About Shaikly Motor Company
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Small enough to care, big enough to cope…
Shaikly Motor Company has become the first call for many motorists in Colchester and the surrounding areas.
- MOT Centre (CLASS 4, 7 and VL)
- Servicing for all makes and models
- Vehicle Repairs
- Air conditioning and servicing
- Tyres and Exhausts
- Windscreens
- Main Dealer Level Diagnostics
- Fleet vehicle Maintenance
- Car & Van Sales
- Vehicle Recovery. Courtesy vehicles
- Collection and Delivery Service
- ADAS Alignment + Geometry Checks
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Repairing Vehicles since 1977
Multi-award winning Car Service, Repair and MOT Centre in Colchester.
Shaikly Motor Company, formerly known as Frank Shaikly & Son, was established in 1977. Since then we have grown into one of the most successful garages in the Colchester area, and are proud to have achieved the status of a multi-award winning company. We are an independent family run business and as such pride ourselves on being able to provide the ‘personal touch’ for our customers. Our workshop is approved by OFT (Office of Fair Trading), BSI (British Standards) and Trading Standards. We are approved by the Trading Standards ‘Buy With Confidence’ scheme and have been awarded a Female Friendly accreditation by Foxy Choice,..
..meaning all our customers can be sure of receiving an honest, reliable service which provides value for money and peace of mind.
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Meet the Team
Mark Bumstead:
Workshop & General Manager
Mark is our main diagnostic technician. He is undergoing a Master technician programme with BOSCH Car Service to ensure that our customers receive the very latest technological expertise. He is the main point of contact when it comes to technical issues. He has been with us for over 16 years and is responsible for the management of our workshop at the Hythe.
Sian Barton - Service Reception Manager
Sian runs the service reception for the company and will normally be your first point of call on the phone or when dropping off/picking up your vehicle.
THE WORKSHOP / TECHNICIANS
Our team have collectively over 200 years of experience…… Your dedicated team of highly skilled workshop Technicians are:
Michael Shaikly
Mark Bumstead
Jason Williamson
Edd Weeks
Aaron Baalham
Craig Jackson
Andy Deer
Roly Cross
Lloyd Weavers
Jake Carter - Apprentice
Michael Shaikly
Managing Director
Michael is the Owner and Managing Director of the company. He is responsible for overseeing all aspects of its operations. Michael oversees both the Hythe and Severalls branches and employs a team of 18 people across the two sites.
With over 30 years experience in the motor trade, Michael is consistently updating his qualifications and training to be at the forefront of all the new technological advances and to be able to offer our customers an in-depth knowledge and understanding of their needs. He is also Bosch Master Technician.
Robert Porter: General Manager
Rob is one of our General Managers at the Company and looks after the day to day running of the business. Rob has been working in the motor trade for 26 years, where he started in a local main dealer workshop as an apprentice and soon fast tracked himself to Service Manager within a short 10 years. Rob has provided specialist service management for Vauxhall, Mazda and Kia at main dealer level, gaining years of knowledge.
Rob started his role with us in January 2019 and is enjoying his new career, bringing with him all his expertise and experience to complement our company. He will be the person discussing the repair works and costings required on your vehicle.
Michelle – Accounts Manager
Michelle is our Accounts Manager. She looks after the financial side of the business, speaking with suppliers and customers daily.
Adam Birkin: Workshop Manager
Adam is our Workshop Manager at the Severalls branch. Adam has over 33 years of experience within the motor trade and has been with us for over 31 years. He oversees all workshop technicians and is also our dedicated MOT Site Manager.
Laura Porter - Service Receptionist
Laura runs the service reception at the Severalls Branch and will be your first point of call on the phone or when dropping off/picking up your vehicle.
THE WORKSHOP / TECHNICIANS
Our team have collectively
over 200 years of experience……
Your team of highly skilled workshop Technicians at our Severalls branch are:
Adam Birkin
Andy Standley
Aurelius ‘Tom’ Duda
Bosch Car Service with Shaikly Motor Company.
The technicians at your Shaikly Motor Company are trained using the latest technologies and have the most up-to-date diagnostic equipment to pinpoint any faults in your car as quickly and accurately as possible.
The Bosch Car Service network works to a Trading Standards approved Consumer Code of Practice. This commitment to customer care promises affordability combined with the highest technical and customer service standards to give you peace of mind in knowing that you will receive the highest level of service.
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Customer Testimonials
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Hands down the best garage in Colchester...
Hands down the best garage in Colchester. Always reliable, great customer service, would highly recommend Shaikly Motor Company to everyone.
Brilliant brilliant brilliant.......
