T P Autos - Taunton

15/06/2026

🚗🔧 Exciting News from T P Autos 🔧🚗

I’m pleased to announce that T P Autos will be joining forces with GB Tyres (Taunton) LTD – the family business proudly serving customers for over 35 years.

Moving forward, I’ll be carrying out all mechanical repairs and maintenance under the name GB Tyres from their workshop based at Cookway, Bindon road in Taunton.

This is an exciting step for me personally and professionally, as it will allow me to expand my availability and offer an even wider range of repairs and services to both existing and new customers.

GB Tyres has built an outstanding reputation over the last three decades for quality work, honesty and excellent customer service, and I’m incredibly proud to be adding my expertise into their services.

To all of my customers, I’d like to say a huge thank you for your continued support. Your loyalty has helped T P Autos grow, and I’m excited to continue looking after you all with the benefit of a larger workshop and greater facilities behind me.

While the location and name may be changing, the commitment to providing friendly, reliable and trustworthy service remains exactly the same.

We look forward to welcoming both familiar faces and new customers as we begin this exciting new chapter together.

To make an enquiry or get yourself booked in please phone ☎️ 01823 286899.

Thank you for your continued support.

Tom

Formally of T P Autos

Now operating under GB Tyres - (Taunton) LTD

Family-run and trusted for over 35 years.

05/06/2026

Well, that's us signing off for a short while as we take some much-needed time away with family. ✈️ ☀️

I’ll be returning to work on Monday 15th June, but when I do, things will be a little different... 👀

Over the last year, I’ve had the pleasure of helping so many customers while working out on the road, and I’m incredibly grateful for all the support and recommendations along the way.

Behind the scenes, I’ve been working on an exciting new chapter. It's a change that I'm really looking forward to and one that I believe will help me provide an even better service moving forward.

For now, I’m keeping the details under wraps, but all will be revealed when I return from holiday.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me so far. Keep an eye on this page over the coming week, something big is coming! 🔧🚗

The next chapter starts on 15th June... 👀

31/05/2026

02/04/2026

We are now finished for the Easter break and will be away spending some time with family and friends. 🐣

Messages will be responded to when we come back on Tuesday 7th April.

Wishing all our customers a Happy Easter, have a lovely weekend!

10/03/2026

‼️ Please Take Note ‼️

We are currently experiencing an extremely high volume of messages and phone calls, along with a significant increase in workload. I sincerely appreciate everyone’s continued support and patience I am currently working extended hours to accommodate as many bookings as possible.

However, I would like to kindly remind everyone that this is a one-man operation. While I always aim to respond as quickly as possible, it is not possible for me to be on my phone throughout the day replying to messages within the hour, as this would prevent me from completing the work itself and ultimately increase waiting times for everyone.

Please also note that repeatedly messaging the page or sending follow-up reactions (such as 👍) because a reply has not yet been received will not speed up the process. Messages are responded to in order, from the oldest first, so additional messages may actually place your enquiry further back in the queue.

Finally, if you attempt to call during the day but your call is unfortunately missed please leave a voicemail with your name, contact number, and a brief description of your enquiry, and I will return your call as soon as I am able.

Thank you again for your continued support and understanding.

20/02/2026

Let’s talk about timing belts also known as cam belts!

One of the most common causes for catastrophic engine failure is down to lack of maintenance in regards to the timing belt/chain on your vehicle. All vehicles that have a timing belt have a replacement schedule specific to their manufacturer. 🚗

Unsure on when your timing belt replacement is due? With a simple registration check we can advise you on the time period/mileage. ✅

However more often than not if your vehicle runs using a wet timing belt there can be signs that it is starting to deteriorate before its recommended replacement interval. ❌

Here are a few indicators that your timing belt may be deteriorating. 💡

Oil pressure light on dash: often the belt material will start to break up and will block the oil pump strainer starving the pump of the oil resulting in a drop of oil pressure.

Brake pedal goes hard: This is a common fault on the Ford Transit where the belt breaks up and blocks the vacuum pump that creates a vacuum for servo assisted braking.

Experiencing any of these symptoms or do you want to air on the side of caution and get your timing belt replaced? Pop us a message, we are equipped with the specialist tools and knowledge plus we are always happy to help 🙂

13/02/2026

These past few weeks have been incredibly busy with lots of variety! From Timing belt replacements to wiring repairs.

Today we seen a Vauxhall Zafira that failed its MOT on rear brake light and rear side light not operating on one side. Unfortunately for this customer the garage it was in couldn’t fix the fault so we had been recommended. 🙌

We carried out tests using manufactures wiring diagrams and test procedures. This issue was fixed for the customer on our initial visit so they can now get the vehicle back for an MOT retest and carry on with their day. 🚗 ✅

06/01/2026

Well it’s been a busy start to the New Year with a wide variety of repairs!

✅ Clutch replacement
✅ Suspension repairs
✅ Wheel bearings
✅ Servicing
✅ Diagnostics
✅ Locking wheel nut removal
✅ MOT repairs

With the weather hitting well below freezing 🥶 the importance of ensuring your vehicle is in tip top condition is paramount to avoid being caught out.

Give us a call or message to get booked in for any of your vehicle needs 🚗 ✅