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Auto Electricians – AMC Car Repairs – weekly update

Southampton Auto Electricians – AMC Car Repairs – weekly update As many of you know we are Auto Electricians covering the Southampton & New Forest Area. Our job is very diverse, ive said this many times before no two days are ever the same.  This past week has taken us all over the place, we’ve been to Northam, Maybush, Freemantle, Millbrook, Marchwood, Hythe, Blackfield & Fawley to name just a few. As you can see geographically we cover a good distance and the great thing for you is as long as you have a suitable area for us to work we will come to you and look at your vehicle so you don’t need to worry about getting home and can stay inside, in the warm. Here is some examples of jobs we have seen this week: Horn not working … Continue reading

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What Fault finding have AMC Car Repairs been up to recently?

What Fault Finding have AMC Car Repairs been up to recently? AMC Car Repairs have been busy fault finding in the Southampton area over the past few weeks,  we’ve travelled from Lymington & New Milton, round to Beaulieu, Holbury, Fawley & Hythe along the coast to Marchwood and Totton and battled through the horrendous traffic jams into southampton to jobs in Lordshill, harefield, millbrook & Northam, we have been all over the place. Im sure everyone has noticed the seasonal changes over the past few weeks, not only has it got chilly but the dark nights are now unavoidable for many. Its this time of year when people start to notice faults that are more evident in the winter weather.  This is where our fault finding skills come into their own. Our years of experience and expertise help us resolve … Continue reading

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AMC Car Repairs – Weekly Roundup – Battery drains & more

AMC Car Repairs – Weekly Roundup – Battery drains & more: Thats another week past on the south coast, we’ve had battery drains, services, starting faults, electrical faults & module installations on a wide range of makes and models: Some of this weeks jobs: Chevrolet Alarm fault Glow plugs on a Skoda Jaguar with a battery drain Renault headlight problem Toyota with starting fault Roof fault on a Vauxhall Replacement module on Chrysler Mercedes with lights on dash VW with battery drain Toyota with Battery warning light Ford with electrical fault Vauxhall for a major service Mazda with DPF fault   Click here to contact us  

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AMC Car Repairs – Weekly Roundup – Headlights & More

AMC Car Repairs – Weekly Roundup – Headlights & More As lovely as the Heat wave was, its nice to be back to a normal temperature again!  From Woodlands to Boldre, Marchwood, Totton & Calmore to Hythe, Dibden Purlieu,Blackfield & Calshot this week we have been all over the waterside area. Some of this weeks Jobs: Renault with Faulty side light VW in limp mode Fiat that was a no start with an immobilizer/key fault VW with battery drain Citroen with Headlight fault Internal Lighting fault on a Volvo Brakes – Discs & Pads on a VW Cambelt & waterpump on a Skoda Rear Brakes and Brake Fluid change on a Skoda Chysler no start Jaguar with wiper fault Volvo parking sensor fault Another varied week with a good selection of vehicles with lots of different faults. Click here to … Continue reading

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AMC Car Repairs Specialists in Auto Electrics

AMC Car Repairs Specialise in Auto Electrics: AMC Car Repairs are specialists in Auto / Vehicle Electrics , we have over 25 years experience in the Motor Industry. Our Auto Electrician supports many local garages who don't have their own onsite auto electrician and also provides his services direct to vehicle owners. As Auto Electricians we see a huge range of vehicle electrical faults everything from: broken wires, water ingress that has damaged circuit boards, blown fuses and faulty fuse boxes damaged relays & modules faulty ECU's faulty Body Control Modules Poor Connections Faulty Switches and much more We have access to a wide range of vehicle wiring diagrams and technical data. Our vast knowledge and experience in this area means that we often take on jobs that others have failed to diagnose or repair.  When contacting us regarding an … Continue reading
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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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Car Electrics

Car Electrics Car Electrics faults come in all different shapes and sizes. Our Car Electrician see’s a vast array of vehicles with electrical faults. Some car electrical faults are easy to find and some are a little more challenging! A lot of a car electrics and wiring are hidden under panels or areas that a regular driver will never see, so we thought we would share this image with you of a recent job we had. There is nothing like looking for the broken wire, when it has company!! The Challenges of a Car Electrical Repair! If you need an Auto Electrician give us a call at AMC Car Repairs today! Click here to contact AMC Car Repairs about your fault

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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 Fuel System

Car Fuel System What is the car fuel system? – The fuel system works with the rest of the engine control system to deliver the best performance with the lowest emissions. If you smell fuel or suspect a problem address this immediately. What does the car fuel system do? – The car fuel system transfers fuel from the fuel tank and passes it through a fuel filter for straining before it arrives at the injectors.  A pressure regulator controls fuel pressure to ensure good engine performance under a variety of speed and load conditions.  Fuel injectors, when activated spray a metered amount of fuel into the engine.  Some cars use a return line system to return unused fuel back to the tank. Wear & Tear on vehicle fuel systems, the intervals for fuel system maintenance may be influenced by fuel … 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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