Taking better care of you
and your car.
Generation after generation.
Overview
A family business since the day we opened our doors in 1971, SF Tebby & Son was built on the belief that customers deserve the best — and we still live hearing those kind words in our reviews. Family is everything and trust at the heart of what we do, and it's this approach that keeps people coming back.
We've been doing business for 50 years and it's only by putting our customers first that we make that claim with so much pride. That reputation means everything here.
Our business was founded well before the digital age, and our business grew by word of mouth. Friends telling friends, parents telling children, kind words passed down about people doing great work, at a garage they trust.
It's still that simple today. We do the best we can for our customers, because we still love hearing those kind words in our reviews. Family is everything and being associated with looking after that motoring family and being entrusted with looking after their motoring generation after generation.
We still hold the same values dear to this day and after the same quality, integrity and trusted service we always have. We look forward to meeting you and looking after you and your family on the road, worry-free, year after year, generation after generation.
It's still that simple today. We do the best we can for our customers, because we still love hearing those kind words in our reviews. Family is everything and being associated with looking after that motoring family and being entrusted with looking after their motoring generation after generation.
“We want to be somewhere people come for support and peace of mind. To make this happen, we put quality, integrity and trust at the core of everything we do.”
Luke Tebby — Partner
We want to be around for generations to come too, still helping today's customers in 50 years time just like we're helping some today, from 50 years ago. We make sure we're always looking forward, and making what our customers need now and in years to come. Our investments in EV technology and diagnostics is just one example of this.
Our Mission
At the heart of SF Tebby & Son is the desire to be a better garage.
We want to change what it means to take your car to the garage, removing the mystery, the ambiguity and worry, and concentrating on top-notch customer service. And with 50 years behind us, we know that's best for our customers. Treating our customers like family sounds cliché, but we don't think why we'd do it any differently. We want to be somewhere people come for support and peace of mind. To make this happen, we put quality, integrity and trust at the core of everything we do.
TRUST
Our reputation is built on over 50 years of experience, and generations of great relationships. We want you to keep coming back — but only when you really need to. We listen carefully, only offering advice you can trust, with quality assured and guaranteed.
QUALITY
Experience tells us that first-class living and service, done well, is the key to keeping our customers on the road. Our expert technicians use the highest quality parts and the most up-to-date equipment to ensure your car is running as it should, with quality assured and guaranteed.
FUTURE FOCUSSED
Our business is rooted in traditional family values, but we know that if we don't evolve, we risk leaving you behind. With hybrids and EVs already at the forefront of motoring, we have the latest technology for diagnosing and servicing generations of vehicles yet to come.
Traditional Values. Future-proofed.
To ensure we're there for the future of our customers we're investing in the future of motoring, making sure we can provide the same great care for the latest generation of vehicles on the road.
Moving to our new site in Avonmouth has allowed us to install state-of-the-art diagnostics equipment, letting us serve more people, offer better services and care for the very latest cars on the roads, including the future of hybrids and EVs.
Family values for 50 years
My father, Sidney Frank Tebby, had a passion for cars from a young age. Ever since owning his first car, an Austin 7, Ruby, my father loved to ensure his cars ran well, going the already strenuous journey from a young age in a general mechanic's workshop, coming from a background in mechanics and a background in engineering. He moves to open a car repair garage around like a natural progression.
In 1971 we opened a small workshop in a lock-up garage in Westbury-on-Trym and SF Tebby & Son was born. Our aim has always been to provide friendly, honest service, while offering quality car servicing and repairs at a competitive price. It's that simple goal that has seen the company go from strength to strength.
From small beginnings, SF Tebby & Son quickly built up a strong clientele based on referrals and recommendation. At the suggestion of one particular customer, a local bank manager, the garage moved to a larger site on Highfield Road in Whitchurch in 1982. By this time we had high-tech equipment and a strong team and reputation behind us.
Over the years, we've expanded the range of services we offer. We've always gone above and beyond for our customers, not only saving the vehicles, but checking them thoroughly too, so we can be confident your car is safe and not leaving anything to chance.
My father, Sidney Frank Tebby, retired from the business in 1984, but remained a friendly and familiar face around the workshop. He played a huge part in the success of the business and remained active until the age of 91, when he passed away in 2009.
A very proud and happy moment was when my son, Luke, joined the business and was standing by my side in 2007. He brought new energy, new technology and new skills to the business, but more importantly ensuring SF Tebby & Son remains a family business.
Meet the team
Careers
We're always looking for talented individuals to join our growing team. If you're passionate about cars and customer service, check out our current openings.
No current job openings, but feel free to send us your CV.