Written on: 25/05/2013
Cannot even do an alignment properly and the steering wheel was off centre. Filled up the wrong pressures in the tyres. Wouldnt go here again. (read more)
Written on: 24/05/2013 by awr1
I went to ATS Euromaster to have a sticky caliper fixed one new caliper two new discs four new Michelin one new wish bone a cool £1,300 later . a damaged drive shaft a shake that was not there when the car went into ATS (read more)
Written on: 19/05/2013 by pablorc (1 review written)
I odered tyres online to match tyres already on the vehicle. They fitted a different tyre without mentioning that they didn't have the tyre I ordered. They charged me for nitrogen fill in all 4 tyres which wasn't requested or ordered. They also said tracking needed adjustment and charged me over £30 for something they did in 5 minutes. The price of the tyres was the going rate but overall value still has to be POOR. A letter of complaint to HQ only got a poor response from ATS Penzance... (read more)
Written on: 07/05/2013
Take my advice - DO NOT USE ATS Godalming !!!. They are rip off mechants !!! who lie about work that does not need to be done !!! Additionally,when they do the actual job they do it badly. Avoid this firm at all costs (read more)
Written on: 03/05/2013
Went to ats in Wishaw got my cars tracking computer aligned its still pulling to the left. Got told some garbage that its the roads. That have a left angle camber it's not silverstone I'm driving on no road should have that much angle. Got told to take it to the motorway still pulling. It's accurate to 10th of mil aye right. Stop ripping off the public (read more)
Written on: 19/04/2013 by carowner123
car been damaged on test drive.no excuses or responsibility.try to avoid that garage.non skilled staff (read more)
Written on: 01/04/2013 by telltheman (1 review written)
they are useless at doing ball joints (read more)
Written on: 26/03/2013
Took my alfa romeo spider in after exhaust went. Told I needed a totally brand new exhaust, even though car was MOTd in November and given a full service 3 weeks ago. Didn't trust them and could see where the exhaust had gone, at the flexpipe. I phoned my usual garage and they said they could just fit a new flexipipe. Don't trust these people!!!! (read more)
Written on: 26/03/2013
ATS Damaged the wheel of my car, by snapping off a wheel nut whilest trying to remove the tyre,after taking it in for a simple puncture.The Manager of the centre and Area Manager refused immediatley to accept responsibilty,stating they felt the garage that last took the wheels off previously had cross threaded the nuts.It was eventually agreed after a lot of arguing that if it could be proved during the fitting it had not been crossed threaded then they would pay for the damage. After I... (read more)
Written on: 20/03/2013
Got new tyres and was sold a wheel alignment for my Audi. I was bemused when it took them 10 minutes to figure out how to get the wheels off. That's not the worst part, after supposedly doing a wheel alignment the steering wheel sat off centre, I took it back asked them to fix it. It came back out the same. I decided to take it to Audi and had to spend £150.00 to get the wheel alignment fixed. The engineer said they had the car crabbing( driving slightly sideways). I wrote a letter stating... (read more)
Written on: 28/02/2013
After feeling a small vibration on the rear of the car - I called into the ats depot at ripon. After being greeted by an over familiar man whos every other word was "darling", "sweet heart" and "princess" he then proceeded to tell me he knew exactly what was wrong with the car even though he hadn't even looked at it!!? After 5 minutes of having to listen to more rubbish , he tried to tell me all my tyres were "twisted" and the only thing for it was to purchase four brand new tyres at over... (read more)
Written on: 18/02/2013 by Rippedoff999
Just been ripped off and conned into buying more tyres. These guys are total rip off merchants. Avoid (read more)
Written on: 05/02/2013 by WillBrentwood (1 review written)
Please take my advice and take your vehicle to another garage, I was fooled into thinking that the ATS centre in Wash Road in Hutton would offer a reliable, honest, friendly service, but was very much mistaken. I took my vehicle in for the tracking to be checked and was handed back the keys and told my vehicle had been left by the side of the road, a small distance from the centre, after the mechanic had burnt out the strater motor and turned off the ignition. I thought I dealt with the... (read more)
Written on: 30/01/2013 by PEDR (1 review written)
