Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm. Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

I don't know much about cars. Will you explain what it needs?

That's what reviewers say most. One, who says she knows very little about cars, writes that the team explained everything and was patient with her; another says they don't talk down to her. Ask as many questions as you like.

Will you ring before doing extra work?

Reviewers say so. One describes the team inspecting the car, then calling to check it was okay to go ahead before doing the work.

Can you fit me in today?

Sometimes. Reviewers mention last-minute appointments, a van fixed there and then and a second job done at the end of the day. It depends on the day, so ring 0131 556 6833 first.

My brakes feel wrong. Should I drive it in?

If the pedal feels soft, sinks or the car won't stop properly, don't drive it. Ring 0131 556 6833 and describe what it's doing. Noisy brakes that still stop the car can usually be driven in gently, but ring first.

128 East Claremont Street, Edinburgh EH7 4LB, between Bellevue and the New Town, near the foot of Broughton and the top of Leith Walk. The entrance is wheelchair accessible.

128 East Claremont Street, Edinburgh EH7 4LB

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm

The friendly garage on East Claremont Street.

MOTs, clutches, brakes and repairs where Bellevue meets the New Town. Ian, Chris and the team explain what they find, ring before going ahead, and fit people in when they can.

Call 0131 556 6833 Can it make it here?

4.9

from 292 Google reviews

“Don’t look any further. Go here.”

Alice Calder, Google review

4.9

from 292 Google reviews

4.9 from 292
Google reviews
Friendly team
the top topic, in 25 reviews
Asks before going ahead
after it has looked at the car
Monday to Friday
8:30am to 5pm, step-free entrance

Explained plainly, and nothing done without asking.

The same three things come up again and again in 292 reviews, often from people who say they know very little about cars.

They explain it.

“keeping me informed of progress and explaining things clearly”

Karen Pratt, Google review

They ask first.

“They called me to check it was okay to go ahead”

Alice Calder, Google review

They fit you in.

“fixed the problem with my van there and then, even though they were busy”

Mylo Auchinleck, Google review

Can it make it to Claremont Street?

Say what the car is doing and where it is. You’ll get a plain answer on whether to drive it in, and the words to use when you ring.

1What is the car doing?

2Where is it now?

3When do you need it back?

Pick what it’s doing.

You’ll see whether to drive it in or leave it where it is, how far it has to go, and what to say when you ring.

The jobs reviewers bring in

The jobs that come up in the reviews: the MOT and what it finds, clutches, brakes, faults, tyres and the small job that can't wait.

All services

“Don’t look any further. Go here.”

“I have been to garages all over Edinburgh to get my cars sorted over the years and tried out Claremont whilst being scammed by another in the area. And they were unbelievably kind, genuine and honest about their pricing. They called me to check it was okay to go ahead once they’d inspected the Vechile and sorted it…”

Alice Calder, Google review

What reviewers mention most

Friendly team25
Kind staff17
Trustworthy garage8
Honest staff7
Last-minute appointments6
Problem diagnosis5
Quick repairs4
Clutch replacement3

Google’s review topics for the listing; one block per review.

“This is the only garage I trust my Toyota Alphard with. They came highly recommended from another Alphard owner and they never disappoint. Friendly, good price and they don't man-splain or condensed just because I'm a…”
Nadine Watton, Google review
“My car was due an MOT and I needed some fixes, I got in touch with Claremont Motors because I'd seen pleasant reviews from other women. It was important for me to go somewhere myself, knowing very little about cars, and…”
Flo Simone, Google review
“Have done MOT and repairs here and they are superb, just so friendly and helpful and competent in every way. Also, they have helped with several small things, such as check safety of chipped tyre, and release bolt on…”
Erik Tonning, Google review