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May302016
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A torn outer CV boot is bad news for the joint on the inside (constant velocity)

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A torn outer CV boot is bad news for the joint on the inside  (constant velocity). It loses grease and water gets in so the joint wears and then gets noisy. Its something that needs to be fixed and not…

May272016
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VW Beetle oil leak

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VW Beetle came in with an oil leak.   The leak was from the sump bung area, It turned out to be that the threads had stripped in the sump.So the job was to retread the sump and fit an oversize…

May232016
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Steering wobble when braking on a Mini.

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Steering wobble when braking . A mini 1 was booked in from last week with a very bad steering wobble when braking. So we checked it out and the two track rod ends were very badly worn(i never  seen ones…

May162016
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BMW 3 Series E46 2003 Engine Fault.

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BMW drove in running very bad almost like a coil fault. which also goes a lot on them.Only two fault codes showed when I did the diagnostics  code 2782 and 2865 (camshaft sensor exhaust and variable valve drive power limitation limp…

May112016
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Ford Scorpio 1998: Miss-Firing

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Ford Scorpio limped into me during the week. Symptoms  Down on power. Misfiring. Chugging. A quick check of the following. It’s always good practice to start of by checking the basics. Electric’s  Check spark plugs for tightness. Check condition of…

May092016
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How to get your car ready for summer.

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Warm summer temperatures can be hard on a vehicle. Heat expands the air in the tires and makes your cooling system work harder. Harsh sun can accelerate wear on hoses and drive belts. With the right precautions, though, you can…

May062016
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Rear brake caliper on a Lexus 2008: Seized

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This is a rear brake calibre on a Lexus 2008. As you can see from the photo the inner brake pad is badly worn and the outside one has plenty of materiel left on it. One of two reasons can…

May032016
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The Top 4 Things To check before buying a second hand car

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How to check out a carWhen buying a second hand car, make sure you check out the car as much as possible before you agree to buy it.If you find something you are not happy with when you are checking…

May012016
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Vauxhall/OPel Omega Shock: Burst Through Mount.

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This is not something you see every day! even in my busy garage. A good customer of mine who drives an Opel Omega got a nasty shock when driving home from work. The cause of this problem is down to…

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