I have used ATS Saffron Walden regularly and more recently for a full service, tyre and tracking The staff there are courteous and friendly.The premises are clean and well equipped and the pricing very fair. They have done a very professional job without any undue pressure to purchase additional product/service In view of the poor reviews of other depots bear this one in mind (read more)
Written on: 09/01/2013
My wife took our car to Clacton ATS to have brakes checked was told need front disc's and pads quoted £116 when she went to pay they would not give her bill just told her it was £200 she told them this was wrong but they would not listen. When she got home i checked bill they had charged for 4 disc's but only fitted 2. i am trying to get money back but so far no luck. DO NOT USE ATS they will rip you off. (read more)
Written on: 01/01/2013
As my transit van was having trouble starting on a morning I took it to ATS Euromaster in Cleckheaton for a free battery check, They showed me the print out which said 75% start up capacity and battery unserviceable and told me this meant the battery was no good and they could sell me another for over £100, I then told them the battery had been bought from them less than two years ago and had a three year warranty, this seemed to throw them and they then told me they did not have the... (read more)
Written on: 12/02/2013
Am awaiting an explanation myself from ATS head office on something similar ......
Written on: 04/12/2012 by MIDLANDS
I WORK FOR ATS.JUST READ THE REVIEWS AND AM DISGUSTED IN THE OVERALL MARK 2.0/5.PLEASE PEOPLE IT IS NOT THE COMPANY YOU JUST WENT TO THE WRONG DEPOT.REPORT THESE BAD DEPOTS TO HEAD OFFICE THEY WILL NOT STAND FOR SLACK SERVICE......... (read more)
Written on: 09/01/2013
I think I'll take you up on that, since I took my car in for an oil and filter change yesterday and was then quoted £75 for replacement of a battery that doesn't need replacing and £233 to replace a spring that they claim is faulty (I'll be getting my regular mechanic's opinion on that one), when I can get the original equipment one for £70.
I didn't ask for a battery check, as it's only a year old, is well within the warranty period and I have never once had any trouble with it. I didn't ask for any checks on the suspension either.
Are these guys on commission for drumming up any extra work they can get from the customer?
Written on: 26/02/2013
Sorry mate complained to head office they didn't care whole company is rotten from top down.,
Written on: 02/12/2012 by Asiseeit (1 review written)
I have a fleet car and I am obliged to source tyres from this company. First visit to their branch in East Grinstead and I walked out because of the appalling attitude of the fellow that was "serving" me. Onto Crawley who had a better attitude but fitted the wrong size tyres. When this was discovered by Kwik Fit at the time they fitted new brakes, ATS denied all knowledge! Moving on I advised my fleet company I was not prepared to use ATS but they insisted I did. So third time lucky, well... (read more)
Written on: 10/11/2012
having a new Cat fitted the fitter told me the job would take at least two hours and expected me to leve him to it however I came back and found my car on the ramp and him doing asolutely nothing...for at least half an hour when he became aware I was present. He then fiddled for about 3 mins before telling me I should order a new lambada as even tho he hadnt yet attempted to remove the Cat he was pretty sure it would be damaged uopn removal. The order was placed and I returned some hours... (read more)
Written on: 05/11/2012 by aspiration (1 review written)
I had the same thing with 'happysometimes' this year at ATS. They charge extra 4 Pounds for N2 inflation which I first consider tips. The comprehensive service with MOT charge 189 Pounds. However, they only change oil filter, air filter and engine oil in such expensive comprehensive service and did not do other check. My car broke down 3 weeks after this comprehensive service with failure of alternator.... (read more)
Written on: 07/11/2012
The worst thing is that after spending another 250 Pounds with them to replace alternator today, the car can not be started. They told me it a flat battery. Even the original battery is not broken. they ask me to change a new battery. After finding another more reasonable garage to charge my battery, I decide to move the car away. However, after they jumpstarted my car, and I drove away i found my battery warning light is still on and even worse, there is horrible thick gas coming from the tail pipe, which never happens to my Ford Focus. I did not know what they did to my car!!!! I begin with a drivable Ford, and after spending over 400 pounds at ATS and got a broken car! Most horrible experience in my life at Cambridge ATS!
