Hawkinge Vehicle Services
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Opening Times
| Mon | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Tues | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Wed | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Thur | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Fri | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
About Us...
Hawkinge Vehicle Services is a family owned business led by John Hogben, a real hands-on individual who initially trained with a local Jaguar dealership many years ago before opening his own independent garage in 1973.
At Hawkinge Vehicle Services, you can be sure your vehicle is in expert hands. We have extensive experience in the motor industry. John and his vastly experienced team, most of whom have worked with various mainstream dealerships including Mercedes are well placed to work on your vehicle, guaranteeing you problem-free service and peace of mind. We believe in customer satisfaction and good, old-fashioned quality service. Being a small independent business, we like to think you're treated better and charged more fairly. We're proud of our independence.
With our well equipped workshop our mechanics can undertake any repair required, from replacing a bulb to engine rebuilds. We aim to complete such work with the minimum of delay and loss of on-road time. Please just ask us about any repair you might need!
08 Aug 2018
Impeccable service and attention to detail, competitive rates . Homely atmosphere and a firm that you can really trust with your vehicle!
26 Jul 2018
helpful and friendly. Top job!
26 Jul 2018
Very happy, can't fault the service we have received. will be back
25 Jul 2018
Excellent services from the garage as always. Nothing too much trouble. All work completed on time.
11 Jul 2018
Prompt response to problems. Personal service with excellent workmanship. A happy team!
11 Jul 2018
Prompt response to problems. Personal service with excellent workmanship. A happy team!
03 Jul 2018
Car recovered to the garage on 21st June. I was quoted repair price next day and accepted. Advised vehicle would be ready Tuesday 28th and asked for earlier if possible. Received a call on Monday 25th to say car was ready as they had moved their schedule around. Very satisfied and old part even shown to prove diagnostic correct.
03 Jul 2018
Very good and advised small recommendations on my vehicle which I will be looking to get done in the very near future.
08 Jun 2018
We have been using this garage for the past 15 years, and have always got very good service, always with good results, we can recommend it.
06 Jun 2018
Efficiency evident from reception through to the end result.
Opening Times
| Mon | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Tues | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Wed | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Thur | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Fri | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Services
About Us...
Hawkinge Vehicle Services is a family owned business led by John Hogben, a real hands-on individual who initially trained with a local Jaguar dealership many years ago before opening his own independent garage in 1973.
At Hawkinge Vehicle Services, you can be sure your vehicle is in expert hands. We have extensive experience in the motor industry. John and his vastly experienced team, most of whom have worked with various mainstream dealerships including Mercedes are well placed to work on your vehicle, guaranteeing you problem-free service and peace of mind. We believe in customer satisfaction and good, old-fashioned quality service. Being a small independent business, we like to think you're treated better a...
Latest customer reviews
10 Aug 2018
I have always found the staff very helpful and efficient and found their rates very reasonable nd fair.
08 Aug 2018
Impeccable service and attention to detail, competitive rates . Homely atmosphere and a firm that you can really trust with your vehicle!
26 Jul 2018
helpful and friendly. Top job!
26 Jul 2018
Very happy, can't fault the service we have received. will be back
25 Jul 2018
Excellent services from the garage as always. Nothing too much trouble. All work completed on time.
11 Jul 2018
Prompt response to problems. Personal service with excellent workmanship. A happy team!
11 Jul 2018
Prompt response to problems. Personal service with excellent workmanship. A happy team!
03 Jul 2018
Car recovered to the garage on 21st June. I was quoted repair price next day and accepted. Advised vehicle would be ready Tuesday 28th and asked for earlier if possible. Received a call on Monday 25th to say car was ready as they had moved their schedule around. Very satisfied and old part even shown to prove diagnostic correct.
03 Jul 2018
Very good and advised small recommendations on my vehicle which I will be looking to get done in the very near future.
08 Jun 2018
We have been using this garage for the past 15 years, and have always got very good service, always with good results, we can recommend it.
06 Jun 2018
Efficiency evident from reception through to the end result.
05 Jun 2018
Excellent service as always!
05 Jun 2018
I have recommended this garage to many of my friends & family. Excellent service each and every time I visit.
03 May 2018
A first glass family run garage giving first glass service. I have used this garage for a service to my rover for 12 years.
02 May 2018
Thank you for all your help. So helpful and friendly.
