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...

The MOT has recently been reviewed by Transport Secretary, Justine Greening. She wanted measures taken to deter ‘clocking’. So, later this year, VOSA...

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....

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

  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...

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...

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...

We have noticed a massive increase in the number of people popping in, calling or mailing us asking for a job. Many of these are experienced mechanics...

As I mentioned a few blogs ago, Ben has recently attended a diagnostics course entitled 'Exploring BMW body systems for E60s, E70s and E90s'.  We have...

As we are now heading into colder weather, many of you may be thinking about fitting winter tyres to your vehicles. Here are a few facts to bear in mi...

This week has been very busy, on every front. All bays: MOT, lorry pit, and regular car/van service and repair bays have been constantly in use, we've...

We have just had a meeting for all our MOT testers. The MOT test is being updated in January 2012 to include the new items and changes incorporated in...

Better late than never? Our 4 wheel alignment equipment has finally arrived. Several of our staff have been trained up and it is ready to use. Incorr...

As the weather is turning, I thought a few words on batteries would be timely. Batteries can die at any time of year but this is more likely in winte...

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...

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...

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...