Highfield Garage and Recovery Ltd

Highfield Garage and Recovery Ltd We are a family owned Devon recovery and vehicle repair business. Our team’s work around the clock to ensure you have the best motor experience possible.
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That car on the drive is not fixing itself.The one sitting on the drive that has not moved in months. One tyre looking s...
08/06/2026

That car on the drive is not fixing itself.

The one sitting on the drive that has not moved in months. One tyre looking sorry for itself, leaves gathering on the windscreen, and a growing sense that it is now more ornament than vehicle.

You keep meaning to sort it.

Then life happens.

Before you know it, that “I’ll deal with it next week” car is still there, quietly taking up space.

The good news is getting rid of it is easier than most people think.

Highfield Garage offers scrap car collection across Devon. We collect the vehicle, handle the process properly, and pay by bank transfer or cheque.

One thing to remember, you will still need to tell the DVLA once the vehicle is gone. It only takes a couple of minutes online and helps avoid any tax or insurance issues later.

If that car has been sat on the drive long enough, give us a call and we will take it off your hands.

Call 01647 231248.




Your MOT can fail for smaller things than most people realise.It is not always the big expensive faults that catch peopl...
05/06/2026

Your MOT can fail for smaller things than most people realise.

It is not always the big expensive faults that catch people out.

Common MOT fails include:

Lights not working.

Worn tyres.

Empty washer fluid.

Damaged wiper blades.

Poor visibility.

Brake issues.

Warning lights on the dashboard.

A quick check before your MOT can save a lot of stress.

Highfield Garage offers MOT bookings, servicing and repairs from Exeter and Spreyton.

Call 01647 231248.




Broken down on the A30 or near Exeter? Get yourself safe first.Your first job is not to open the bonnet.Your first job i...
01/06/2026

Broken down on the A30 or near Exeter? Get yourself safe first.

Your first job is not to open the bonnet.

Your first job is to get yourself safe.

If your car breaks down on a fast road, move to a safe place if you can.

Put your hazard lights on.

Get out of the vehicle if it is safe to do so.

Stand well away from the road.

Do not stand behind the vehicle.

Then call professional recovery.

Highfield Garage offers 24 hour vehicle recovery across Exeter, Devon and the South West.

Call 01647 231248.




If your car smells sweet, do not ignore it.A sweet smell from your car can be a sign of a coolant leak.It might be a hos...
29/05/2026

If your car smells sweet, do not ignore it.

A sweet smell from your car can be a sign of a coolant leak.

It might be a hose, radiator, heater matrix or another part of the cooling system.

Left too long, coolant problems can lead to overheating.

And overheating can quickly turn a small problem into a large repair bill.

If something smells unusual, get it checked before it gets worse.

Highfield Garage can inspect, diagnose and repair the issue.

Call 01647 231248.

Hottest bank holiday on record. Your car's been sitting in a car park in full sun all day. Here's what to know before yo...
25/05/2026

Hottest bank holiday on record. Your car's been sitting in a car park in full sun all day. Here's what to know before you drive home.

Interior temperature in a car parked in direct sunlight hits 50+ degrees in under 30 minutes. That's not just uncomfortable. It's dangerous.

Before you get back in:

Open all doors for 60 seconds. Let the heat escape before you climb in. Starting the engine with windows closed traps superheated air and makes your air con work twice as hard.

Check your steering wheel temperature. If it's too hot to hold comfortably, it's too hot to grip safely. Use a cloth or wait a minute before driving off.

Don't blast air con on full immediately. Start with windows down, air con on low, then gradually increase once the interior cools. Shocking the system when it's this hot can cause compressor failure.

Watch your temperature gauge on the way home. If it starts climbing into the red, pull over safely. Don't push it. Overheating in traffic on the A30 at 6pm is the last thing anyone needs today.

Never leave anyone or any pet in a parked car. Not even for five minutes. Not even with windows cracked. Interior temperature kills in minutes.

If your car overheats on the way home tonight, we're here:
01647 231248

Hope everyone's had a good weekend. Drive safe getting home, Devon.

Bank holiday weekend. Heatwave. Everyone's heading to the beach.If your car hasn't done a proper journey in weeks and yo...
22/05/2026

Bank holiday weekend. Heatwave. Everyone's heading to the beach.

