What it is AdBlue is a diesel exhaust fluid which is used to make diesel vehicles less polluting. It is a solution made with urea and deionised water. How it works Once exhaust gas passes through the DPF (diesel particulate filter) AdBlue is sprayed, mixes with the exhaust gas, neutralises it to form harmless nitrogen […]
Help us stop the Government
As you may be aware the Government are currently consulting on proposals to change the schedules for MOT’s from 3 years for the first MOT and every year to 4 years for the first MOT and every year the so-called 4-1-1 schedule. Data shows that in 2021 over 300,000 vehicles failed their first MOT, extended […]
Part-worn = Part Safe
What is a part worn tyre? Part worn tyres are second hand tyres, that have already been on a vehicle. So why are part-worn tyres part safe? Many of the part worn tyres used in the UK come from Europe where tyres tend to be replaced at 3mm tread depth, at which stage they lose […]
Electric Vehicles – The pro’s and cons
While the government have given deadlines to the motor industry to phase out the production of new petrol and diesel vehicles in favour of electric, it is still hard to envisage a day when most cars on the road will be electric, when you go to the dealer to buy a new vehicle and all […]
Have you hit a pothole recently?
In the kind of weather we have experienced over recent months with the temperature dropping suddenly, the forming of potholes is much more common. This is because potholes form when moisture gets into the cracks in the road which expands when it freezes. Add in that cash strapped council are often doing temporary fixes the […]
Make regular servicing your new year’s resolution.
As the year draws to a close and a new one dawns, we often find ourselves wanting to build positive habits to make our lives a bit easier. This year, why not add car servicing to your list? It seems we can’t go one day without a headline shouting about the latest hike in the […]
Timing Belts
About 12 years ago on a cold and dark night…..no this is not a fairy tale it’s a horror story! Anyway, it was freezing, and I had my young baby in the car when it stopped! I called the RAC the mechanic arrived and as he lifted the bonnet, he did that whole sharp intake […]
Regular car servicing stops disaster from happening over winter.
As temperatures drop and ice slowly creeps into our daily lives, car faults seem inevitable. Taking some small steps to maintain your car are certain to reduce the likelihood of an expensive trip to the garage. Steps you can take at home to keep your car on the road Before you check in for a […]
What is wheel alignment and why might my car need it?
Sometimes referred to as tracking, wheel alignment is the mechanical adjustment of the angles of the vehicle’s wheels and therefore their contact with the road surface. The optimum angles are specified by the manufacturer and are set to provide the best handling and performance for your vehicle. Alignment has an impact on safety and tyre […]
Checking your oil
Running low on oil is a simple oversight which could result in lasting and significant damage to your engine costing thousands to repair or could even result in uneconomical repairs, depending on the age of your vehicle. Checking the oil level and topping up if required is one of the simplest bits car maintenance and […]
