Imagine this. You're driving home after a rough day at the office but your bad day gets a whole lot worse when suddenly your car's engine check light comes on and it dies. It's past 7:00pm and your regular mechanic has already closed shop for the night. There's no one to call.
Maybe you don't run into car trouble. Maybe you're just looking to tinker with and modify your beloved four-wheeled friend but are too busy to do it during the day.
Either way, we've found five workshops you can get in touch with for your late-night automotive troubles and make your rough night a little smoother. These workshops have unique operating hours that cater to all your late-night automotive needs.
1. Han Revolution
The guys over at Han Revolution know what's what when it comes to automotive repairs. They offer services such as general repairs, servicing and maintenance.
The company started out with freelance car modification services and has grown significantly over the past 10 years. It now provides tonnes of products and services, including accessories, aftermarket bodykits and sticker wrapping.
Looking to tweak your bodykit and stand out from the crowd of monotonous lookalikes? Han Revolution carries a comprehensive catalogue of bodykits and parts, which is available for a wide range of vehicles; including JDM and European cars.
The company assures the quality of all its products, especially its bodykits, which come in fibreglass, polyurethane and carbon fibre. It also emphasises the importance of fitment, which takes precise and detailed workmanship, to ensure each part fits correctly. The newest addition to Han Revolution - a dart machine - promises to keep customers entertained while they wait for their cars to be souped-up.
Operating hours: 11:00am to 10:00pm Mondays to Sundays
Address: Northstar @ 7030 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 #01-02 Singapore (569880)
Contact number: +65 8298 2360
Website: www.hanrevolution.com.sg
2. D Motorwerkz
With countless moving parts, electronics, sensors and other thingamajigs, modern cars are getting more complex to comprehend. A breakdown could simply be caused by a flat battery or faulty sensor but the average driver doesn't have the tools on hand to identify the problem.
Known for its superior diagnostic skills, D Motorwerkz - a repair and maintenance service provider - has all the equipment to get the job done. It prides itself in being a one-stop solution to all things automotive and isn't one to shy away from tedious diagnostic work.
This all-in-one automotive solutions provider has an inventory of readily available parts for various makes and models, which comes in handy when you have to wait a couple of weeks just for a faulty alternator to be delivered. Living up to its name of being a one-stop shop for all things automotive, D Motorwerkz recently opened a unit beside its current premises to cater solely to tyres and wheel alignment. It also has plans to open a showroom for buying and selling used cars.
The company started out servicing a fleet of commercial vehicles in 2011 and has grown to offer repair and maintenance services for JDM and European cars, in a short span of just four years. In 2013, D Motorwerkz added spray painting and bodywork services to its company portfolio.
Operating hours: 9:00am to 9:00pm from Mondays to Saturdays, closed on Sundays and public holidays
Address: 280 Woodlands Industrial Park E5 #01-03 Harvest @ Woodlands Singapore (757322)
Contact number: +65 6734 7260 / +65 8200 4239 / +65 8126 0203
Facebook page: www.fb.com/dmotorwerkz
3. Mods Ministry
Experiencing late-night car trouble? Head down to Mods Ministry to get your ride checked out. The company offers services like general repairs, servicing and troubleshooting; on top of a wide range of products and services.
A bodykit isn't the only thing that lets you stand out on the roads. A booming subwoofer and killer speakers will definitely get you noticed and make for a supremely entertaining drive, especially during traffic jams.
Established in 2010, Mods Ministry is a specialist in audio systems and accessories. Its 16-year experience in the industry has allowed it to provide professional installation and troubleshooting services for head units, speakers, amps, woofers and other audio components, as well as accessories like performance gauges.
Mods Ministry prides itself in providing extremely competitive prices for its plethora of accessories and automotive services, including air-con servicing, car audio systems, general servicing, engine decarbonising treatments, modifications, LED lighting, vinyl wraps, batteries, in-car cameras and window tinting services.
Operating hours: 11:00am to 9:00pm daily, including public holidays
Address: 50 Serangoon North Avenue 4 #01-27 First Centre Singapore (555856)
Contact number: +65 9844 7828
4. Eclipse Auto
If your car is giving you problems in the middle of the night and you don't know who to call, Eclipse Auto is your best bet. Offering services such as general repairs, servicing and maintenance, the company has set its operating hours to cater specially to customers with busy schedules and are only free after dark.
Remember when your parents used to bring you to Toys "R" Us as a kid? Remember that feeling of awe and the excitement that came with seeing so many toys in one place? Eclipse Auto offers that same level of excitement for car enthusiasts with its wide assortment of aftermarket accessories.
Eclipse Auto specialises in aftermarket accessories and caters to the 'Pimp My Ride' crowd. Its list of accessories ranges from head-up displays and LED lighting to audio systems, window tinting and fancy car decals. On top of that, Eclipse Auto has added to its wide repertoire of automotive services, including air-con servicing and general maintenance such as fan belt and brake pad replacements.
The company started off with general servicing and focused on customers, with busy work schedules, who could only visit the shop in the evening or late at night. It eventually moved into a bigger facility in 2013 to cater to an increased customer flow. Eclipse Auto's current premises allows for faster turnover time and has seen a 30% to 40% increase in sales.
Operating hours: 10:00am to 10:00pm from Mondays to Fridays, 10:00am to 9:00pm on Saturdays, closed on Sundays and public holidays
Address: 155 Kaki Bukit Avenue 1 #01-00 Shun Li Industrial Park Singapore (416012)
Contact number: +65 6844 2814
Website: www.eclipseauto.com.sg
5. Ace Motorsports
Not many workshops are able to handle BMW repairs due to a lack of experience or equipment. However, Performance Motors Limited isn't the only place you can send your BMW in for repairs or a routine servicing.
BMW specialist Ace Motorsports is the ultimate one-stop solution for all your BMW needs. It specialises in servicing and maintenance of various BMW models and prides itself in delivering high standards of service with its team of highly trained mechanics.
Ace Motorsports doesn't just work on BMWs though, it also caters to many other makes and models. Some of its automotive services include vehicle maintenance, diagnostic troubleshooting, repairs and servicing, air-con servicing and a 24-hour towing service. The company also offers a host of premium spare parts and accessories on top of its high-quality automotive services.
The company's wide range of premium, branded parts and accessories include BlackSys, Crystal, Rainbow, Hertz, Motul and Bardahl; just to name a few.
Operating hours: 10:00am to 8:00pm from Mondays to Fridays (after 8:00pm by appointment only), 10:00am to 3:00pm on Saturdays, closed on Sundays and public holidays
Address: 1 Soon Lee Street #01-34 Pioneer Centre Singapore (627605)
Contact number: +65 9688 8112/+65 6334 3064
Website: www.acemotorsports.com.sg
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/AceMotorsportsPteLtd
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These workshops aren't the only ones that open till late. You can now search for workshops that open before 8:30am, till 2:00am or even those that are open on Sundays at sgCarMart's Motor Directory.
