007 before driving much further.
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 Pembury, 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
Kipping's Cross · Matfield · Royal Tunbridge Wells · Tudeley · Brenchley · Paddock Wood
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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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