Engine repair specialists

When your engine sounds wrong, bring it to the right garage.

HerbieTech Auto Ltd diagnoses and repairs serious engine faults with clear evidence, honest pricing and mechanical work built to last.

25+ years combined engine experience
Dealer-level diagnostics
Warranty-safe parts and fluids
HerbieTech Auto workshop with vehicle on a two-post lift and diagnostic equipment

98%

diagnosis clarity

24h

fault report target

What we fix

Engine work without guesswork.

Every repair is backed by inspections, measurements and road testing, so you know exactly what failed and what has been fixed.

Engine diagnostics

from £60

Live data checks, compression testing and fault-code tracing before parts are replaced.

Pre-MOT check

from £49

Full MOT-style inspection so you can fix fail and advisory items before the official test.

Timing & head work

from £350

Chains, belts, head gaskets, valves and sealing repairs completed with precise tooling.

Rebuilds & recovery

from £1,800

Bottom-end, top-end and full engine rebuilds for vehicles worth keeping on the road.

Indicative starting prices. Final cost confirmed in writing after inspection. See full price guide →

Inside the workshop

Real garage, real engine work.

Modern diagnostic equipment, tidy bays and proper engine tooling for repairs done right the first time.

Mechanic using OBD2 diagnostic scanner on a car engine
Live data diagnostics
Disassembled engine cylinder head with timing chain on workbench
Engine strip-down & rebuilds

What customers say

Trusted by drivers across Lincolnshire.

Real feedback from owners whose engines we've diagnosed, repaired and rebuilt.

"Diagnosed a misfire two other garages had given up on. Clear report, fair price and the car has run perfectly since."

James W.

BMW 320d, Lincoln

"Honest, knowledgeable and didn't try to sell me work I didn't need. Timing chain job done on time and on budget."

Sarah K.

VW Golf TDI, Newark

"Engine rebuild on my old Discovery — proper craftsmanship. Kept me updated with photos throughout. Highly recommend."

Mark T.

Land Rover Discovery, Sleaford

Free download

Spot engine trouble before it costs you a rebuild.

Grab our free Engine Health Diagnostic Checklist — a quick guide covering the warning signs, sounds and dashboard lights that tell you it's time to book a proper inspection.

Engine Health Checklist

PDF · Free · Instant download

  • ✓ Warning signs to watch for
  • ✓ Common fault-code meanings
  • ✓ When to stop driving immediately
Download free checklist

Where we work

Serving drivers across Lincolnshire.

Based at Wigsley wood, Moor Lane, Thorney, Newark (NG23 7DQ) — easy reach from the A46 and A1.

Book your slot
  • Newark

    Home base

    Workshop location

  • Lincoln

    ~25 min

    via A46

  • Sleaford

    ~30 min

    via A15

  • Wider Lincolnshire

    On request

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Engine warning light, smoke, rattle or overheating?

Get a proper diagnosis before the fault becomes a rebuild.

Speak to the workshop