Blog Archives - Page 8 of 9 - MOT & Garage Services in Theale, Reading

Our apprentices are being observed at work today

Posted By prmotors in Blog, Staff June 6, 2013 0 comment

As part of the Motor Vehicle Technician qualification, apprentices have to be observed doing certain jobs in the workplace. Here's Bobby carrying out ...

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Lorries over 5 tonnes

Posted By prmotors in Blog, Garage April 22, 2013 0 comment

Due to the increasing backlog at Newbury testing station, we are ceasing to take bookings on lorries over 5 tonnes with immediate effect. We will of c...

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New website launched!

Posted By prmotors in Blog April 18, 2013 0 comment

Hopefully regular visitors to our website will like the new look we have now. It's not just been updated for style, though....we have the following fe...

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Overall opinion on us is still at 100%!

Posted By prmotors in Blog March 22, 2013 0 comment

The latest survey completed on us on the Motor Codes website says: Car needed servicing and 2 new tyres. I was aware that brakes would need replacing...

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New testable items in the MOT test – from March 20 2013

Posted By prmotors in Blog, Garage March 13, 2013 0 comment

The UK is implementing Directive 2010/48/EU on 20 March. This means there are new testable items included in the MOT test:...

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Thanks to all our customers who’ve been completing Motorcodes surveys about us.

Posted By prmotors in Blog February 15, 2013 0 comment

Our overall opinion rating is 100%, here are some of the comments: A big thank you to PR Motors, the service they provide is second to none. I have t...

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Thanks to Michael Wood for his email

Posted By prmotors in Blog January 11, 2013 0 comment

'I would like to send my thanks for the work completed on my car after it failed it's MOT. To have it back in order the same day was much appreciated...

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Christmas starts for us today

Posted By prmotors in Blog December 7, 2012 0 comment

As I said last week, we are closed this afternoon for our Christmas lunch. We're really in the spirit this year with an electric imitation fire and li...

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Christmas parties already…..?

Posted By prmotors in Blog, News November 30, 2012 0 comment

A bit of advance warning - this time next week (7 Dec) we are open only in the morning. It's our annual jaunt to the Four Points in Aldworth for a lon...

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Want some good economic news?

Posted By prmotors in Blog, Garage November 16, 2012 0 comment

Our hourly labour rate has remained unchanged for 4 years now. We charge £50+vat, which is significantly lower than many other independent garages and...

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Poor weather can mean poor starting

Posted By prmotors in Blog, Garage November 9, 2012 0 comment

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 ...

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Warning lights

Posted By prmotors in Blog September 13, 2012 0 comment

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 ...

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Busy day for us today

Posted By prmotors in Blog September 7, 2012 0 comment

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...

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The new EU tyre labelling regulation

Posted By prmotors in Blog July 6, 2012 0 comment

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 ...

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Anyone for tennis?!

Posted By prmotors in Blog June 29, 2012 0 comment

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 ...

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VOSA visit for us this week

Posted By prmotors in Blog June 22, 2012 0 comment

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...

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Winter check or summer check?!

Posted By prmotors in Blog June 15, 2012 0 comment

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...

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Blogs working properly again

Posted By prmotors in Blog May 28, 2012 0 comment

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...

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MOT tests in the National news today

Posted By prmotors in Blog May 11, 2012 0 comment

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MOT test ‘probably the best in Europe’

Posted By prmotors in Blog April 20, 2012 0 comment

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...

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