About Us
Our history
Independent specialists in Jaguar Land Rover with over 100 years combined experience. We offer a level of service that exceeds the franchise dealers whilst keeping prices considerably less.
All variety of jobs undertaken, from MOTs (in our on site MOT testing station) and servicing to diagnostic and technical repairs. Using the latest JLR licensed diagnostic software and genuine parts, all vehicles can be serviced by ourselves without affecting the manufacturer's warranty. We have been verified by JLR to complete your online service history.
We can deal with all aftermarket warranty companies on your behalf and can carry out all JLR approved warranty work instead of you having to visit your franchised Jaguar Land Rover dealer.
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:
- MOT
- Routine servicing
- Diagnostic troubleshooting using the latest SDD & Pathfinder diagnostics from Jaguar Land Rover.
- Mechanical and electrical repairs
- Bespoke modifications
- Alloy wheel and tyre fitting service
- Brakes
- Exhausts
- Air conditioning
We offer a variety of other services including overhauling, off road preparation and performance upgrades. If your vehicle is due an MOT or service, developed a fault or you just need advice please feel free to contact us.
Whatever model you drive, whether it's a Land Rover, Range Rover or Jaguar, if you need specialist off road services, or just do the school run in the mornings, we can help.
Apprentice Technician Wanted
The motor trade landscape has changed so much over the past few decades with more and more technology on vehicles than ever before. Traditionally, a career in mechanics appealed to people who preferred more practical jobs over computers and admin but times are changing.
These days you need a very good grasp of computers and electrical engineering to tackle the majority of jobs on a vehicle with electrical issues, software glitches and computer calibrations some of the more common procedures involved on a day to day basis.
We are looking for a pair of new apprentices, one for each branch, to join the Green Oval family. Ideally, recent school leavers with good predicted maths and English grades, with a strong interest in cars and at least basic IT skills.
All applicants are expected to organise their own college applications but guidance can be offered along the way.
Any interested parties should email martin@greenovalgarage.co.uk for the Wetherby branch and brian@greenovalgarage.co.uk for the Leeds branch.
Liam - Service Advisor
We are pleased to welcome Liam to Green Oval's fold. He will be working alongside his father in law, Martin, in the Wetherby office as he learns his new role within the business. Outside of work, he's a keen Leeds United fan and keeps busy looking after his daughter. Best of luck Liam.
Phil - Technician
We are delighted to announce another JLR accredited technician starting at our Wetherby branch soon. Phil stated his career in smaller independent garages before moving to a local JLR dealership. He brings with him a raft of knowledge of the latest JLR models and Topix Cloud diagnostics. His current mode of transport is a Discovery 5 and a tractor when he's helping his friend on the farm.
Derek - Leeds Aftersales Manager
We were pleased to welcome Derek to our team in 2016. Some of you may recognise him from another certain specialist in Leeds! Del has previously worked with Brian and Martin at the local Land Rover dealer. Derek is your first point of contact at our Leeds branch now that Martin has moved to Wetherby to open our second branch. The one man parts machine can assist you with booking in your vehicle, that bit of advise or that part number no one else can remember!
In his spare time, Derek is sports mad and loves to get away in his caravan with the family and plays walking football for a local Morley team.
Sam - Technician
Sam joined our Wetherby team in 2020 but due to COVID his employment and education suffered a bit of a stop start interruption but his attitude and determination as paid off having recently earned his NVQ level 3 qualifications at York College. Congratulations Sam!
George - Technician
George settled into the fold nice and quickly. He has been visiting Green Oval with his Dad's 90 for the last few years and is now bitten by the bug. We feel it's important to invest in our future and encourage these young lads who have a passion for the product we work on. Big G hates having his photo taken but we promise he is enjoying himself!
George has qualified as a NVQ level 3 motor vehicle technician. George drives a Td5 Discovery and is still 'getting it ready' to go off-roading. A never ending project!!!
In his spare time, George visits the gym.... alot!
