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Car help in Glasgow

Car problem or need a part? Tell us and we'll find options.

Post your problem, an MOT fail, or the part you need. A real person in Glasgow looks for cheaper parts and suggests suitable local garages, then you decide. Free to ask, no obligation.

Broken down, selling or scrapping, looking for a car, or not sure what's wrong? Use the main Get help form instead. This page is for parts, repairs and MOT fails.

Tell us what you need

Two minutes to fill in. The more detail you give, the better the options we can find.

Phone or email is enough. You do not need both.

To get prices, we may share the car details and the problem with parts sellers or garages. We never pass on your name, phone or email without asking you first.

We use what you send only to deal with your request. See the privacy policy.

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Honest by design

  • Asking is free and there is no obligation.
  • We do not promise a price before we have one.
  • We do not take payment through this form.
  • We only suggest garages. You choose who does the work.

Not safe to drive?

If the brakes, steering or tyres feel wrong, or a red warning light is on, do not drive the car. If you have breakdown cover, call them first. A car that failed its MOT with a dangerous defect should not be driven until it is fixed.

Check the history for free

The GOV.UK MOT history checker shows past failures and advisories. It often tells you what is coming next. See all free car checks.

What happens next

How car help works

  1. 1

    Tell us the problem

    Fill in the form with the car, the part or the fault, and the first half of your postcode. Photos help.

  2. 2

    A person looks into it

    We look for the part from parts sellers and breakers, or for local garages that do that kind of job.

  3. 3

    You get options

    We reply with what we found: where, rough prices, and anything you should know. Prices come from the seller or garage, not from us guessing.

  4. 4

    You decide

    Nothing is ordered or booked until you say yes. If none of it suits you, that is fine.

What people ask us to help with

Parts

Mirrors, lights, wheels, batteries, brake parts, body panels in the right colour, keys and more. New, used or reconditioned.

MOT fails and advisories

Send the list from the MOT sheet. We look for the parts and garages that can do the work, so you can compare before you agree a price.

Warning lights and noises

Tell us what the car is doing and when. We point you to the right kind of garage, such as one with diagnostic equipment.

Run a garage or sell parts? Join the list. It is opt-in, free, and you can leave at any time.

Want to look for yourself? Search the Glasgow garage and MOT centre directory, built from DVSA and OpenStreetMap open data.

Common questions

How much does it cost to ask for car help?

Asking is free and there is no obligation. We reply with the options we find, including prices from the parts seller or garage. Nothing is ordered or booked until you say yes.

Are you a garage?

No. Clyde Select is a small used-car seller in Glasgow. For repairs, we suggest suitable local garages and you choose who does the work. You agree the price with the garage directly.

Which areas do you cover for car help?

Glasgow and nearby: East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire, East Dunbartonshire, South Lanarkshire and North Lanarkshire. Give the first half of your postcode so we look for options near you.

How quickly will you reply?

A person reads every request, so it is not instant. Say how urgent it is on the form. If the car is unsafe, do not drive it, and call your breakdown cover if you have it.