Wateringbury motorists are about 25 minutes from Cranbrook Cars. We are a small family garage, run by John for more than 30 years, with City & Guilds qualified mechanics, and every car or van gets the same careful treatment, whether it needs an MOT or a new clutch.
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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 Wateringbury 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 Wateringbury at Cranbrook Cars: our family garage at The Common, Sissinghurst (TN17 2AF) is about 14 miles south-east of Wateringbury, with MOTs by appointment.
Wateringbury, a Medway village on the A26 that falls within Tonbridge and Malling borough, lies roughly 14 miles north-west of us by road. Leaving the village, most drivers pick up the B2163 Heath Road, follow it east to the A229 and then turn south for the run down through Staplehurst. You will find our workshop on The Common in Sissinghurst, and the journey takes about 25 minutes. It is far enough to feel like a trip out, but close enough that car MOTs, servicing & repairs in Wateringbury can easily be booked around a normal working week.
Trains from Wateringbury station run on the Medway Valley line, and plenty of residents also drive the A26 daily towards Maidstone or Tonbridge. Stop-start traffic on the A26, combined with short trips to the station, can leave batteries weak and exhausts full of condensation. Brakes and clutches wear steadily too, especially on cars that rarely leave town traffic. We carry out servicing, replace brake pads, discs and clutches, and use diagnostics to trace warning lights and running faults. Our engine cleaning service is worth asking about if your car has covered plenty of miles without much attention.
Around Wateringbury, lanes lead down towards the river and out to West Farleigh, Mereworth and Yalding, with a few short climbs along the way. Hills, bends and wet surfaces near the Medway make good brakes and tyres essential, and potholes after a hard winter can upset tracking and suspension. Tyre fitting and repairs, steering and suspension work, and exhaust repairs or complete new systems are all handled in-house. For anyone looking for car MOTs, servicing & repairs in Wateringbury from a family business that explains things clearly, call 01580 715007 and we will book you in.
Our workshop at The Common, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook (TN17 2AF) is about 14 miles south-east of Wateringbury, usually around 25 minutes by car via the A229, B2163 and A26. 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 Wateringbury from our workshop on The Common, Sissinghurst. The list below shows what Wateringbury drivers can book with us. Domestic or commercial, car, van or vintage model, any make is welcome, and we will discuss the job with you before we start.
About 25 minutes for roughly 14 miles. Follow the B2163 Heath Road across to the A229, then head south through Staplehurst. Look out for us on The Common in Sissinghurst.
No. MOT rules are set nationally, so the test does not change from one borough to the next. Whichever council area your address falls in, you are welcome to book your car in with us.
Yes. Simple checks such as lights, tyres, wipers, washer fluid, the horn and warning lights can prevent an avoidable failure. Our MOT checks page explains what to look for, and anything you are unsure about we can look at.
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 Wateringbury, 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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