Written on: 31/10/2012
I used this garage on recomendation from a friend, and I wasn't disappointed, from the moment I stepped in the garage I was welcomed with a friendly smile from the manager, and been a women I felt at ease (which you dont feel at most garages). I went in the garage as i needed new brakes, but also got told from another garage that I needed new tyres. The manager looked at my car, and told me that my tyres were fine I didn't need thme replacing, and gave me a price for the brakes. Now if that... (read more)
Written on: 03/09/2012 by smpball (1 review written)
Arrived without an appointment, was greeted by the Manager who was very curteous. Vehicle was checked immediately and the mechanic reported that a nail had gone through the side wall of the tyre and needed replacing. They had one in stock and fitted it and checked the balancing out as well. Discussed potentially replacing all discs and pads with the mechanic who was really helpful. Would fully recommend this branch (read more)
Written on: 25/08/2012
I had the misfortune of trying to get assistance from ATS in Poole. The manager Brian Fooks is a miserable, unhelpful man in the wrong position as apparent 'manager' at this store. Apparently, the store closes at 5.30pm but God forbid you should arrive at 5.05pm as this does not leave Brian and his team any time to assist you before he gets himself to the pub. I had a warning light on my car but Mr Fooks said he could not assist as the test would take 20 mins/30 mins and he didn't have time.... (read more)
Written on: 28/08/2012
you havent told us what the problem was,it clearly wasn't lifethreating.
Written on: 06/08/2012 by happysometimes
Recently visited clacton branch for a air con regas at £44.99 when I went to pay was told £48.97 was told vat as to be added so ok when I got home checked the paper work noticed that the vat was included in the £44.99 but had been charged for nitrogen inflation at £3.98 which I never asked for but also when checking the booklet I was given it says nitrogen inflation(this is put in your tyres) 50p per tyre so was overcharged there so please people always check your bill before leaving... (read more)
Written on: 17/07/2012
"brilliant" did what they said they would do - tyres ordered one day - confirmation telephone cal to say tyres had arrived next day - offered a time the next day to have Tryes fitted - arrived on time Tryes fitted straight away - very competitive price - great to buy local - staff very helpful and attentive (read more)
Written on: 14/07/2012
“Not an expert checked" I have been to my ATS at Wembley, London on Preston Road on last Thursday just three days ago! As my front and left start vibrating and become worse gradually. I check all mechanical side for this problem but its coming down to tyre and pointing me to left front! Now explained all this to the above garage and they removed all the wheel and said they can suggest wheel balancing which cost £26 I said ok! After 30 minutes time the vibration still coming back! They... (read more)
Written on: 03/07/2012
Hmmm, well I noticed i had got a puncture when parking at london zoo so I inflated the tyre noted the pressure and spent 5 hours at the zoo with the family. When I came out I checked the pressure the tyre had lost 5 psi in 5 hours. I put another 5 psi in and drive home to Hampton, checked the pressure when I returned and found I had lost no pressure with the tyres still warm. In other words a very slow puncture. After this I drive 1 mile to ATS at Hanworth to get the puncture repaired. ... (read more)
Written on: 08/06/2012 by Lulu100 (1 review written)
That time of the year again... the dreaded MOT, so I went back to Redditch once more having been impressed last year when I told them I needed new tyres and then they told me I did not! Well, guess what? MOT passed - great news for me. But best of all was that despite thinking the same tyres must surely need to be changed now, I was told I still have 3mm and 4mm left, so just a polite "advisory" that they are starting to get low, but still ok. Good honest advice. That's twice I've been sent... (read more)
Written on: 07/06/2012 by funky_jazzanova (1 review written)
