Today I took my old audi A4 for a 22nd birthday treat to S B Autocare for a major service and MOT. As always I was looked after brilliantly with friendly service from Yasmin and Adam. Thanks for looking after Albert (A4).
Tyres Wellingborough
Does your car feel unsteady when you drive? Have you noticed uneven wear on your tyres? Then it sounds like your tyres need attention.
SB Autocare offers the most competitive service for quality and price for your tyres in Wellingborough.
Tyres are an essential part of forming a bond between you and the road. For your car to be safe, the tyres need to grip the road surface properly.
If you’re concerned about your tyre safety, call us today for a review.
Why choose SB Autocare?
At SB Autocare, our technicians are dedicated to ensuring you receive expert tyre care to keep your journeys as smooth and safe as possible.
We have 28 years’ experience in the field, and we’re part of the GroupAuto garage network.
We’re committed to providing quality tyres you can trust. And, we won’t be beaten on quality, or price.
Minimum Tyre Treads
In the UK, the legal minimum tread is 1.6 mm. For reference, this is approximately the depth of a 20p coin. You can check yours by placing a 20p coin into the lowest tread. If you can’t see the outer rim of the coin, it meets minimum standards.
It’s important to note that this depth is required across at least 75% of each tyre, which isn’t always easy to assess by the untrained eye.
Call us today to arrange an assessment of your tyres in Wellingborough.
Recommended Tread levels
Whilst there is a legal minimum tread level, this is not the depth of tread which offers safety or performance.
Ideally, your tyres should remain no lower than 3mm. Any lower than this, tyres can’t disperse water to grip the road in wet weather.
Stopping distances also increase by nearly half when the tread is lower than 3mm – which means it would take the length of two cars for you to come to a complete halt.
Can you fit tyres while I wait?
Absolutely! We have access to a great range of tyres for numerous makes and models, so we can have you back on the road in no time.
I've lost my locking wheel nut key
Locking wheel nuts have to be removed for new tyres to be fitted. And, the keys which remove the wheel nuts are tailored to each car. So if you’ve lost yours, you’ll struggle to replace a tyre when on the road.
There are alternative methods to remove your tyres, but please don’t resort to untrained DIY – as a reputable tyre dealer, we will show you the best way to remove your wheel nuts and change your tyres safely, without the wheel nut key.
What size of tyres I need?
Most tyres are printed with a serial number stating the size on the side of the wheel (the section known as the sidewall). This is the part facing towards you when you look at the tyre.
Whilst this is helpful when searching for new tyres, if you’ve purchased a pre-owned car then there’s no guarantee you have the correct tyre size fitted.
Contact us today and we can assess your tyre size for you.
I’ve damaged my wheel. Can you fix it?
Wheel damage is a big hindrance, but we can help. Our Wellingborough garage is ideally equipped to help with fixing your wheel. Bring your vehicle in and let us take a look.
How do I check my tyre pressure?
In order to check and measure tyre pressure, you need a tyre gauge. This is attached to the wheel via the valve and will measure pressure either via bar or PSI.
The pressure your tyres need should be stated in the vehicle manual – but if you don’t have this, book a visit with us today and we’ll find out for you, so you know for next time.
Our Customer Feedback
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Narinder Nag
19th September 2025
Fantastic service every time visiting by professional mechanics. I had more than 10 years experience with SB AUTOCARE. The Garage you can trust for all the needs of your car. Highly recommend to everyone . Well done Guys.
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Graham Robinson
18th September 2025
I am an OLD guy and I am looked after BRILLIANTLY from start to finish. My car is collected Serviced etc and returned by them, I am informed of progress / problems and the staff are EXCELLENT
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S Owusu
17th September 2025
I recently had my Audi A3 fully serviced at SB and was really impressed with the whole experience. The team were professional throughout, and a special mention goes to Ella, who handled the communication brilliantly. She kept me updated clearly and promptly, making the whole process smooth and stress-free. They also provided me with a courtesy car free of charge! It’s great to see such... Read More
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Sharon Parkin
26th August 2025
22/08/25 ..Brilliant service as always ... found and sorted issue in just over an hour... collected and delivered my car to my home ..... very good rates £ friendly helpful team .... big thank you again for all the great work. Would definitely recommend them and will obviously use them again with no hesitation.
