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Out thanks to Christina Valentine for reviewing us on Motor Codes
I have just moved to this area and had to find a new garage. PR motors advertise in the local village magazine so I called them initially to book an M...
Changes made to brake performance test
On 23 June 2013 changes to the brake performance test procedures and standards were introduced to the MOT test.
The minimum brake efficiency requirem...
4 Wheel alignment
4 wheel alignment prolongs the life of your tyres and reduces fuel consumption.
It does what it says, really - aligns all 4 wheels so that ty...
Good luck to everyone holding fetes this weekend!
We'd like to wish everyone a happy bank holiday weekend - and hope all the local fetes are successful. We often donate free MOTs as raffle prizes so y...
Thanks to Edulis for planting our metallic troughs
We think they are perfectly in keeping with our workshops. Do you? All we need now is a bit of sun…
We are now Trading Standards approved
A little bit more peace of mind for our customers:
Motor Codes (of which we are a member) is unique in its offering to the consumer: it is the only p...
Thanks to Margaret Baxter for reviewing us on Motor Codes this week
The review said:
Excellent customer service and workmanship. A pleasure to deal with, many thanks.
Lorries over 5 tonnes
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...
Potholes
Has this topic of conversation overtaken the weather as Britain's favourite?
Have a look at www.potholes.co.uk - they say:
With potholes estimated to...
Enjoy the Easter break everyone and thanks to all our excellent staff for working so well
March is always a busy month for us and this has been true to form. Many thanks to all our hard working and high performing staff - as always up for ...
New testable items in the MOT test – from March 20 2013
The UK is implementing Directive 2010/48/EU on 20 March.
This means there are new testable items included in the MOT test:...
Light and heavy commercial goods vehicles pass rates: good news and bad
This is from the latest 'Moving On', the VOSA publication for HGV and PSV drivers and operators:
'HGV and PSV pass rates continued their improving t...
Want some good economic news?
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...