After a terrible experience at the Formula One garage in Chatham (they replaced a flat tyre and created a puncture in another wheel at the sametime, most likely caused by the terrible amounts of debris/nails around their service/work areas), I decided to try ATS in Aylesford after my best friend recommended them after years of quality service. I rang the garage and booked the car in for a 1pm appointment during my lunch hour and stressed the urgency to get it down the hour. So when i... (read more)
Written on: 23/05/2012 by veryangrywithatseuromaster
I spent £250:00 on my BMW 320D for the complete reaer brake disc, drum, pads and shoes. it is worse now than before I had them done! The Manager in DORCHESTER DORSTE ATS EUROMASTER lied to me on many occasions. I spent 4 days on and off in and out of ATS, their cuusome care (if you can call it that) department did absolutly nothing. They ought to be shut down under the traid decription act. Still Love and Tollerance to all ;) (read more)
Written on: 17/08/2012
typical bmw driver who cannot even spell!
Written on: 01/05/2012 by slyji
This company is an absolute shambles. Don't be fooled by the relatively courteous call centre and customer services staff who appear to give false reassurances on promises that NEVER materialise. My case: Simple flat tyre needed replacing using their "Mobile Tyre fitting service". At the time of making the appointment, payment was not requested so I assumed I could pay the engineer when he arrived. When the engineer arrived, he stated he could not replace the tyre as the payment had not... (read more)
Written on: 23/04/2012
Took our car to ATS Galashiels for its MOT last year (early 2011) Every thing seemed fine. New tyres on the front which we knew needed replacing and brakes needed adjusting after the sitting on the drive for weeks on end over the terrible snow that winter. Seemed fair for the work done and decent pirelli tyres (£280 all in). It wasn't until this year we took the car to a different locally owned garage that it was revealed they hadn't used the walking wheel nut to put the wheels back. the... (read more)
Written on: 29/04/2012
Having worked in the motor trade for many many years before retiring I would just like to comment quickly on the above review, My largest concern is why any competent garage would feel the need to burn the "nuts" off hence damaging your wheels ? I experienced many problems in my latter years working on cars as "locking" wheel nuts became more common and believe it or not they are very easly damaged depending on type of lock nut etc, With a little time and effort any damaged lock nut can be removed without causing damage to the wheel but burning them off is never an option with alloy wheels that I am assuming you have ! Hence I would be questioning if they had in actual fact been damaged before your visit to your locally owned garage or on that visit ?
Written on: 18/04/2012
Went to ats euromaster in aldridge for a full service on my car, booked in and all was fine said they could fit me in the day after but would have to bring it in at 9. Arrived and said they would give me a ring about midday. Recieved a phone call at 2 o clock saying that they have just started the work and have noticed that a torque wrench had been snapped in my coil pack so they could not get to the spark plugs! Complete lie as i fitted the coilpack myself i know i didnt brake any of my... (read more)
Written on: 21/06/2012
I am more likely to know what happens with my own car than you, so thanks but no thanks.
Written on: 17/04/2012
ONE TYRE LOOKED A BIT SOFT. I HAD PUMPED IT UP ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE. THEY REPORTED A PREVIOUS PUNCTURE WAS NOT DONE PROPERLY. THEY UNDONE THE PREVIOUS REPAIR AND THEN SAID THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE OLD PUNCTURE. LL THEY WANTED WAS TO SELL A NEW TYRE. INSTEAD I ASKED THEM TO FIT THE SPARE WHEEL INSTEAD. I SAW THE FITTER REMOVE THE SPARE WHEEL AND FITTED IT TO THE CAR ALL WITHIN A FEW MINUTES. THEN TO MY SURPRISE THEY CHARGED FOR A TUBELESS VALVE AND WHEEL BALANCE WHICH I COULD SEE FROM... (read more)
Written on: 28/06/2012
I do not understand why Malkyboy1983 is commenting on all these? it does not show any sort of professionalism.
