Motoring
Motoring – Motoring in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon. Harrogate is best explored at two speeds. Park in town and start on foot, following the elegant streets towards Valley Gardens for a breath of fresh air. After coffee, return to the car and let the landscape change around you.
Drive towards Ripley for its handsome village and castle, then continue into Nidderdale, where stone walls, wooded valleys and open views make the journey part of the pleasure. Stop in Pateley Bridge to browse the high street and take a walk beside the River Nidd. If time allows, turn towards Brimham Rocks for a closer look at its extraordinary natural formations. www.ripleycastle.co.uk
Back in Harrogate, an evening meal makes a satisfying finish to the day. Keep the route flexible: a motoring trip leaves room for a spontaneous café stop, a photograph from a safe viewpoint and longer wherever you feel like lingering. Check parking and attraction hours before setting off.
LISTED BELOW ARE – BREAKDOWN GARAGES – CAR ACCESSORY SHOPS – CAR BODY SHOPS – CAR BREAKERS – CAR DEALERS – CAR ELECTRICANS – CAR HIRE – CAR PERFORMANCE – CAR TYRES – CAR VALETING – EV CHARGING POINTS – GARAGES –
CAR DEALERS
HARROGATE
GC Motors
Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2BX
Prestige and performance used-car dealership offering sales, finance and part exchange.
Visit GC Motors
Stoneacre Harrogate
Broughton Way, Harrogate, HG2 7NY
New and used-car dealership providing vehicle sales, servicing and MOT testing.
Visit Stoneacre Harrogate
Classic Marques
Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 3HL
Independent dealership specialising in selected used prestige vehicles.
Visit Classic Marques
Harrogate Ford
Knaresborough Road, Harrogate, HG2 7LU
New and used Ford vehicles, servicing, parts and maintenance.
Visit Harrogate Ford
Marshall Honda Harrogate
Harrogate Business Park, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, HG3 1DH
New and used Honda vehicles, servicing, maintenance and parts.
Visit Marshall Honda
Mercedes-Benz of Harrogate
Leeds Road, Pannal, Harrogate, HG3 1EP
New and approved used Mercedes-Benz vehicles, servicing and repairs.
Visit Mercedes-Benz of Harrogate
Readings of Harrogate
2 High Street, Starbeck, Harrogate, HG2 7HY
Independent dealership offering selected used cars and vehicle-sourcing services.
Visit Readings of Harrogate
KNARESBOROUGH
Redline Specialist Cars
Grimbald Crag Road, St James Business Park, Knaresborough, HG5 8PY
Independent dealership specialising in prestige, performance and luxury vehicles.
Visit Redline Specialist Cars
Harrogate Audi
Grimbald Crag Road, St James Retail Park, Knaresborough, HG5 8PY
Audi dealership offering new and approved used cars, servicing and repairs.
Visit Harrogate Audi
Vauxhall Knaresborough
St James Retail Park, Grimbald Crag Road, Knaresborough, HG5 8PY
New and used Vauxhall vehicles, servicing, repairs and parts.
Visit Vauxhall Knaresborough
RIPON
Batchelors of Ripon
Camp Hill Close, Dallamires Lane, Ripon, HG4 1TT
New and used-car dealership providing vehicle sales, servicing and aftercare.
Visit Batchelors Motor Group
Simon Graeme Auto Service Centre
Boroughbridge Road, Ripon, HG4 1UE
Independent business offering used vehicles, servicing, repairs and MOT work.
Visit Simon Graeme
BOROUGHBRIDGE
Alexanders Prestige
Alexander House, Barr Lane Industrial Estate, Boroughbridge, YO51 9LS
Prestige, performance and luxury used-car dealership.