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Douglas Allan
25th August 2025
Super staff great service. Would recommend to anyone.
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Glynis Moloney
19th August 2025
These guys are brilliant. They provide prompt service at competitive prices and are brilliant. Nothing too big or small. Have used them for years and will continue to do so 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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Jason James
18th August 2025
Fantastic company. Used for multiple years across many cars and always been looked after. Brilliant customer care and price. Highly recommended
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Diane Jones
18th August 2025
My car had a new condenser fitted and an air con re-gas last week. The young lady in customer service was excellent from when I made the appointment to when I picked the car up. Very professional, friendly, reassuring and helpful which was important to me as an older woman. Thank you to customer service and thank you to the mechanic who fixed my car. Very professional.
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Keith Bristow
24th July 2025
Great staff very helpful 👍
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Sophia Asten
24th July 2025
SB Autocare to the rescue! Having been shamed by my local BMW/Mini dealer into thinking I had recklessly damaged my mini's transmission and required an entirely new one at a cost of £9.5K - I took my car to SB for a second opinion. They ran the proper checks, changed the transmission oil, test drove the car and gave it a clean bill of health, saving me a whole lot of money and stress. ... Read More
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Chris Morgan
8th July 2025
Steve arranged for replacement of the timing chain on my son’s Polo, he also helped with recovery of vehicle from home to the garage.
Good price & excellent service, would highly recommend -
Melissa Evans
8th July 2025
Had my cambelt change done on my Fiat 500 and was treated lovely by the staff members I saw. Pleasant easy service received. Even got a courtesy car. Great service thank you
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Harrie Lambert
23rd June 2025
Phenomenal service from the SB Team. Best mechanics in Northamptonshire. Very trustworthy, reliable and incredible value. Will continually recommend. Have been using them for over 10 years now! No matter the car, SB Autocare have taken care of them. Thanks guys
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Christian
10th June 2025
Impressed with how efficient both the front office team and mechanics worked to keep me informed and provide quality works to my BMW.
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Randolph Alonso Herrera
14th May 2025
Hi,
My vehicle is one of the last W211 estates produced. It’s 14 years old but has only 67,000 miles on it. SBAutocare recently serviced it, and I have to say—they reconnected me with the car.
Their technician clearly knows what he’s doing and understands the impact of his adjustments. I genuinely felt a reconnection to the sensations I had lost.
Let me explain: for... Read More
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Rob R
14th May 2025
First time booking in with SB AUTOCARE recently, and from the initial contact they were brilliant. Good communication throughout, and genuinely all the staff were polite and friendly. It was easy to get a courtesy car for both me and my partner when we had our cars in at similar times. They kept me updated as well rather than me guessing when my car would be done. Price for the full service... Read More
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Victoria
13th May 2025
So impressed with S B Autocare 👏 I've been made to feel welcome and valued as a Customer by the whole Team. They clearly love their job! My car has been taken care of expertly. While it was away for repair I had great confidence it was with the right people. I was loaned a lovely Courtesy Car, which I thoroughly enjoyed driving and I recommend anyone looking for a change of Garage to choose... Read More
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Bernie Read
13th May 2025
Used sb motors today for the first time excellent service will recommend and use there services again
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astront917
13th May 2025
Friendly helpful service from the team as always
Thank you 👍
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Simon
22nd March 2025
Great Maintenance and Servicing from SB Autocare . 450K miles on my 2 Ford vans is a testament to their work.
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Gardner Luke
18th March 2025
Another great experience at SB they make it easy when it comes to maintaining your car .
Had a starting issue that was a bit tricky to diagnose Steve and his team sorted it no problem they really go the extra mile .
Many thanks
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Norman Hinks
18th March 2025
Great Service at a reasonable price. Very trustworthy and knowledgable.
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Shereen
25th February 2025
Fantastic service from start to finish from really lovely individuals. Absolutely would recommend. Certainly my garage of choice moving forward. Thank you team!
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Stuart Middleton
25th February 2025
Always a fantastic service from Steve and the team. I truly feel my car is in safe hands. Would recommend 100%.
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Em Williamson-Wall
23rd February 2025
Took my car here for a wet belt change. Really happy with the price considering it's a big job, was also given a courtesy car for no extra charge. Will definitely be using this garage in the future.
