What are the signs that your car needs servicing?
When you need to book a car service, there are often plenty of tell-tale signs from your car.
Understanding these is an important part of getting repairs done quickly and economically. If you've not received a reminder yet from your local car service garage, you should get in touch if you notice the following signs:
· Dashboard warning lights
· Issues with braking
· Strange noises
· Stalling and engine issues
· Vibrations and shuddering
· Problems with ignition
· Increased fuel use
· Smoky exhaust emissions
GENERAL VEHICLE REPAIR WORK
We cover all general vehicle repair work, from minor mechanical hiccups to major running faults. Just some of the work we do includes:
BRAKING SYSTEM
A vital safety feature, we can repair and replace failed, damaged or worn braking system components for all makes and models. Pads, discs, shoes, drums, lines and ABS systems can all be put right, if you have any doubts about your brakes call in for a check.
CLUTCH SYSTEM
We are able to diagnose and repair all aspects of clutch systems from Master to slave cylinders, release bearing and clutch plate faults. Some common signs repairs are needed would be loss off drive, a sticky peddle, a high ‘bite’, or issues changing gear.
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
Knocks, clunks, rattles should not be ignored and are often signs of worn out bushes, ball joints and other suspension or steering related components all of which can be quickly and efficiently diagnosed and repaired by our mechanics, keeping you driving straight down the road.
EXHAUST REPAIRS
Your exhaust is designed to carry harmful combustion gasses out and away from your vehicle, if you have noticed a change in the noise, usually a louder ‘sportier’ sound, it may be because your exhaust is leaking, this should be repaired as soon as possible to stop fumes entering the cabin.
ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS
Electrical faults and poor vehicle performance can be challenging to diagnose without technical training and advanced vehicle diagnostic computers. Fortunately, we have both, so we can get straight to the heart of numerous running issues and offer affordable solutions.