Silk Mill Garage ltd

4.8(36 reviews on Google)

Garage listing in Lancaster, Lancashire

About Silk Mill Garage ltd

Silk Mill Garage at Galgate, Lancaster, is a family run business run by Julian and Ruth Stirzaker that specialises in Waxoyl rustproofing and underbody oil sprays, and some customers travel a distance for that work. It also does mechanical repairs, servicing, MOTs and bodywork repairs to all makes of cars, with insurance work undertaken. Tyres, exhausts, batteries, welding and steam cleaning are on the list, and engine diagnostics use the latest diagnostic systems. Courtesy cars and a local collection and delivery service are available for customers from Lancaster and Lancaster University. A selection of used cars is for sale. The garage is a mile or so from Junction 33 of the M6. Rated 4.8 from 36 Google reviews, 31 of them five stars. Opening hours are posted.

What reviewers mention: tyre (5), courtesy car (3), stress (3), waxoyl (2), reliable staff (2), tire repair (2), goes above and beyond (2), phone (2), clean (2), mot (2)

DVSA MOT test station

We did not find this garage on DVSA's list of active MOT test stations. That is not a mark against it: it may not do MOTs, or it may test under a different trading name. Look for the blue sign with three white triangles.

Checked 10 November 2026 against the DVSA list of active MOT test stations.

Services and details

  • Car servicing and repairs

    Yes
  • MOT testing

    Yes
  • Diagnostics

    Yes
  • Tyres

    Yes
  • Bodywork and paint

    Yes
  • Courtesy car

    Yes
  • Collection and delivery

    Yes

No information yet on air-con servicing, electric and hybrid cars, breakdown recovery, mobile mechanic, vans and light commercials, make specialist, trade scheme member (says), auto electrics, valeting and detailing, windscreens and glass, dVSA-approved MOT test station. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Listing compiled from public sources on 2026-11-10. Report a correction or request removal. Back to garages in Lancaster.