When something isn't right with your car, you want a straight answer about what's wrong and what it will take to put right. NRH Autoworks is an independent garage on Windsor Road in Bray, carrying out mechanical repairs for drivers from Maidenhead, Windsor and the villages in between.
You don't need to know what the fault is before getting in touch. Enter your registration on this website, describe what the car is doing in your own words, and we'll come back to you by phone or email to talk it through and arrange a time to look at it.
What we can help with
- Fault finding and general mechanical repairs
- Engine, clutch and gearbox work
- Brakes, suspension and steering
- Cooling systems and exhausts
- Diagnostics, electrics and starting faults
- Work on most makes and models of car and light van
Signs your vehicle needs looking at
- A new noise: knocking, grinding, whining or rattling
- A warning light that has come on and stayed on
- Fluid spots on the drive where the car has been parked
- The car pulling to one side, vibrating or feeling vague to steer
- Difficulty starting, or cutting out
- A burning smell, smoke or steam from under the bonnet
- It simply doesn't drive the way it used to
How we approach a repair
A good repair starts with finding the actual cause rather than guessing. We begin with what you've noticed (when it happens, how long it has been going on, whether it's getting worse) and then inspect the vehicle. Sometimes that means a road test, sometimes getting it up in the air, sometimes plugging in diagnostic equipment. Usually it's a combination of all three.
Once we know what's wrong, we'll explain it in plain English and tell you what needs doing before any work goes ahead. If we find something else that needs attention while we're there, we'll let you know and leave the decision with you. Nobody likes a surprise on the bill.
The kind of work we take on
Most of what comes through the workshop is everyday mechanical repair, and we work on most makes and models of car and light van. People searching online sometimes call it auto repair; round here it's just getting the car fixed. The bigger areas each have their own page, where we explain the work in more detail: engine repairs, clutch and gearbox, brakes, suspension and steering, cooling and heating, exhausts and emissions, and diagnostics and electrics.
If your problem doesn't fit neatly under one of those headings, or you've no idea which it belongs to, send the enquiry from here. It's far better to ask than to assume. If a job is outside what we offer, we'll tell you honestly rather than take the car in and waste your time, and point you in a sensible direction if we can.
Requesting a repair online
The enquiry form is built to save you repeating yourself. Enter your registration and the vehicle's details are found automatically, so we know the make, model and engine before we speak. Choose the type of work, describe the problem, and add photos if they help. A picture of a leak, a warning light or a damaged part can be genuinely useful. We'll then contact you by phone or email.
Vehicle Repairs: common questions
How do I request a repair using my registration?
Enter your registration number on the enquiry form and the vehicle details are looked up automatically. Pick the service that fits best, describe what the car is doing, add photos if you have any, and leave your contact details. We'll get back to you by phone or email to discuss it and arrange a time to see the vehicle.
I don't know what's wrong with my car. Can I still get in touch?
Yes, and most people are in exactly that position. Tell us what you've noticed: the noise, the smell, the warning light, when it happens and when it started. That gives us a good starting point. We'll confirm the cause once we've had the chance to inspect the vehicle properly.
Can you tell me what the repair will involve before you start?
That's how we prefer to work. Once we've looked at the vehicle and found the cause, we'll explain what needs doing and why, so you can decide how to proceed. Without seeing the car we can only give general guidance, because the same symptom can have several different causes.
How can I tell if I've found a good mechanic near me?
A few things are worth looking for, whichever garage you choose. A good mechanic finds the cause of the fault before replacing anything, explains in plain English what is wrong and what it will take to fix, and leaves the decision to you before any work starts. It also helps to read what other local drivers say in a garage's Google reviews. That is how we aim to work at our garage in Bray, a short drive from Maidenhead and Windsor, and you are welcome to read our reviews before you get in touch.
Is it safe to keep driving until the car is repaired?
It depends entirely on the fault. A red warning light, a problem with the brakes or steering, overheating, or a strong smell of fuel are all reasons to stop driving and get advice first. For anything else, describe the symptoms in your enquiry and we'll tell you whether we think it can wait.
Where is the garage?
We're at 274 Windsor Road, Bray, Maidenhead, SL6 2DT. Windsor Road is the A308, the main road between Maidenhead and Windsor, so we're straightforward to reach from either direction. There is one premises, and all work is carried out there.