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Garage services in Johnstone backed by 15 years' experience

Ten-ramp workshop. All makes and models covered. Recovery and vehicle pick-up available.

Getting booked in is straightforward

Tell us what's happening

Call us with the job, the symptoms and whether the vehicle can travel under its own power.

We check and explain

We inspect the vehicle, talk you through the findings and confirm the work that makes sense.

We carry out the work

Once approved, we complete the job carefully and help get you safely back on the road.

Help for tests, faults and worn parts

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MOT testing

Legal roadworthiness checks with clear results and follow-on repairs if your car needs attention.

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Brake repairs

If the brakes squeal, pull or feel soft, we inspect the whole system and restore confident stopping.

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Car servicing

Routine servicing that helps your car stay reliable, efficient and easier to keep ahead of.

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Tyre supply and fitting

New tyres chosen to suit the car, the load ratings and the way you actually drive, then fitted with care.

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Mechanical repairs

From leaks to poor running, we trace mechanical faults properly and repair what the vehicle actually needs.

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Diagnostics and fault finding

Warning light on or fault hard to pin down? We scan, test and trace the cause before repairs begin.

Practical vehicle care from one local garage

Keeping a car roadworthy can feel like a running battle. One light comes on, the tyres look tired and your MOT date seems to sneak up on you. From our Johnstone workshop, we handle the jobs drivers ask for most, from MOT testing and preparation to servicing, repairs, diagnostics, tyres and alloy wheel work.
With ten ramps and experience across all makes and models, we can inspect the vehicle properly, explain what we've found in plain English and help you decide what needs doing now.

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I’d like to thank The Pit Stop Johnstone for their help. They assisted me with an unexpected breakdown, recovered my car, and fixed it. Huge thanks to Nathan! I’ll definitely come back to this garage again.

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Straight advice and handy access when life is busy

No one wants to chase three different places for one car problem. We make vehicle care straightforward, with testing, maintenance, mechanical repairs, tyre fitting and wheel services all available in one place. If your vehicle breaks down and cannot be driven, our 24-hour breakdown recovery service can get you moving again. If getting to the workshop is awkward, our pick-up and drop-off service can take the strain. Throughout the job, we check carefully, speak plainly and keep you updated on the work required before anything goes ahead.

Why drivers choose The Pit Stop

Clear answers before repairs

We inspect the vehicle, explain the fault properly and keep the next step easy to follow.

One place for linked jobs

Testing, repairs, tyres and wheel work stay under one roof, which saves extra trips.

Help when plans go wrong

Recovery and pre-booked collection help when getting the vehicle to us is the hard part.

Car workshop interior with multiple vehicle lifts and cars positioned for maintenance in a spacious, well-lit garage.

Let's sort the next step for your vehicle

Call us to book garage work, ask about a fault or discuss recovery and collection options.

Contact us

The Pit Stop

8 Gas Street,
Johnstone,
PA5 8DB

Business hours

Monday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

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GMG AUTOS LTD, registered as a limited company in Scotland under company number: SC461007.
Registered Company Address: 8 Gas Street, Johnstone, Scotland, PA5 8DB.

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