Your Trusted Independent Car Garage in Stoke-on-Trent
Auto Mechanix is your one-stop independent car garage in Stoke-on-Trent, offering comprehensive automotive services for all makes and models. As diesel and petrol specialists, our experienced team combines hands-on expertise with the latest Tech Hub diagnostics to deliver accurate fault-finding and reliable repairs — at up to 50% less than main dealer prices.
Based in Longton, just one minute from the A50, we have been serving drivers across the Potteries since 2003. From routine MOTs and servicing to complex engine diagnostics and EV & hybrid work, we have the skills, equipment and dedication to keep your vehicle in peak condition.
Auto Mechanix was founded by Asif Latif with a simple idea: give people honest work at a fair price, explain everything in plain English, and never recommend a repair that is not genuinely needed. That principle has guided every decision we have made over the past two decades, and it is why thousands of drivers across Stoke-on-Trent trust us with their vehicles year after year.
We are a DVSA-approved MOT testing centre, fully equipped to handle everything from a straightforward annual test to the most complex diagnostic challenge. Our workshop is fitted with the latest Tech Hub diagnostic equipment — the same manufacturer-level scan tools used by main dealers — which allows us to read fault codes, analyse live engine data, and accurately pinpoint issues on any make or model. When we tell you something needs fixing, it is because the data backs it up.
What Sets Auto Mechanix Apart from Other Garages?
Can I Wait While My Car Is Being Worked On?
Yes — Auto Mechanix has a comfortable waiting area where you can relax with free coffee and complimentary WiFi while our technicians take care of your vehicle. Most services are completed the same day, and we will keep you informed every step of the way.
How Does Auto Mechanix Handle Pricing?
Auto Mechanix believes in transparent pricing with no hidden extras. Before we carry out any work, we provide a clear quote and explain exactly what is needed and why. If we find something during an inspection that was not part of the original booking, we call you first — we never add work without your approval. That straightforward approach has earned us a 4.9-star Google rating and a loyal customer base who return to us year after year.
As an independent garage, we do not carry the overheads that main dealers pass on to their customers. There are no franchise fees, no large showroom costs, and no layers of management between you and the people working on your car. The savings go straight to you, which is why drivers across Stoke-on-Trent consistently choose Auto Mechanix over the dealership.
What Parts and Oils Does Auto Mechanix Use?
Auto Mechanix uses quality branded parts and lubricants from manufacturers including Shell, Castrol, Valvoline, Mobil 1, and Fuchs. We match parts to your vehicle’s exact specification, ensuring that everything we fit meets or exceeds original equipment standards. Under the Block Exemption Regulation, servicing with us does not affect your manufacturer warranty — we stamp your service book and keep full records of every job.
Does Auto Mechanix Work on All Types of Vehicles?
Yes — Auto Mechanix services everything from everyday family hatchbacks to performance cars, commercial vans to hybrid and electric vehicles — Auto Mechanix has the training, tooling, and experience to look after them all. Our technicians stay current with advances in vehicle technology through ongoing training, so whether your car runs on petrol, diesel, a hybrid drivetrain, or is fully electric, you can trust that it is in capable hands.
Who Works at Auto Mechanix?
The people behind the spanners. Our experienced technicians bring decades of hands-on expertise to every job.
Asif Latif
Founder & Lead TechnicianDVSA Approved MOT Tester, 30+ Years in the Motor Trade
Asif founded Auto Mechanix in 2003 and has over 30 years of experience in the motor trade. He oversees every major repair and diagnostic job that comes through the workshop, and his attention to detail is the standard the whole team works to.
Craig
Senior MechanicCity & Guilds Motor Vehicle Engineering
Craig specialises in engine diagnostics, DPF regeneration and hybrid vehicle servicing. With years of workshop experience, he has built a reputation for methodical fault-finding and reliable repair work.
Ryan
Mechanic & MOT TesterDVSA Nominated MOT Tester
Ryan handles day-to-day servicing, MOT testing and brake work. He brings experience across both independent and franchised garages, and his thorough approach keeps the workshop running smoothly.
What Equipment Does the Auto Mechanix Workshop Have?
The Auto Mechanix workshop on Melville Road in Longton is equipped with everything needed to diagnose, service, and repair modern vehicles to the highest standard. From our DVSA-approved MOT bay and four-post vehicle lifts to specialist diesel diagnostic tools, tyre equipment, and air conditioning rigs — we have invested in the infrastructure that allows our team to work efficiently and accurately on every job.
The heart of our workshop is the Tech Hub diagnostics suite. This manufacturer-level equipment lets us connect to virtually any vehicle on UK roads and read fault codes, monitor live sensor data, carry out forced regenerations, code injectors, and perform system resets. It is the same technology used in main dealer workshops, and it is what separates an educated repair from an expensive guess.
We are proud of the workshop we have built and the standards we maintain. If you would like to see it for yourself, you are always welcome to visit us at Unit 2 Melville House, Melville Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4PZ. We are open Monday to Thursday from 08:30 to 17:30, and Friday to Saturday from 08:30 to 12:30.
Why Auto Mechanix?
We are not just any garage. Here is what makes us the trusted choice for drivers across Stoke-on-Trent.
Fast Service
We value your time. Most services and repairs are completed the same day, getting you back on the road quickly.
30+ Years Experience
Over three decades of combined expertise keeping vehicles in Stoke-on-Trent safe, reliable and road-ready.
Quality Parts Only
We only use quality branded parts and oils from trusted manufacturers to ensure every repair lasts.
Latest Tech Hub
State-of-the-art Tech Hub diagnostics equipment to accurately identify and fix any vehicle issue.