David Martin Motor Engineers and Car Sales

02/11/2026

WE'RE HIRING! – PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST / ADMINISTRATOR

David Martin Motor Engineers, a friendly, family-run garage in Thurston, is looking for a helpful, organised and enthusiastic person to join our team!

This is a varied role within our busy garage, so we're looking for someone who enjoys dealing with people, is confident using a computer and can keep on top of several tasks at once.

The role will include:
• Greeting customers and dealing with enquiries in person and over the phone.
• Responding to customer emails.
• Booking vehicles in and creating job sheets for our workshop team.
• Preparing invoices, taking payments and working out estimates.
• Ordering parts and managing returns with suppliers.
• Managing our garage management system.
• Assisting with general administration and bookkeeping.
• Keeping reception, office and staff areas clean and tidy.
• Collecting and delivering vehicles or parts when required.
• Keeping the team supplied with tea, coffee and refreshments!

What we're looking for:
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and email.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and people skills.
• A friendly, customer-focused approach.
• Someone organised who can multitask and work under pressure.

Previous experience in the motor trade, administration or customer service would be beneficial but is not essential, as full training will be provided.

Working hours:
• Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm (with a 1-hour lunch break).
• We are looking for someone to work 3 consecutive days per week.
• Available working patterns: Monday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Friday.
• Pay negotiable depending on experience.

Benefits include:
• Company pension.
• Employee discount.
• On-site parking.

If you're friendly, reliable and enjoy working as part of a small team, we'd love to hear from you!
Interested?

Please send us a private message on Facebook or get in touch with us to find out more or apply.

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14/10/2026

⭐ Your reviews mean the world to us! ⭐

At David Martin Motor Engineers, we’re proud to be your local, family-run garage in Thurston, and we’re always grateful when our customers take the time to share their experiences with us. 💛

Thank you to everyone who has left us a Google review and continues to support our small business. Your kind words mean a lot to the whole team and help other local drivers find a garage they can trust. 🚗🔧

Whether it’s an MOT, servicing, repairs or diagnostics, we’re always here to help keep you safely on the road.

📍 Your local garage in Thurston, Suffolk
📞 Get in touch to book your next MOT or service!

Thank you for choosing us and supporting a local business. ❤️

06/10/2026

🥶🚗 IS YOUR CAR READY FOR WINTER? 🚗🥶

With colder mornings, darker evenings and wetter roads on the way, now is the perfect time to make sure your car is ready for the winter months.

🔧 WINTER CHECK – JUST £35

We’ll give your car a thorough check of the important things, including:

✅ Tyres & tread
✅ Brakes
✅ Lights
✅ Wipers & screen wash
✅ Battery
✅ Fluid levels

It’s much better to spot a problem now than end up stuck at the roadside on a cold, wet morning!

📅 We have availability this week, so get in touch and get your car winter-ready.

📞 01359 230536
📍 David Martin Motor Vehicle Engineers, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds

£35 Winter Check – peace of mind for the colder months. 🚗👍

02/10/2026

MOT deal next week!

01/10/2026

🚗 MOT OFFER – NEXT WEEK!🚗

Need your MOT? We’re offering reduced-price MOTs all next week! 🎉

Book your MOT with David Martin Motor Engineers and Car Sales and use the code OCT26 to get your MOT for just £45.

✅ Professional MOT testing
✅ Great value
✅ Limited availability
✅ £45 with code OCT26

📅 Offer applies to MOTs booked for next week only.

Get in touch to book your slot — don’t miss out!

#£45MOT

25/09/2026

🚗 Don’t leave your MOT until the last minute🔧

As the DVSA says, planning ahead can help you avoid the rush. You can have your MOT carried out up to a month (minus a day) before it expires and keep the same renewal date for next year.

We also help our customers stay on top of their MOTs by sending out reminders when their MOT is due 📅✅

So, if your MOT is coming up, get in touch with us and get booked in early!

You can also sign up for the official GOV.UK MOT reminder service here:
https://www.gov.uk/get-stop-view-mot-reminder

Have you planned ahead for your MOT?

You can be fined up to £1,000 for driving a vehicle without a valid MOT.

If garages nearby are booked up, you could be unable to drive until you get one – so best to plan ahead.

Remember – you can get an MOT up to a month (minus a day) before it runs out and keep the same renewal date next year.

Beat the rush – get reminders on your MOT here:

https://www.gov.uk/get-stop-view-mot-reminder

21/09/2026

🛞 Tyres are one of the common reasons a vehicle can fail its MOT.

Before your MOT, it’s worth taking a quick look at your tyres and checking for:

📏 At least 1.6mm of tread depth across the central ¾ of the tyre
✅ Correct tyre pressures
✂️ No cuts, bulges or exposed wires
🔍 No obvious signs of damage or excessive wear

If you spot a problem, don’t leave it until MOT day — getting it checked in advance could help avoid an unnecessary MOT failure.

👩‍🔧 Need an MOT or a tyre check? Get in touch with our team — we’re here to keep you safe and road legal.

🛞 Tyre problems often cause an MOT fail.

👀 You should regularly check your tyres for:

📏 At lease 1.6mm of tread depth

✅ Correct tyre pressure on all wheels

✂️ Any cuts, bulges, or exposed wires

👩‍🔧 Get your tyres replaced if you identify any problems

04/09/2026

*SOLD*
Renault Traffic
Lh29 Dci High top 2014
1996cc, Diesel / 177,000miles
MOT 31st July 2027

6 Speed Gearbox
Electric windows & mirrors
2 keys, A/C, Radio/CD player
Full remote central locking
3 front seats, rear interior fully lined
Top roof light, dark glazed rear & side windows, storage above front seats

£3495

28/08/2026

🚗 Got MOT advisories? Don’t panic — but don’t ignore them either! 🔧

Advisories are a heads-up that your car may need some attention. Getting them sorted early can help prevent bigger, more expensive repairs down the road.

Got advisories you’re unsure about? **Give us a call — we’re happy to help!** 🛠️

⚠️ Got advisories on your car at its recent MOT?
🫨 Don't panic.
🛠️ Advisories give advice on maintenance issues. They don’t result in an MOT fail but will need to be addressed.
🗣️Discuss them with your MOT garage and get your car booked in to get them fixed
🚗 They remind you to keep your vehicle in a good state of repair.

30/06/2026

⚠️ Would you trust these brakes on your car?

What you're looking at is a brake disc with significant corrosion and brake pads that are well past their best.

Brakes are one of the most important safety systems on any vehicle, yet they're often overlooked until an MOT or service reveals a problem.

Regular inspections can catch issues early, saving money and helping keep you and your family safe.

Need your brakes checked? Give us a call or send us a message.