Alford Garage

7a Alford Avenue
Kirkcaldy
Fife
KY2 6EU

Garage Services

Listed under:  Garage Services / Car Servicing, MOT Testing
100% recommended   Rating Alford Garage 9.8/100
68 reviews since 2010
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Overall Rating
 9.8 /10 Overall Rating 9.8/10
Based on 68 reviews since 2010
 
 
 
Servicing 9.8/10 Servicing Rating 9.8
The vehicle runs reliably between services, given its age and mileage
 
Repairs 9.8/10 Repairs Rating 9.8
The garage identifies faults and corrects them successfully
 
Advice 9.8/10 Advice Rating 9.8
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
 
Value 9.6/10 Value Rating 9.6
The price represents value for money
 
 
 
Recent Reviews 
 
" Have been a costumer for a few years now and Gordon have never let me down. Always very clear about what what is needed and fast service. Can't say that the labour rates are cheap but considering t...."   more
 
" Very good friendly informative will return. "   more
 
" Excellent service from Alford garage. "   more
 
" I was very happy with the friendly treatment by the staff and the work carried out on my car."   more
 
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Quote: 95%
Before starting work, did the garage explain the separate charges for labour, materials and VAT?
 
Timing: 97%
Before starting work, did the garage explain when the vehicle will be ready for collection?
 
Payment: 92%
Before starting work, did the garage explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?
 
Reliable: 100%
During the work, did the garage keep its promises about costs, timing etc?
 
Invoice: 100%
On completion, did the garage give you an invoice showing the vehicle mileage, cost of parts, labour & VAT?
 
Guarantee: 100%
On completion, did the garage give you a guarantee for a specified mileage or time (where applicable)?
 
Next service: 96%
On completion, did the garage give you information about when the next service is due, or other work needed?
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Review 21 Feb 2019
Recommended by customer in KY5
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Servicing 10/10
The vehicle runs reliably between services, given its age and mileage
Advice 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
MOT test for my motorbike

"Have been a costumer for a few years now and Gordon have never let me down.
Always very clear about what what is needed and fast service.
Can't say that the labour rates are cheap but considering the quality ends up being excellent value for money.
At the end you get what you pay for and in Alford's case you get excellent service.
Charges are always explained and if parts are needed they will let me know before hand.

Adding to this, I always receive a friendly reminder for the MOT a couple months before it's due."
 
 
 
 

Review 10 Nov 2017
Recommended by customer in KY1
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Servicing 10/10
The vehicle runs reliably between services, given its age and mileage
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
MOT.
 

"Very good friendly informative will return. "
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 7 Nov 2017
Recommended by customer in KY22
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Servicing 9/10
The vehicle runs reliably between services, given its age and mileage
Repairs 9/10
The garage identifies faults and corrects them successfully
Advice 9/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Value 9/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Replace faulty nearside rear wheel bearing/hub.
 

"Excellent service from Alford garage. "
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 24 Oct 2017
Recommended by customer in KY2
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Servicing 10/10
The vehicle runs reliably between services, given its age and mileage
Repairs 10/10
The garage identifies faults and corrects them successfully
Advice 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 

"I was very happy with the friendly treatment by the staff and the work carried out on my car."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 28 Apr 2017
Recommended by customer in KY2
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Servicing 10/10
The vehicle runs reliably between services, given its age and mileage
Repairs 10/10
The garage identifies faults and corrects them successfully
Advice 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Full service.
Plus repair work for an emergency from another garage.
 

"I have complete faith in Gordon and Margaret and have recommend them to friends and family."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 19 Jan 2017
Recommended by customer in KY2
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Servicing 10/10
The vehicle runs reliably between services, given its age and mileage
Repairs 10/10
The garage identifies faults and corrects them successfully
Advice 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
 
 
 
 

Review 10 Jan 2017
Recommended by customer in KY2
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Servicing 10/10
The vehicle runs reliably between services, given its age and mileage
Repairs 10/10
The garage identifies faults and corrects them successfully
Advice 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Yearly service
Labour €50
Parts €38.20
Service €106.79
Environment Fee €5.50
VAT €44.9
Total €264.38
 

"First class workmanship and service."
 
 
 
 
Team:
Margaret Gordon
 
 
 

Review 16 Aug 2016
Recommended by customer in KY2
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Servicing 10/10
The vehicle runs reliably between services, given its age and mileage
Repairs 10/10
The garage identifies faults and corrects them successfully
Advice 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
MOT which included replacement of nearside suspension arm.
 

"Always pleased at work carried out at Alford garage. What is required is always explained well. Margaret and Gordon are always very pleasant. "
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 24 May 2016
Recommended by customer in KY2
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Servicing 9/10
The vehicle runs reliably between services, given its age and mileage
Repairs 9/10
The garage identifies faults and corrects them successfully
Advice 9/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Value 9/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
MOT test. Replaced two tyres.
 

