Bmw owners no longer have to pay the ultimate price for the ultimate driving machine.

The Paddock Garage Ltd, a new independent BMW specialist based near Exeter, has been set up by Mark Rider and Natalie Santon to offer BMW owners a reliable, friendly service - and all the technical expertise and training of a main dealer - without the hefty price tag.

The new premises is equipped with state-of-the- art "Autologic" diagnostic equipment, capable of quickly establishing the condition of your vehicle, old or new.It also has the ability to tune your BMW or Mini for optimum performance. To complement this, the new workshop has all new equipment to lovingly service and repair your pride and joy.

The Paddock Garage also offers quality used prestige vehicles for sale. All have been heavily scrutinised for condition and history and prepared to the highest standard to ensure complete customer satisfaction. With a wide range of prestige used cars to choose from, The Paddock Garage provides the complete package, including finance and warranty packages.

The Paddock Garage is easily accessible as it is directly off London Road, Whimple, near Exeter, in the Milestone Business Park. However, a free collection and delivery service is also available.

For more information, call 01404 823408 or 07780 900347 or email info@thepaddockgarage.co.uk

At The Paddock Garage, the new independent BMW specialist at Whimple, near Exeter, technicians offer a quality service. Launched earlier this year by directors Mark Rider and Natalie Santon, The Paddock Garage is fully equipped with state-of-the-art Autologic diagnostic equipment, fully capable of quickly establishing the condition of a vehicle, old or new, with the ability to tune it for optimum performance.

To complement this, the new workshop has all the equipment needed for service and repair work. The Paddock Garage carries out all servicing work with the utmost care and attention to standards set by BMW. It can arrange free collection and delivery of cars to be serviced in Exeter and the surrounding area.

With 20 years in the motoring industry, Mark is a fully-trained, expert technician with BMWs and Minis. He and Natalie have recognised that quality service is about more than just superb technical expertise.

Natalie said: "Being an independent, local garage, we take the time to offer a personal approach to our customers."

And being female in a notoriously male-dominated industry, Natalie is conscious that a successful modern garage should be female-friendly. "We're very approachable, so whether customers are male or female, we are able to offer considerably lower prices and a high quality of care."

Paddock Garage is on the old Honiton Road - signposted Rockbeare and Sowton from the A30 - five miles from junction 29 on the M5, beside the Texaco garage. Call 01404 823408

Open Monday-Friday 8.30am to 6pm, Saturday 8.30am to 3pm and on Sunday by appointment.