Brilliant brilliant brilliant. I messaged them on a bank holiday, they responded straight away. They got me in the next day to get my MOT done. Also sorted my husbands flat tyre out ASAP. Very impressed. Great staff. Great service. Will definitely recommend them and will be back!
managed to resolve the problem for me there and then...
I called in after a warning light appeared on my dashboard. I was away from home and in the area on business. The staff were very friendly and professional and the mechanic managed to resolve the problem for me there and then. I am very grateful for the excellent service I received and would definitely recommend them to anyone local.
the most trustworthy garage I’ve come across so far...
Being a young girl who knows very little about cars I was apprehensive about choosing which garages I could trust, this one however is the most trustworthy garage I’ve come across so far!
Having used them for an MOT for my car previously, when I needed some repairs doing I thought I’d try this garage again and they did not disappoint! I was given a no obligation quote free of charge before any work was done, along with free and honest advice from a mechanic. Whilst they can be slightly more expensive than other garages, the customer service here is impeccable. I cannot fault how well informed I felt throughout the whole process, with calls throughout keeping me up to date with the work.
Despite a few very minor unforeseen setbacks (which I was informed about in a very timely manner, and which were not the fault of this garage) the work cost me exactly what I was originally quoted.
Very happy and reassured customer! Will be using this garage again!
Wow! 5 stars is completely deserved........
Wow! 5 stars is completely deserved. I had the house move from hell on Friday, everything that could have gone wrong, did go wrong... apart from the incredible service provided by Shaikly. Every staff member I spoke with was so lovely and understanding. The vans themselves are wicked but customer service was what really stood out for me. I will recommended to anyone I know in need of a van! Thank you all so much for everything, your kindness meant the world to me on a day where I needed it most! X
Absolutely superb service again today......
Absolutely superb service again today. I needed some work doing and received and agreed to a quote but upon picking up the car the final price was just under £30 less because one part hadn't needed replacing after all. I'm really pleased once again with the service and professionalism that I have received from Shaikly Motor Company.
I always receive an excellent and professional service!!...
I always receive an excellent and professional service!! Would highly recommend. I also hired a van recently too, excellent rates and smooth and straight forward service.
always resolve any issues with the uttermost care and attention...
I'd just like to thank all at Shaikly Motor Co for their continued and consistent assistance with my vehicles. Mark has worked on both of my Audis and has always resolved any issues with the uttermost care and attention. Thanks to Sian too for always being so polite and getting me booked quickly. Thank you all.
Shaikly's saved the day!! THANK YOU xx...
Thank You again to Shaiklys Motor Company for going above and beyond to help us out. Our vehicle broke down with lots to do and an important load on board, our vehicle is now safely in their hands and we now have one of their hire vans to complete our deliveries. Shaikly's saved the day!! THANK YOU xx
Wow, It's like a brand new car!...
5 stars * Wow, what you guys did to my BMW E61 530d is incredible. It is like a brand new car. Friendly and knowledgeable service, highly recommend using Shakily.
Top service from start to finish....
5 star* Thankyou to an excellent team down at Shaikly Motors. Top service from start to finish. Will be back when i need some more work doing.
Thank you!...
Thank you! I'd just like to thank you. You have thoroughly restored my faith in car fixing specialists, and your diagram drawing skills are superb! Rating: 5*
Exemplary Service...
Exemplary Service! Just wanted to say thanks to your staff for the exemplary service this evening. I had a troublesome racing kit car in for an MOT and the guys could not have been better (even lending me a fuel can when it ran out of gas!). This is the sort of personal touch and customer service which all businesses aspire to. Many thanks. Rating: 5*
You'd be pushed to find a better garage...
You'd be pushed to find a better garage! I was despairing because my DPF had gone on my car, and I was looking at over a grand for a new one, which in time would only block again. Shaikly saved me time and money, and even valeted my car afterwards! I would definitely be back, even for a service despite being 40 miles down the road in North London. I have pointed my fellow BMW owners in Shaikly's direction
Great Service!...
Great Service! Had my car serviced here, great customer service, clear pricing, prompt service. Got a free valet and delivered back to my work so I didn't have to arrange lifts! Definitely be using them again.
Shaikly Motor Company Car Sales
Bespoke vehicle buying and selling service.
Shaikly Car Sales offer a bespoke vehicle buying and selling service to our customers. We are able to competitively locate any make or model of car and offer a full mileage and aftercare warranty. Additionally, we can offer competitive finance options if required.
We can also help with the resale of your existing car either via part exchange or recommended private resale pricing. So, whether it’s commercial fleets for local business or a vehicle for a private individual, our business team will be happy to deal with any enquiries, large or small.
Please contact us with all your commercial and private vehicle purchasing enquiries
