East Auto

20/07/2026

Someone asked us the other day if we’re religious…

We said yes we do Sunday Service all the time 😂🙌🏼

Obviously like to have some downtime every now and then but had this stunning Audi S5 in on Sunday for an Interim Service & Front Brake Replacement.

Booked back in for a new 6 pot calliper 🫠😮‍💨

02/07/2026

Welcome the new edition to the East Auto team…

We’ve got ourselves an apprentice!

It only seemed like yesterday when I myself was an apprentice. Learning from old school folk, working on all manner of vehicles from 40 ton articulated lorries, bin Lorrie’s, cars, vans, motorcycles and all the rest. I must say I was taught the old fashioned way and everything I learnt as an apprentice I will hold with me for the rest of my career.

I didn’t have a hair on my face when I was an apprentice but these days they seem a bit fluffier!

Welcoming Trigger to the team. Trigger will ensure your car is sniffed thoroughly for any left behind treats BUT if there’s a SQUEAK…he may chew it 🙈

05/06/2026

Customers VR6 swapped Mk2 Jetta in for a sports Catalytic Converter

01/06/2026

Busy week ahead indeed

3 x Ingenium blocks freshly machined, prepared and awaiting full engine rebuilds

People hate these engines…I love them 😍🤣👌🏼

23/05/2026

Quite possibly the worst fan belt we’ve seen still hanging on…

Just because you can’t see it or hear it, doesn’t mean it’s not just about to go. This was spotted as the vehicle came in for handbrake failure.

When your vehicle leaves our workshop - you’ll be given a comprehensive list of what’s wrong with it. Not because we’re money grabbing, but we don’t want a phone call after you’ve left the workshop saying “since you”

We don’t slaughter your vehicles - but we give you an insight what you might expect to go wrong in 6-12 months, perhaps even sooner. How you choose to deal with that is up to you. Whether you want the work done or not, we absolutely WILL make you aware.

09/05/2026

A lovely call from the AA today asking if we had availability to fit a clutch on a customers vehicle.

We said to the AA we were already pretty stretched but we learnt the customer had visited Thanet on a day trip and it was imperative for a quick turn around and we couldn’t help but say yes.

The thrust bearing had completely disintegrated and unfortunately damaged the clutch fork in the process. We hit a bit of a crossroad when we realised no aftermarket supplier could source a clutch fork the same day (Saturday) - but after a trawl through our extensive range of breaker cars and car spares, just by the grace of God we had a clutch fork meaning the customer had a very quick turnaround! Another happy result!

T: 07759 087 665
E: [email protected]
W: www.eastauto.co.uk

07/05/2026

Calling all Vauxhall Adam owners!

We’ve just had a 2015 Vauxhall Adam recovered to the workshop for excessive corrosion to the front subframe, causing the Nearside lower arm to become fully detached from the wheel.

In these circumstances, we can tell it’s been like this for a while as the tyre has worn on all edges and no doubt driving this vehicle would’ve been an absolute challenge.

But when the customer hit a pot hole, the corrosion gave out completely and as a result lost complete control of their car. (check the damage to the NSF sill where the wheel had kicked back!)

Corrosion on a vehicle is absolutely no joke. If it is advised on your MOT - it’s not just “advice” - corrosion doesn’t improve, it gets worse with every new day.

So on the basis of this, we’re offering ALL Vauxhall Adam owners a FREE HEALTH-CHECK to ensure that your car is safe.

It’s a real testament to the downfall of the motor trade in its current climate as manufacturers continue to source cheaper materials with minimal rust prevention.

This is not the only make or model that suffers from issues like this and take this as a prime example of how a car that’s barely 10 years old is just crumbling away…

Get in touch today.

T: 07759 087 665
E: [email protected]
W: www.eastauto.co.uk

02/05/2026

24/04/2026

Full Fat Discovery

Ingenieboom

Engine out in 2 hours 😉

24/04/2026

Absolutely stunning 2024 Land Rover Defender in the workshop today for a thorough going over and a full service.

Taking absolutely no precautions here - Main Dealer service items ONLY!

Only the best, for the best!

Service Schedules fully updated and compliant with the JLR & Stellantis Service Hub!