Advice on how to reduce car pollution and get a free emissions test.
We work with local garages to improve local air quality.
We carry out roadside emissions checks on cars with Police Scotland.
We issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN) to drivers of cars which fail the roadside emissions test.
Free car emissions test garages
| Garage name | Address | Phone number |
| Angus Motors | Unit 3 West Arthurlie Lochlibo Road Barrhead G78 1LG | 0141 876 0470 |
| Burnfield Motors Ltd | 18 Fenwick Road Giffnock G46 6AN | 0141 637 2212 |
| C&M Motors | Sydney Cottage Henry Street Barrhead G78 1RL | 0141 881 8108 |
| Eaglesham Garage | 77 Gilmour Street Eaglesham G76 0LH | 01355 302 685 |
| Harry Fairbairn | 139 Burnfield Road Giffnock G46 7TS | 0141 278 7918 |
| Jim Gaffney Motor Engineers | 195/197 Burnfield Road Giffnock G46 7RA | 0141 633 3562 |
| McConnechy's Tyre Service Ltd | 72 Spiersbridge Road Thornliebank G46 7SN | 0141 621 4400 |
Mercedes Benz of Ginnock | 34 Fenwick Road Giffnock G46 6AA | 0141 629 1200 |
| Kwik-Fit | 158 Fenwick Road Giffnock G46 6XW | 0141 621 0202 |
| Kwik-Fit | Cross Arthurlie Street Barrhead G78 1QY | 0141 880 8088 |
| John Robb & Son | Kirkstyle Garage 37 High Street Neilston G78 3HJ | 0141 881 1759 |
| Ross Maitland Motor Engineers | Whitecraigs Station Car Park 46 Ayr Road Whitecraigs G46 6SA | 0141 639 9655 |
| Select Services (Scotland) Ltd | 99a Blackbyres Road Barrhead G78 1TN | 0141 881 8213 |
| Summerlee Garage | Summerlea Road Thornliebank G46 8PD | 0141 638 0060 |
How can I reduce car pollution?
- Avoid using cars for short journeys
- Care for your car. Check tuning, tyre pressure, breaks and fuel consumption
- Get a regular service
- Remove weight you don't need. For example, a roof rack
- Consider low rolling resistance tyres
- Use higher gears when you can
- Switch off your engine when stopped
- Only use air conditioning when you need it
- Share journeys or lift share
Contact us
Email: preventionteam@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Phone: 0141 577 3782
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