A new future for Brooklands Garage

Friday 25th April, 2025

Cathedral Vehicle Services (CVS) has taken over fellow Newham business Brooklands Garage, ensuring the continuation of one of the estate’s longest standing resident companies. 

Brooklands Garage was established in 1988 by Phil Brooking, who built a reputation as a safe pair of hands with a wealth of experience. He specialised in Mazda MX5s, drawing custom from across the UK, and had a passion for restoring classic vehicles. 

Martyn O’Callaghan and Daniel Hocking set up CVS on Heron Way in 2023 in response to high demand for repair and maintenance on cars, light commercial vehicles and their own specialism of motorcycles. 

In addition to servicing, diagnostics and tyre repairs, the acquisition of Brooklands Garage as a licensed MOT test station will enable the pair to bring this previously outsourced income stream back in-house. 

“We were already working closely with Phil, and had become good friends,” said Martyn. “When he passed away in November last year, his family asked how we would feel about taking on the lease and the existing business, and it made a lot of sense. 

“We hope Phil would be pleased to know his business remains in good hands.” 

Call 01872 719367 or email info@cvstruro.co.uk