02 May 2018
I would never go anywhere else! Excellent - Always!
17 Apr 2018
Very friendly reliable people. Would recommend to all my family and friends. Used this garage for years never had any problems.
17 Apr 2018
I cant say anything negative at all about this garage. The staff were very friendly and efficient, my car was ready within the time frame given,would definitely use the garage again.
17 Apr 2018
Very pleasant- good job!
10 Apr 2018
We are always well pleased with your service, you always seem to book us in, a as soon as possible and our car is fixed very quickly. You are such a lovely, friendly team and we are always happy to recommend you. Thank you to you all.
09 Apr 2018
Friendly staff with job completed as agreed and on time.
04 Apr 2018
Fantastic Service Very Professional Nothing is too much trouble. Credit to the Industry Would be very hard pressed to find a better and friendly company. THANK YOU
03 Apr 2018
Excellent service as always. Never go anywhere else!
28 Mar 2018
Good Job.
28 Mar 2018
Wonderful.
28 Mar 2018
Very good service from them and a text message when vehicle is ready.
27 Mar 2018
Very efficient and trustworthy. A good job done. Thank you!
22 Mar 2018
I have used this garage for many years and have found the service and work excellent. I will continue to use them. Trustworthy and honest.
19 Mar 2018
First class service from this wonderful, local family run garage. So helpful.
13 Mar 2018
I can never fault the service you get at this garage.
12 Mar 2018
They are always very obliging, very pleasant, thorough, first class workmanship. Their prices are always competitive, excellent value for money, and service. I would recommend them 100% to anyone.
07 Mar 2018
Having been a regular customer for a considerable amount of years, I am more than satisfied with the excellent service I have and still receive from all members of staff.
07 Mar 2018
The car drives very smoothly
06 Mar 2018
Always a thorough job by friendly conscientious people Thanks
06 Mar 2018
As always superb service Thankyou so much!
06 Mar 2018
Urgent repair carried out at short notice. fantastic service Thankyou
06 Mar 2018
I use this garage all the time & the service is brilliant would always recommend them.
27 Feb 2018
I have always found my garage very friendly and helpful. Nothing is too much trouble to them.
26 Feb 2018
Excellent, rapid service as always. Have recommended and will continue to do so.
23 Feb 2018
A good reliable and friendly service. Good skills in the trade and fair pricing for work carried out.
22 Feb 2018
Constantly cheerful, helpful and reliable.
08 Feb 2018
I am 84 and could not change a wheel with a flat tyre. I phoned today 15.01.2018 at about 9.15 and reached the garage. The wheel was changed immediately, but four new tyres was recommended and fitted by 10.45. The bill was modest. Natural good service.
08 Feb 2018
Very pleased with the job.
02 Feb 2018
Great service always!
30 Jan 2018
Excellent service always.
30 Jan 2018
Excellent service thank you.
22 Jan 2018
Really friendly, helpful and quick! This was my third visit to this garage and each time I am more impressed with how the team deal with my requirements.
22 Jan 2018
Always been very efficient and helpful.
17 Jan 2018
Highly recommend this local, family run business.
09 Jan 2018
Excellent service, professional vehicle technician (louis) was extremely helpful. Carried out MOT and repairs at very short notice. Thank you!
03 Jan 2018
I have used HVS for many years the service is fantastic, quality of work excellent and they are honest and reliable - what for could you ask for!
03 Jan 2018
Excellent customer service, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
01 Jan 2018
Very good service and very friendly staff. Recommend this garage
01 Jan 2018
Hawkinge Vehicle Services is an excellent friendly, reliable and honest establishment. I have no hesitation in returning to them time and time again
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29 Nov 2017
Always have MOT and service done at HVS. Never a problem, staff very friendly.
29 Nov 2017
Always a prompt reliable service would highly recommend.
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Always helpful.
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All work done as promised and car ready on time.
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23 Nov 2017
Not only do they do a superb job of work, they freely give advice all at a very reasonable price
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20 Nov 2017
I found the people who work there are very friendly and helpful and they have always got time if there is a problem with my car and my husbands.
20 Nov 2017
Proper Mechanics.
20 Nov 2017
Job well done.
20 Nov 2017
Hawking Vehicle Services is an honest and efficient garage. They care for their customers and are totally reliable.
20 Nov 2017
Have used this garage before very efficient, very well organised. Good service and quick response. Will call again.
