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Engine Management Light on your car?

Engine Warning Light on your car? Don’t let an Engine Management Light on your car spoil your summer holiday plans! Get your car checked today! The Summer Holidays are in full swing, everyone is out & about enjoying the sunshine, which is great to see! We have already seen a few enquiries from people who are visiting the area and have car trouble which has interupted their Holiday. Some carried out long journeys with Engine Management lights on their car without getting it checked first!  The light comes up as warning to alert you to take action as your car needs help! So Remember if you have an engine management light on your car, don’t ignore it! Best to get it checked as soon as possible, as you risk breaking down or having a more costly repair if you leave … Continue reading

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Is your car summer ready?

Is your car summer ready? The weather is starting to feel more summery and many will be planning days out with family or have holidays planned. Will you need your car for these special occasions? If so now is the time to make sure you fix any faults that you have been putting off repairing, as you want you car to be as reliable as it can be and any foreseen problems resolved. Give us a call today to discuss any problems you may have with your car on 07587 988174 or click here to contact us

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AMC Car Repairs – Weekly Roundup – Servicing

AMC Car Repairs – Weekly Roundup – Servicing Servicing has been a popular booking this week, no two weeks are ever the same in this trade.  Although we specialise in Auto Electrics, Fault Finding & Diagnostics, we also service vehicles, along with remapping, ecu cloning & much more.  When someone calls to book servicing, its music to our ears – regular maintenance and servicing will help them have a more reliable vehicle. It amazes us how many people dont service their vehicles, as they think am MOT test is sufficient, unfortunately an MOT only checks a fixed list of areas, a service will highlight other areas that need attention, along with refreshing the oil and filters.  Over the years we have seen allsorts when servicing cars.  The ones that stick in my memory are the service bookings for cars that … Continue reading

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AMC Car Repairs – Weekly Roundup – Car Electrical Faults

This week has flown by, we have spent most of the week dealing with car electrical faults.  As usual we have travelled all over the waterside and Southampton area: A few of this weeks jobs: Mercedes with an Electrical Fault Carried out Service on an Audi BMW with an Airbag fault VW with a Battery drain Electrical fault on a Mazda Audi with a window fault VW having problems starting Nissan with Battery drain Audi with electrical problems VW for MOT & Repairs Never a dull week at AMC always something different to work on.

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Is your car ready for the changing seasons ahead?

Is your car ready for the changing seasons ahead? Is your car ready? Summer seems to have flown by this year, the kids are back at school and the nights are starting to cool.  Hope you have all had an amazing summer with some great memories?  We had a few well earned weeks off to recharge our batteries and spend time with family, that all seems like a distant memory now, as the normal work and school routine resumes. I have noticed over the past week the nights are getting cooler and drawing in for autumn, the pigs have been released onto the forest to eat all the fallen acorns and the leaves have even starting to fall in some places. This is the time to plan ahead and address any outstanding maintenance issues with your car, before the next … Continue reading

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Is your Car Ready for Summer? When was your last car service?

Is Your Car Ready for Summer?  With the summer not so far away now, I expect your holiday is on your mind, not your car service! Will you be needing your vehicle during this period for a holiday? When was it last looked at by a mechanic? Will you be driving a long distance over the coming months? If so When was your car last serviced? If you would like AMC Car Repairs to service your car, call today to book in with us. Call us on 07587 988174 or 02380 879058  Click here to message us today! Give yourself one less thing to worry about this summer and book your service now!

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Car Filters

Car Filters Your cars filters are important to the longevity of your car and interior comfort and should be replaced regularly. Most Cars have 4 basic filters fitted as standard, here we describe them and their roles within the vehicle: Oil Filter traps contaminants allowing the oil to flow through the engine unrestricted. Fuel Filter separates harmful contaminants that may cause problems with injectors and fuel system. Air Filter traps dirt particles, which can cause damage to engine cylinders, walls, pistons etc.  The Air filter also plays a role in keeping contaminants off the airflow sensor in fuel injected cars. Cabin Filter or Pollen Filter as its also known helps trap pollen, bacteria and dust that may find its way into the cars ventilation system. Filters are normal wear and tear items that require regular checks as part of a … Continue reading

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Vehicle Steering & Suspension

Vehicle Steering & Suspension: What is Steering & Suspension?  The Steering & Suspension are key safety related systems that affects the way your car rides and handles.  You should have these sysetms checked regularly, at least once a year. What does the Steering & Suspension do?  The suspension maintains the relationship between the wheels and the frame of the car.  The suspension system interacts with the steering system to provide vehicle control.  When the system is working correctly, the suspension system helps absorb the irregularities in the road, such as potholes, rough terrain etc, but absorbing these irregularities it helps maintain vehicle stability.  The steering system transmits you input from the steering wheel to the steering gear and other steering components that control the cars direction, so if you move the wheel fiercely the car will steer in that direction … Continue reading

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Vehicle Starting, Charging & Batteries

Vehicle Starting, Charging & Batteries Your car’s starting, charging system & battery help ensure dependable vehicle operation whenever you drive your car. What does it do?  The battery stores electrical energy and the starter converts that energy into mechanical force to turn the engine for starting.  The alternator produces electric current to replace what the starter has used from the battery during start up and supports electrical loads when the engine is running.  An ignition module turns the low voltage supply to the ignition coil on & off, and the coil produces the high voltage for the ignition system.  This creates a spark at spark plugs and ignite the air/fuel mixture in the engine. A belt then transmits power from the front of the engine to the alternator pulley, along with other accessories. What Wear & Tear can you expect?  … Continue reading

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Car Lights & Windscreen Wipers

Car Lights & Windscreen Wipers Car Lights & Windscreen wipers play a major role in safe driving – the chances of accidents increase if you can’t be seen or see others.  Its all to common to get a car in with a fault of this nature that hasn’t been addressed, if you find your car has one of these faults get it booked in and resolved at once. What do they do?  The wiper system keeps excessive water, snow or dirt from building up on the windshield and removes them to maintain clear visibility through the windscreen.  The lighting system provides nighttime visibility, signals and alerts other drivers. It also supplies light for viewing instruments and cars interior. Typical Wear & Tear:  Lights and wipers are normal wear and tear items that require periodic replacement. Factors affecting replacement intervals include: … Continue reading

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