SMC Automotive Essex

10/07/2026

DYK? Each of our self-drive recovery trucks is serviced every 6-8 weeks on average.

22/06/2026

Track day ready. Fast road proven. 🔥

A few of the performance cars we’ve recently prepared and upgraded for customers who demand more from their vehicles.

Whether it’s suspension upgrades, brake packages, performance servicing, engine tuning preparation, handling improvements, rust protection or complete track-focused setups, we help drivers get the most from their cars both on the road and on circuit.

Every build is tailored to the owner’s goals, whether that’s shaving lap times, improving reliability, or simply making the car more enjoyable to drive.

Which one are you choosing? 👇

📍 SMC Automotive
📞 Contact us to discuss your project
🏁 Track Day Preparation
🛻 Track Day Transportation
🔧 Performance Upgrades
🚗 Fast Road & Motorsport Support

20/06/2026

Loads more jobs ticked off following the first (incredibly wet ☔️) track day at Snetterton. It was a decent test run spoilt by fuel surging and failed Quattro…

⛽️ TTRS lpfp + wiring upgraded
👨‍🔧 Custom stage 2+ tune by DCL Tuning
⚙️ New Haldex ECU to finally have AWD
💨 Res-delete (as 78db was embarrassing)
🌬️ Airtec intercooler
🥾 SW Motorsports heel plate
♻️ GFB diverter valve
🛑 Rear MTEC discs + EBC Bluestuff pads
🔧 New dog mount and bush
🛞 Replaced NSF driveshaft
⚡️ Reinstalled Bosch double plats, after 2 failed NGK iridium’s.
😍 Gold heat taped the engine bay - Purely for aesthetics but I await my fate in the comments…

Brand Hatch in a couple of weeks, hoping for a faultless run with better weather! 🤞

13/06/2026

We love seeing our customers’ dream cars! 😍

After years of hard work and saving, our customer finally secured this stunning Porsche 356 in Germany.

So, when it came to collecting it, who did he trust? Himself… with one of our self-drive transporters! 🚛

Our self-drive vehicle transport hire gives you the freedom to collect your own pride and joy, while having the right equipment for the job.

Thinking of buying a vehicle from elsewhere in the UK or Europe? Get in touch to discuss your transport needs.

📞 01268 956609

🌐 stevensmotorco.co.uk/transporter-hire

10/06/2026

08/06/2026

Great day on track, despite the weather ☔️

The Car Edition popped down looking for inspiration for their upcoming track projects

08/06/2026

Maiden run out in the glorious British summertime ☔️

04/06/2026

Full turbo back exhaust system supplied by Cobra Exhausts Uk and AmD Tuning

31/05/2026

Another productive week on the TTSMC ahead of the first track day at Snetterton in June.
🛞 Bilstein B14’s installed
🛞 4 wheel alignment (track focused)
🛞 Polybushed control arms
👨‍🔧 Serviced Engine + Gearbox + Haldex
👨🏻‍🎨 Rattle canned the calipers
🛑 MTEC discs + EBC Bluestuff pads
🪝 Tow hooks replaced

Performed a spirited road-test and split a hose…