20 Nov 2017
This garage is always helpful, staff are delightful and I would thoroughly recommend them.
20 Nov 2017
I was able to book in for my car MOT at short notice which is not the case at many garages. This garage has good name locally.
20 Nov 2017
Honest and reliable. A very good service, I would definitely use again.
20 Nov 2017
Helpful and efficient. Very accommodating to myself and my family. I am disabled and they do all they can to help me.
20 Nov 2017
Always good service at Hawkinge Vehicle Services
17 Nov 2017
Always prompt and excellent service.
17 Nov 2017
Polite on the phone when booking. Full service and MOT completed easily before I needed my car back. Excellent service and price.
17 Nov 2017
Always friendly, always helpful, always ready to assist.
16 Nov 2017
As a female customer, always nice to be welcomed by another female. No intimidation and made to feel at ease. Excellent customer service and prices.
16 Nov 2017
I have always used this garage, very satisfield. Good!
16 Nov 2017
Very friendly staff and great customer service. Always been very happy with each visit I have made and the prices are extremely competitive.
16 Nov 2017
Hawkinge Vehicle Services have undertaken both large and small jobs for me recently, these being replacement of a head gasket/water pump/timing belt and a replacement of a headlamp bulb. Both of these were performed with great skill and at a good price. Having experienced the service provided, I wouldn't go anywhere else.
15 Nov 2017
Always superb. Highly professional service from this family business.
15 Nov 2017
Very helpful in every way and always let me know when MOT is due.
15 Nov 2017
Fantastic Service.
15 Nov 2017
1st Class service with efficient staff, all very helpful.
14 Nov 2017
Excellent service and very helpful staff
13 Nov 2017
Excellent service you can trust. Been using this garage for over 10 years!
10 Nov 2017
I was able to book-in at the last minute as I had been out of the country. This garage has a good name locally.
10 Nov 2017
Very good service and very helpful and friendly
10 Nov 2017
Friendly and helpful like a business should be!
10 Nov 2017
MOT and repair work done
10 Nov 2017
H.V.S. provided a professional, honest and friendly service at as fair price. Highly recommended.
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Excellent - proper mechanics.
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Always a good standard of work, also kept informed when possible.
09 Nov 2017
Always helpful, always friendly atmosphere.
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05 Nov 2017
friendly & trustworthy. have used for many years
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29 Oct 2017
Excellent customer service and very competative prices
29 Oct 2017
very helpful and polite staff, easy to get on with, never had any trouble and always come across as professional and honest
29 Oct 2017
Excellent service, happy atmosphere
29 Oct 2017
Very Friendly reliable and professional company
29 Oct 2017
excellent service
27 Oct 2017
I feel comfortable in the knowledge that I am treated fairly and that the service I receive is of a very good standard.
27 Oct 2017
Very pleased. Seen and tested on same day. Communicated clearly and precisely.
27 Oct 2017
Excellent service, friendly staff willing to talk to customers as usual.
27 Oct 2017
Always great customer service at this garage. Highly competent, knowledgeable and friendly.
26 Oct 2017
HVS is very professional, honest and friendly. They are helpful, and appear dedicated to providing full customer satisfaction. Highly recommended.
25 Oct 2017
Always a high standard of work.
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23 Oct 2017
Always great customer service. Prompt attention and friendly staff.
23 Oct 2017
Good service - prompt
23 Oct 2017
The service I receive from HVS is second to none and whenever I can I recommend them
23 Oct 2017
Excellent customer service as always.
23 Oct 2017
Family run business. First Class service and full understanding. Always happy to help at short notice.
20 Oct 2017
I have always used Hawkinge Vehicle Services everytime. Great service and price with great customer service second to none. Would rate this garage 100% without a doubt.
20 Oct 2017
Excellent garage, brilliant customer service, nothing too much trouble
19 Oct 2017
Always good service and good prices.
18 Oct 2017
I went to the garage as an emergency as my alternator had failed. All fixed the same day, always helpful and sort you out.
17 Oct 2017
Lovely staff. Always polite and helpful. Feel confident in their work and trust them with your vehicle.
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Good service and prompt.
17 Oct 2017
Once again, I received excellent service from this small family run business.
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17 Oct 2017
Very good service, have been using this garage for years.
17 Oct 2017
Always excellent service.
17 Oct 2017
Very good service, will always bring my car here. Quality and trustworthy.