Visit Alexanders Prestige
Driving Schools
Harrogate
Learn Driving UK
Oak Tree Lodge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG2 0QH
07480 773123
www.learndrivinguk.co.uk
Frazer’s Driving School
1 Cambridge Crescent, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 1PE
07961 334243
www.frazersdrivingschool.co.uk
Dave Stokoe Driving School
5 Pannal Avenue, Pannal, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 1JR
07904 439218
davestokoedrivingschool.weebly.com
Drive Auto 1st
181 Hookstone Chase, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG2 7DD
07726 772774
Drive Auto 1st website
Drive-Rite Harrogate
28 Arthurs Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG2 0EB
07570 803790
Website not identified
Boroughbridge
Reliant Driver Training
Serving Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire
0800 994 9090
Boroughbridge Driving Lessons
JoJo’s Driving Solutions
7 Tansy Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 2UJ – serves Boroughbridge
07762 828038
www.drivinglessonsthirsk.co.uk
Learn Driving UK
Serving Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire
07480 773123
www.learndrivinguk.co.uk
Knaresborough
Michael Wollacott School of Motoring
20 Farndale Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire HG5 0NY
07746 652972
www.drivingschoolsinharrogate.co.uk
Frazer’s Driving School
Serving Knaresborough and Harrogate, North Yorkshire
07961 334243
www.frazersdrivingschool.co.uk
Dave Stokoe Driving School
5 Pannal Avenue, Pannal, Harrogate HG3 1JR – serves Knaresborough
07904 439218
davestokoedrivingschool.weebly.com
Drive Auto 1st
181 Hookstone Chase, Harrogate HG2 7DD – serves Knaresborough
07726 772774
Drive Auto 1st website
Masham
Fantoni Driving School
2 Kirkby Drive, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 2DP – serves surrounding villages
07912 147090
www.fantonidrivingschool.co.uk
Mark Kirks School of Motoring
Main Street, Kirkby Malzeard, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 3SN
07301 362596
Website not identified
B SAFE Driving
Gate Bridge Cottage, Galphay, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 3NT
01765 650424
www.bsafedriving.co.uk
Nidderdale
Mark Kirks School of Motoring
Main Street, Kirkby Malzeard, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 3SN
07301 362596
Website not identified
B SAFE Driving
Gate Bridge Cottage, Galphay, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 3NT
01765 650424
www.bsafedriving.co.uk
Reliant Driver Training
Serving Nidderdale and the Harrogate district, North Yorkshire
0800 994 9090
Reliant Driver Training
Pateley Bridge
Reliant Driver Training
Serving Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire
0800 994 9090
Reliant Driver Training
B SAFE Driving
Gate Bridge Cottage, Galphay, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 3NT – serves Nidderdale
01765 650424
www.bsafedriving.co.uk
Mark Kirks School of Motoring
Main Street, Kirkby Malzeard, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 3SN
07301 362596
Website not identified
Ripon
Fantoni Driving School
2 Kirkby Drive, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 2DP
07912 147090
www.fantonidrivingschool.co.uk
MPH Driving School
10 Wellington Mews, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 1QU
07729 842637
www.mphdrivingschoolripon.co.uk
Pass With Paul
Southfield Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 2NX
07786 520549
Pass With Paul
B SAFE Driving
Gate Bridge Cottage, Galphay, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 3NT
01765 650424
www.bsafedriving.co.uk
Mark Kirks School of Motoring
Main Street, Kirkby Malzeard, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 3SN
07301 362596
Website not identified
JoJo’s Driving Solutions
Chapel House, Knayton, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 4AZ – serves Ripon
07762 828038
www.drivinglessonsthirsk.co.uk
GARAGES
HARROGATE
Motor Marque
Hookstone Park, Hookstone Chase, Harrogate, HG2 7DB
Independent garage providing servicing, diagnostics, MOT testing and vehicle repairs.
Visit Motor Marque
Harrogate Autocentre
Claro Way, Harrogate, HG1 4DE
Local garage offering MOT tests, servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairs.
Visit Harrogate Autocentre
KNARESBOROUGH
Knaresborough MOT Centre
Manse Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 8LF
Independent MOT and service centre covering vehicle inspections, maintenance and repairs.
Visit Knaresborough MOT Centre
Castle Motor Company
Park Row, Knaresborough, HG5 0BJ
Local garage providing vehicle servicing, diagnostics and mechanical repairs.
Visit Castle Motor Company
RIPON
Ripon Auto Centre
Dallamires Lane, Ripon, HG4 1TT
Vehicle workshop offering servicing, MOT preparation, diagnostics and repairs.
Visit Ripon Auto Centre
MPD Autos
Dallamires Lane, Ripon, HG4 1TT
Independent garage carrying out vehicle servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairs.
