Rings at 3, 6 and 10 km in a straight line from the workshop pin. Neighbourhood dots are approximate centres.
Which neighbourhoods are within 10 km?
| Neighbourhood | Straight line | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Newton | about 1 km | Next door |
| Novena | about 1 km | North |
| Farrer Park | about 1 km | East |
| Orchard | about 1 km | South |
| Balestier | about 2 km | North |
| Bugis | about 2 km | South |
| River Valley | about 2 km | South |
| Tanglin | about 3 km | West |
| Toa Payoh | about 3 km | North |
| Raffles Place | about 3 km | South |
| Kallang | about 3 km | East |
| Tiong Bahru | about 3 km | South |
| Queenstown | about 4 km | West |
| Bishan | about 4 km | North |
| Thomson | about 5 km | North |
| Geylang | about 5 km | East |
| Holland Village | about 5 km | West |
| Bukit Timah | about 5 km | West |
| HarbourFront | about 6 km | South |
| Serangoon | about 6 km | East |
| Ang Mo Kio | about 7 km | North |
| Marine Parade | about 7 km | East |
| Beauty World | about 8 km | West |
| Clementi | about 9 km | West |
Larger districts stretch across the rings, so parts of Ang Mo Kio, Serangoon or Clementi may be just inside or just outside 10 km.
From the north: Novena, Balestier, Toa Payoh, Thomson, Bishan, Ang Mo Kio
Most drivers from these estates come down the CTE or along Thomson Road, both of which lead towards Newton. Novena and Balestier are close enough that a drop-off and a short ride home or to the office is practical.
Straight-line distance: Novena about 1 km, Balestier about 2 km, Toa Payoh about 3 km, Bishan about 4 km, Thomson about 5 km, Ang Mo Kio about 7 km.
From the west: Tanglin, Bukit Timah, Holland Village, Beauty World, Queenstown, Clementi
The Bukit Timah Road and Dunearn Road corridor runs straight towards Newton Circus, and the PIE is the other common way in. Owners along Bukit Timah often pass the workshop on the way into town.
Straight-line distance: Tanglin about 3 km, Queenstown about 4 km, Holland Village about 5 km, Bukit Timah about 5 km, Beauty World about 8 km, Clementi about 9 km.
From the south: Orchard, River Valley, Bugis, Tiong Bahru, Raffles Place, HarbourFront
From Orchard, Scotts Road leads up to Newton Circus. From the city and River Valley, Clemenceau Avenue and the CTE are the usual ways north. Many owners in this band drop the car before work and collect it after.
Straight-line distance: Orchard about 1 km, Bugis about 2 km, River Valley about 2 km, Raffles Place about 3 km, Tiong Bahru about 3 km, HarbourFront about 6 km.
From the east: Farrer Park, Kallang, Geylang, Serangoon, Marine Parade
Drivers from the east usually take the PIE or CTE towards Bukit Timah Road. Farrer Park and Kallang are only a few kilometres away, so a visit fits into an ordinary weekday.
Straight-line distance: Farrer Park about 1 km, Kallang about 3 km, Geylang about 5 km, Serangoon about 6 km, Marine Parade about 7 km.
What is near the workshop while you wait?
Newton Circus is a busy junction where Bukit Timah Road, Dunearn Road, Scotts Road, Newton Road and Clemenceau Avenue North meet. Newton MRT station (North-South and Downtown lines) and Newton Food Centre are both close by, and Orchard Road and Novena are a short ride away. If the job will take longer, many owners drop the car and head to work or home, and we message them when it is ready.
How do I find the entrance?
Set your navigation to Volt Autocare @Bukit Timah on Google Maps or to 143 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 229843. The workshop is inside the Shell station. If it is your first visit, WhatsApp us when you are a few minutes away and we will guide you in.
Questions owners ask
Is 10 km the driving distance?
No. The 10 km circle on this page is a straight line from the workshop. Driving distance and time depend on your route and the traffic, so use the Directions button to see your own route in Google Maps.
Do you have other branches?
No. We have one workshop, inside the Shell station at 143 Bukit Timah Road, Newton Circus. The neighbourhoods on this page are where many of our customers drive in from, not separate outlets.
Can I come from outside the 10 km circle?
Yes. The circle is simply where the workshop is most convenient. Owners from anywhere in Singapore are welcome; WhatsApp us first so we can plan the time you arrive.
What is close by while my car is being checked?
Newton MRT station, on the North-South and Downtown lines, and Newton Food Centre are both close to Newton Circus, and Orchard and Novena are a short ride away.