Introduction
Hofmann’s is an independent specialist offering servicing and repairs for Lotus cars. We are a family run business, founded in 1949 by Fred Hofmann right here in Henley on Thames and serving customers throughout Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Our workshop is walking distance to the train station or town centre, and we have easy road links to both the M4 and M40 motorways.
For over 20 years, Hofmann’s have been passionate about Lotus cars. We have successfully raced these wonderful cars for over a decade and understand all their performance attributes and occasional weaknesses. Having previously held main dealer status before Lotus re-adjusted their dealer network, we have a team of highly enthusiastic Lotus trained technicians, so whether you require a service, trackday preparation, upgrades or just some friendly advice on how to improve your car, you can rest assured you are in great hands at Hofmann’s.
To save your pocket our rates are less than the main dealer and we offer fixed menu pricing for the current range of Lotus cars. If you have a prized classic Lotus model our experienced technicians have the knowledge with general maintenance through to complete rebuilds.
We use Lotus equipment and diagnostics, along with genuine Lotus parts and oils that are covered by a 2-year warranty.
We offer all the usual services you might expect from a well-equipped garage from tyres, brakes & clutch, crash repairs and diagnostics through to engine and chassis rebuilds for classic cars. We are unashamedly ‘old-school’ in that our technicians are experts and craftsman, able to conduct complex repairs and even fabricate entire new parts.
If you are short on time, we have a collection and delivery service, or you can take advantage or our fleet of modern courtesy cars. If it’s a simple job, we can offer while you wait appointments with refreshments and we will carry out a complimentary wash and vacuum after work is complete.
Collection & drop-off
Courtesy car
Free wash & vacuum
MOTs
An MOT is a government requirement that needs renewing every 12 months.
MOT’s are conducted in house and we have a child friendly, comfortable waiting area with fresh tea and coffee available on tap. We have a fleet of modern courtesy cars available and offer collection and delivery within the local area if you’re having your car serviced. Every MOT comes with a free car wash.
Regular servicing
Regular servicing is imperative to sustain the reliability and performance of your car.
We can cater for virtually any make or model and make use of genuine OE parts and fluids to ensure your manufacturer warranty remains intact. We appreciate that the annual car service can be an aggravation so to make your life that little bit easier we have a child friendly, comfortable waiting area with fresh tea and coffee available on tap. We have a fleet of modern courtesy cars available and offer collection and delivery within the local area. Every service comes with a free car wash.
Car body repairs
We all have accidents but luckily Hofmann’s can help fix your damaged vehicle.
Whether you have picked up a minor dent or scratch requiring a “smart repair”, or you need a larger insurance repair requiring body panels and paint – we can help. Complete body restorations and re-sprays are also available for those cherished classics, to the very best standards, at reasonable prices.
Brakes
Effective braking is fundamental to the safety of your car.
We can supply discs, pads, drums, callipers, hydraulic components and more. Do your brakes cause a noise or a vibration, or has your pedal gone soft – we can advise? Electronic handbrakes pose no problem, and we are experienced with all the latest ABS systems. We supply manufacturer approved fluids and parts to ensure any manufacturer’s warranty remains intact.
Tyres
We can supply most brands of tyres, from premium big-name brands through to mid -range and budget.
Even OE spec tyres, track tyres and seasonal tyres are available. If you’re unsure about what type of tyre would best suit your needs our experienced tyre technicians can advise. If you’re concerned that your tyres are nearing the end of their life, please pop in and let us check the tread depths and pressures and general condition FOC and we can advise how close your tyres are to the end of their serviceable life. All used tyres are recycled, and all tyre repairs and fitment are performed by experienced tyre technicians.
Call to book
+44 (0) 1491 848 800Lotus specialists service team
Chris
MD Sales
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“I bought my Lotus Evora from Hofmanns a few years ago and gave my promise that I will bring it back to them for servicing. I travel down from North London every year to get it done, but my given promise is not the only reason I come back, most importantly it is their helpfulness and honesty. Joe is very thorough and if I have any problems he takes his time and effort to find the right answer and solution. The team tell me honestly what needs to be done and what doesn’t so I don’t spend more money than effectively needed, which over the years does add up. Tony the Lotus engineer is amazing and always delivered on the jobs at hand reliably.
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