04 / Workshop team
Testing, maintenance, repair and technical care
The workshop team brings together MOT testing, mechanical repair, air-conditioning capability and developing technical skills. Work is allocated according to the vehicle, the task and the experience required.
GCGarry Cracknell
Master Technician & Auto Electrician
MOT TesterAuto ElectricianAir-Conditioning Technician
Leads complex mechanical and conventional auto-electrical investigation as the workshop’s Master Technician and Auto Electrician. Garry combines structured diagnosis with engine, drivetrain and systems knowledge, and also supports MOT testing, air-conditioning work, technical mentoring and difficult repair decisions.
JTJohn Todd
Vehicle Technician & Powerflow Fabricator
Powerflow FabricatorMOT TesterAir-Conditioning Technician
Primarily works as a vehicle technician across inspection, servicing, mechanical repair and air-conditioning, and is also one of the workshop’s specialist Powerflow fabricators. John takes a layout-led role in assessing the vehicle underside, planning routing, selecting silencers and tailpipes, preparing stainless components and building made-to-measure systems around clearance, movement, sound and finish.
CWChris Wilkes
Vehicle Technician & Powerflow Fabricator
Powerflow FabricatorMOT TesterAir-Conditioning Technician
Primarily works as a vehicle technician across maintenance, inspections, fault-led mechanical repair and air-conditioning, and is also one of the workshop’s specialist Powerflow fabricators. Chris brings a fabrication-and-finish focus to cutting, forming, welding, hanger placement, sealing and final alignment while supporting wider workshop quality checks.
MOT TesterAir-Conditioning Technician
Primarily works as a vehicle technician across routine servicing, inspections, mechanical repair, component replacement and air-conditioning, while also supporting MOT workload when required. Matt focuses on methodical practical work, clear findings and the function checks needed to return vehicles safely and properly documented.
CAChris Allen
Primary MOT Tester & Air-Conditioning Technician
Primary MOT TesterAir-Conditioning Technician
Leads the workshop’s day-to-day MOT testing workload as the primary MOT tester, carrying out inspections to the required standard and maintaining clear, consistent recording of results and observations. Chris also supports air-conditioning performance checks, servicing and recharge work, and helps coordinate authorised follow-up repairs identified during testing.
RERobert Elder
Junior Vehicle Technician
Air-Conditioning Technician
Primarily supports the technician team with servicing, inspections, component replacement and general mechanical repair while continuing to develop diagnostic and mechanical experience. Robert also contributes to air-conditioning work and completes tasks with the appropriate technical supervision and final checks.