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Carnies Autocentre
46 Westfield Road
Edinburgh
EH11 2QB
0131 346 4155
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Carnies are an independent MOT station and car repair centre. We deal with all makes and models of vehicles and all ages. Our MOT station is run to VOSA guidelines. We have up to date electronic diagnostic equipment and we fit tyres, batteries, exhausts and more.

We are confident that you will leave our garage satisfied due to our high quality workmanship as well as our fair and reasonable prices.

We also now offer Diesel Particulate Filter cleaning on-site, using the latest technology. Servicing your diesel particulate filter will:
- Extend the life of the DPF
- Protect your engine
- Save on costly repair bills
- Increase and maintain optimum MPG

The garage is well placed for drop-off, open from 8.00am, we are right beside a Lothian Bus stop for service numbers 22 & 30 and Murrayfield Tram stop is just round the corner.

Carnies are proud to be a certified Dementia Friendly garage.

There is text message reminders for MOT tests and online booking is available on our website.

You can also find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/carniesgarage/

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review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   2nd September 2019
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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I had my car mot'd and puncture repaired today. The service given and quality received meant I booked my next service without hesitation. Was good to see true mechanics working on cars and not just someone relying on a computer to tell them what's wrong. Thank you.
review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   5th March 2019
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I took my car to the garage for its annual service and from start to finish the customer service received was spot on. From getting it booked in a couple weeks before, to turning up on the booked day. The service was completed quickly and efficiently with no hassle and any other factors that came up were clearly communicated to me and resolved. Would recommend Carnies for efficient service and good value for money too.
review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   19th February 2019
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £112.00
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Edinburgh, Tuesday the 19th of February.
I am a new customer at the firm. M.O.T. was due and a repair to the steering rack, plus "bits and bobs".
My wife had "discovered" this very good garage by pure coincidence on the Trusted Trader of Edinburgh webpage while mainly seeking for a plumber and I have not regretted to give it a go. The test was conducted with no fuss at all, they also fitted in with the date that was most suitable to me. Work was completed rather swiftly with no delays.
This guys have all the qualities some would expect when dealing with the public, you name it and I am certainly not attempting to over praising them by making such a statement, it is the pure truth.
To say the cost of the work done has been extremely reasonable it might be an understatement. When I had later visioned the bill at home I believed they had made a mistake, but at a closer inspection I came to understand there was no error. That was the true cost. Amazed, to say the least!!! I have been taken for a ride to the cleaners all this years with all implausible reasons given of why the repairs to my luxury vehicle always had to be so astronomically expensive and today I was presented with a bill for £112.00 pounds.
I am awarding them with five stars score and an A+++++ for they truly deserve it.
I do highly vouch this "Mechanics".
review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   30th October 2018
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MY CURRENT MOT WAS RUNNING OUT, I CALLED KEVIN THE OWNER OF CARNIES AUTO CARE AND HE ADVISED NO PROBLEM HE WOUL DO IT 1ST THING EARLY MORNING ON THE 29TH NOV .......EXCELLENT I REPLIED

IST CLASS SERVICE AND A OPEN AND HONEST GARAGE OWNER "A BREATH OF FRESH AIR" AS IAM CURRENTLY A STUDENT AND KNOW NOTHING ABOUT CARS KEVIN WAS A GENT

THANKS SPREAD THE WORD TOP MAN

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review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   1st July 2018
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As I use my motor for work and rely on it the guys go above and beyond to carry out repairs and get my car on the road quickly and efficiently on more then one occasion. Always carry out a top job!
review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   1st July 2018
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Car booked in for MOT but unfortunately failed due to broken spring, it was clearly explained to us what needed done and what it would cost, A part was ordered and whilst we waited for delivery we were supplied with coffee, on arrival the part was fitted, the MOT redone letting us get on our way
review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   1st July 2018
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Kev and elliot are great fixed the car in no time at all would highly recommend them to everyone
review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   1st July 2018
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An excellent garage with great service and customer service is outstanding thank you to the team for all the work that you have done for me

review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   18th December 2017
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Very happy with the service at this garage.

They managed to find & repair ABS fault on my Grand Voyager that 2 other garages failed to find.

Would recommend this garage.
review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   16th December 2017
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My car was having some work done at this garage, the customer service was outstanding as was the work. Would highly recommend to anyone.
review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   11th July 2017
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I took my camper van conversion in to get an MOT and Kev and the guys were brilliant. Was sweating a bit that it was going to be a write off but they made me feel much better about it all when they told me what needed done. Welded chassis beautifully, changed fuel filter and adjusted the brakes in no time at all and even let me hang around and learn a few things!

The age of my vehicle means that it will definitely require more work in the future, but I am now happy I have contact with a team of pros to keep me on the road. Highly recommended.
review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   13th April 2017
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Very professional and fair wouldn't go anywhere else
review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   8th February 2017
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After a bad dealership experience (years ago) I tried Carnies as it was close to my workplace. I no longer work near by but the 25 mile drive is worth it. Routine servicing and larger repairs have been done and I have had no issues with any of it. Emergency repairs have been done as quickly as possible. The location is convenient to bus and tram services too. Prices are fair and appropriate. True it doesn't look like an upmarket marque dealership but then YOU end up paying for the expensive tiles on the floor and so on.

It is a shame I can only give five stars as they deserve six!
review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   24th January 2017
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Highly recommend the Carnies Autocentre. The staff are friendly and trustworthy and really reasonably priced, especially compared to other garages.

The staff are really knowledgable and will give you an honest account of work that needs done.They kept me up to date on the progress of work being carried out and jobs was completed in reasonable time.

I have used them for bigger jobs such as getting cluch replaced as well as servicing and MOT's and would not take my car elsewhere.

review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   24th January 2017
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Probably the best experience i have had at a garage lately as main dealer wanted far too much money to repair a small item and other garages just wouldn't entertain me but the guys at carnies were great almost felt like family
review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   24th January 2017
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The staff where very helpful and explained what was need done to repair my car so I understood.
I will certainly be use this garage again in the future, I would recommended this garage.

review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   9th August 2016
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We were recommended by a neighbour and on two occasions the service provided by Kevin and his Staff has been exemplary. On both of our cars high repair costs were quoted by two nationwide dealers. Carnies carried out the required repairs and provided MOT's at considerably less cost, in one case a third of the price quoted previously. This is one garage that will have our custom for many years to come. Thank you for a job well done,
review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   21st June 2016
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Words fall short in expressing my appreciation to Carnies, the knowledge, professionalism and first class customer care I received was second to none. Furthermore going above and beyond in ordering parts from ebay as it is so difficult to get parts in the UK for a Chrysler not to mention fixing my very heavy cumbersome rear view mirror that would not stay up for love nor money (free of charge I may add) just proves my point on the exceptional customer service and value for money I received at Carnies I cannot thank you enough and HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU TO ANYONE that is looking for an honest reliable garage.
review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   18th May 2016
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Been using this garage for over 15 years and have never had a single complaint. The one time they forgot to do something (a brake switch) they fixed it for free and never charged for the part either. It is a well run and friendly business who won't tell you want you hear just the truth. If you want an honest and good value service then look no further. Kevan and his team are excellent.
review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   17th May 2016
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Have used these guys a good few times now and honestly can't say enough good things about them - great workmanship, they always call to let you know what needs done before doing it, source the best value-for-money parts rather than going with cheap rubbish or wildly overpriced gimmickry, and on top of that - the car always comes back FIXED. None of this coming back later because the problem persists!
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