Brakes
Pads, discs, calipers, handbrake mechanisms and brake fluid changes — measured, torqued and road-tested before hand-back.
See servicing →Basic and full servicing, brakes, clutches, timing belts, suspension, AC and diagnostics — all under one 700 m² roof at 44 Filotheis in the Paralimni industrial zone.
Michalis Vrachimis opened this workshop in 1976. In 2009 his son Anninos came home and modernised it from the ground up — bringing a BEng and MEng in Automotive Engineering from Teesside University in the UK, plus years inside Mercedes-Benz and BMW workshops. Today two generations of know-how sit behind every service and every repair.
That mix matters. You get the diagnostic discipline and documentation of a main dealer, with the honesty and prices of a family garage. Despina runs reception from 07:30, Anninos runs the workshop floor, and every job leaves with a written record of what was done and why.
Two service levels, no mystery line items. A Basic Service keeps a healthy car healthy between annual visits. A Full Service is the once-a-year deep check we recommend for every car driven in Cyprus conditions — everything in the Basic, plus 25+ additional documented checks. Both finish with a free exterior clean.
| What's included | Basic Service | Full Service |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & new oil filter | ✓ | ✓ |
| All fluids topped up (coolant, brake fluid, screenwash) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Visual safety check (lights, wipers, horn, visible leaks) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tyre pressures & tread condition | ✓ | ✓ |
| 25+ additional documented checks | — | ✓ |
| Brake pads & discs measured, not just glanced at | — | ✓ |
| Suspension & steering inspection on the ramp | — | ✓ |
| Cooling system condition check | — | ✓ |
| Battery health test | — | ✓ |
| Air-conditioning sniff & performance check | — | ✓ |
| Full electronic diagnostics scan | — | ✓ |
| Road test by a qualified mechanic | — | ✓ |
| Free exterior clean before hand-back | ✓ | ✓ |
Not sure which one your car needs? Tell us the mileage and the date of the last service — we'll recommend honestly, in writing, and we'll never upsell a Full Service to a car that only needs a Basic.
Both service levels include a tyre pressure and tread check on the ramp; when it's time for new rubber, we also handle tyre fitting and puncture repair.
Pads, discs, calipers, handbrake mechanisms and brake fluid changes — measured, torqued and road-tested before hand-back.
See servicing →Clutch kits, flywheels, hydraulic systems and gearbox faults on manuals and automatics — diagnosed properly before parts are ordered.
See servicing →Belt and chain replacement to the manufacturer's interval, with water pump and tensioners done in the same visit where sensible.
See servicing →Shocks, springs, bushes, ball joints, track rods — the parts Cyprus roads eat first. Set up and checked on the ramp.
See servicing →AC diagnosis, leak tracing, compressor and condenser work — because a Cyprus summer without AC is not an option. The full process is on our car air conditioning service page.
See servicing →Multi-brand scan tools and oscilloscope tracing for warning lights, sensor faults, wiring issues and pre-MOT electrics. For harder electrical faults, ECU programming and module faults, see our auto electrician & ECU programming service.
See diagnostics →Book a time by phone or WhatsApp and bring the car to our workshop at 44 Filotheis — about 6 minutes' drive from Ayia Napa, 11 from Sotira, 12–13 from Protaras, 14 from Deryneia and 16–19 from Frenaros.
WhatsApp the make, model, year and mileage. Despina comes back with a free written estimate and an appointment slot — usually the same day.
Cyprus is hard on cars: extreme summer heat, dust and lots of short stop-start trips. We recommend an oil and filter change every 10,000–15,000 km or once a year, whichever comes first, and a full service every 12 months following your manufacturer's schedule. Heat accelerates wear on engine oil, car batteries and cooling systems, so we check all three at every visit.
No. Under EU rules that apply in Cyprus, your manufacturer warranty stays valid when an independent workshop services the car to the manufacturer's schedule using OEM-quality parts — which is exactly how we work, with every job documented in writing. And for Honda, Isuzu and Kia we are also the authorized service centre for the Famagusta district, so those brands are covered either way.
Yes, if you are booking major work that keeps your car in the workshop for a long time — ask Despina at reception to reserve one at the same time. It isn't offered for every job.
Every estimate is free and in writing. Send us the make, model, year and the problem over WhatsApp, phone or Viber; we inspect the car, then send a written estimate before any work starts. Nothing is done without your approval, and if we find something extra mid-job we send photos or video first.