ADS Autos MOT & Service Centre

25/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from all the team at ADS Autos! 🎄

We hope you have an amazing festive period and a Happy New Year! 🎉

A big thank you to everyone who’s visited our little garage this year and trusted us with your pride and joy — it genuinely means a lot. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year for your MOTs, services, and everything in between, keeping you safe and running smoothly on the road 🚗💨

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas from the team at ADS Autos! 🎄 We hope you all have a fantastic Christmas season and a happy New Year! 🎉

19/12/2024

A client brought their Mini in for its annual MOT check today 🤯 Take a look at what we discovered during the inspection! 👀

If your car isn’t behaving, handling, or sounding like it usually does, please get it checked out. It’s likely there’s an issue, and it could be dangerous for you and others. Stay safe!

15/12/2024

Let’s play spot the teeth on this Ford wet belt!

A client noticed some unusual noises and odd behaviour in their vehicle and brought it in for diagnosis, and it’s a good thing they did!

Things to watch and listen for:

Unusual noises
Low oil pressure
Misfires
Rough idling or erratic performance at high RPM
Difficulty starting

Don’t ignore these signs, they could save you from an expensive repair! 🚗

11/12/2024

🚗 Nissan Qashqai in for MOT! 🚗

Here’s a reminder of why annual MOT inspections are so important. This Qashqai came to us, and while it looked fine driving in, significant areas of rust were uncovered during the inspection. 🚨

Rust like this can compromise the structural integrity of your vehicle, posing serious risks to safety on the road. It’s why staying on top of your MOT isn’t just about ticking boxes—it’s about protecting yourself, your passengers, and others on the road.

🔧 Regular checks and maintenance = safer journeys for all!
If your MOT is due, don’t wait—book your appointment today! ✅

04/12/2024

Today, we had a very lucky customer whose wet timing belt had covered JUST 28,000 miles 🤯, narrowly avoiding a costly repair.

Each manufacturer sets different replacement intervals for wet timing belts, so make sure to check your owner’s manual for the recommended schedule. If you suspect something isn’t right, it’s best to get it checked out as soon as possible.

Things to watch and listen for:

Unusual noises
Low oil pressure
Misfires
Rough idling or erratic performance at high RPM
Difficulty starting

Don’t ignore these signs—they could save you from an expensive repair!

25/12/2023

🎄Season’s Greetings from Everyone at ADS Autos🎄

As the year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to you, our valued customers.

We wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas filled with joy, laughter, and memorable moments. May the New Year bring you happiness, health, and prosperity.

Drive safe, stay happy, and let’s welcome 2024 with hope and excitement!

ADS Autos MOT & Service Centre in Basildon, Essex - 20 years of excellence in automotive care.

04/08/2023

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20/07/2023

🚗🔍 Don't forget to check your tyre tread regularly! Your safety matters to us.

19/07/2023

We get a large number of modified & performance cars here at ADS Autos for vehicle maintenance, new parts/modification being installed, and that once a year MOT.

16/07/2023

Greenlight Insurance Volkswagen MK1 Golf in for an MOT and vehicle check. What a beautiful hot hatch these are.

15/07/2023

We have all sorts of cars visit us for MOT and servicing but this was something a little bit special