"Excellent service."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 9 May 2016
Recommended by customer in KY2
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Servicing 10/10
The vehicle runs reliably between services, given its age and mileage
Repairs 10/10
The garage identifies faults and corrects them successfully
Advice 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
MOT for the eighth year in a row

"I have been dealing with Gordon and Margaret for eight years. Alford was recommended to me by a work colleague who had been a customer for a number of years before me. I will continue to take my vehicle to Alford in future simply because I find the owners extremely trustworthy and they always provide me with options when needed. Fantastic service from this garage."
 
 
Team:
Margaret and Gordon
 
 
 

Review 5 Apr 2016
Recommended by customer in KY2
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Servicing 10/10
The vehicle runs reliably between services, given its age and mileage
Repairs 10/10
The garage identifies faults and corrects them successfully
Advice 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
MoT. service and two coil spring replacement.
 
 
 
 
 

Review 22 Mar 2016
Recommended by customer in KY2
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Repairs 9/10
The garage identifies faults and corrects them successfully
Advice 9/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Value 9/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Replace the rear exhaust box.
 

"I’m quite happy with service that I have received."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 2 Mar 2016
Recommended by customer in KY3
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Servicing 10/10
The vehicle runs reliably between services, given its age and mileage
Repairs 10/10
The garage identifies faults and corrects them successfully
Advice 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Replacing wing mirror, freeing back wheels, replacing rear windscreen wiper.
 

"I have always found Gordon and his wife to run a professional business. They are friendly and helpful detailing exactly what is wrong and what can be done about it. My husband also uses Gordon and we are both delighted with the service we receive."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 16 Feb 2016
Recommended by customer in KY2
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Advice 8/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Value 8/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
While a little more expensive than the big garages, didn’t have to wait all day to get the car back. It went in, they did the mot and I had the car back in an hour.
 

"For a full time carer it was important to know I wouldn’t lose the care all day and have to make arrangements for cover twice. I took the car in just before 08:00. They were happy for me to wait and by 09:00 I was on the way back, all paperwork completed. Great service. I will go back to them when the service is due and any other repairs needed."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 9 Oct 2015
Recommended by customer in KY2
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Servicing 10/10
The vehicle runs reliably between services, given its age and mileage
Repairs 10/10
The garage identifies faults and corrects them successfully
Advice 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Mot back brakes slicking replaced discs etc two new tyres and replaced the number plate.
 

"Always get good service and explains the repairs needed before going ahead with work. Have been using this garage for over nine years. No complaints at all."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 2 Oct 2015
Recommended by customer in KY1
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Servicing 10/10
The vehicle runs reliably between services, given its age and mileage
Repairs 10/10
The garage identifies faults and corrects them successfully
Advice 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Remove rear brake discs and pads. Free off handbrake levers inside drive. Remove rusty up from brake discs to rebuild, adjust and replace rear brake pads.
 

"Absolutely cannot fault the service. They were so friendly and prompt in seeing the care. Very honest about the work it needed. Excellent value for money. Will definitely be returning and recommending to others."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 29 Sep 2015
Recommended by customer in KY2
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Repairs 10/10
The garage identifies faults and corrects them successfully
Advice 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Value 7/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Mot, needed wires tidied under bonnet.
 
 
 
 
 

Review 24 Sep 2015
Recommended by customer in KY2
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Servicing 10/10
The vehicle runs reliably between services, given its age and mileage
Repairs 10/10
The garage identifies faults and corrects them successfully
Advice 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Having brake discs, pads and rear callipers fitted. This is the first time I have taken my car to this garage and I will use it in future. I have taken my motorbike for annual service, tyre fitting and Mot.
 

"I have always found the staff at this garage friendly and reliable. Gordon will explain what needs to be done to the car or motorbike before getting the go ahead to complete the work. He will also give you a price beforehand too. I Would recommend him to friends and family."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 7 Sep 2015
Recommended by customer in ky2
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Servicing 10/10
The vehicle runs reliably between services, given its age and mileage
Repairs 10/10
The garage identifies faults and corrects them successfully
Advice 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Mot on my motorbike...fitted it in the day I called ...Thanks

"Amazing couple Margaret & Gordon the welcome is pleasant and they make you feel important no mater how big or small your job is....They are a couple of very Professional Business People & Nothing is to hard for Them..I use Gordon because hes Fair and considerate and his Garage is Spotless.!...I received a letter by Post a few days ago from Alford Garage reminding me my Mot was Due on 15th September and it really impressed me.I actually told a few friends how nice it was and so thoughtfully....Thanks Gordon & Margaret keep up through Good work 100 % Happy......Pete Slessor"
 
 
Team:
Margaret & Gordon.
 
 
 

Review 4 Sep 2015
Recommended by customer in KY2
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Servicing 10/10
The vehicle runs reliably between services, given its age and mileage
Repairs 10/10
The garage identifies faults and corrects them successfully
Advice 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
Show All
 
 
Customer Review
 
Tyre replacement (2 off), Rusty breakages replaced (2 off) m.o.t.
 

"Excellent service, will be using this garage again."
 
 
 
 
 
 
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