We take it apart. We put it right.
Independent garage in Sheffield since 1987. Servicing, styling and upgrades — done properly, priced straight, explained in plain English.
EST. 1987 KELHAM ISLAND · SHEFFIELD MON–FRI 8:00–17:30 · SAT 8:30–12:30
BAY 01 · THE JOB BOARD
What we do
Open any job to see exactly what's included. Nothing gets done without your say-so — and if it doesn't need doing, we'll tell you.
Servicing & mechanical
Full Service
- Engine oil replacement
- Oil filter replacement
- Air filter inspection
- Cabin filter inspection
- Brake inspection
- Suspension inspection
- Steering components check
- Battery health check
- Tyre pressure & tread depth check
- Fluid level top-up (coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid)
- Lights & wipers inspection
- Vehicle health check
Interim Service
- Engine oil replacement
- Oil filter replacement
- Fluid level check
- Tyre pressure check
- Brake inspection
- Battery check
- Lights & wipers inspection
Oil & Filter Change
- Engine oil replacement
- New oil filter
- Fluid level check
- Tyre pressure check
- Service light reset (where applicable)
Brake Service
- Brake pads replacement
- Brake discs replacement (if required)
- Brake system inspection
- Brake fluid check
- Road test
Suspension Repair & Replacement
- Suspension inspection
- Shock absorber replacement (if required)
- Coil spring replacement (if required)
- Suspension arm replacement
- Bushes & ball joints inspection
- Road test
Vehicle Diagnostics
- Full vehicle diagnostic scan
- Fault code reading
- Fault code report
- Live data analysis
- Fault code reset (where applicable)
Air Conditioning Service
- A/C performance check
- Refrigerant recharge
- Leak inspection
- Cabin temperature test
Battery Replacement
- Battery testing
- New battery installation
- Battery registration/coding (where required)
- Charging system check
Alternator Replacement
- Alternator replacement
- Charging system test
- Battery voltage check
Starter Motor Replacement
MOT Repairs
Bodywork & styling
Body Kit Installation
- Professional body kit installation
- Front splitter fitting
- Side skirts fitting
- Rear diffuser fitting
- Rear spoiler installation
- Final fitment inspection
Body Panel Replacement
- Bumper replacement
- Bonnet replacement
- Wing/Fender replacement
- Door replacement
- Mirror replacement
- Trim replacement
- Panel alignment
- Final inspection
Alloy Wheel Repair
- Kerb damage repair
- Surface sanding & preparation
- Colour matching
- Wheel repainting
- Protective clear coat
- Final quality inspection
Brake Caliper Painting
- Brake caliper cleaning
- Surface preparation
- Heat-resistant paint application
- Choice of colour
- Protective finish
- Final quality inspection
Window Tinting
- Professional film installation
- Choice of tint shades
- Bubble-free finish
- Lifetime workmanship guarantee
Insurance Claim Assistance
- Assistance with insurance claims
- Vehicle damage assessment
- Repair estimate preparation
- Communication with your insurer
- Repair coordination
- Support throughout the claim process
Electronics & lighting
Lighting Services
- Headlight replacement
- Tail light replacement
- Bulb replacement
- Headlight restoration
- Light alignment
- Electrical function test
Lighting Upgrades
- LED bulb upgrades
- Headlight & taillight upgrades
- Number plate light upgrades
- Interior lighting upgrades
- System testing
- Professional installation
CarPlay & Android Auto Activation
- Installation
- Software activation
- System testing
- Feature demonstration
Reverse Camera Installation
- Reverse camera installation
- Wiring & integration
- Connection to infotainment system (where compatible)
- Camera alignment
- System testing
- Professional installation
Dash Cam Installation
- Front or front & rear dash cam installation
- Hidden cable routing
- Hardwire kit installation (optional)
- Power supply connection
- Camera setup & testing
- Professional installation
Parking Sensor Installation
- Front or rear parking sensor installation
- Precision sensor fitting
- Wiring & system integration
- Buzzer or display installation
- System calibration
- Full functionality testing
Ambient Lighting Installation
- Interior ambient lighting installation
- LED light strips fitting
- Professional hidden wiring
- Colour & brightness setup
- System testing
- Clean, factory-style finish
BAY 02 · THROUGH THE DOORS
Recent work
Shot on the workshop floor on our own phone. No stock photos, no borrowed cars, no wheels we've never turned a spanner on.
