Our Heritage

About Us

Performance Autocare is North Yorkshire's leading Lotus & high performance vehicle specialists. We provide a bespoke engineering experience for our clients, ranging from precision routine maintenance to comprehensive restorations.

2016 — 2026

A Decade of
Engineering Trust

Ten years ago, Performance Autocare was founded by Jonny, a Lotus Specialist Technician with over 15 years of experience with the brand. Jonny started Performance Autocare with a singular vision: to elevate the specialist experience. Today, we celebrate a decade of precision engineering, track-side support, and the preservation of the Lotus breed.

Elise, Exige & Emira @ HQ
Elise, Exige & Emira @ HQ
Owner Jonny working on Exige @ HQ
Owner Jonny working on Exige @ HQ
Track spec VX220 @ HQ
Track spec VX220 @ HQ
S1 Exige @ HQ
S1 Exige @ HQ
Annual Performance Autocare meetup @ HQ
Annual Performance Autocare meetup @ HQ
Exige Geometry setup
Exige Geometry setup
V6 Emira @ HQ
V6 Emira @ HQ
Performance Autocare VX220
Performance Autocare VX220
01
Performance

Specialist Servicing

Precision maintenance at competitive rates, ensuring your vehicle performs as intended.
02
Expertise

Lotus Specialist

Lotus Specialist Technicians dedicated to taking care of your pride and joy.
03
Compliance

Is your MOT due?

Full MOT testing and compliance health checks available. Book today.
04
Accreditation

Qualified & Insured

Dealer-trained technicians professionally qualified to handle high-performance marques.
05
NYLOC
Sponsorship
Proud sponsors of North Yorkshire Lotus Owners Club (NYLOC).
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Accessibility

Central Location

Situated on St James Retail Park, 5 minutes from Knaresborough centre.
Tested on Track

ENGINEERING THROUGH EXPERIENCE

Performance Autocare is born from a lifelong obsession with the limit. When he’s not in the workshop, you’ll find our owner Jonny testing his own bespoke builds at circuits like Cadwell Park & Donington Park.

This hands-on track pedigree ensures that every upgrade or service we perform isn't just technically correct; it's track tested for performance and reliability.

2002Year
NATrack Build
400BHP
Jonny on Track
Visit the Workshop

Where Passion Meets Precision

Location

Unit 5, St James Business Park,
Knaresborough, HG5 8PW

⮑ Just off the A1(M)
  • Servicing & MOT
  • Geometry
  • Gearbox Repairs
  • Restorations
  • Track Preparation
  • Tuning & Performance
Opening HoursMon - Fri: 09:30 - 18:00Sat : 10:00 - 14:30Sun - Closed