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Car MOTs, Servicing & Repairs in Cranbrook

Cranbrook Cars is a CVTS-registered family garage on The Common, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook (TN17 2AF), providing car MOTs, servicing & repairs in Cranbrook and across the Kent Weald. Led by John with over 30 years' experience and City & Guilds qualified mechanics, we look after all makes of cars, vans and vintage vehicles.

  • 30+ years
  • City & Guilds qualified
  • CVTS registered
  • All makes, vans & vintage

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At Cranbrook Cars, we use a specialist piece of machinery to clean your engine, called the Engine Decontamination Machine. Created by EDT Automotive, the Engine Decontamination Machine cleans out your engine using bespoke mineral oil.

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We can help you with your brake pads, brake discs and ABS which is essential to your safety. We will offer you a friendly quotation on any brake repair or brake servicing job in Cranbrook, Sissinghurst and surrounding areas.

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We are able to offer our services for all makes and models of cars including vintage vehicles. If you need more information about the services we can offer, please get in touch with us and we will be pleased to talk to you.

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Family-run garage · 30+ years in the Kent Weald

Car MOTs, Servicing & Repairs in Cranbrook from a Family Garage

With over 30 years of hands-on experience, Cranbrook Cars provides car MOTs, servicing & repairs in Cranbrook and the surrounding villages of Kent and East Sussex. Whether you need an annual MOT test, routine manufacturer-schedule servicing, or complex mechanical diagnostics, owner John and his team carry out all work under one roof at The Common in Sissinghurst.

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At a Glance: Cranbrook Cars Workshop

  • Business Cranbrook Cars — independent family-run garage with over 30 years' experience
  • Location The Common, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, Kent TN17 2AF
  • Qualifications City & Guilds qualified mechanics & CVTS registered testing station
  • Vehicles Covered All makes & models of domestic cars, commercial vans & vintage vehicles
  • Core Services MOTs by appointment (free retests), servicing, brakes, cambelts, clutches, EDT engine & carbon cleaning
  • Book / Enquire Call 01580 715007 or send a message online

Why Choose Cranbrook Cars for Your Vehicle?

  1. Over 30 Years' Local Reputation Built on word-of-mouth recommendations from drivers in Cranbrook, Sissinghurst, Goudhurst, Staplehurst and Tunbridge Wells. From changing a bulb to full engine installations, we explain what needs doing before we pick up a spanner.
  2. City & Guilds Qualified & CVTS Registered Every technician on our team holds City & Guilds qualifications, and our workshop is registered with Complete Vehicle Testing Services (CVTS). See our About Us page for full workshop credentials.
  3. MOTs by Appointment with Free Retests If your vehicle fails its MOT, we handle all MOT failure repairs on site — including MOT welding, emissions faults, and suspension or brake repairs — and include a free MOT retest. You can also read our pre-MOT checklist guide before your appointment.
  4. Specialist EDT Engine & Carbon Decontamination We operate the official EDT Automotive Engine Decontamination Machine, offering 15-minute EDT engine cleaning and carbon cleaning to restore fuel economy and cut exhaust emissions.

What Services Do We Provide in Cranbrook?

Our Sissinghurst workshop handles every aspect of vehicle servicing and mechanical repairs for domestic motorists and commercial fleet or trade vans.

  • Car MOTs & MOT Failure Welding Thorough inspections following GOV.UK DVSA MOT standards, honest advice, in-house welding and emissions repairs, and free retests.
  • Full & Interim Servicing Servicing for all makes and models — including vintage and classic cars — using quality parts and diagnostic equipment.
  • Brakes, Clutches, Gearboxes & Cambelt Kits Complete brake pad, disc and fluid replacements, clutch renewals, gearbox replacements, and cylinder head or head gasket repairs.
  • Tyres, Exhausts, Suspension & Air Conditioning Tyre fitting and puncture repairs, exhaust systems, suspension bushes and shock absorbers, plus air conditioning recharging and fault finding.

Who Do We Work With Across Kent & East Sussex?

We look after domestic family cars, station commuters, commercial trade vans that cannot afford unnecessary downtime, and classic or vintage cars needing sympathetic mechanical care. Read what local drivers say on our customer testimonials page or browse our 80+ local areas covered.

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Common Questions

What Do Customers Ask About Our Cranbrook Garage?

How do I book an MOT or car service at Cranbrook Cars?

Call our workshop directly on 01580 715007 or send an enquiry through our contact page. We carry out MOT tests and vehicle servicing by appointment at our Sissinghurst garage (TN17 2AF), just outside Cranbrook.

Do you charge for an MOT retest if my vehicle needs repairs?

No, we offer free MOT retests. If your car or van fails its MOT, our City & Guilds qualified mechanics can carry out all necessary MOT failure work in-house — including welding repairs, emissions work, brakes, and suspension — and retest it at no extra charge.

Which makes and models of vehicles do you work on?

We service and repair all makes and models of domestic cars, commercial trade vans, and vintage or classic vehicles. Our workshop is registered with CVTS (Complete Vehicle Testing Services) and equipped with modern diagnostic tools.

Where is Cranbrook Cars located and which areas do you cover?

Our garage is at The Common in Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, Kent (TN17 2AF). We look after drivers across Cranbrook, Staplehurst, Goudhurst, Hawkhurst, Benenden, Tenterden, Tunbridge Wells borough, Maidstone, Ashford, and northern Rother in East Sussex.

What is the difference between EDT engine cleaning and carbon cleaning?

Our EDT Engine Decontamination Machine circulates heated mineral oil through the oil system for about 15 minutes before an oil and filter change to remove internal sludge. Carbon cleaning injects an environmentally friendly fluid into the intake and exhaust system to clear combustion soot and deposits, which we recommend roughly every 15,000 miles for high-mileage drivers.

To book car MOTs, servicing & repairs in Cranbrook, call John and the team today on 01580 715007 or contact us online for a straightforward conversation and quote.

Last reviewed: November 2026 by Cranbrook Cars

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What are people saying?

Customer Feedback and Reviews

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Mrs S Rutherford

Local Customer · Kent

“John & his team have been servicing my car for a number of years now. Guaranteed to always be professional and on time but more importantly he is cheaper than other garages or main dealers. I always recommend him to family & my friends.”

January 2020

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Mr Lance Anthony

Commercial Van Customer · Goudhurst

“As an electrician I need my van on the road at all times. John has always serviced and maintained it for me and with him being local to us, it’s always at a place and time that’s convenient to me to work around my business. Highly Recommended!”

December 2019

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Miss C Liles

Repair Customer · Tunbridge Wells

“John replaced the cracked and leaking power steering pump in my focus for £388. He used genuine ford parts and was £150 LESS than I’d been quoted by my local garage. He did a great job. Thanks!”

September 2019

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