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Wet Belt Replacement: Why Replacing It on Schedule Matters   Garages across the UK are increasingly seeing the consequences of wet timing belts that have been left too long before

Do Garages Fit Customer Supplied Parts?   Some do. Many do not. It’s a question drivers often ask when they have already purchased parts online or found them cheaper elsewhere:

Should You Fix Car Problems Before an MOT Test?   It’s quite common for drivers to suspect their car might fail its MOT on something specific. In most cases, it

Will a TPMS Warning Light Cause an MOT Failure?   Yes. If your tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light stays illuminated while the engine is running, your car will

Will My Car Pass Its MOT With Worn Brake Pads?   It depends how worn they are. Brake pads are checked as part of the MOT. If the tester deems

Why Is My Engine Management Light On?   A vehicle’s engine management light (EML), also known as the check engine light, MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) or the engine warning light,

Why Are Some Garages More Expensive Than Others? It’s a question many drivers ask when shopping around for MOTs, servicing or repairs: why do prices vary so much from one

Some Do; Here’s Why We Don’t   Here’s a question we get asked more often than you’d expect: “Will you fit parts I’ve purchased elsewhere?” Or sometimes: “I’ve already bought

Diagnostic Assessments: Why We Can’t Just “Plug It In”   “What do you mean you charge X amount to look at it? Just plug it in, and the computer will

Finding out your car or van has failed an MOT can be inconvenient, but it is not the end of the world. Here are some steps to follow to help