Garage Updates

A SIMPLE GUIDE TO WHAT MOT CLASS YOU NEED FOR YOUR VEHICLE So your vehicle has turned 3 years old and it’s now time for its first MOT or  maybe you have got a used car or van that is due it’s first MOT with you as the nee keeper.  The question is “What MOT class is my vehicle?” Although usually the MOT Class used the most for cars, vans and motorhomes  is Class 4 there are lots of options. Here’s our simple guide to help you understand what MOT is right for you. CLASS 1 MOT     A Class...

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE Every day we deal with many members of the public and whilst guidance has been relaxed we do not want to be responsible for any spread of this awful virus onto anybody, especially those who are vulnerable or elderly. We would like to advise you all of the steps we will be continuing to take to help limit the spread of this virus. We would like to try and limit footfall and waiting where possible in our reception area. To do this - We would encourage people to continue using our telephone booking system or our online booking...

YOUR MOT – WHAT GETS TESTED?   We all know that our car needs an MOT every year after its 3rd birthday but have you ever wondered what really gets tested? Is an MOT a mechanical spa day for your car or something more? Well, your MOT test checks that your vehicle meets the minimum legal standards. Below we will explain what we test along with the main reasons that some cars fail, so you can make sure you are not caught out! There is a minimum of 21 important car parts that get checked. The diagram below shows the...

You DON’T have to Service your car at a Main Dealer!   This is a question we hear a LOT - “Do I have to have my car serviced by a dealership to keep my new car warranty?” The answer is NO. Rest assured new car owners, in order to maintain your new car warranty you don’t have to return to the expensive car dealership’s service centre.  Local service garages ARE cheaper than main dealers. Your main dealer service centre may offer you freshly supplied patisserie, organic coffee, tea water and luxurious leather chairs but you often pay more for...

At Richard’s Auto Services we understand how frustrating it is when your cars air conditioning is broken. Sometimes it might be that the air is not cold or maybe there is a funny smell. It’s not always easy to see what the problem is so let us identify it for you. In addition to MOT’s and Servicing, we are also experts at identifying and fixing car air conditioning problems. We complete all car and van AC repair work ourselves to help you to stay cool. We all take our vehicle’s air conditioning for granted until it’s not working, especially when...