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All makes, all models, all under one trusted roof.

Established in 1987, we’re your local, friendly independent garage for all of your vehicle's needs, from MOTs and servicing to diagnostics, repairs, ECU remapping, and wheel alignments.

02/11/2026

On the go and no time to call or pop in?

You can now request your MOT online. Pick a first-choice time, add a backup, and we’ll confirm your slot – from as early as the next day.

✅ Takes a couple of minutes
✅ Choose to wait or leave the car with us
✅ Weekday slots, 8am–3pm

Book at gorsemotors.co.uk
Prefer to talk? Call 01842 890304
📍 Gorse Motors, Thetford

26/10/2026

🔧 Not every service goes quite to plan!

A customer recently came to us for a routine service after a disappointing experience elsewhere.

When removing the sump plug, we discovered it had been cross-threaded during previous work, and then tried to repair it with a Heli-Coil! causing the damaged threads to come out with the plug! 😬

Unfortunately, the customer also hadn't been made aware of the issue 😔

Thankfully, we were able to carefully re-cut the damaged threads and fit a new sump plug, taking precautions to prevent metal shavings from entering the sump and contaminating the oil.

All sorted, without the expense of replacing the sump!

Mistakes happen; we make them too! But it's how you deal with them that counts.

We're just pleased we could put things right, keep costs down, and get them back on the road! 😊

📍 Gorse Motors, Thetford
🌐 www.gorsemotors.co.uk

21/10/2026

There's no job we cannot help with! 🧰🔧
Whatever your car needs, we’ve got you covered.

From MOTs and servicing to clutches, DPFs, timing belts, remaps and air con, our team in Thetford looks after every make and model, Even Electric and Hybrid, with honest advice and fair prices.

We’ll always tell you what you actually need, so there are no surprises when you collect.

📍 84 Gorse Industrial Estate, Barnham, Thetford
📞 01842 890304
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14/10/2026

No leaks, so the shocks must be fine… right?

Not always. These ones were dry inside, rock-hard, and bouncing all over the place. That can’t have made for a comfortable ride.

Watch the before and after 👇

If your car feels bouncy, harsh, or floaty over bumps, bring it in, and we’ll take a look.

📞 01842 890304
🌐 www.gorsemotors.co.uk
📍 Gorse Motors, Thetford

06/10/2026

The boys had a free workout courtesy of this gearbox 🤣

Gearbox out, clutch and dual-mass flywheel replaced, gearbox back in. Not exactly the lightest of work...

Almost 40 years of getting stuck in, doing things properly, and being straight with our customers. No shortcuts, no nonsense - just good honest work.

For the personal service of an independent garage, with main dealer tools and diagnostic capabilities, you choose Gorse Motors 😉

📞 01842 890304 | gorsemotors.co.uk

01/10/2026

Looking for a garage you can trust in Thetford? 🔧

We've been looking after customers' cars since 1987: MOTs, servicing, diagnostics, tyres, and repairs for all makes and models, including electric vehicles.⚡

And we'll always explain what we're doing and why.

Know someone looking for a new garage? We're here when they need us.

📞 01842 890304
🌐 www.gorsemotors.co.uk
📍 Gorse Industrial Estate, Thetford

19/08/2026

🔧 Belts are one of those jobs you really don’t want to put off.

This one came in for a replacement timing and auxiliary belt, and you can already see cracking developing across the old belt.

It’s a good example of why age and mileage intervals matter, even when there are no obvious problems and the car is driving perfectly normally.

Timing and auxiliary belts are service items, and replacing them on time is far cheaper than dealing with the damage that can follow if one fails.

Keep on top of the interval. A new belt now could save a much bigger bill later. 🔧

30/07/2026

One of the most important fluids in your car! - and one of the easiest to forget. So we check it for you during every service.

Over time, brake fluid absorbs moisture, which can lower its boiling point.
In everyday driving you might never notice, but under hard braking, older fluid is more likely to feel soft or spongy just when you need it most. That's why most manufacturers recommend a change every two years.

We don't guess either; we test it with a specialist tool that measures the moisture content, so you get a real answer:

Might need doing? We'll show you why.
Perfectly fine? We'll leave it alone.

While you're booked in, ask about our service and MOT deals - both sorted in one visit.

📞 01842 890304
📍 Gorse Motors, Barnham, Thetford IP24 2PH
🌐 www.gorsemotors.co.uk

23/07/2026

We've cared for customers who came in with their first cars and now return with their children’s cars.

This trust isn’t built by offering the lowest prices; it’s earned by honestly informing customers about what their car truly needs, and equally, what it doesn't. It’s also built on relationships with people and providing a service with a personal touch.

📞 01842 890304 | gorsemotors.co.uk
📍 Gorse Industrial Estate, Barnham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2PH

30/06/2026

Here's why it's so important that a DSG & Haldex service is done properly 💥

Fresh fluid is just part of it. We also clean the gauze inside the Haldex pump, which catches metallic debris over time. Main dealers will typically just drain and fill, and this is why taking that extra step matters so much. If it's not cleaned as part of the service, the oil flow to the clutch pack gradually becomes restricted.

If your VAG car is due a DSG or Haldex service, give us a call.

📞 01842 890304 | gorsemotors.co.uk

Address

Unit 84 Gorse Industrial Estate
Thetford
IP242PH

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

+441842890304

Website

https://www.gorsemotors.co.uk/

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