AA Approved Garage Network  Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Considering 6,855 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Reviewers consistently praise the team for being extremely polite, knowledgeable, and delivering fast maintenance work that gets vehicles back on the road quickly. Consumers especially love the convenient collection and drop-off options, noting that these services make arranging car appointments completely stress-free during busy workdays. However, some people mentioned that managing booking schedules and dealing with communication issues through customer service can occasionally cause frustration. Though some reviewers were not happy with unexpected repair costs or lengthy delays when getting their vehicles fixed, many still found overall value in the service provided.

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Service

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Staff

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Booking process

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Price

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Customer service

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The booking process is simple and fast, there are a few options of service garages. I had requested that my car be collected which is very convenient as it is less disruptive to my work day. On th... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I would have liked to have a report on the service that was done. AA Smart Care didn't contact me at all to let me know what time to pick my car on the day, which was 07/10/2026. I however strang... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Work carried out in a timely and efficient manner as promised. Only issue was an extra charge for more work, yet when queried was removed

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The AA mechanic was great. He came on time and did the job well and the car is now working good. Only a minor issue happened that AA sent text messages asking me to drop the car at a garage despite it... See more


Company details

  1. Car Inspection Station
  2. also in
  3. Auto Parts Store
  4. Car Service
  5. Mechanic
  6. Towing Service
  7. Vehicle Inspection

About AA Approved Garage Network

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MOTs, services and repairs brought to you through the convenience of our local AA approved garage network.

AA approved local garages

  • Every one of the garages in our network is audited to ensure it meets our highest quality, service and training standards
  • The garage technicians are expertly trained in petrol, diesel and electric vehicles

Fixed & transparent pricing

  • You’ll know exactly what you’re going to pay, with no hidden extras
  • We’ll chat to the garage to make sure that any additional work needed is accurate, and give you a quote to approve before it’s carried out.

Guaranteed quality of work and repairs

  • We’re so confident in the work, we guarantee all parts and labour for 12 months
  • The garages in our network always fit quality parts, made to the same standard as the original manufacturer equipment
  • All prices, including labour, are checked to make sure they’re accurate

Easy online booking

  • You can book online at a garage local to you, on a date of your choice
  • Book up to 90 days in advance
  • You have access to a UK wide network of local garages.

 


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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Garage needs to do better

Good from the AA but garage didn't return my car until the next day using some poor excuse about oil and oil filter not arriving on time, IT'S A GARAGE WITH NO OIL OR OIL FILTER "REALLY" but they did bring it back to me by 10am the next day

October 9, 2026
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Reply from AA Approved Garage Network

We are glad you had a good experience with the roadside assistance team and appreciate your four-star review. We acknowledge how frustrating it was to wait overnight for your vehicle due to the delivery delay of essential servicing parts.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Rather a bit too Expensive than hopped…

Rather too Expensive…I liked the slight discount for membership bookings but would have preferred it to be £10-off; & then repairs seemed a bit on the steep side…like: £100 for an Alignment&Polish… where in the past the Polish alone has been only £30…
~but other than that the booking-in process was generally efficient & pleasant…

October 9, 2026
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Reply from AA Approved Garage Network

Hi there, if any work is needed, we'll check the garage recommendations and give a quote before getting your go-ahead. We only use high quality parts that come with a warranty too. We're happy to hear that booking was easy and that you got our Member discount 😊.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I had a torn seat afterwards

I had a torn seat afterwards. They denied saying that it’s been there before. But I can’t recall having a torn seat. I am disappointed.

October 9, 2026
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Reply from AA Approved Garage Network

Hi Ahsan, we're sorry to hear you're feeling this way, but we're pleased you've been in touch with us so the matter can be properly looked into.

We hope everything went smoothly with your MOT and that any concerns are resolved for you soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt service

October 12, 2026
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Reply from AA Approved Garage Network

We're delighted to hear this, and hope your MOT and service went smoothly 😊🚗.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Convenience

It was very convenient to have the vehicle picked up, but I was expecting some kind of update before the car came back.

October 12, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

MOT and Service

Very happy with the garage i used. There was some initial apprehension on my part as it was the first time i had used them. But i felt i could trust them to do a good job because they are AA approved.

October 12, 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Service and MOT review

I would have liked to have a report on the service that was done.

AA Smart Care didn't contact me at all to let me know what time to pick my car on the day, which was 07/10/2026. I however strangely received a message on the 09/10/2026, which said my car was ready to be picked up. I had already picked up my car on the 7th. If I had relied on AA Smart Care, then that would have been a problem.

There were no issues with the garage itself.

October 9, 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

A lot of hassle.

I booked my car for a diagnostic.
The mechanic came to me and confirmed my suspicions of a faulty alternator, but was unable to do the repair himself.

I called out a second mechanic from the AA and he immediately said that it can't be done roadside. Annoying that the first mechanic didn't know but alright.

The AA offered a full refund but said it can take up to 21 days which is ridiculous.

So I booked a garage to replace the alternator and took my car there. The next day the garage says that they can't do the repair and that the AA should not have sent the job to them.

So the AA arranged for it to go to another garage, which fortunately was close as my battery was near enough dead by then.

Just a lot of hassle and stress for something that could have been solved much sooner. Why they sent me to a garage that can't do the repair I'll never know.

I wouldn't use the AA again and would rather go directly to the garage instead.

October 10, 2026
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Reply from AA Approved Garage Network

Hi Robert, we'll always do our best to get your car back on the road as quickly as possible, so we're sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with the repairs and the inconvenience caused.

We hope you've raised your concerns with us directly so they can be fully looked into, and that everything has now been resolved smoothly.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The confusion between The AA and The…

The confusion between The AA and The garage on work needed and parts required gave me an estimate that then changed and added £1000.

September 11, 2026
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Reply from AA Approved Garage Network

Hi Nigel, we can see your car needed a few repairs to pass its MOT. We hope you got in touch with our team so we could help with any questions about the pricing and the work required.

We hope everything went smoothly and that you're now back on the road.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The process was painless and easy

The process was painless and easy, I did not feel that any unnecessary work was being carried out or that I was being patronised. When I asked a question I got a straight answer! Very grateful to the helpful and friendly staff I encountered.

October 3, 2026
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Very slow: rescheduled four times

The work was done well (eventually!)

However the appointment was “rescheduled “ four times, meaning that i was without my car for two weeks. It would have been quicker to use a local garage.

October 12, 2026
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Reply from AA Approved Garage Network

Hi John, our Mobile Mechanics will always do their best to arrive within your chosen time slot, but delays or rearrangements can sometimes happen due to factors such as traffic conditions or earlier jobs taking longer than expected.

We're sorry for the delay and any inconvenience caused. We'll always do our best to rearrange appointments as soon as possible when needed.

We're pleased to hear that the work went well, and we hope your car is now running smoothly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and easy to book

Quick and easy to book. Garage I wanted had availability. Reassurance of AA recommendation. Great service, reasonable prices and MOT discount though the AA. Very happy.

September 14, 2026

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