I can see that he/she is just trying to justify the complaints but they need to be written in a more professional way rather than passing all the blame on to the CUSTOMER. After all, the customer is always right.
Written on: 15/04/2012 by tombrentwood
My car failed on mot at another local mot staion. They failed it on emissions and quoted me for a cat and sensors for £510. I took my car to Ats brentwood to get a second opinion because my dad has been going there for free. After 30 mins they worked out that it was just a sensor not working and they fixed it within 2 hours by ordering part it cost £80 fitted. Fixed then took it back for mot. The other company were not happy. Ats in brentwood very good and very happy customer thank-you. (read more)
Written on: 15/04/2012
Have used Ats Thornton road Bradford - they are always courteous and efficient. Had my brakes done today on my audi - did a first class job and the cost half that of the dealer. (read more)
Written on: 13/04/2012
Took my car To local ATS for new front disc pads.Still had some life in the existing ones but wanted new ones before they became worn too low. Man at the front desk half looked up to tell me that the MAN who fits brakes is on holiday and can't do anything till next week.What! only one person there knows how to fit brakes!Tried to book an appointment for next week only to be told "We don't make appointments" Judging by previous reviews I had a lucky escape. (read more)
Written on: 03/04/2012 by ITGoduLike (1 review written)
Today I took my, new to me, 2 year old Peugout 107 into ATS Hinckley. The exhuast sounded a bit "boomy" under acceleration. I'm no expert, so asked them to do an exhaust check. After having the car on a lift for nearly an hour, they said that there was a leak. I asked for a quote and had already told them I needed some more quotes from elsewhere for my company, but would choose the best quote. £135 they said. I drove the car literally across the road to a competitor. They checked and... (read more)
Written on: 30/03/2012
I had a free brake review on my Hyundai coupe because my brakes were squeeking, I took it into ATS PLYMOUTH who said my back brakes needed replacing (pads/shoes and discs) £450 not a problem except that when i drove out the squeek was still there. I put it down to experience, however recently I had to go to ATS for a free brake check on my Rover 25 this time they said it was the front brakes and i needed new pads and discs as the discs were worn cost £115. I bought some discs and pads... (read more)
Written on: 27/03/2012 by reviewbob (1 review written)
I needed 2 front tyres for my BMW X5 2009 so phoned for a price. I was quoted about £50 less than my local BMW dealer so went withn ATS. Never again!.When I got there & they took the car away I was worried about my interior (which is Beige Leather) as I watched oil covered operatives climbing in other customers cars ( granted with plastic covers on the seats but oily hands). They fitted the tyres and then asked if i would like the allignment checked as the front nearside tyres was showing... (read more)
Written on: 13/03/2012
I had work done on my car in March 2011 at the ATS garage Penarth Road, Cardiff. Dave behind the counter was very helpful, friendly and explained everything clearly for me. Dave did a great deal for me so I returned for my MOT (no work needed!!!). Shook my hand at the end of transaction and told me to keep in touch. Gentleman. March 2012, took my car back for its MOT. The worst experience I think i have ever recieved from a garage. The MOT tester failed me on my number plate being... (read more)
Written on: 20/06/2012
there is not an ats on penarth road in cardiff so may i sugest you get your facs straight before slating a comapany!and why a garage take a screw out your number plate only to have to put a new one in witch most garages would do for free?get a grip and get you facs straight you very very strange person
Written on: 03/03/2012
Took a car for a brake assessment...quoted for lots of work...work completed but discovered the ABS sensor had been damaged...ATS said not down to them!!!...3 months later the rear caliper seized causing damage to the newly fitted disc and pad...truly the worst cowboys out there...find a good reliable local garage and stick with them. (read more)
Written on: 21/06/2012
Malktboy - because they failed to spot the condition of the caliper whilst recommending a disc and pad change. The new disc and pad were ruined when the caliper totally seized. after 3 months use.
