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Poor weather can mean poor starting
Sometimes this is due to driver error.
If your car does not start try these tips:
1. Turn off your radio, heater, lights and any other accessories ...
New York or Frilsham?
Heavy rainfall this week has caused chaos in the US, but also nearer to home. Driving through deep water is not advisable - irrevocable damage can be ...
Safe driving to everyone as the weather is due to worsen…
….but happy half term to everyone whom it affects.
We’ve had a bit of rain this week, haven’t we?
Can you see out of your windscreen when it does?
When it comes to driving in rain, there is nothing more important than having a good set of wiper bla...
Don’t forget our MOT price is reduced to £30 when booked with any service
As it says really. Of course that is in conjunction with our free local collect and deliver service, free MOT retest and free MOT reminder service.
Another piece of good unsolicited feedback from one of our customers
We were delighted to receive this email last week:
Thanks again for sorting the brakes and timing on my X1/9.
It's great to have it running properly...
Ben and engine work
No job too big? Engine replacement is probably the most intricate job we do, and last week we had 2. Engine replacement requires a high level of conce...
Do you trust your garage?
We have had 2 customers today coming to us asking for a second opinion. Both related to brakes, so obviously drivers were concerned. We looked at the ...
College started this week
3 of our younger (!) staff started college this week, on day release from our workshops. Bobby has started year 3 at Newbury College, James year 2 at ...
HGV platings booking in December now in Newbury
Is your lorry plating due before the end of the year?
The next available appointment at Newbury is 3 December. If you would like us to book your test...
Warning lights
Warning lights can cause confusion - the basic rule is:
If a red warning light comes on (or fails to extinguish after you've started the engine) you ...
Busy day for us today
Here are a few photos to show you the variety of vehicles we're working on today. Also today is the day when our apprentices enrol for their new cours...
**Reduced fee when you book a service with your MOT**
The fee for a MOT test is currently £54. However, we will reduce that to £30 if you book any service at the same time.
We are doing this to reflect t...
Going to Reading Festival this weekend?
There is rain forecast which probably won't stop you having a great time, but may cause problems in the car park. Here are a few tips if your car gets...
Customer reviews of us on Which?
Thanks to a regular customer who came in specially this week to tell us we have been favourably reviewed in Which? Here's one of the reviews:
PR Moto...
Types and grades of oil
We should all try to check the oil level on the dipstick every couple of weeks and before any long journey. If you would prefer one of us to do it, ju...
A couple of photos of us at the Tidmarsh and Sulham fete
We all had a thoroughly enjoyable time at the fete last Saturday. Congratulations to Dominic who won our competition by getting 3 of his 5 balls throu...
Catch us at the Tidmarsh and Sulham fete this Saturday
We are always pleased to support local community events and this Saturday sees us at Tidmarsh and Sulham fete manning the football game. Fun for all a...
Good luck to Team GB
We at PR Motors would like to wish all competitors in Team GB the best of luck in the Olympic Games.
We hope every aspect of the Games is successful ...