17 Oct 2017
As usual the standard of service received was excellent.
17 Oct 2017
Very helpful service, always good price.
16 Oct 2017
Always good service
14 Oct 2017
HVS are a trustworthy and reliable garage who deal with customers honestly
14 Oct 2017
staff very considerate and helpful, which is much appreciated by this very elderly lady
14 Oct 2017
the people are always polite and courteous and do a good job.
14 Oct 2017
always cheerful and genuine service. all for a good price. i thank them for keeping me safe on the road
14 Oct 2017
excellent all round service
14 Oct 2017
claire and kevin are always very helpful and their customer service is second to none.
13 Oct 2017
Completes jobs to a high standard and is always willing to give good and honest advice. Knowledgeable and friendly staff
12 Oct 2017
Good communication and explanations. Efficient and friendly service. Reasonable prices.
11 Oct 2017
Have used this garage for some years. Staff friendly, helpful, sort out my car problems efficiently. Nice family business, purchased two cars from them.
11 Oct 2017
Good knowledge, helpful and efficient whether a big or small job.
11 Oct 2017
I have used this garage for a number of years and the service as always been excellent.
11 Oct 2017
Have been using this garage for many years. Honest, reliable service. Always willing to try to accommodate your needs and they go out of their way to sort out emergency repairs/faults.
11 Oct 2017
Cheerful and welcoming reception, knowledgeable and qualified staff. Always ready to help. Occasionally a lovely dog!!! I will never go anywhere else.
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06 Oct 2017
Apart from the garage receiving the wrong part, which delayed the repair, which was inconvenient.
04 Oct 2017
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22 Sep 2017
Have been customers of Hawkinge vehicle services for a number of years. Great team, Great service, Would not use anyone else.
21 Sep 2017
Friendly service, Clear feedback from mechanic about car and clean waiting area.
20 Sep 2017
I have used HVS For the past 10 years, Reliable, honest, Hardworking garage, They represent real value for money.
20 Sep 2017
Exceptional friendliness of service and attention to detail. Excellent work. Completely trust this garage with their services and providing excellent value for money!
19 Sep 2017
Pleased to be able to call this my local garage, Not just a family run business but all round knowledgeable.
19 Sep 2017
Excellent service, Go above and beyond normal job specs, And give honest advice.
19 Sep 2017
I Have used this garage for 22 years and have been delighted with their service provided.
19 Sep 2017
Very professional, Job done, excellent customer service.
19 Sep 2017
Very good and friendly staff.
19 Sep 2017
Company had MOT'd and serviced my car over many years, Always reasonably priced, Efficient, Friendly and are able to accommodate us at short notice. Would not use any other garage.
19 Sep 2017
Each and every time I have used this garage I have had excellent service. Work has always been done to a high standard, So not only would I use them again I would recommend too!
19 Sep 2017
We were so lucky to find Hawkinge Vehicle services when we rented a home near them. Although we moved to Hythe we still go back to them. We have found them to be very efficient, Reliable, Helpful and accommodating.
18 Sep 2017
Hawking vehicle services makes having something done to my car a pleasurable experience. In the past, Garages have made my blood pressure go through the roof, But not these guys! Excellent service every time.
18 Sep 2017
Efficient, Friendly service, No hard sells.
18 Sep 2017
I Have been using HVS for some 20 years. To date the level of service both technical and friendly. Have been exceedingly good. I Have no intention of using another garage whilst the standard of service continues.
15 Sep 2017
Excellent service Staff are always very friendly and would definitely recommend
15 Sep 2017
I have used Hawkinge Vehicle Services for many years now, with various cars and they have always completed any work within a good time and always at competitive pries Their checks and servicing are thorough and they always give honest advice I would recommend this garage to anyone
13 Sep 2017
Very good Always have been!
13 Sep 2017
Cannot recommend this local garage enough! Excellent service as always
13 Sep 2017
Very professional efficient service Customer service very good and friendly family run garage
13 Sep 2017
Great service great value Always ready to help and give advice Would recommend to everyone I know Fab garage
12 Sep 2017
I have used for several years now and find their service to be very good It is a good family run garage that cares about customers
11 Sep 2017
The service at Hawkinge is always friendly and efficient. Prices are very reasonable. Over the years my vehicle have been worked on I have never once had any cause for complaint. The garage is 100% reliable and safety of customers is.
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