Plumstead's Trusted Garage Since 1982

Plumstead'sMotorExperts.

Full mechanical repairs, MOTs, tyres, gearboxes, and vehicle hire — all under one roof on Plumstead High Street. Family run for over 40 years.

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S&M Motor Services Plumstead forecourt
40+ Years Open
4.3★ Rated Online
SE18 Plumstead
🔧Servicing
✅MOT Prep
⚙️Gearboxes
🔩Clutches
🛞Tyres
💨Exhausts
🚐Van Hire
🚗Car Hire
🔍Diagnostics
About Us

Over 40 Years Keeping SE London Moving.

S&M Motor Services has been a fixture on Plumstead High Street since 1982. We're a family-run business that does things properly — qualified technicians, modern diagnostic equipment, and honest pricing. No unnecessary extras, no nonsense.

Located 100 yards from Plumstead Station, we're easy to reach whether you're dropping your car off before your commute or stopping in from Woolwich, Abbey Wood, or Charlton.

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Est. 1982
Over four decades serving South East London drivers
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Family Run
Personally invested in every job we take on
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Latest Tech
Modern diagnostic equipment across all makes & models
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Fair Pricing
Transparent quotes — no hidden costs, no surprises
What We Do

Full Range of Garage Services

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Car Servicing
Full and interim services from £100 + VAT. Includes parts and labour. MOT discount when booked with a service.
02
Clutch & Gearbox
One of SE London's leading clutch specialists. All makes and models. We explore repair options before recommending replacement — the goal is getting you back on the road, not upselling.
03
Tyres & Batteries
New and part-worn tyres fitted. Battery supply and fitting. One of the largest selections of tyres and exhausts in South East London.
04
Wheel Balancing & Tracking
Precision wheel balancing and 4-wheel alignment tracking to improve handling, reduce tyre wear and pass your MOT.
05
Exhausts & Catalytic Converters
Large range of exhausts from brands including Bosal, Timax and Walkers. 1–2 year or lifetime guarantee depending on system. Catalytic converters for MOT emissions failures.
06
MOT Preparation
From £50. Discounted when combined with a full service. Failed on emissions? Our catalytic converter fitting gets you through.
07
Van Hire
Self-drive van hire from £80/day · £180 weekend · £500/week. Luton vans and standard vans available. Ideal for moves and business use.
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Car & Minibus Hire
Manual and automatic cars for hire. Self-drive minibus for family outings and events. Call for a quote. Age 25–70, full UK licence required.
Pricing

Straightforward Prices

MOT Preparation
From £50
Discounted when booked alongside a full service.
Most Popular
Full Service
From £100 +VAT
Includes parts and labour. Brakes, tyres, wipers & bulbs extra if needed.
Van Hire
From £80/day
£180 weekend (Fri 17:00–Mon 09:00) · £500/week. 100-mile daily limit. £200 deposit by card.
Vehicle Hire

Hire Conditions

Same conditions apply to van, car and minibus hire. All vehicles subject to availability — call ahead to confirm.

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  • → Age limit 25–70 years
  • → Full UK licence required — minor points considered (subject to hire rate increase)
  • → Minimum 2 years UK driving experience
  • → Two proofs of address (gas, telephone or electricity bill)
  • → £200 refundable deposit by card — hire fee by credit or debit card
  • → Daily rate includes 100 miles — extra charge per mile above that
  • → New-style photo licence requires an online check (£3 fee)
Customer Reviews

What Our Customers Say

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4.3 / 5 — Yell.com
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"Been going here for years. Always fair on price and they do a proper job. Never tried to sell me something I don't need."

Long-term Customer
★★★★★

"Clutch done quickly and at a great price. They had the car back to me the same day. Very efficient."

SE18 Customer
★★★★★

"Best local garage. Friendly staff, good waiting area, and they're honest with you about what needs doing."

Plumstead Local
Find Us

Right in the Heart of Plumstead.

100 yards from Plumstead Station. 5 minutes from Woolwich town centre. Serving Plumstead, Abbey Wood, Charlton, Erith, Belvedere and across South East London.

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Address
11–15 Plumstead High Street, London, SE18 1SA
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Phone
020 8855 4142  |  020 8854 9254
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Opening Hours
Mon–Fri: 08:30 – 18:00
Saturday: 08:30 – 16:30
Sunday: Closed
Get in Touch

Ready to Book?

Call us directly or drop in. We're open Monday to Saturday on Plumstead High Street.

📞 020 8855 4142 020 8854 9254