Audi · BMW · Mercedes · Porsche · VW

Dealer-level care.
Independent precision.

An independent German & European prestige specialist in Banbury — factory-grade diagnostics, meticulous servicing and honest repair, without the main-dealer mark-up.

17Years Specialist
5Marques Covered
4.9★ Google Rating
Ø 340mm MERIDIAN · DWG 04-A · VENTED COMPOSITE
17yrs
On the Tools
Factory-Trained On
AUDI · BMW MERCEDES-Benz PORSCHE VOLKSwagen MINI
17
Years Specialist
9,400+
Cars Serviced
94%
First-Time MOT Pass
12mo
Parts & Labour Warranty
What We Do

Main-dealer expertise, transparently priced

Every job is carried out by a marque specialist using genuine or OE-matched parts, factory diagnostic equipment and a written report. No surprises, no upsells — just precise work and a fair quote.

Servicing & Maintenance

Interim, full and major schedules to manufacturer intervals — recorded in your digital service history to protect resale value.

From£189

Diagnostics & Coding

Dealer-grade ODIS, ISTA and PIWIS systems to read fault codes, programme modules and clear those stubborn warning lights properly.

From£72

Repairs & Engine Work

From timing chains and DSG mechatronics to turbos and EGR — complex mechanical and electrical repair, diagnosed before it’s touched.

From£95/hr

MOT & Pre-MOT Check

Class 4 MOT testing on-site with a free re-test, plus an honest pre-test inspection so there are no nasty surprises on the day.

From£54.85

Brakes & Suspension

Genuine pads, discs, arms and air-suspension components fitted and torqued to spec, with a geometry check to finish.

From£165

Air-Con & Geometry

R134a and R1234yf re-gas, leak detection and four-wheel laser alignment — kept cool, kept straight, kept efficient.

From£69
The Meridian Method

Diagnosed first. Fixed once.

We don’t guess and replace. Every car follows the same disciplined process — so you know exactly what’s wrong, what it costs, and why.

01

Consultation

We listen to the symptoms, take your history and book your car a dedicated bay — no conveyor-belt servicing.

02

Diagnosis

Factory diagnostic systems and a road test pinpoint the fault precisely, before a single part is ordered.

03

Transparent Quote

You receive a written, itemised quote with photos. Nothing proceeds without your sign-off — guaranteed.

04

Precision Repair

Genuine or OE parts fitted to torque spec, road-tested, and returned with a 12-month warranty.

ECU · LIVE DATA CALIBRATED · 10–340 Nm BAR · PSI
Equipment & Credentials

The same tools as the dealer
— minus the dealer rates.

Factory Diagnostic Suite

VAG ODIS, BMW ISTA/ISTA-P and Porsche PIWIS — genuine OEM software for coding, adaptations and SCN.

Approved Garage Scheme

Members of the Good Garage Scheme & RMI, audited annually and bound by a published code of conduct.

Master Technicians

IMI-accredited technicians with a combined 40+ years on German & European marques. Continually re-trained.

Genuine & OE Parts

We fit manufacturer or original-equipment parts so your service history — and your warranty — stays intact.

Took my B8 RS4 here after a main dealer quoted £2,300 for a misfire they couldn’t pin down. Meridian diagnosed a single coil pack, fixed it for under £200, and explained everything. I won’t go anywhere else.

James Whitmore · Audi RS4 Owner, Deddington
★★★★★

Honest, meticulous and properly knowledgeable. They sent photos of the worn brakes before doing a thing. Refreshing in this trade.

Priya NairBMW 340i · Banbury
★★★★★

My Cayenne’s air suspension fault baffled two garages. Meridian had the PIWIS kit, found the compressor, and saved me a fortune.

Tom BeresfordPorsche Cayenne · Bicester
★★★★★

Full service on my C-Class, stamped book, collected spotless. Half what the dealer wanted and twice the care. Booked the wife’s in too.

Sandra OkaforMercedes C220d · Brackley
From the Workshop

Notes from the ramp

Plain-English guidance from our technicians — so you understand your car before you spend a penny on it.

Servicing

Why DSG oil changes matter at 40,000 miles

Skipping the gearbox service is the single most expensive mistake VAG owners make. Here’s why.

14 May 2026·6 min read
Diagnostics

That orange engine light: what it really means

An illuminated EML isn’t always a disaster — but ignoring it can be. A technician’s guide.

28 Apr 2026·5 min read
Ownership

Independent vs main dealer: the honest comparison

Will using a specialist void your warranty? The Block Exemption rules, explained simply.

09 Apr 2026·7 min read
Ready When You Are

Give your car the specialist it deserves

Book online in under a minute, or call the workshop directly. Courtesy cars available, collection & delivery across North Oxfordshire.