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18 October 2026

Meadowfield Auto Centre named finalist in Top Garage award

https://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/26159263.best-independent-garage-uk-nominated-northumberland/

15 October 2026

UK’s Top Technicians, Apprentices and Garages Named as 2026 Awards Finalists

https://motester.co.uk/top-technician-top-garage-apprentice-2026-finalists/

13 October 2026

Ponteland garage gears up for another national award final

https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/business/ponteland-garage-gears-up-for-another-national-award-final-9284700

13 October 2026

Top Awards announces 2026 finalists ahead of Delphi Academy Showdown

https://www.tyrepress.com/2026/10/top-awards-announces-2026-finalists-ahead-of-delphi-academy-showdown/

12 October 2026

Top Awards announces 2026 finalists

https://garagematters.uk/top-awards-announces-2026-finalists-ahead-of-delphi-academy-showdown/

12 October 2026

Meadowfield Auto Centre Named Top Garage Awards 2026 Finalist

1 October 2026

1TEC Tech Spotlight: ZF 8HP Gearbox Servicing – What Owners Need to Know

1 October 2026

Ellie Takes on 100 Miles in October for Breast Cancer Now

October 2026 | Meadowfield Auto Centre, Ponteland

29 September 2026

We’ve Introduced an AI Receptionist at Meadowfield Auto Centre

We were missing too many phone calls — and that wasn’t the standard of customer service we expect from ourselves. So, we decided to do something about it.

25 September 2026

Meadowfield Raises Over £250 for Macmillan Cancer Support

Coffee, cake and good company at Meadowfield Auto Centre as our Ponteland Coffee Morning raises more than £250 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

23 September 2026

Ponteland Garage a Finalist for National Garage of the Year

https://ponteland.live/blog/ponteland-garage-national-garage-of-the-year-final

22 September 2026

Meadowfield Auto Centre in Ponteland on another awards shortlist

https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/business/meadowfield-auto-centre-in-ponteland-on-another-awards-shortlist-9143652

22 September 2026

Best independent garage in UK shortlisted in Northumberland

https://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/26568350.best-independent-garage-uk-shortlisted-northumberland/

21 September 2026

2026 Finalists We are delighted to announce the finalists for the 2026 Motor Trader Industry Awards!

https://awards.motortrader.com/motortraderindustryawards2026/en/page/2026-finalists

16 September 2026

Ponteland Garage Boss Shortlisted for Two National Awards

https://ponteland.live/blog/ponteland-garage-boss-two-national-award-shortlists

7 September 2026

Delphi Training Academy to Host 2026 Top Awards Finals in Warwick

https://garagewire.co.uk/news/company/delphi/delphi-training-academy-to-host-2026-top-awards-finals-in-warwick/

1 September 2026

Ponteland businesswoman on the shortlist for two national awards

https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/business/ponteland-businesswoman-on-the-shortlist-for-two-national-awards-8952765

1 September 2026

Northumberland Garage Co-Owner Shortlisted for Two Women in Motor Industry Awards

https://garagewire.co.uk/news/northumberland-garage-co-owner-shortlisted-for-two-women-in-motor-industry-awards/

1 September 2026

1TEC Tech Spotlight: DSG Isn’t One Gearbox – Understanding DSG Transmissions

30 August 2026

Best independent UK garage owner nominated in Northumberland

https://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/26500292.best-independent-uk-garage-owner-nominated-northumberland/

12 August 2026

A New Look for Reception

A complete redesign of our reception and customer waiting area as we continue investing in the standards, facilities and customer experience at our independent garage in Ponteland.

1 August 2026

1TEC Tech Spotlight: Why Modern Batteries May Need Registering to the Vehicle

10 July 2026

Dynamic Gearbox Oil Servicing Now Available at Meadowfield

Meadowfield Auto Centre expands its workshop services with specialist dynamic automatic gearbox oil servicing in Ponteland.

5 July 2026

Meadowfield Launches 10th Anniversary Keyrings to Support Ponteland United Youth Teams

Celebrating ten years of Meadowfield Auto Centre while raising money for grassroots football in our local community.

1 July 2026

Ponteland Garage Reaches National Garage of the Year Finals

Ponteland News & Views Magazine

1 July 2026

In Good Company: Award-Winning Garages and the 1TEC Auto Hub Network

15 June 2026

National recognition for Meadowfield Auto Centre in Ponteland

https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/people/national-recognition-for-meadowfield-auto-centre-in-ponteland-8660717

3 June 2026

Best independent garage in UK nominated in Northumberland

https://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/26159263.best-independent-garage-uk-nominated-northumberland/

1 June 2026

1TEC Auto Hub and Automatic Gearboxes: DSG, ZF and the Importance of Correct Servicing

26 May 2026

Highest ever audience for Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2026

https://iaaf.co.uk/highest-ever-audience-for-automechanika-birmingham-garage-awards-2026/

7 May 2026

Meadowfield Auto Centre Attends 1TEC Auto Hub Connect 2026 at Silverstone

From Ponteland to Silverstone – Meadowfield Auto Centre joins more than 475 independent workshops, automotive suppliers and industry specialists at 1TEC Auto Hub Connect 2026.