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Michelle Jenkins
23rd February 2025
Great garage, great staff, great service. Would recommend.
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jamie haynes
20th January 2025
Great service everytime!!!!
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kerry Coulter
19th January 2025
Have used S B Autocare since moving to the area and always been happy with the service given. Staff are friendly. Would and have recommended
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Donna Upton
16th January 2025
Great professional and friendly service , highly recommend
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pete taylor
15th January 2025
Nice friendly, garage and good service. I would recommend this Garage
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Laura Amor
31st October 2024
I was happy with the service you provided brilliant team never had a problem
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Peter Caller
29th October 2024
First time using SB Autocare. Initial findings was a great service from start to finish. Fully carried out X5 service as per BMW warranty requirements with advisories and recommendations. Receptionist was very knowledgeable and professional. Will use again when required.
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Jenny Ireland
24th October 2024
Excellent service, professional, friendly very accommodating and knowledgeable. Go above and beyond to help out! Thank you!
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Greg Moksa
24th October 2024
Every time I take my car to SB Autocare for a service or MOT I am greeted with a friendly member of their team. They are open early, their staff are friendly and compassionate, they always deliver and the quality of service is second to none. I wouldn’t hesitate recommending SB Autocare to anyone who needs work doing to their car and wants great customer service.
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Petar Raev
16th October 2024
Fantastic service
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andrew betts
14th October 2024
Excellent service as usual .My van broke down in Norfolk managed to limp it home .Contacted S&B as the MOT was due +service they were so busy unable book in for 2 weeks i was willing to wait as I only used van weekends +the quality of their workmanship.
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Elaine Vango
14th October 2024
As always excellent service and nice staff x
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Andy Clarke
5th October 2024
Everyone at SB are absolutely first class. Took my 2004 X5 there for a vehicle health check after recently purchasing. They completed a thorough check, highlighting areas that needed urgent attention as well as areas to monitor. Replaced the battery and a few other bits for now but will only be using this garage for my cars in future. Amazing guys. Thank you.
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Jo Dudley
3rd August 2024
Very helpful team.
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Michelle
30th July 2024
Friendly Staff, various options covered. Honest genuine company.
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Tim Handley
28th July 2024
Had main service carried out on my VW passat. Great service, great work.
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Ian Ashton
28th July 2024
Just had a major service done on my BMW 125i at SB Autocare. Car was given a thorough inspection and the service carried out quickly and efficiently. Had free use of courtesy car at no additional cost. Clean and well equipped service bays gave me confidence my car was in good hands. Friendly helpful service, significant savings over main dealer prices. Will definitely use SB Autocare again... Read More
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Victoria
28th July 2024
I was so impressed with the high standards of Customer Care receieved on Wednesday at S B Autocare! The Team Members are polite and professional and I was able to feel comfortable in the very clean and tidy waiting area. All Customers who passed through the door I witnessed how welcome they were also made to feel - just like I was. My car was repaired and I endorse and recommend S B Autocare... Read More
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Wayne Hadlington
28th June 2024
Very helpful whenever I’ve asked them any advice be it via email, or face to face.
Do a very professional job, it’s great to know your car is in safe hands. -
Karolina Sulikowska
24th June 2024
Excellent service, highly recommend.
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Kevin Lock
18th June 2024
Had my MOT done whilst I waited in what I can only describe as the most comfortable & cleanest garage waiting room I’ve ever seen. Free hot & cold drinks were available while I waited. Didn’t have to wait long either as my vehicle was taken in & worked on as soon as I arrived, & before long, it was all finished.
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David Spence
17th June 2024
Vehicle mot'd at the time stated, used this service a few times, friendly staff.
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Emily Fox
17th June 2024
Really nice staff and great service
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Paul James
3rd May 2024
Excellent service as always from an SB Autos,as has been since using them for 7years, very professional and friendly. Highly recommended for any vehicle repairs.
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Derek Peat
26th April 2024
First class service as usual from SB Autocare. I’ve been using them for years, always recommended them to my friends.
