Vehicle Advice

Don’t be Dim - Check your lights! With the nights drawing in its staggering to see the amount of “one-eyed monsters” or “pirates” as they are more affectionately known, driving around with headlamp bulbs blown or brake lights not working. Check your lights and don’t risk a fine! Bulbs can be replaced relatively quickly, easily and on most vehicles are inexpensive. If you have a bulb blown call in or give us a call on 01691 622421 - we carry a good stock and usually have just the one to get you sorted and keep you and other road users...

Time for a check?? With the hope that restrictions could be lifted soon it may be time to get your vehicle checked, especially if it has been sitting idle for long periods of time. Cars are designed to be driven, not to sit idle for months. When left unused, engine fluids start to break down, parts that aren’t getting lubricated begin to corrode, and even worse, animals may move in, chewing on anything they can reach, we have seen this fist hand recently! The longer a car sits, the worse these problems can become, but it’s not all bad news. Even...

Hot Wheels & Hot Weather The weather is hot and the schools are almost out. We are all loving this lovely hot weather but is it the same for your car? Hot wheels and high temperatures can really take their toll on your car. Do you want to know what problems your car may encounter and how can you overcome them? Read on… Normally, when it comes to our car tyres we are concerned with avoiding sharp objects on the road, potholes and punctures. However, hot wheels and warm weather can together cause problems. One issue is that the hot...

HOLIDAYS ARE COMING, IS YOUR CAR READY?   Are you planning a holiday or simply lovely days out with the family, or you maybe taking your car with you overseas. Regardless of whether it’s the UK, France or somewhere else if you’re planning a long drive this summer, make sure you’ve completed your holiday car checks first. Otherwise, you will be adding roadside recovery to your list of holiday excursions! CHECK YOUR OIL - Oil checks are simple - lift the bonnet and find your oil dipstick. Your dipstick is easy to spot, it looks like a ring pull (usually...

Signs your Brakes need changing? When you’re cruising along the A5 on a sunny, bright day, it’s easy to forget that you’re in a metal box that is so heavy it could take the length of a football field to stop. That is why your brakes are the most vital safety system in your car. But how do you know if they are working correctly? As the most crucial part of your car, you need to pay attention to any warning signs. From an obvious brake light on your dashboard to the feeling that your vehicle’s taking longer to stop,...