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Demo illustrationServicing & maintenance
Oil, filters, fluids and the checks the manufacturer asks for, on every make. Stamped and explained.
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30 metres past the chapel
Multimarca workshop · Espadaneira, Coimbra
The honest garage behind the white wall.
Servicing, brakes, diagnostics and tyres for every make. We diagnose first, quote before we touch anything, and the bill matches the quote. And when the unexpected happens, call us anyway.
4.7158 Google reviews
Largo São João 10 · 3045-122 Coimbra
Mon–Fri · 08:30–12:30 · 14:00–18:00
Every make, one roof
Pick a bay.
Three red lifts, a tyre bay and a diagnostics bench. Tell us what the car is doing; we find the cause and fix that, not a list of extras.
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Demo illustrationMultimarca diagnostics
A warning light, a noise, a car that won't start. We read it, test it and tell you plainly what is wrong.
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Demo illustrationSuspension & steering
Shock absorbers, bushes, ball joints and steering knocks, checked with the car up on the lift.
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Demo illustrationReady for the MOT (IPO)
We go over what the inspection checks and fix what would fail, before you book it.
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Demo illustrationBrakes
Pads, discs, callipers and handbrake. A locked wheel or a grinding pedal, we sort it the same day when we can.
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Demo illustrationTyres & balancing
Fitting, balancing and puncture repair on our own tyre changer and balancer.
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Demo illustrationElectrics & accessories
Batteries, lights, starters and alternators, plus fitting accessories. Not just mechanics.
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Demo illustrationThe unexpected
Stranded, a light came on, the car won't move? Call. With the agenda full or not, we do what we can to fit you in.
Prices depend on the car: you get a quote before any work starts.
20 m · Reception
Family-run since 2013
Customers who stopped counting the years.
Auto Espadaneira is a family workshop in Espadaneira, on the left bank of the Mondego. Many of our customers say they no longer remember when they started coming. That is the compliment we work for.
A few years ago we moved into a new hall just past the São João chapel: white walls, a red stripe, a floor you could eat off, three lifts and a tyre bay. The street outside is narrow, so the sign at the corner tells you the way: entrance, 30 metres past the chapel.
Inside, the rules are simple. We find the real problem instead of inventing others, we tell you what we did, and we keep the time we promised. Reception and mechanics also speak English, which Coimbra's students and visitors appreciate.
- Family-run
- All makes
- English spoken
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Lifts in the hall
Quote = bill
No surprises
The number we quote is the number you pay.
It is the line customers repeat most: correct diagnosis, correct quote, the same final price. Here is how we keep it that way.
Step 01
We look first
The car goes up on the lift or onto the diagnostics bench. We find the cause before we talk money.
Step 02
We explain it
In plain words, and in English if you prefer. What is worn, what can wait, what can't.
Step 03
You get the quote
Made for your car, parts and labour. Nothing starts until you say yes.
Step 04
We do only that
If we find something else on the way, we call you before touching it. The bill matches the quote.
Quote
same amount
Bill
same amount
Two slips, one number.
“Correct diagnosis, correct quote and final price, no surprises.”
Inside the hall
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4.7 on Google · 158 reviews
What the regulars say.
«I can't remember when I started coming to this workshop and they've always solved my problems... when I book, but especially when something unexpected happens. IMPECCABLE.»
Great place to have your car checked, they also changed my brakes which was very fast and great price. Very good communication as well and everyone speaks English.
Super competent. Fast. They care about solving the problem instead of inventing others. Trustworthy and very friendly.
Without a doubt my workshop of choice. Extremely friendly, fair prices and excellent work. The only 'problem' is that they're so good they have a lot of work, so sometimes it's hard to get a booking. Even so, they do their best to be flexible and help.
Helped us when we were stranded as the handbrake had completely locked up one of our wheels. Fantastic family owned business with honest people, cannot recommend them enough.
New space, friendly staff, information about the work done, deadlines met.
Been here? Tell the next driver.
A review on Google helps the next person find the gate behind the chapel.
Before you come
Questions we hear at the counter.
Largo São João 10, in Espadaneira. Look for the ENTRADA sign: the gate is 30 metres past the São João chapel. The street is narrow, so drive in slowly and come straight into the yard.
For servicing and planned work, yes: call 239 440 034, the agenda fills up. For a breakdown or anything unexpected, call anyway. We do what we can to fit you in.
Yes. We are a multimarca workshop: mechanics, diagnostics, electrics and accessories on any brand.
Always. We diagnose first, then give you a quote. If we find something else, we call before doing it. The final bill matches what you agreed.
Yes, both reception and the mechanics.
Monday to Friday, 08:30–12:30 and 14:00–18:00. Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
The last 30 metres
How to get here
Past the chapel, through the gate.
Get to Largo São João, in Espadaneira.
Find the small São João chapel and the long white wall.
Follow the ENTRADA sign: the gate is 30 metres past the chapel.
Drive into the yard. Reception is on your left.
- Phone
- 239 440 034
- Address
- Largo São João 10, 3045-122 Coimbra
- Opening hours
Monday 08:30–12:30 · 14:00–18:00 Tuesday 08:30–12:30 · 14:00–18:00 Wednesday 08:30–12:30 · 14:00–18:00 Thursday 08:30–12:30 · 14:00–18:00 Friday 08:30–12:30 · 14:00–18:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed