Luccombe Garage

31/08/2026

🚗💨 JAMES IS OFF TO BENIDORM… IN THIS. 😂

Some ideas are good ideas.
Some ideas involve taking a 25-year-old Honda Civic with 158,107 miles on the clock and attempting to drive it from Bristol to Benidorm.

We’ll let you decide which category this falls into. 😂

On Monday 7th September, James will be setting off on The Rat Run 2026 — a five-day charity banger rally taking him (hopefully) from Bristol, through France and Spain, and eventually to Benidorm.

There is, of course, a catch.

💷 Maximum spend on the car: £600.

And this magnificent specimen is the chosen one. A 2001 Honda Civic which has already seen rather a lot of life and is now being asked to see quite a lot more of Europe.

The route:

📍 Day 1: Bristol → Dover
📍 Day 2: Dover → Rouen
📍 Day 3: Rouen → Bordeaux
📍 Day 4: Bordeaux → Zaragoza
📍 Day 5: Zaragoza → Benidorm 🏁

Over the five days we’ll be following James and the Civic here on the Luccombe Garage page — the journey, the stops, the inevitable questionable decisions and, quite possibly, some roadside repairs. 😂

What could possibly go wrong?

24/08/2026

🚗 Bank Holiday plans? Don’t forget your tyres! ☀️

Many of us will be packing up the car and heading away this Bank Holiday weekend, but before you set off, take two minutes to check your tyre pressures.

It might not sound exciting, but correctly inflated tyres can make a surprising difference.

✅ Better fuel economy
✅ Improved grip and braking
✅ Longer tyre life
✅ Better handling, especially when the car is fully loaded with passengers and luggage

Remember, the recommended pressures are usually for cold tyres, so check them before you’ve driven far. And if you’re heading off on holiday with a packed boot, your vehicle handbook may recommend slightly higher pressures.

While you’re there, it’s worth giving your tyres a quick once-over too.

✔️ Check for cuts or bulges
✔️ Make sure there’s plenty of tread remaining
✔️ Don’t forget the spare wheel if your car has one!

A couple of minutes before you leave could save a lot of hassle during your journey.

Have a fantastic Bank Holiday and safe travels from everyone at Luccombe Garage. 🚗☀️

17/08/2026

🎂 A slightly different James’ Tips today…

Apparently even the man who keeps everyone else on the road needs a service eventually. 😂

Today it’s James’ birthday, so we’re swapping the usual motoring advice for one very important reminder:

Age is just a number. Mileage, however, is recorded.

Luckily, it’s the journey that makes the mileage worthwhile. 🧡

Although, at this mileage, the warranty is definitely long expired. 😂

Please join us in wishing James a very Happy Birthday! 🎉

He’ll be back with some actually useful James’ Tips soon… assuming he passes his annual inspection. 🔧😂

Happy Birthday James! 🧡🖤

31/07/2026

☀️ Hot weather is lovely… unless you’re broken down on the hard shoulder! 🚗

With temperatures climbing, we’ve seen a number of vehicles suffering from overheating and breakdowns. A few simple checks before setting off can make all the difference.

Before a longer journey, it’s worth checking:
✅ Coolant level
✅ Engine oil level
✅ Tyre pressures (including the spare if you have one!)
✅ Windscreen washer fluid
✅ Fuel or charge level before joining the motorway

If the worst does happen and you break down, remember that looking after yourself and your passengers is just as important as looking after your car.

A few things we always recommend keeping in the car:
💧 Bottled water
🦺 High-vis vest (if you have one)
🔦 Torch
🔋 Phone charger or power bank
🍪 A few snacks
🎲 Something to keep the children occupied – a pack of Uno, colouring book or travel games can make a surprisingly big difference while you wait.

If you’re on a motorway:
🚨 Get everyone out of the vehicle (where it’s safe to do so) and wait behind the safety barrier if one is available.
📞 Contact your breakdown provider and let them know your exact location using the marker posts if possible.

Hopefully you’ll never need any of this—but a little preparation can turn a stressful situation into a much more manageable one.

Remember, we are always there to get you back motoring again.

Stay safe and enjoy the sunshine! ☀️

— James and The Luccombe Garage Team

06/01/2026

We are back and well rested after our festive break!

Our MOT diary is already filling towards the end of January. To avoid disappointment or last minute panics, please book in as much advance as possible. Remember, you can MOT your vehicle upto 1 month before your expiry date without losing your full 12 month certificate on top of your original expiry.

We look forward to seeing and looking after all your vehicle needs in 2026.

James, Rob and The Luccombe Team

18/12/2025

Seasons Greetings!

We will be closed for a Christmas break from 4pm on Friday 19th December. We reopen on Monday 5th January 2026 at 8am.

During this time, James will still be booking you all in ready for January and beyond.

If you would like to book in you can:

Voicemail on 0117 9735021
Private Message on Facebook
Email [email protected]
Or fill in our online contact form at www.luccombegarage.co.uk

Please leave your name, contact number, desired date, and the service you need.

We will be monitoring our messages and will confirm your booking using the details you provide.

Thank you for supporting us this year. We wish you all the best for 2026.

05/03/2025

Wanted - MOT Tester / Vehicle Mechanic

Due to the fantastic support of our customers and growth of our business, we need to take on another MOT Tester / Vehicle Mechanic.

We are a busy, local garage with high standards and a stable team.

We pay well and provide sociable, regular hours. No weekends or late nights.

If you are Qualified and are interested in this opportunity, visit our job profile on Indeed, private message, call 0117 9735021 or contact [email protected]

Motor Mechanic and MOT Tester

Luccombe Garage

23/12/2024

So that's a wrap for us for 2024!

We would like to thank all our customers for their loyalty and custom this year. We are all taking a well earned break until the new year.

We will be back on Thursday 2nd January 2025.

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.