Houghton Garage is a local landmark at a convenient village stopping point on the A47 Leicester to Peterborough road.
Established at Houghton-on-the Hill in 1975 by mechanical engineer Jim Funnell, initially a one-man outfit, Houghton Garage has grown into a well-known local concern with the addition of the Jet petrol forecourt and more recently, Jimmy’s Deli and General Store.
A general service and repair specialist, Houghton Garage has, over the years, also earned an international reputation for the restoration and repair of Morris Minor cars. We are still a first choice for the servicing, maintenance and TLC of these vintage pride and joys, but with fewer Morris Minors now on the road, the focus has naturally shifted towards the needs of more modern vehicles.
Substantial investment in latest equipment keeps us at the forefront of repair and servicing technology, being a tried and trusted port of call for customers throughout east Leicestershire who trust our judgement, safe in the knowledge that they can rely on sound advice and excellent workmanship.
OPENING TIMES Houghton Garage is open from 8am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
The petrol forecourt and store are open from 6.30am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 8pm Saturday and Sunday.
For information or to book your car in for a service, call 0116 2416132, or 0116 2419430
MEET THE STAFF Working with proprietor Jim Funnell are Senior Administrator Pete Osborne and two further skilled, long-experienced mechanics in Martin Wright, and Trevor Simpson, with 25 years and 12 years in the trade respectively. On reception with a smile is local employee Lucy Cross.
Katie Boar manages the convenience store, sourcing and organizing incoming stock and sales. The garage is a well-known part-time local employer for village recruits, who are often students looking for suitable work that fits in with their study.