Written on: 23/02/2012
I took my car for an mot in feb 2012 and new that some work needed doing but when it failed on something i did'nt expect i wanted a second appinion.It failed on omissions,badly. They told me to take it to a garage they use who specialise in this and they quoted me around £400+ to sort the problem.I decided to take it to another garage for my second appinion and they retested the omissions to find there was absolutely nothing wrong and could not work out how they managed to get such bad... (read more)
Written on: 21/06/2012
To malkyboy1983's response,yes you can,you did! And if that fails you rev the hell out of the engine! Max 2000 revs if that,terrible company!
Written on: 28/01/2012 by P-Hezza (1 review written)
I tried to use the Internet to order two front tyres but at the time the payment system was down so I used the number provided, it was answered within second by a very helpful guy who took my order and told me to pay after fitting, He rang the very next day to confirm that they were in, When I got there I had order the wrong size and it was an hour until closeing,they made a couple of calls and sent a guy to grantham to collect two new correct size tyres when he return they fitted them and... (read more)
Written on: 20/01/2012 by tobsco (1 review written)
Went to get a new tyre on Tuesday morning, they didn't have it in stock but said they would order one in. Went back the next day and they said it would be in the day after. Went again on Thursday only to find out it hadn't been ordered at all. Finally got a different tyre to the one originally quoted for on Friday only to be charged £90 for a tyre that costs £50 off the internet and when I raised this point was told that this was a more expensive tyre when it certainly isn't. (read more)
Written on: 04/11/2011 by Melia (1 review written)
Had my new brakes fitted at the above depot.was advised to bed in,which I did(motorhome...can hardly be boy racer driven!) Arrive at Malvern.then onto Devon.brakes start to smell and get hot!ring ats number and get attitude and send local ats guy out.Kingsbridge were fantastic!solved problem but were shocked at work quality previously done by Bredbury. Lost 2days of holiday and had to sleep in fume filled 'motorhome. Upon return,went to Bredbury and tried to talk about quality of service at... (read more)
Written on: 29/10/2011 by Plockey77 (1 review written)
I had my car booked in for tracking check at 1000, arrived at 1000 to be told there had been a mix up and they'd booked another car in during my slot. My main gripe however, is that the manager said f*** infront of my 5 year old daughter. Unacceptable. (read more)
Written on: 11/10/2011
They made me wait over an hour to track my wheel allignment instead they displaced my steering wheel when i raised my issue to the staff he trys fobbing me off saying it was already like that when brang the car in, terrible mannered staff very rude and aggressive, i would recommend everyone to go to main dealer because these guys simply dont know what they are doing. (read more)
Written on: 04/10/2011
Booked car in to get exhaust repaired. Checked correct part in stock, was told it was, so was extremely disappointed to OVERHEAR that it didn't fit. Was appalled the manager tried to fob me off with excuse apparently given by supplier that "the exhaust must have been incorrectly fitted at the factory" RUBBISH!!! Gave them a chance to rectify & get correct part from another supplier - BIG MISTAKE! The manager went away for lunch and couldn't be contacted. I waited again in a freezing cold... (read more)
Written on: 08/09/2011 by steverowbotham (1 review written)
Booked service & MOT. Service found split in rear tyre, and advised of fault in suspension that would not fail test, but needed attention at some time. Not pushy at all. Very pleasant experience. Also advised that front tyres near to limit but still had some mileage left so to check on a regular basis.I liked the fact that there was no suggestion of spurious work needing to be carried out. Would highly recommend ATS. (read more)
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Written on: 11/01/2013
Such bad service from ATS,
Mistakes do get made, But ripping customers is a disgrace