Our Story

Mat
Mat
Managing Director
Mat
Years in industry33
Years at MATS Garage12
Mechanic Skill90
Used Cars Skill100
Valeting Skill90
Customer Service Skill100
Paperwork Skill90
Tea Making Skill10
Industry Knowledge100
Favourite CarToo many to choose!
Favourite FoodCookies
Favourite DrinkLager
Favourite ColourBlue
Favourite Film / TVFootball
Favourite MusicFleetwood Mac
Favourite AnimalDog
Holiday DestinationSomewhere warm
Specialist SubjectCars
Abi
Abi
Accounts Administrator
Abi
Years in industry22
Years at MATS Garage12
Mechanic Skill0
Used Cars Skill70
Valeting Skill30
Customer Service Skill100
Paperwork Skill100
Tea Making Skill100
Industry Knowledge30
Favourite CarNissan Juke
Favourite FoodThai
Favourite DrinkProsecco
Favourite ColourYellow
Favourite Film / TVDisney films
Favourite MusicIndie rock & roll
Favourite AnimalHamster
Holiday DestinationThailand
Specialist SubjectBalloon modelling
Rich
Rich
Vehicle Technician
Rich
Years in industry17
Years at MATS Garage10
Mechanic Skill100
Used Cars Skill90
Valeting Skill90
Customer Service Skill100
Paperwork Skill40
Tea Making Skill0
Industry Knowledge80
Favourite CarGolf GTI
Favourite FoodFish & chips
Favourite DrinkLager
Favourite ColourSilver
Favourite Film / TVGoodfellas
Favourite MusicAnything
Favourite AnimalDog
Holiday DestinationFlorida
Specialist SubjectFilms
Mick
Mick
Vehicle Technician
Mick
Years in industry50
Years at MATS Garage8
Mechanic Skill100
Used Cars Skill0
Valeting Skill50
Customer Service Skill30
Paperwork Skill40
Tea Making Skill40
Industry Knowledge100
Favourite CarBugatti
Favourite FoodSunday roast
Favourite DrinkBeer
Favourite ColourRed
Favourite Film / TVSports
Favourite MusicNorthern soul
Favourite AnimalDog
Holiday DestinationGreek Islands
Specialist SubjectScooters
Luke
Luke
Vehicle Technician
Luke
Years in industry5
Years at MATS Garage5
Mechanic Skill70
Used Cars Skill60
Valeting Skill90
Customer Service Skill100
Paperwork Skill60
Tea Making Skill80
Industry Knowledge70
Favourite CarGolf GTI
Favourite FoodPizza
Favourite DrinkTea
Favourite ColourBlue
Favourite Film / TVCars (the movie)
Favourite MusicThe Black Keys
Favourite AnimalDog
Holiday DestinationCyprus
Specialist SubjectFormula 1
Mike
Mike
Detailer
Mike
Years in Industry11
Years at MATS Garage3
Mechanic Skill30
Used Car Skill50
Valeting Skill100
Customer Service Skill100
Paperwork Skill40
Tea Making Skill70
Industry Knowledge80
Favourite CarNissan Skyline
Favourite FoodCurry
Favourite DrinkCider
Favourite ColourBlack
Favourite Film/TVThe Matrix
Favourite MusicDnB
Favourite AnimalShark
Holiday DestinationNew Zealand
Specialist SubjectDnB
Olly
Olly
Apprentice Technician
Olly
Years in industry1
Years at MATS Garage1
Mechanic Skill40
Used Cars Skill20
Valeting Skill80
Customer Service Skill100
Paperwork Skill40
Tea Making Skill90
Industry Knowledge30
Favourite CarNA MX5
Favourite FoodWagamama
Favourite DrinkTango Apple
Favourite ColourBlue
Favourite Film / TVBig Bang Theory
Favourite MusicBastille
Favourite AnimalSea cucumber
Holiday DestinationSan Marino
Specialist SubjectGeography
2009 - The Beginning
Mat found the perfect space for a garage in the centre of Goole, and set about converting a disused milk dairy into an independent garage. Abi helped with the paperwork/legal/accounting side, and in January 2010 the doors were officially opened, with Mat in the workshop on the tools.
2012 - The First Mechanic
The first couple of years flew by and our friendly approachable communication, combined with our honest & efficient mechanic work, meant that Mat was working all the hours! We took on our first mechanic in 2012, and expanded further over the following few years, taking on more mechanics whilst Mat made a move to more office based activities and management of the busy workshop.
2017 - Car Sales
We expanded in to car sales, striving to transfer the ethos of our mechanical side into the used car market. We service and MOT all our cars before they leave our site, and offer a comprehensive in-house warranty for 3 months. We want buying a car to be a pleasant experience, with no pushy sales staff. Mat is our main man when it comes to knowing the car stock, but Abi, Rich and Luke are all on hand to help as well.
2019 - Expanding... Across the Road!
As our reputation as a trustworthy & friendly garage travelled, we soon needed more space. We expanded and now have a sales pitch directly opposite our main workshop & reception. We also took on a full time detailer / valet specialist, making sure all our cars are prepped and presented in a professional manner.
2022 - Onwards & Upwards
MATS Garage continues to grow and serve our awesome customers in the local area and beyond, for both the mechanical and the used car sales side of our business.

One thing that hasn't changed over the years is the essence of MATS Garage. We wanted to provide an independent garage, which focuses on honesty and reliability, whilst being friendly and approachable, and we've duplicated this ethos with our used car sales too. We have a wonderful team, with diverse and complimentary skills, and we're all looking forward to many more years to come.

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