Quite simply, you will not find another garage like this in Preston. Mechanic Jason Jeynes sold his house in 2018 to buy his boss’s business and lived on site until finding his financial feet. He worked seven days a week, hugely increased turnover and introduced novel features to enhance the garage’s already good reputation. Four years later, he has many hundreds of appreciative customers, maintains Preston’s biggest taxi fleet and has established himself as an unforgettable character. Plus he’s given work experience to vulnerable youngsters through the Prince’s Trust. “Enter as a customer, leave as a friend” is the motto on his front counter, staffed by Jason’s partner Emy and his beloved dog Ronnie. “I do like getting to know my customers, I’ve always got the time of day for them,” he says. Jason, 36, who had worked at the garage since 2009, has continued former owner Ray Walsh’s policy of coming out within the hour to customers stranded on their drive. If your car cannot be fixed, a recovery vehicle takes you to his workshop. Jason employs mechanic Steve to help him service and repair all makes of petrol and diesel cars and vans. The garage is a brake and clutch specialist approved by LUK Clutches, one of the world’s largest suppliers, and offers customers a courtesy car, with a free collection and drop-off service.
Jason takes pride in advanced diagnostics _ “I don’t like being defeated, I will tackle anything.” Ashton Autos has fixed price servicing and is a founder member of the Good Garage Scheme, with excellent client reviews on its website. Two key innovations by Jason include an on-site MOT testing bay and Servicesure membership, which apart from providing zero per cent loans to customers, offers brake pads for life. Ashton Autos give a 14-day reminder for your MoT test. Commercial clients include Millers Taxis and a large electrical firm. Oh, and as you go in, don’t be alarmed by Frances the giant puffer fish in a tank to your left!
Opening times:
Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5.30pm
Saturdays: 8.30am to 12.30pm
