This week we asked which are the best car repair garages in the area? We wanted to know where you take your car when it breaks down or needs a service? You have been on the News & Star Facebook page in your hundreds to tell us which garage you think is best and why.

Reasons given range from friendly, helpful service to cost, efficiency, reliability and trust worthiness or generally excellent service that has you coming back time and time again.

We have so many reliable garages in our area - see the full list on our News & Star Facebook.

1 GW AUTO REPAIRS, LONG ISLAND PARK, CARLISLE

Many of you said you take your cars here. Some of the comments include:

Sandra Little who said: “Brilliant service. Always get work done very quickly. Very reasonably priced.”

Kathryn Wilkie said: “Without a doubt they are the best garage. They always give a fantastic service, always friendly.They will never see you stuck always making sure they help you. It’s a family run business and I think this shows in the way they treat everyone a garage that you can trust.”

Ryan Ridding said: “Used them for years. Always helped me out quickly, efficiently whatever I’ve brought in, from small cars, vans and 4x4s.cost effective, without compromising on quality service.”

Carl Judge posted: “Excellent service and always does a great job.”

2 GATES GARAGE, SHADDONGATE

James Cartwright said: “Every time. Always good on price, friendly, able to explain what’s up, never do anything that doesn’t need to be done. They’ve kept my ancient cars on the road in Carlisle for years now.”

Maureen Wilson said: “Great service and good prices. Friendly team. I have used this garage for 20 yrs and have always had great service go out of their way to accommodate.”

Jamie Orr said: “Always a friendly service and very reasonable.”

3 BROOKSIDE GARAGE, WIGTON

Luke Jourdain wouldn’t take his cars anywhere else.

Martin Waite agrees: “The best garage in the County by far with good honest work done by Richard and his team at very competitive prices for all work and parts. This is a garage that delivers what it says it will and nothing is too much of a problem for them.”

William Scott added: “Richard is the best a always very helpful the best by far.”

4 M&M MOTOR ENGINEERS, PENRITH

Ry Tennant Taylor said: “They’re a top bunch of lads and will do anything to help and always provide a great professional service - no matter how big or small the job may be.”

Tracie Watt said: “Always there to help and good friendly service.”

Dayna Hamilton added: “Phil McManus brilliant service, trustworthy and very helpful!”