New ramp and 4 wheel alignment equipment
We've done a bit of shopping this week.....
We've replaced our oldest ramp with a new 4 tonne 2 post hydraulic lift. It will take all cars and commer...
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Our updated website
Regular visitors to our website will have noticed a few changes. (Thanks to customer Quentene Finnegan for his feedback). We have added some more phot...
Coil springs revisited
Returning to the last blog on coil springs, the correct term for the cause of them breaking is hydrogen embrittlement.
Something to amaze your friend...
Coil springs
We have anecdotally spotted an increase in the number of fractured coil springs coming in to us.It appears we are not alone - AA patrols dealt with m...
Against 4-2-2 petition links
If you are interested in adding your voice to the campaign against the introduction of 4-2-2 MOT testing, please use these links:
http://www.facebook...
4-2-2 MOT testing??
Have you heard about the possible 4-2-2 MOT test? Here's an extract from the facebook page that's been set up for MOT testers who are against it:
The...
Testimonial from Advanced Maintenance
Our thanks to David Fisher of Advanced Maintenance in Theale for writing this about us:
‘We have been using PR Motors for some time now to service o...
Lights
I know we've just had the longest day, but the good old British weather means you may still be driving in gloom, or torrential rain, with associated p...
Diagnostics
Many people are confused by diagnostics.
It basically means diagnosing the cause of a light coming up on your dash. The causes range from inexpnsive,...
MOT statistics
Here's a few stats for you to mull over in a quiet moment:
Mondays are the day when most vehicles fail their MOT....and Fridays when most pass.
The ...
A few words on tyres
A report published by the AA - "Get a grip" estimates that 1 in 10 British motorists drive with at least one tyre that is illegal. The accepted legal ...
Servicing and warranties
We are often asked whether having your car serviced by us contravenes the manufacturers' warranty. The answer is NO!
Following action by the OFT (Off...
Thanks to Mr Matsuya for this review on Qype
I've just found a review posted on Qype from Mr Matsuya in January.
"Only used them once so will update when I get more work from them. Very good th...
MOT madness
This time of year is the busiest for MOT tests. If you need a test urgently we will usually be able to accomodate you, even if it means opening early ...
Mechanics don’t seem to like writing blogs
Regular readers will have noticed a lack of response from the mechanics to contribute blogs.
Why is this? They must all be far too busy servicing and...
Congratulations to Bobby, our MOT assistant
Congratulations to Bobby, who has been attending Newbury college, on passing his year 2 motor vehicle exams. This brings him a step closer to fulfilli...
Testimonial from Mike, Editor of RG8 and Didcot Directories
Thanks to Mike for sending us the following:
“I wish there were a mechanic in the area who smiled all the time, were efficient, provided fast reliab...
Why not use our free collect and delivery service?
We offer a free collect and delivery service in surrounding areas. This includes, but is not restricted to, Theale, Pangbourne, Upper Basildon, Lower ...
Directors in overalls
This week our blog is from the other of our directors, Roger:
Doesn’t time fly?!
25 years ago, when I was an apprentice, the guys I worked with (who...
Blog from Mary, our office administrator
Thanks to Mary for being the first member of staff to write a blog:
At PR Motors we believe in the personal touch - did you know you can see wor...