Monthly Archives: October 2017

Is your car winter ready?

Posted on 24/10/2017 by amccarrepairs

Is your car winter ready?   Over the past week or so the weather has started to feel more autumnal, winter is on its way.  With the weather changing the conditions outside can be unpredictable is your car ready to use in during dull, dark, cold, winter days? Here are are few things you should check before driving on darker colder days: When did you last have your antifreeze / coolant changed? has it been done in the last few years? if not it could do with a change to ensure it performs. Are you windscreen wipers working correctly and in good condition? Rain could catch you unprepared if not. Do your lights work? Days can be dull and get dark early. Is your heater working? Temperatures drop, travelling conditions can be chilly and your screen can mist up too. … Continue reading →

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Testing Throttle Body

Posted on 16/10/2017 by amccarrepairs

Testing Throttle Body Something a little different for you today, a look inside our world of diagnostics.  We hope you will find the video attached interesting, sometimes its nice to get a close up of the testing process and see the things that are normally hidden beneath the bonnet. Click here to view video  

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Mysterious Water Leak – Audi Cabrio

Posted on 10/10/2017 by amccarrepairs

Mysterious Water Leak – Audi Cabrio We recently had an Audi Cabrio in, it had water inside the drivers footwell. The customer had spent some time trying to establish where it was coming from, it seemed that when ever it rained the car gained a new puddle. We got the car in and tried to create similar condition to those that may have caused the problem.  Please see the video attached to see what we found: Click here to view video  

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Car Service & MOT – The Facts

Posted on 02/10/2017 by amccarrepairs

Car Service & MOT – The facts. Did you know there is a difference between a Car Service & MOT Test?  Please read on if you would like to understand what the difference is. Think of your car as another member of your family, you want it to be there for you when you need it.  Humans require clean air and a good diet to perform at their best and not become unwell. Cars are no different really. Cars require a good clean air flow, clean oil and filters.  Without these, a cars insides become clogged up and parts start to fail, impacting on the way they perform for you.   The number of customers we have that say “Oh my car has only just passed its MOT Test, I’m surprised that its broken down!”.  When ask when they last … Continue reading →

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