THERE are lots of great mechanics and garages across Cumbria.

This week, we asked readers of the News & Star on our Facebook and Twitter pages to share their best places to go, and why.

Hundreds of readers got in touch and left a comment on our social media platforms, with plenty of recommendations.

Now, in no particular order, here are the best mechanics and garages in north and west Cumbria, as voted for by our readers.

1: M&M MOTOR ENGINEERS, PENRITH

Based on Gilwilly Industrial Estate in Penrith, the garage was recommended by many people.

Sandra Wilson said: “A local reliable garage, great customer service and reasonably priced.

“They also do a very good collect and return service. Highly recommend.”

Paul Williamson added: There are only two garages I will trust with my car, M&M motor engineers in Penrith, and the court field in Appleby, both very good, reliable and trustworthy. You know your car is right when it leaves their premises.”

Mike Tinnion said: “Great service every time I’ve used them.”

2: ELITE MOT, EGREMONT

The auto repair shop, won praise from several people.

Dianne Jackson said: “Great customer service, reliable, reasonable and helps you out at very short notice. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.”

Steven Pratt posted: “Brilliant service highly recommend, very friendly staff and best prices around 100 per cent best garage by far.”

3: MGM MOTORS, CARLISLE

The Morton Street garage was praised by several readers.

Sylvia Jones said: “Excellent service and very friendly helpful staff.”

Kay Hendren posted: “Absolutely hands down best in the town.”

Wayne Hunter added: “Great fast friendly service. Highly recommend.”

4: JD AUTOS, CLEATOR MOOR

The garage received many comments on our Facebook page.

Taylor-Jay Dixon said: “Friendly reliable service with fair prices all around.

“Lovely lads working there too, would highly recommend I wouldn’t go anywhere else.”

Dannielle Walker added: “Fantastic, friendly, reliable professional service.

“Always goes above and beyond for all his customers no ask is too much.

“Also offers 24hr recovery. Honest and fair with his diagnostics and prices wouldn’t go anywhere else.”

5: BEN CROSS MOTORS, CARLISLE

The Kingstown-based business was described as ‘fantastic’ by one reader.

Eddie Haughan said: “They’ve looked after our cars for 10 years now. Family business, reasonable prices.”

Joanne Gray posted: “Fantastic service, have always been great at getting the job done quick would not go anywhere else now.”

Terry Haughan added: “Excellent service and friendly too.”

6: BROOKSIDE GARAGE, WIGTON

The repair shop on Birdcage Walk was hailed as excellent by News & Star reader Stacey Thame.

Andrew Johnston said: “First rate service.”

Beth Murdoch added: “Absolutely brilliant.”