Japex Automotive

01/09/2026

💔 Due to a member of staff leaving us to relocate with his girlfriend we are on the hunt for an experienced technician to help us get over this break up.

What we want:

✅ Someone who is hard working, honest and reliable.

✅ Someone who enjoys being part of a team.

✅ Someone who takes pride in their work.

✅ Someone who enjoys being valued.

We do not want someone who just turns up to earn a salary or wants to work on their own.

We are an independent family run business and we work as a team. Some of our staff have been here for over seven years and still turn up with a smile on their face. 😊

If you think you fit the bill then get in touch by:

Email - [email protected] or
Phone - 01923 260707.
Let’s talk.

We are offering a very good salary but is negotiable depending on your experience.

Please share this post and spread the love. 😘

23/08/2026

⚡️🔋 Electric power, specialist care!

We had this fully electric Kia in for a service this week.
Did you know we don’t just service conventional petrol and diesel cars? We also specialise in servicing hybrid and fully electric vehicles.
We’re proud to be part of HEVRA (Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Repair Alliance), giving our technicians access to specialist training, knowledge and support to work safely and correctly on the latest hybrid and EV technology.
So whether your Kia is powered by petrol, electricity or a combination of both, you can trust Japex to look after it.

16/08/2026

We were sad to say goodbye to Dylan this week. 😢
Dylan has been part of the Japex team for the past 7 years, joining us as an apprentice straight from college. As his first ever job, we’ve had the pleasure of watching him grow, develop his skills and become a valued member of the team.
For the last 5 years, Dylan has been making a 2+ hour journey to see his girlfriend, so he’s finally decided it’s time to make the move closer to her.
We’d like to say a huge thank you to Dylan for all his hard work, commitment and dedication over the years. He’ll definitely be missed around the garage, but we’re excited to see what the next chapter brings for him.
Good luck, Dylan — and thank you for everything! 👏

04/08/2026

🚘 Is your vehicle due its service or Mot?
🚘 Are you planning a summer road trip?

The owner of this 2022 Cupra Formentor is going on holiday to Devon and Cornwall and as he is going to be doing quite a lot of miles he decided to bring his service and Mot forward a month so he could have peace of mind that his vehicle is in a safe condition.

Contact our service team to see how we can help:

☎️ 01923 260707

📧 [email protected]

💻 www.japex.co.uk

11/07/2026

09/07/2026

We’re delighted that this was our 200th review!

A little background to this one… During the customer’s service, we noticed the key fob battery was running low, so we replaced it as part of the visit. Unfortunately, after they got home, the key stopped working. While faulty parts are rare, they can occasionally happen, and in this case the replacement battery turned out to be defective.

As the customer lived nearby and had only just collected the car, one of our technicians drove out to their home, identified the faulty battery and replaced it there and then.

We can’t always prevent faulty parts, but we can make sure we do everything we can to put things right. We’re really proud of our team for going the extra mile, and we’re incredibly grateful to our customers for taking the time to leave reviews like this.

Thank you for helping us reach 200 reviews!

28/06/2026

⚠️ Workshop Health & Safety Notice ⚠️

Due to the current heatwave, all staff are reminded to check the temperature of the following before making contact:

🔥 Steering wheels
🔥 Gear k***s
🔥 handbrakes
🔥Leather seats

Failure to do so may result in:

❌ Burnt palms
❌ Burnt fingers
❌ Burnt backs of legs
❌ Burnt bottoms

The workshop competition this week is to see who can collect the most “heatwave injuries”.

Bonus points if you’ve already been caught out by the exact same thing earlier that day. 🤦‍♀️

☀️ Stay safe out there!

17/06/2026

🔧 Help Us Help You
One of the most common causes of delays during servicing and repairs is not being able to locate the locking wheel nut key.
Our technicians can spend valuable time searching gloveboxes, boot compartments and storage areas when all they really want to be doing is working on your vehicle.
😅 Save us from a treasure hunt and please leave your locking wheel nut key easily accessible.

07/06/2026

We recently had this Lexus in for rear brake pads and discs.
A question we often get asked is:
“Do I really need the brake discs as well as the pads?”
The answer is — not always.
If the discs are still within specification and in good condition, pads alone may be perfectly fine. But when the discs are worn below the manufacturers specifications, cracked, or heat-spotted, fitting new pads onto worn discs can lead to:
* Reduced braking performance
* Brake vibration or noise
* Uneven pad wear
* Premature wear of the new pads
In cases like this Lexus, the rear discs had reached the point where replacing both pads and discs was the safest and most cost-effective option long term.
Cutting corners where your brakes are concerned is never a good idea.

21/05/2026

Sun’s out, roofs down, convertible season is here ☀️
There’s nothing quite like summer in a Mazda MX-5.
We are here to help make sure your MX-5 is in top shape for the season ahead.