A Doncaster garage has been named as one of the most trusted in Britain in a new survey.

The study revealed the cities with the most, and least, trusted mechanics and car repair businesses with Balby’s Snapfix Auto Centre being named as the second most trustworthy in the whole of Britain.

The study, which was conducted by car scrappage comparison provider Scrap Car Comparison analysed the reviews of car repair businesses in 155 cities worldwide, to reveal which have the most reviews indicating honesty and trustworthiness via an overall ‘Trustworthiness Score’.

Sunderland is revealed as the UK’s most trusted city for car repairs while at the other end of the scale, Aberdeen is revealed as the city with the least trustworthy mechanics.

Snapfix Auto Centre at Balby has been named as one of Britain's most trusted garages.

placeholder image — Snapfix Auto Centre at Balby has been named as one of Britain's most trusted garages.

Matt Clamp, car scrappage expert at Scrap Car Comparison says: “Regular maintenance and timely repairs are essential for keeping vehicles in good working order. Small issues that are ignored can often develop into larger, more costly problems later on, sometimes even leading to breakdowns.

“However, many car owners don’t have a lot of technical vehicle knowledge beyond the basics of checking tyre pressures and topping up windscreen washer fluid, so have to place a lot of trust in their mechanic.

"From understanding exactly what work genuinely needs completing, to avoiding being overcharged, it can be hard for vehicle owners to know if they’re receiving good service. As a result, finding a reliable garage that drivers feel comfortable returning to can make a big difference in the long run.

“When choosing a garage, reviews may be reassuring, especially for those who may need to use an unfamiliar one due to circumstances like a breakdown. A good number of recent reviews often indicates that a business is trustworthy, as well as transparent pricing and clear explanations of any required work. As a general rule of thumb, drivers should always be wary of garages that are vague about costs, reluctant to provide written quotes or unclear about the precise problem.”

“It’s encouraging to see that there are clearly mechanics out there who are working hard to build good relationships with their customers, yet for others, there is evidently work to be done.”