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BMW 5 Series
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BMW 5 Series · front end
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Honda Civic · bumper off
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Nissan Qashqai
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BMW 5 Series · in the bay
BAY 03 · FOUNDED 1987
The Bolt brothers
In 1987, Terry and Sid Boltwood rented a single lock-up off Alma Street with one toolbox — their dad's — and a name the locals had already given them: the Bolt brothers. The sign writer shortened it. It stuck.
The first ramp came from the auction of a closing bus depot. It's still in Bay 1, it still lifts, and Terry still won't hear a word against it. The toolbox sits in reception, and no, it's not for sale.
Thirty-eight years on we're four ramps, five people and one kettle that never cools down. Sid retired to Filey in 2019; Terry claims he's semi-retired, which means he's here six days a week now. His daughter-in-law will tell you who actually runs the place.
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Terry Boltwood
FOUNDER · HEAD TECHNICIAN
Semi-retired. In on Tuesdays. And Wednesdays. And most other days.
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Ellie Boltwood
SERVICE MANAGER
Runs the diary, the phones and — let's be honest — the place.
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Priya Kaur
DIAGNOSTICS & ELECTRICS
Speaks fluent CAN bus. Your CarPlay and ambient lights are her handiwork.
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Marcus Webb
BODYWORK & DETAILING
Spots a swirl mark from across the car park. Takes it personally.
38
Years open
31,000+
Cars through the doors
4
Ramps, one of them famous
11,400
Cups of tea a year
BAY 04 · ON THE WALL
The workshop manual
Prints from our wall — drawn in-house and argued over at length. Click one to have a proper look.
BAY 05 · NO ADVERTISING BUDGET
Word of mouth
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Pre-MOT check found the two things that would've failed me, sorted both the same week. Sailed through the test. You can't ask for more than that.
— JIM H · HILLSBOROUGH · CORSA, 2014
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They talked me out of work another garage swore was urgent. Saved me four hundred quid. Customer for life.
— SARAH P · CROOKES · GOLF, 2019
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Coilovers, tint and yellow callipers — fitted, aligned and finished like it left a factory that way. My son's already booked his in.
— DAVID T · TOTLEY · GOLF GTI, 2021
BAY 06 · ASKED EVERY WEEK
Straight answers
Do you do MOTs?
Not the test itself — we're not a test station. What we do is the repairs. Bring us the failure sheet and we'll put right whatever the tester picked up, then you take it back and pass. We quote the work before we touch anything.
How dark can I legally have my windows tinted?
In front of the B-pillar the law is strict: the windscreen has to let through 75% of the light and the front side windows 70%. Behind it, as dark as you fancy. We go through the limits with you before anything gets cut.
Can I bring my own parts?
Yes. Turn up with a coilover kit, a body kit or a head unit and we'll fit it. The one thing we won't do is warranty someone else's part — our labour is guaranteed either way.
Do I need to book, or can I just turn up?
Book. Services run to a slot rather than "sometime today", and that only works if the diary is honest. If it's an emergency, ring us and Ellie will find you a gap.
Will you tell me if something doesn't need doing?
That's rather the point. Nothing gets done without your say-so, and if somewhere else has told you a job is urgent when it isn't, we'll tell you that too.
How do I pay?
Card or bank transfer when you collect. No deposit on a standard service. On bigger jobs where we're ordering parts in, we ask for the cost of the parts up front — and we tell you exactly what that is first.
BAY 07 · THE FRONT DESK
Book it in
Tell us what needs doing — or what noise it's making — and Ellie will come back to you within the working hour.