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Car Diagnostics Fault Finding

Car Diagnostics Fault Finding in the Southampton Area: At AMC Car Repairs we do a lot of Car Diagnostics & Fault Finding in the Southampton Area.  We provide our services direct to the public as a mobile service, we will visit them at their home or workplace if they have a suitable off road location for us to work. We also provide our services to many local garages and mechanics assisting them with tricky diagnostics & auto electrical jobs. Here are a few examples of jobs we have looked at recently: Ford with a Wiper Fault Vauxhall with an Indicator thats not working Hyundai with Random lights on dash Volvo that was stuck in park Immobiliser fault on a Ford Horn not working on a Citroen VW with a brake light fault Peugeot that cuts out when driving Fiat with … Continue reading

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Mobile Car Electrician Mechanic

Mobile Car Electrician Mechanic – Covering the Southampton & New Forest Areas.  We will come to you and help get you back on the road ( please note: we do not work on the side of the road ). Our work takes us all over the place:  We cover a large area from Hythe, out to lymington, lyndhurst, cadnam, ashurst, totton, romsey, many parts of Southampton, Holbury, Fawley, Langley, Beaulieu & Brockenhurst. So what have we been up to:  heres some recent jobs we have done: Peugeot in for an Annual service Investigate a VW no start Boot locking fault on a Vauxhall Vw with a battery drain Volvo cabin fan not working Mazda Headlights not working Horn not working on a Ford Fuel pump module fault on a VW Hyundai with a reverse light fault Investigate BMW no start … Continue reading

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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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Is your car ready for winter? When was your last car service?

Is your car ready for winter? When was your last car service? As the weather is changing and winter fast approaches, we have already noticed an increase in car breakdowns and faults that are related to winter and the cooler weather. When did you last have a mechanic look at your car? Has it been serviced in the past year? Do you rely on your car as your main form of transport? Cars need regular maintenance to perform at their best, if you haven’t had your car serviced in a while, now is the time to consider booking it in, before the ice arrives. Everyone knows how annoying it is to have an unreliable car, but its even worse to breakdown in during the winter, its no fun being stuck out in the cold. We advise all our customers to … Continue reading

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Auto Electrics & Vehicle Diagnostics

Auto Electrics & Vehicle Diagnostics available at AMC Car Repairs we have just received our new Business Cards. We are here for Car Repairs, Auto Electrics & Vehicle Diagnostics give us a call today! https://amc-carrepairs.co.uk  

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Uk Driving Test would you pass if you did it today?

The Uk Driving test has changed considerably over the years, do you think you would pass if you did the test today? December this year new changes are being introduced to the Uk Driving test. A survey showed that half of british motorists didnt think they would pass their test today. So would your driving match up to the new standards? The new test regulations from December 4 will see up to 21 vehicle safety questions added, and traditional manoeuvres substituted for parallel parking or reversing and rejoining traffic. Hopeful new drivers will also be asked to follow directions from a sat nav during the test, and be required to complete 20 minutes of independent driving – increased from the previous 10 minutes. Lets quiz your skills and see how you fare: Are you able to correctly and safely follow … Continue reading

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4 legged Furry Friend- Damage to Seat Belt

4 legged Furry Friend –  Damage to Seat Belt: This week one of our customers 4 legged Furry Friend is in the bad books for chewing in the wrong place! The Casualty was a Seat Belt! As you can see from the photo below the damage was sufficient that we needed to replace the Seat Belt to ensure it would perform properly. Hopefully he will stick to chewing his dog toys and treats from now on!      

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This is why you should always Check your Nuts!

This story is a great example of why you should always Check your NUTS! A pedestrian was left with a fractured chest and skull when he face-planted into the ground after a runaway tyre hit him on the back of the head. Roberto Carlos Fernandes, 50, was walking along the pavement with his wife in Ipatinga, Brazil, when the loose tyre came speeding towards him. It had just come off a vehicle on the opposite side of the dual-carriageway – and careered over two reservations towards the couple. It bounced several times before smashing into the back of his head – face-planting him into the hard concrete. Click here to see the video of what happened It may have been a freak accident but in reality if wheels are not fitted correctly and torqued to the right setting then this … Continue reading

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Fog! – the use of lights when driving

The use of Lights when driving in Fog, has sparked numerous posts on local facebook pages, different peoples opinions on this matter always make for a hot conversation topic! Its a shame that some people don’t consider the risks they are putting themselves and others at by not using adequate lighting when we have Fog. This week has been particularly bad and it looks like its to continue. The Highway code states that ” You MUST use headlights when visibility is seriously reduced, generally when you cannot see for more than 100 metres (328 feet). You may also use front or rear fog lights but you MUST switch them off when visibility improves”. So for those of you who think that lights are only for when its dark – Please ensure you use them day or night, if we have fog! By not doing … Continue reading

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Happy New Year from AMC Car Repairs!!

Happy New Year from AMC Car Repairs!! May 2017 be a Great Year for everyone. THANK YOU all for your support!! We look forward to seeing you all again soon!

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