Visit MPD Autos
Gills Auto Services
Units 6–7, Canal Side, Dallamires Lane, Ripon, HG4 1TT
Vehicle servicing, mechanical repairs and general maintenance.
Visit Gills Auto Services
JB’s Auto Services
Bellwood Farm, Harrogate Road, Ripon, HG4 3AA
Vehicle servicing, diagnostics, repairs and general maintenance.
Visit JB’s Auto Services
CAR ACCESSORY SHOPS
Motoring
HARROGATE
A1 Auto Discount
19–20 Regent Parade, Harrogate, HG1 5AW
Car accessories, replacement parts and everyday motoring products.
Visit A1 Auto Discount
Halfords Harrogate
Knaresborough Road, Harrogate, HG2 7LU
Motoring retailer selling car accessories, batteries, oils, tools and cleaning products.
Visit Halfords Harrogate
Euro Car Parts Harrogate
Claro Court Business Centre, Claro Road, Harrogate, HG1 4BA
Supplier of car parts, workshop products, accessories and vehicle-maintenance essentials.
Visit Euro Car Parts
GSF Car Parts Harrogate
The Avenue, Starbeck, Harrogate, HG1 4QE
Motor-factor branch supplying replacement parts, accessories and workshop consumables.
Visit GSF Car Parts
Premier Vehicle Systems
8C The Zone, Hornbeam Park, Harrogate, HG2 8QT
Vehicle security, multimedia, tracking and parking-assistance systems.
Visit Premier Vehicle Systems
ProScreens Vehicle Glass Specialists
Harrogate, HG2 8ER
Mobile windscreen repair and replacement service for cars and commercial vehicles.
Visit ProScreens
RIPON
Motor World Ripon Car Parts
2 Westgate, Ripon, HG4 2AT
Car parts, accessories and vehicle-maintenance products.
Visit Motor World Ripon
Ripon Auto Spares
Dallamires Lane, Ripon, HG4 1TT
Local supplier of vehicle parts, motoring accessories and maintenance products.
Visit Ripon Auto Spares
CAR HIRE COMPANIES
HARROGATE
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Harrogate
213 Wetherby Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SQ
Car and van hire company offering daily, weekend and longer-term rentals.
Visit Enterprise Harrogate
Practical Car and Van Rental Harrogate
Camwal Road, Harrogate, HG1 4PT
Flexible car and van rental for personal, business and replacement transport.
Visit Practical Car and Van Rental
Arrow Self Drive
Claro Road, Harrogate, HG1 4BA
Independent vehicle-hire company supplying cars and vans for short or extended rentals.
Visit Arrow Self Drive
RIPON
Ripon Car and Van Hire
Dallamires Lane, Ripon, HG4 1TT
Local rental service providing cars and commercial vehicles for flexible hire periods.
Visit Ripon Car and Van Hire
CAR TYRE SUPPLIERS
Motoring
HARROGATE
Just Tyres Harrogate
Skipton Road, Harrogate, HG1 3HT
Tyre specialist supplying and fitting tyres from a wide selection of manufacturers.
Visit Just Tyres
Kwik Fit Harrogate
19 York Place, Harrogate, HG1 1HL
Tyre fitting, wheel alignment, servicing, brakes and vehicle maintenance.
Visit Kwik Fit Harrogate
ATS Euromaster Harrogate
Claro Road, Harrogate, HG1 4BA
Tyre and vehicle-maintenance centre offering fitting, repairs and safety checks.
Visit ATS Euromaster
National Tyres and Autocare
New Park, Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2BS
Tyres, servicing, brakes, batteries and vehicle-maintenance services.
Visit National Tyres and Autocare
KNARESBOROUGH
Knaresborough Tyre Services Ltd
Unit 4 Marrtree, St James Retail Park, Grimbald Crag Road, Knaresborough, HG5 8PY
Independent tyre supplier providing fitting, puncture repairs and wheel balancing.
Visit Knaresborough Tyre Services
Kwik Fit Plus Knaresborough
St James Retail Park, Grimbald Crag Road, Knaresborough, HG5 8PY
Tyre fitting, wheel alignment, servicing, brakes and MOT testing.
