And perhaps our selection will bring back memories of visits to places long gone, as well as other more recent reminders.
Take a look through and see how many of these 11 scenes bring back memories.
And why not get in touch to tell us about other garages you remember from years gone by.
1. L & P Motors
L & P Motors which was wound up in 2013 after 70 years in the business. Who remembers this popular York Road dealership? Photo: TY
2. Memories of PInkneys garage
Over at Wolviston, Pinkneys garage will bring back lots of memories for some people. Does it for you? Photo: Hartlepool Mail
3. Leeming Garage in Hart Lane
A view of Hart Lane at its junction with Serpentine Gardens where Leeming Garage is in the picture. Remember it? Photo: HM
4. Closing down
The Jet garage in Belle Vue Way which is pictured in 2006, at a time when it was due to close. Remember it? Photo: LH