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Tasha Lane
26th April 2024
First time going to SB auto but it won’t be the last, the loveliest staff and so quick and efficient, will be using them from now on and would recommend to everyone 😊
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R¡zZi
17th April 2024
They did a very thorough check on my vehicle and informed me of all the faults and quoted me prices for repairs individually which was very helpful. Staff is well informed and were very polite and honest in their guidance. Car now drives amazing and will definitely return for a major service on my BMW specially considering that they are able to update the service record on the iDrive on the... Read More
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Martin Gilbey
27th February 2024
Been taking my vehicles to Stephen at SB Autos for many years always go above and beyond to get me back on the road , fantastic , professional service every time
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Robert Popescu
26th February 2024
autoCARE- They do! Very friendly staff, knowledgeable in what they do from A to Z. Very cost effective, you should not hesitate using them.
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Kathy Airey
26th February 2024
Very helpful and friendly staff, reasonable prices and everything explained clearly. After service is excellent too. Have used them for a few years now and would highly recommend them
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Katrin Hadfield
26th February 2024
Very competent staff. Friendly and helpful
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Mike Farrer
16th January 2024
Good reliable garage. All work is detailed in written report. Any additional work is advised by text and email with price so you can choose what should be done. Trustworthy and honest!
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carl sandy
16th January 2024
Very polite and efficient. They went through my cars BMW on line service records to add their service details for the work just completed. My i-drive and on line records are now aligned.
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Mark Brack
15th January 2024
Been using them for years, wouldn't take my car anywhere else
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Michelle Wright
12th January 2024
Positive experience. Fair pricing. Would use again
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Lynne Wilson
12th January 2024
All super friendly. Excellent service. Fitted me in for MOT carried out all repairs kept me informed. The guy on the phone told me exact price before they went ahead. They were very honest. Explaining a few advisersy which will need doing in future. Thankyou
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samweller2099
6th November 2023
Cracking place, great service, trustworthy and reliable.
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Easton Russell
3rd November 2023
SB Autocare comes highly recommended, they were able to correctly diagnose the fault with both my vehicles and told me what is needed to rectify the problem, considering another garage was telling me something completely different, so always come to SB Autocare for all services, MOT, repairs etc. Have been using them for over 4 years now, excellent customer service.
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Emma Moore
3rd November 2023
Friendly, helpful, straight talking garage which is a breath of fresh air these days. My car was in for MOT and service, the team kept me informed throughout the whole process.
They do not over charge or suggest repairs that are not necessary. Any work that needs doing is run by you first and it's your decision to go ahead or not.
Highly recommend them. -
Stephen Fulton
3rd November 2023
Excellant owners who are very genuine and honest with you.
Always had a great job done by these lads and at great prices
I highly recommend them -
allen brodie
3rd November 2023
Good and quick work on my car.
Great service and customer care -
Carl Jakeways
30th August 2023
Excellent staff and service.
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Martin Aldous
30th August 2023
We have 5 vehicles which we use SB Autocare for all servicing and Mot work
The whole team there are 100% professional and polite and there standard of work and customer care is perfection would fully recommend them to anyone that needs a vehicle servicing mot or with any problem -
Paul Williams
29th August 2023
Brilliant company. Great service
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Jodie Andrews
29th August 2023
Excellent staff. Reliable and good value for money.
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Katy Leonard
30th November 2022
Excellent customer service as always.
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thomas e kingston
22nd November 2022
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David Tsaha
27th October 2022
Very good service. Staff took the time to explain everything they did to my car. They also provided a courtesy car while my car was in the garage. Will definitely recommend them to people.
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Meepool Patel
25th October 2022
They did a thorough inspection of my wife's car. Changed the driver wing mirror and corrected other highlighted issues. High standard of repair and fair pricing.
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Oli Pearce
17th August 2022
We've used SB for years. 100% recommend to everyone. A reliable trustworthy mechanic is so important and knowing that these guys will give you the best advice is such a relief for us, we wouldn't trust anyone else with our cars.
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Matt Duncombe
29th July 2022
Great garage with good honest staff. Excellent customer service.
I have been twice in the past 4 weeks for work to be done on my car and they have been brilliant. Priced reasonably with no cut back on quality or service. I will be using these guys from now on and will definitely recommend to friends and family.
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Graham Gates
27th July 2022
Absolutely the best there is. Treat all customers with amazing respect and are so friendly and professional. Courtesy car, courtesy call, courtesy text... Everything you need. Had the camper van services and MOT'd this week and couldn't be more impressed with them. I took some cards from reception and have been handing them out to my contacts, one of which is contacting them this week. ... Read More