Visit Kwik Fit Plus Knaresborough
RIPON
Kwik Fit Ripon
Dallamires Lane, Ripon, HG4 1TT
Tyre and automotive centre providing fitting, servicing, brakes and exhaust work.
Visit Kwik Fit
Tyre Pros Ripon
North Street, Ripon, HG4 1HJ
Tyre specialist offering replacement tyres, fitting, wheel checks and maintenance services.
Visit Tyre Pros
CAR VALETING AND DETAILING
HARROGATE
Marshall’s Detailing
Mobile service covering Harrogate and surrounding areas
Mobile car valeting, interior cleaning, detailing and ceramic-coating services.
Visit Marshall’s Detailing
DPN Professional Car Valeting
Fairfax Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 7RQ
Mobile valeting service providing interior and exterior vehicle-cleaning packages.
Visit DPN Professional Car Valeting
KNARESBOROUGH
Prestige Valeting of Harrogate
Unit 1 Premium Point, Grimbald Crag Close, Knaresborough, HG5 8PW
Vehicle valeting and detailing centre offering cleaning and appearance-care services.
Visit Prestige Valeting
REEP Yorkshire
Unit 1A, Nidd Valley Business Park, Market Flat Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 9JA
Premium detailing studio providing paint protection, ceramic coatings and vehicle care.
Visit REEP Yorkshire
Diamond Detailing Services
Mobile service covering Knaresborough and surrounding areas
Mobile valeting and detailing covering paint correction, interior care and ceramic coatings.
Visit Diamond Detailing Services
RIPON
Ripon Hand Car Wash
Dallamires Lane, Ripon, HG4 1TT
Exterior car washing and interior vehicle-cleaning services.
Visit Ripon Hand Car Wash
Clean Me Mobile Car Valeting
Mobile service covering Ripon and surrounding areas
Bookable mobile car-washing and valeting services delivered at the customer’s location.
Visit Clean Me
CAR BODY SHOPS
Motoring
HARROGATE
ADP Automotive Ltd
29 Camwal Road, Harrogate, HG1 4PT
Vehicle servicing, mechanical repairs and bodywork services.
Visit ADP Automotive
Autopaint
Unit 3, 29 Camwal Road, Harrogate, HG1 4PT
Vehicle body repairs, paintwork restoration and accident-damage services.
Visit Autopaint
Impact Repairs Ltd
15 Chatsworth Terrace, Harrogate, HG1 5HT
Vehicle body repairs, paintwork restoration and accident-damage repairs.
Visit Impact Repairs
Mike Wilson Motors
Levens Hall Park, Lund Lane, Killinghall, Harrogate, HG3 2BG
Vehicle repairs, servicing and bodywork services near Harrogate.
Visit Mike Wilson Motors
Nationwide Crash Repair Centre
Sykes Grove, Harrogate, HG1 2DB
Accident-damage assessment, body repairs and vehicle refinishing.
Visit Nationwide Repairs
Sprayteq
Crain Syke Farm, North Rigton, Harrogate, LS17 0AD
Specialist vehicle painting, refinishing and bodywork restoration.
Visit Sprayteq
K H Watson
31 Camwal Road, Harrogate, HG1 4PT
Vehicle body repairs, accident restoration and professional refinishing.
Visit K H Watson
KNARESBOROUGH
Auto Colour
The Garages, Market Flat Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 9JA
Vehicle paintwork, body repairs and accident-damage restoration.
Visit Auto Colour
ChipsAway Harrogate
Unit 13C, Nidd Valley Business Park, Knaresborough, HG5 9JA
Minor dent, scratch, bumper and paintwork repairs.
Visit ChipsAway Harrogate
Chris Gregory Auto Refinishing
Manse Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 8LF
Vehicle body repairs, paint refinishing and accident-damage restoration.
Visit Chris Gregory Auto Refinishing
James Wood Auto Refinishers Ltd
Unit 1, Halfpenny Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 0SL
Car body repairs, paint restoration and vehicle refinishing.
Visit James Wood Auto Refinishers
Longstaff Refinishing
Nidd Valley Business Park, Market Flat Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 9JA
Vehicle refinishing, paint correction and bodywork services.
