Independent · Honest · Local

Your local garage in the Borders.

MOT prep, servicing and full mechanical repairs — plus bodywork, welding and restoration. Done properly, priced fairly, by a mechanic who actually loves the job.

All makesPetrol · Diesel · EV · classics
No jargonClear quotes before we start
Fair pricesIndependent, not a chain
What we do

One garage for everything your car needs

From a quick MOT prep to a full restoration project — everything under one roof, so you're never passed around or paying chain prices.

MOT Preparation

We check, prep and fix everything so your car sails through its MOT first time — no nasty surprises, no failing on the day.

Prep from £30

Servicing

Interim and full services with quality parts and oil. Keeps your warranty valid, your car reliable and running costs down.

From £89

Mechanical Repairs

Brakes, clutches, timing belts, suspension, cambelts, batteries — diagnosed properly and fixed right the first time.

Quote free

Diagnostics

Engine light on? We plug in, read the fault codes and tell you what's really wrong — in plain English, not scare tactics.

From £35

Bodywork & Paint

Dents, scrapes, rust and full resprays. Colour-matched, blended and finished to a standard you'd expect from a specialist.

Quote free

Welding & Restoration

MOT welding, sill and chassis repairs, and full classic-car restoration projects taken on with real care and craft.

Project based

Also: tyres, exhausts, air-con re-gas, batteries, wheel alignment and pre-purchase inspections. Not sure? Just ask →

Simple & stress-free

Booked in four easy steps

No phone tag, no waiting rooms full of upsells. Pick a slot online any time — even at 11pm.

Tell us the job

Pick MOT, service, repair or "not sure" and add your reg & a few notes.

Choose a slot

See real availability and book the day and time that suits you.

Dom confirms

You get a confirmation by text/WhatsApp with the price agreed up front.

Job done

Drop the keys, we do the work, you pay when it's finished. Simple.

Dom, owner and mechanic at Dom's Garage
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DomOwner & mechanic · fully hands-on
The mechanic behind it

Young, experienced & genuinely into cars

Dom's Garage isn't a faceless chain — it's Dom. Trained the proper way, years on the tools, and the kind of mechanic who'd rather explain what's wrong than baffle you with jargon.

Setting up his own garage in the Borders means one thing: the person who books your car in is the same person who fixes it. No middle-men, no commission-chasing, no work you don't need. Just honest advice, tidy work and prices that make sense for local folk.

Whether it's getting the family car through its MOT, breathing life back into an old project, or a weld that others turned away — Dom takes it on personally and stands behind it.

— Dom

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No surprises

Honest, competitive prices

Starting prices for common jobs so you know roughly where you stand before you book. Every job is quoted and agreed before any spanner is lifted.

MOT Preparation & checkFull inspection + prep for testfrom £30
Interim ServiceOil, filter & safety checksfrom £89
Full ServiceComprehensive service schedulefrom £149
DiagnosticsFault-code read & reportfrom £35
Brake pads (front)Fitted, quality partsfrom £110
Cambelt / timing beltPriced to your vehiclequote
Clutch replacementPriced to your vehiclequote
Bodywork & paintDents, scrapes, respraysquote
Welding & MOT repairsSills, chassis, exhaustquote
Restoration projectsClassics & long-term buildslet's talk

* Guide prices only and may vary by make, model and parts. You'll always get a firm quote before we start. Prices to be confirmed with Dom.

Word of mouth

Trusted by local drivers

The Borders runs on recommendations. Here's what customers say.

★★★★★

"Booked online at night, had it confirmed by WhatsApp in the morning. Fair price, no upsell, car flew through its MOT. Won't go anywhere else now."

JM
James M.Local customer
★★★★★

"Dom took on a weld two other places wouldn't touch. Explained everything, sent photos, sorted it for a proper price. Genuinely knows his stuff."

SR
Sarah R.Local customer
★★★★★

"Brought my old project car in and you can tell he actually cares about the job, not just the invoice. Top young mechanic — glad he's local."

DW
David W.Local customer

Illustrative reviews — to be replaced with real Google reviews once collected.

Where to find us

Right by Lochside, Gordon

Easy to find on Station Road near Lochside Park & Fishery, between Gordon and Westruther — plenty of room to pull in and drop the car.

Address

Station Road, Greenknowe
Gordon, Scottish Borders
TD3 6JQ

Opening hours

Mon–Fri  8:30 – 17:30
Saturday  9:00 – 13:00
Sunday  Closed
Hours to be confirmed

Call or WhatsApp

07859 743875

Get directions

Ready to book your car in?

Pick a slot online in under a minute, or message Dom directly on WhatsApp. Whatever's easier for you.