If your car hasn't done a proper journey in weeks and you're about to load it up for Woolacombe tomorrow, just do a quick check tonight.

Coolant level - have a look at the reservoir when the engine's cold. If it's below the minimum line, top it up. Sitting in bank holiday traffic in this heat makes engines work hard. Overheating on the M5 is not how you want to start your weekend.

Tyre pressures - check them tonight while they're cold. Hot tarmac and underinflated tyres don't mix well. The correct pressure is on a sticker inside your driver's door.

Air con - if it's been blowing warm air all year and you've ignored it, you're about to find out why that was a mistake. Can't fix it tonight but at least you'll know.

Bank holiday breakdowns follow the same pattern every year. Cars that have been sitting around suddenly doing long journeys in heat. Overheating. Flat batteries. Tyres that looked fine but weren't.

Five minutes tonight beats three hours on the hard shoulder tomorrow.

If it does go wrong this weekend, we're working all three days.

01647 231248
Devon-wide coverage

Where's everyone going? Salcombe? Croyde? Bigbury?

Strange smell in your car?That’s not “just one of those things.”That’s your car trying to warn you.Here’s what different...
18/05/2026

Strange smell in your car?
That’s not “just one of those things.”
That’s your car trying to warn you.

Here’s what different smells usually mean:

Burning rubber = clutch, brakes, or belt issue
Sweet smell = coolant leak (bad news for your engine)
Rotten eggs = catalytic converter problem
Petrol smell = possible fuel leak
Damp/musty smell = blocked drain or water leak
Burning plastic = electrical fault
Hot oil smell = oil leaking onto hot engine parts

Most expensive repairs start with:
“I thought it would go away.”

It never does.

If your car smells different, get it checked before it turns into a breakdown.

Exeter & Spreyton
01647 231248

What’s the weirdest smell your car has ever made?

Your car has features you’ve probably never used.Mostly because nobody ever told you they existed.A few of our favourite...
15/05/2026

Your car has features you’ve probably never used.

Mostly because nobody ever told you they existed.

A few of our favourites:

Your fuel gauge has a tiny arrow showing which side the fuel cap is on.

That tab under your rear-view mirror?
Flip it at night. It dims headlights behind you.

Your sun visor slides sideways.
Most people discover this accidentally at age 34.

Lorry drivers flash their hazards once to say thanks.
You can do the same when someone lets you in.

And your headrest?
Those metal prongs can break a window in an emergency.

Your car’s been quietly helping you this whole time.

You just weren’t invited to the meeting.

What’s the most embarrassing car feature you discovered way too late?

01647 231248
Exeter & Spreyton



To the nurse who called us at 6am with a flat battery in the hospital car park after a night shift:We got you home.To th...
11/05/2026

To the nurse who called us at 6am with a flat battery in the hospital car park after a night shift:

We got you home.

To the mum stuck on the A30 with three kids in the back who was trying not to cry on the phone:

We got there in 20 minutes.

To the delivery driver who'd already missed two drops and was panicking about losing the job:

We got you back on the road.

To the elderly couple broken down on the way to their grandson's birthday:

You made it.

This is what we actually do.

Not just "vehicle recovery." We get people home. We get them to the hospital. We get them to work. We get them to the important stuff.

Every callout is someone's day going wrong.

We take that seriously.

24/7 means we're here when it matters.
01647 231248

Devon - we've got you.

"Is this a stupid question?"We hear this multiple times a week.Here's the truth: there are no stupid questions about you...
08/05/2026

"Is this a stupid question?"

We hear this multiple times a week.

Here's the truth: there are no stupid questions about your car.

Your car is complicated. Most of us didn't grow up around engines. Why would you automatically know what a CV joint does or when brake fluid needs changing?

If we use a word you don't understand - ask us to explain it in plain English.
If the quote seems high - ask us to walk through what each part costs.
If you're not sure whether something is urgent - ask us honestly if it can wait.
If you want a second opinion - that's completely fair.

Your car. Your money. Your choice.

The customers we value most are the ones who ask questions until it makes sense. The ones who actually read the quote before approving work. The ones who want to understand what's happening.

You're not being awkward. You're being responsible.

A good garage should make you feel informed, not intimidated.

01647 231248
Exeter & Spreyton

What's the one thing you wish mechanics would explain better? We're genuinely curious.

Address

Spreyton
Crediton
EX175AF

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441647231248

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