Visit Longstaff Refinishing
Smart Touch Autobodies Ltd
1A Grimbald Road, Knaresborough, HG5 8LJ
Vehicle body repairs, paint correction and accident-damage restoration.
Visit Smart Touch Autobodies
RIPON
MTPD Ace Alloys
Unit 2, The Old Laundry, Fishergreen, Ripon, HG4 1NL
Alloy-wheel repairs, refurbishment and customised finishes.
Visit MTPD Ace Alloys
Ripon Paint and Body
Dallamires Lane, Ripon, HG4 1TT
Vehicle body repairs, accident restoration and paint refinishing.
Visit Ripon Paint and Body
CAR BREAKERS AND VEHICLE BUYERS
HARROGATE
Yorkshire Vehicle Buyers
Unit 7, Killinghall Business Park, Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG3 2BA
Vehicle purchasing, collection and responsible disposal services.
Visit Yorkshire Vehicle Buyers
KNARESBOROUGH
Addymans Car Breakers
The Quarry, Ripley Road, Knaresborough, HG5 9HJ
Vehicle dismantling, recycled car parts and end-of-life vehicle services.
Visit Addymans Car Breakers
CAR ELECTRICIANS
HARROGATE
Autoelectron
28 Camwal Road, Harrogate, HG1 4PT
Vehicle electrical diagnostics, repairs and electronic-system services.
Visit Autoelectron
RIPON
R Hudson Auto Electrics Ltd
Springfield Garage, Dallamires Lane, Ripon, HG4 1TT
Automotive electrical diagnostics, repairs and component installation.
Visit R Hudson Auto Electrics
Car EV Charging Points in Harrogate
- Odeon Car Park, Harrogate
Conveniently located on the edge of Harrogate town centre, making it a useful option for visitors wanting to explore the shops, restaurants and attractions while their vehicle charges. - West Park Car Park, Harrogate
The West Park long-stay multi-storey car park is well positioned for Harrogate town centre and provides EV charging facilities. - Civic Centre EV Charging Points
The Harrogate Civic Centre provides electric vehicle charging and is another useful option for drivers visiting this part of town. - Dragon Road Car Park, Harrogate
A smaller car park close to the town centre offering parking and EV charging facilities.
EV Charging Points in Knaresborough
- Lidl Knaresborough
EV charging is available at Lidl in Knaresborough, providing a convenient opportunity to recharge while shopping. - Aldi Knaresborough
Electric vehicle charging is also available at Aldi, giving drivers another convenient supermarket charging option. - Conyngham Hall, Knaresborough
Conyngham Hall combines parking, EV charging and easy access to one of Knaresborough’s most attractive riverside areas.
It’s particularly convenient for visitors planning to explore the River Nidd, Waterside and Knaresborough town centre.
EV Charging Points in Ripon
- Marshall Way Car Park, Ripon
This short-stay car park is just a few minutes’ walk from Ripon city centre, making it a convenient location to charge while shopping, sightseeing or visiting the cathedral.
CAR RESTORATION
HARROGATE
Heritage Cars Harrogate
Units A1 and B1, Roundwood, Fountains Road, Bishop Thornton, Harrogate, HG3 3JN
Classic-car restoration, maintenance, repairs and specialist vehicle care.
Visit Heritage Cars Harrogate
KNARESBOROUGH
Sixteen80
Unit 2A, Grimbald Park, Knaresborough, HG5 8LJ
Classic-car restoration, bodywork, fabrication and refinishing.
Visit Sixteen80
RIPON
Powells of Ripon Ltd
Ure Bank Top, Ripon, HG4 1JD
Classic and historic vehicle restoration, maintenance and repairs.
Visit Powells of Ripon
OTLEY
Classic Car Lab
Unit 3, Riffa Business Park, Harrogate Road, Pool in Wharfedale, Otley, LS21 2RZ
Classic-car restoration, servicing, storage and specialist vehicle care.
Visit Classic Car Lab
VEHICLE PERFORMANCE
RIPON
Rippin Remaps
Mobile service covering Ripon and surrounding areas
Vehicle engine remapping, performance tuning and economy optimisation.
Visit Rippin Remaps
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