Rob - Technician
Rob joined the Green Oval family just over 4 years ago. He brought with him a wealth of knowledge from a commercial vehicle background and worked closely with Oliver, George and Ashley on all things Land Rover. It didn't take long from him to start his own Land Rover collection and now drives a Discovery 3 converted to look like a Discovery 4.
Rob has qualified as an MOT tester with ourselves. We believe it is important to provide our team with training opportunities whenever possible to be a better place to work and a better company to do business with.
In his spare time, he enjoys cycling and assists a team on the RAC rally.
Chris - Service Advisor Leeds
Chris unfortunately fell foul to the COVID-19 redundancies at Rybrook Land Rover Huddersfield, where he had been a service advisor for almost two years. Luckily for us we were in search of someone for our Leeds service department. I'm sure you will welcome him the next time you have need to call in.
We would like to congratulate Chris and his partner Charlie on the arrival of their twin boys Jan 2022.
Max - Workshop Assistant
Max has joined us from high school and will be working with George, Leigh, Alex and Rob as he assists in various day to day tasks. Max is also responsible for washing any vehicles in for service and repair.
Leigh - Technician
Leigh joined us wanting a new challenge. He brings with him experience from a commercial background on Ford, Mercedes, Renault and Peugeot. A massive rugby and football fan who used to play professional for Halifax RLFC. He has settled in so easily, we can't believe how quick it's gone!
In his spare time Leigh helps to coach his son's football team and watch the rugby when he can.
Leigh has received final approval and qualified as a MOT tester with ourselves. We believe it is important to provide our team with training opportunities whenever possible to be a better place to work and a better company to do business with.
Brian - Leeds MD
Brian has been involved with Land Rovers from an early age. A family interest in Land Rovers and Range Rovers prompted a three year apprenticeship a Guy Salmon in Leeds (then Farnells, now Vertu) where Brian qualified as an NVQ level 3 technician and became Land Rover's Nation Apprentice of the Year winner in 2001. With the ambition to own his own garage one day, a change in direction saw Brian move to Farnell Land Rover in Guiseley, to gain valuable experience in a service advisor role before returning to the workshop floor at Four Plus 4 in Leeds. Brian spent four enjoyable years there until 2005 before the opportunity came along to start Green Oval Garage. The rest as they say, is history ............
In his spare time Brian loves abit of DIY, cycling and walking the dog or drinking the odd glass of rum!
Martin - Wetherby MD
Martin joined the team here at Green Oval in 2009, and brought a wealth of parts knowledge to the role, as well as the ability to find the most obscure items to meet customer requirements! Joining Brian as a Director in 2015 they pushed the company on and when Green Oval expanded in 2018 to open the Wetherby branch, Martin became the Managing Director and first point of contact if you have any parts queries or would like to book your vehicle in for our experienced technicians to look at.
He has owned a few of Solihull's finest over the past few years inc Freelander, Discovery, Range Rover Sport and a Range Rover. His current vehicle of choice is a Discovery 5 3.0 diesel.
In his spare time Martin loves to spend time with his family, and with his first grandchild was born in 2022 he is kept busier than ever!
Michael - Technician
Michael has joined our Wetherby team as we look to expand it's operations. Michael will be helping Martin in the office as well as been on the spanners. Good luck Michael!
Ash - Technician
He's back! We are pleased to bring Ash back into the fold after a brief stint at a local engineering firm. Ash told Brian he wasn't feeling challenged in his changed role, "Don't worry Ash, I've got some challenges for you!" was Brian's response. He's slotted back in seamlessly and it's like he's never been away.
He's a dad now so the rallying days are on pause for a while but links to project cars are already been shared. Great to have you back mate.
Billy - Technician
We are pleased to welcome Billy to the Leeds team. He started out as Leigh's apprentice specialising in light commercials including Mercedes and VW. He's already getting stuck into timing belts and turbo jobs. Good luck mate!