1 May 2026

Investing in Training, Investing in the Future: Meadowfield Auto Centre & 1TEC Auto Hub

16 April 2026

Record-breaking year sees best of the aftermarket shortlisted for Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards

https://iaaf.co.uk/record-breaking-year-sees-best-of-the-aftermarket-shortlisted-for-automechanika-birmingham-garage-awards/

1 April 2026

1TEC Auto Hub & Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Servicing: Preparing for the Future

27 March 2026

Meadowfield Technician Passes IMI Level 2 MOT Tester Qualification

1 March 2026

1TEC Auto Hub and Wet Belts: Why the Right Oil, Parts and Technical Information Matter

1 February 2026

1TEC Partner Spotlight: Valeo – The Technology All Around Your Car

1 January 2026

1TEC Partner Spotlight: Schaeffler – The Name Behind LuK, INA & F.A.G

10 December 2025

Meadowfield Technician Completes IMI-Accredited LuK DSG Training at LKQ Academy

5 December 2025

Women in Motor Industry 2025 Winners

https://awards.motortrader.com/womeninmotorindustryawards2026/en/page/2025-winners

4 December 2025

Ellessie Browne Wins Inspiring Returner Award at the 2025 Women in Motor Industry Awards

1 December 2025

1TEC Partner Spotlight: Pagid

18 November 2025

Meadowfield Technician Completes LuK & INA Timing Drive Technology Training at LKQ Academy

1 November 2025

1TEC Partner Spotlight: VARTA

1 October 2025

1TEC Partner Spotlight: MPM Oil

23 September 2025

Meadowfield Invests in Level 2 & 3 Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Training

5 September 2025

Ellessie Browne Shortlisted for Inspiring Returner Award at the 2025 Women in Motor Industry Awards

5 September 2025

Motor Trader Names Meadowfield's Ellessie Browne as 2025 Women in Motor Industry Awards Finalist

1 September 2025

1TEC Partner Spotlight: Shell

29 August 2025

Meadowfield Technician Completes Specialist AdBlue & Diesel Emissions Training

1 August 2025

1TEC Partner Spotlight: ZF – The Engineering Behind the Gearbox

9 May 2025

Meadowfield Technician Completes Principles of Vehicle Diagnostics Training

24 April 2025

Ponteland Then & Now

Revisiting a piece of Ponteland's motoring history and seeing what stands on the site today.

18 April 2025

A New Look for Meadowfield Auto Centre

Our Ponteland garage gets a complete exterior transformation, giving Meadowfield a new look to reflect how far the business has come.

31 March 2025

Meadowfield Auto Centre Joins the 1TEC Auto Hub Network

24 March 2025

Meadowfield Technician Completes Chassis Control Systems Training at LKQ Academy

1 February 2025

Why Meadowfield Auto Centre Is Joining the 1TEC Auto Hub Network

21 September 2024

Stephen & Ellie Get Married

A very special September for the people behind Meadowfield Auto Centre as Stephen and Ellie tie the knot.

28 May 2024

Meadowfield Technician Completes IMI Level 2 MOT Tester Training at LKQ Academy

30 April 2024

Meadowfield Technician Completes Level 3 Light Vehicle Inspection Technician Accreditation

23 November 2023

Meadowfield Technician Completes Two-Day LuK Dry DSG & Double-Clutch Training at LKQ Academy

24 August 2023

Servicesure announces Autocentre of the Year finalists

https://garagewire.co.uk/news/company/gsf-car-parts/servicesure-announces-autocentre-year-finalists/

23 August 2023

Servicesure announces Autocentre of the Year Awards finalists 2023

https://gsfgroup.com/23-08-23-servicesure-announces-autocentre-of-the-year-awards-finalists

1 August 2023

Meadowfield Auto Centre Sponsors Ponteland United Zebras

Supporting grassroots football in our local community as Meadowfield Auto Centre becomes a sponsor of Ponteland United Zebras Under-9s.

1 April 2023

Introducing Meadowfield Auto Centre Rewards

Our new customer rewards scheme gives something back to the people who choose Meadowfield – with points to spend or donate to charity.

