Celebrates 50 years
1974-2024
Welcome to the online home of Bowles Garage, a family-owned and run automotive specialist that’s served the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire areas since 1973. Situated in Hitchin and popular amongst motorists in nearby Barton Le Clay, our team of technicians use their 90 + years of trade experience to provide an unrivalled standard of service, whether in the form of car repairs, car servicing, MOT testing or specialist items such as 4 wheel alignment. As a fully equipped body shop, we also provide bodywork repairs should your vehicle have been damaged in a collision or similar accident.
As an independent garage we have lower overheads than main dealerships and fast-fits, meaning private motorists, trade clients and fleet operators receive dealership standard workmanship at a more competitive price point. Another big draw for our customers is that as a smaller, local business we’re more interested in building long-lasting customer relationships and providing an attentive, tailored service. You aren’t simply churned through a system where you’re no more than a number in the queue.
Come to us for a Class IV test at our popular MOT inspection centre here in Hitchin. We have approval from the DVSA.
Read MoreKeep your car on the road and performing well with responsive repair services from the skilled team at Bowles Garage.
Read MoreBook in for your next service with Bowles Garage. We service across a full range of manufacturer makes and models.
Read MoreThe steering is one of the most important systems on your car and one that you should have fixed as soon as you notice unusual driving characteristics, or every two years.
Read MoreDon’t let an accident or cosmetic damage ruin your driving experience. Bowles Garage is a bodywork repair specialist.
Read MoreBowles Garage is a member of a number of prominent trade associations and industry schemes. This includes the FSB and RMI, and we at all times abide by the RMI’s Code of Practice. We’re an eager participant in the national Trust My Garage Scheme, and ensure all staff hold GNVQ qualifications. This commitment to training and standards shows up in the quality of mechanical car repairs, car servicing and car body repairs that we provide our customers in and around Hitchin and Barton Le Clay.
All MOT testing is undertaken by DVSA approved technicians, and if you choose to have car repairs undertaken at our workshop, you’ll have be safe in the knowledge that OE parts will be used, and a 12 month parts and labour guarantee will be in place once they’re completed. We also hold employer liability, public liability, trader and road risk insurance policies – all providing further peace of mind.
The services we provide include:
Other advantages of using Bowles Garage over local competitors around Hitchin and Barton Le Clay is the fact we have cutting edge 4 wheel alignment equipment on site, and have also invested in a modern extraction oven which helps us deliver exceptional bodywork repairs.