Marks Gate · Chadwell Heath · Romford
Car servicing & brake specialists in Romford
Clear prices including VAT. Manufacturer-recommended parts, oils and fluids on every job — plus a free valet and a free courtesy car while yours is with us.
Get a price
Tell us your reg and what it needs. We’ll call or message you back with your price.
Prefer to talk? Call 07440 485 796
Free courtesy car
Stay on the road while we work*
Free valet included
Your car back clean, inside and out
Manufacturer-spec parts
Recommended parts, oils and fluids only
Warranty & insurance approved
For bodywork and mechanical repairs
What we do best
Servicing & brakes, priced up front
Our prices are on the page, including VAT — and we confirm your exact price before any work starts.
Car servicing
Oil and filter, interim and full services for all makes. Service book stamped, free valet, and we’ll tell you about anything we spot — no pressure to fix it.
Brake repairs
Squealing, grinding or a soft pedal? Pads, discs and wear sensors replaced with manufacturer-recommended parts — front, rear or all four wheels.
More from our workshop
Repairs, bodywork & restoration
MOT repairs
Pre-MOT checks and MOT failure repairs
Bodywork & paint
Dents, scratches, scuffs and resprays
Accident repairs
Back to how it was before the bump
Car restoration
Classic and modern cars brought back to life
Price list
Our prices
All prices include VAT and are starting prices for most makes and models. We always use manufacturer-recommended parts, oils and fluids, and we confirm your exact price before any work begins.
| Oil & filter service | Interim service | Full service | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price inc. VAT | from£120 | from£195 | from£300 |
| Best for | Topping up between services | Every 6,000 miles or 6 months | Every 12,000 miles or 12 months |
| Engine oil to manufacturer spec | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Oil filter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air filter | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin / pollen filter | — | — | ✓ |
| Fuel filter (where applicable) | — | — | ✓ |
| Spark plugs (petrol, where due) | — | — | ✓ |
| Brake inspection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tyre check and pressures | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fluid levels topped up | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery and charging test | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Suspension and steering check | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exhaust check | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full multi-point inspection | — | — | ✓ |
| Free valet | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Service book stamped | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Brake prices
- Rear brake servicefrom £120
- Front brake servicefrom £140
- Full brake service (pads & sensor)from £250
- Discs & pads — rearfrom £200
- Discs & pads — frontfrom £250
- Discs & pads — all four wheelsfrom £450
*Courtesy car subject to availability; your insurance must cover you to drive other vehicles. Bodywork, accident, MOT repair and restoration work is priced on inspection — WhatsApp us photos for a quick estimate.
Easy from start to finish
How it works
- 01
Get your price
Call, WhatsApp or send the form with your reg. You’ll know the price before you book.
- 02
Drop it off
Bring it to Whalebone Lane North, any day 9am – 8pm. Take a free courtesy car if you need one.
- 03
Collect it clean
We call you when it’s ready. It goes back fixed, checked over and valeted.
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Your local garage
Honest mechanics on Whalebone Lane North
Progressive Car Care has looked after cars across Marks Gate, Chadwell Heath and Romford since 2020. From an oil change to an engine or gearbox rebuild, every job is done properly by experienced mechanics who don’t just rely on the diagnostic computer.
You get a straight answer, a clear price and your car back clean — which is why so many customers come back and send their friends and family.
We’re warranty approved and insurance approved for both bodywork and mechanical repairs, so your warranty is protected and insurance work is in safe hands.
We also take care of
- Diagnostics and warning lights
- Clutch repairs
- Suspension and steering
- Batteries
- Air conditioning
- Engine and gearbox rebuilds
- Recovery
- Vehicle transport
At a glance
Progressive Car Care in brief
- Business
- Progressive Car Care Ltd — car servicing and brake specialists
- Address
- Unit 1 Whalebone Lane North, Romford, RM6 5QT
- Phone & WhatsApp
- 07440 485 796
- Opening hours
- Monday – Sunday, 9am – 8pm
- Car service
- Oil & filter from £120 · Interim from £195 · Full from £300
- Brakes
- From £120 per axle · Discs & pads from £200
- Included
- Free valet · Free courtesy car (subject to availability)
- Parts
- Manufacturer-recommended parts, oils and fluids
- Approvals
- Warranty approved and insurance approved — bodywork and mechanical
- Also
- Vehicle recovery and vehicle transport
Areas we cover
Car servicing & brakes near you
Our garage is on Whalebone Lane North, on the Marks Gate and Chadwell Heath border. Drivers come to us from all over east London and Essex, including:
FAQs
Common questions
How much is a car service in Romford?
At Progressive Car Care an oil and filter service is from £120, an interim service from £195 and a full service from £300, all including VAT. Every service comes with a free valet and we confirm your exact price before we start.
How much do brake pads and discs cost?
A rear brake service is from £120 and a front brake service from £140. Discs and pads are from £200 at the rear, from £250 at the front and from £450 for all four wheels, including VAT.
What are your opening hours?
We’re open seven days a week, Monday to Sunday, 9am to 8pm, so you can drop your car off on a weekend or after work.
Are you warranty and insurance approved?
Yes. Progressive Car Care is warranty approved and insurance approved for both bodywork and mechanical repairs.
Do you do MOTs?
We prepare cars for their MOT and carry out MOT repairs. We’ll check the car over, fix what needs fixing and take it to the MOT test centre nearby for you.
Where are you based?
We’re at Unit 1 Whalebone Lane North, Romford, RM6 5QT, near Marks Gate and Chadwell Heath, and look after drivers across Romford, Dagenham and Ilford.