WE asked our readers which were the best garages and mechanics they recommended in Hexham and the wider Tynedale area.

Here are the ones they recommended.

Some of those mentioned included Armstrong and Nichol in Hexham and VWX Automotive in Acomb.

Hexham Courant: Tynedale's recommended garages by readersTynedale's recommended garages by readers (Image: Pixabay)

One of the top recommended garages was Graham Reader Motor Engineer Ltd, Hexham.

Ali Scott, Wendy Chapman, Suzanne Urwin, Michael Leck, Carole Cowen Gradwell and Diane Charlton all voted for this garage.

Mick Lamb said: "Graham Reader Ltd without a doubt."

Gordon Murray Motor Engineers, Bellingham

Another highly recommended business, based in Bellingham, is Gordon Murray Motor Engineers.

Hexham Courant: Gordon Murray Motor Engineers in BellinghamGordon Murray Motor Engineers in Bellingham (Image: Google Street View)

Jeanette Allison, Gayle Wright, Toni Nichola Godwin, Suzanne Loughhead and Kate Jameson said they use Gordon Murray's garage.

VWX Automotive, Acomb

Neil Blakeburn recommended VWX Automotive in Acomb, adding it is the 'best around'.  

Mick Lamb and Helen Banks also voted for this garage.

Jacqueline Reed: "Great friendly service and they go out of their way to help."

Matt Clark Ltd, Hexham

Carolyn Melville said this garage provided 'friendly, honest, first class service'.

Brian Robe and Tania Lowdon also voted for Matt Clark.

Henshaw Garage

Claire Dobbo Dobson voted for Henshaw Garage, along with Sarah Cyre and Julie Young.

Paul Robbie Motor Services, Hexham

Fiona Healey and Jill Callaghan recommended Paul Robbie's Motor Services.

Wall Garage, Wall, Hexham

Geoff Pictures said: "Always willing to help even with the most difficult jobs."

Zena Gibson also voted for this garage.

Car and Van Centre, Prudhoe

Dawn Taylor said: "The Car and Van Centre in Prudhoe, they are brilliant, never gone anywhere else."

Laura Greene also suggested the Car and Van Centre.

Armstrong and Nicho​l, Hencotes  

Linda Beckwith said Armstrong and Nichol's staff are 'super helpful and efficient'. Alan Donnelly also suggested this garage.

Gilesgate Autocare, Hexham

Recommended by Angela Wilson and Nichola Paris.

Also mentioned were:

  • West End Garage Hexham ltd
  • Cundy Cross Mobile Auto Electrical Services, Hexham
  • Nigel Price 4 Wheel Drive, Hexham
  • Dart's Motor Services, Hexham 
  • AW Autocare, Prudhoe 
  • Scudamore Garage, Haydon Bridge
  • Eddie Smith at GB Motor Engineers, Corbridge
  • Grants Garage Limited, Prudhoe