MOT news
The MOT has recently been reviewed by Transport Secretary, Justine Greening. She wanted measures taken to deter ‘clocking’.
So, later this year, VOSA...
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The new EU tyre labelling regulation
EC1222/2009 states that all tyres manufactured after 1 July 2012 give ratings for fuel efficiency, wet grip and rolling noise.
Top left panel refers ...
Anyone for tennis?!
We now have a TV in reception. Anyone waiting for a MOT (45 minutes), a diagnostic check (30 minutes - ish) or something fairly quick and easy like a ...
VOSA visit for us this week
VOSA (the controlling body of the MOT test) carry out spot visits on testing stations around the UK, and it was our turn this week. This is part of th...
Winter check or summer check?!
Flaming June has turned out to bit a bit of a misnomer in 2012. Usually at this time of year we are thinking about long journeys, heavy traffic and hi...
We now have new Vauxhall diagnostics
You may be aware that our diagnostic equipment is already up to main agent specification for Audi, VW, Seat, Skoda, BMW, Renault, Citroen and Peugeot....
Thanks to a couple of our customers for facebook comments
A couple of customers posted on our facebook page over the weekend. Many thanks to them for taking the trouble - it's always nice to get feedback.
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Happy Jubilee Week End to you all
We congratulate the Queen on her Diamond Jubilee, and hope everyone enjoys the long celebratory week end. We are open until 5.30 tonight, and tomorrow...
Blogs working properly again
Apologies to everyone who reads our blogs - I've been having a spot of computer trouble. Hopefully everything is sorted out now and normal service can...
PR Motors and light vehicle maintentance & repair apprenticeships
It's the time of year when colleges begin their application process for entry in September to Apprenticehsip programs.
We are proud to support 3 of o...
Brakes
As with most things in life, brakes are more complicated than you might think. Here are some of the terms used:
Pads
Discs
Drums
Shoes
Fluid
Han...
MOT test ‘probably the best in Europe’
The Transport Select Committee held in January 2012 heard evidence that
.... 'The ability to have a test, repair and retest on the same premises, of...
Lorry plating
The HGV testing station at Newbury is fully booked now until early July. If you have a lorry that needs plating by the end of July please contact us a...
Changes to our reception area
We now have a new hot drinks machine for customer use, and have rearranged the seating in the waiting area. Hopefully customers waiting for MOTs (45 m...
Busy time for MOTs
March is usually a busy time for MOT tests. If your MOT has expired your insurance is invalid and you are driving illegally. We offer the foll...
It’s always nice to get unsolicited, good feedback…
Thanks to one of our new customers, who emailed this earlier in the week:
I wanted to say and get down in writing, that I was absolutely delighted wi...
New drivers
Yesterday my son passed his driving test. If you have just passed yours, or have a child who has, is there any way we can help?
An understanding of t...
Did you see The Fixer on BBC2 this week?
Mary did - and of course compared what Alex Polizzi had to say about a small independent MOT station and garage in Manchester with what we do and how ...
Every business ‘needs to go digital’ as internet economy will double by 2016
Every business needs to 'go digital' to capitalise on the dramatic growth predicted in the internet economy, according to a report from The Boston C...