1 January 2023

Ponteland And The Motor Car - A Pictorial History

22 September 2022

Servicesure announces its 2022 Autocentre of the Year finalists

https://garagewire.co.uk/news/company/gsf-car-parts/servicesure-announces-its-2022-autocentre-of-the-year-finalists/

22 September 2022

Servicesure announces its Autocentre of the Year 2022 finalists

https://gsfgroup.com/22-09-22-servicesure-announces-its-2022-autocentre-of-the-year-finalists

22 August 2022

IGA reveals British Independent Garage of the Year winners

https://garagewire.co.uk/news/associations/iga/iga-reveals-british-independent-garage-of-the-year-winners/

31 May 2022

Meadowfield MOT Petition Passes 7,000 Signatures as DVSA Responds

https://garagewire.co.uk/news/mot-news/dvsa-emails-testing-stations-amid-fears-over-a-new-two-year-mot-schedule/

12 May 2022

https://www.am-online.com/news/latest-news/2022/04/11/am-awards-2022-the-finalists

https://www.am-online.com/news/latest-news/2022/04/11/am-awards-2022-the-finalists

4 May 2022

Petition opposing dangerous two-year MOT plans gains momentum

https://garagewire.co.uk/news/mot-news/petition-to-scrap-two-year-mot-plans-gains-momentum/

11 April 2022

UK's top car retailers revealed among AM Awards 2022 finalists

https://www.am-online.com/news/latest-news/2022/04/11/am-awards-2022-the-finalists

16 December 2021

Five Years in Business – and a Servicesure Award to Celebrate

Five years after Stephen Browne took over the Ponteland garage that became Meadowfield Auto Centre, we have another reason to celebrate – we've been named a Servicesure Regional Autocentre of the Year.

9 November 2021

Computerised Four-Wheel Alignment Comes to Ponteland

Meadowfield Auto Centre invests in computerised four-wheel alignment equipment, bringing another specialist service to our Ponteland workshop.

23 October 2021

Meadowfield Auto Centre Win Regional Auto Centre Of The Year 2021

22 October 2021

Meadowfield Auto Centre named North and East Midlands Autocentre of the Year

https://garagewire.co.uk/news/garage-networks/servicesure/a1-motorists-centre-named-servicesure-autocentre-of-the-year/

17 December 2020

Meadowfield Auto Centre Installs EV Charging Point

Preparing for the changing face of motoring as Meadowfield Auto Centre installs an electric vehicle charging point at our Ponteland garage.

17 June 2020

Ellie Joins the Team at Meadowfield Auto Centre

22 May 2020

In pictures: Independent garages invest in fight against COVID-19

https://garagewire.co.uk/news/in-pictures-independent-garages-invest-in-fight-against-covid-19/

22 June 2019

Investing in a New MOT Lift at Meadowfield Auto Centre

A major workshop investment gives our Ponteland MOT station the capacity to safely accommodate larger modern vehicles.

2 September 2018

Meadowfield Returns to the Ponteland Duck Race 2017

Back for another year! Meadowfield Auto Centre returns to Ponteland Park for the 2018 Ponteland Duck Race and another great local community event.

27 April 2018

Major MOT Changes Are Coming in May 2018

The MOT test is changing from 20 May 2018. Meadowfield Auto Centre in Ponteland takes a look at what motorists need to know about the new rules

2 April 2018

Meadowfield Auto Centre Supports Ponteland Golf Club

Supporting our local community with Meadowfield Auto Centre sponsorship at Ponteland Golf Club.

13 February 2018

Meadowfield Invests in New MOT Emissions Equipment

Preparing our Ponteland MOT station for major changes to vehicle emissions testing coming in 2018

4 December 2017

Meadowfield's Christmas Hamper Raffle

Supporting local this Christmas with three festive hampers from Blagdon Farm Shop for Meadowfield Auto Centre customers.

22 October 2017

Meadowfield Backs a Winner at Otterburn

Meadowfield Auto Centre celebrates a winning weekend at the Otterburn Ranges after sponsoring the Ford Fiesta rally car co-driven byour very own Workshop Manager!.

3 September 2017

Meadowfield Does the Ponteland Duck Race 2017!

Getting involved with one of Ponteland's favourite community events as Meadowfield Auto Centre takes part in the 2017 Ponteland Duck Race.

6 July 2017

Air Conditioning Comes to Ponteland!

Meadowfield Auto Centre invests in R134a air-conditioning servicing equipment, bringing another service to our newly opened Ponteland garage.

13 February 2017

New Tyre Equipment Arrives at Meadowfield Auto Centre

Investing in new Bradbury/GEMCO tyre fitting and wheel balancing equipment to offer tyre replacement for wheels up to 23 inches in Ponteland.

26 December 2016

Now Open!

16 December 2016

Meet Stephen Browne – The New Owner of Meadowfield Auto Centre

A familiar face takes over the garage on Meadowfield Industrial Estate as Stephen Browne prepares to launch Meadowfield Auto Centre in Ponteland.

1 November 2016

Coming Soon!

Meadowfield Auto Centre - Coming to the centre of Ponteland