All Car Servicing

All Car Servicing

Hi I would like to introduce myself. Working in the Garage and tyre and all Car Servicing business now for 40 years. So. worked for a couple of national tyre companies before starting my first business. Of course, I now own a company here in the UK called Pellon Tyre and Auto-centre. Blogging about anything to do with Car Servicing and their related products. Naturally, that will help my business. We are members of Point-S and MotorCodes and are also a Unipart Car Care Centre.

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Drivers Avoid Car Servicing

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Drivers Avoid Car Servicing

Drivers Avoid Car Servicing
Drivers Avoid Car Servicing

Drivers Avoid Car Servicing

Of course, modern cars are all controlled by computers these days. In fact almost all aspects of manufacturing today’s cars are controlled by computers and this includes the servicing schedules. The servicing details that are written out in your cars hand book. SO, have been designed to give the best possible Smart Car Servicing schedule. Importantly, you should not really vary from that by giving your car extra oil or filter changes.

Drivers neglect their car servicing plan why?

As I have stated earlier today’s cars are better built and more reliable than the cars say ten year ago and before. They have the ability to run for much longer periods that their older counterparts. The only exception to this in my opinion is that we have more problems with the cars electric systems than before. Because modern cars have more of them (car electrics).

The thing that some drivers neglect is to have their cars serviced at the correct periods according to their Servicing a Car manual. We often get cars in for  servicing and when we stamp and enter the details into the servicing booklet we find that they have missed out a service completely, and when we sometimes question this they simply come out with some excuse, such as the previous garage forget to fill it in. I do not believe this and it also important to keep a Car Servicing history to keep up the value should the owner ever want to sell the car.

Some car owners ignore the service book completely. Drivers Avoid Car Servicing

You would be surprised at how many drivers do not have a service book or have lost it. Many car owners are guilty of this. As luck would have it. Most good garages have a car service times and repair schedule times computer. We at Pellon Auto-centre here in Halifax use the Auto-Data computer software for all our mechanical work timings and service schedules. This means that we do not get stuck if a customer does not have a service schedule book for their cars.

Another problem in our busy world. So, is that people do not have their car serviced at all ! Consequently, the end result of this is that although the car will perhaps keep on running. Then it will inevitably start breaking down at some stage or another.

In most cases the warning light will come on for the particular problem that may arise.

The common lights to illuminate are the oil warning lights and the brake warning lights. When a car is regularly serviced these parts are checked and any problem will be rectified for example oils will be changed and brakes will be checked and any problems will be rectified, such as replacing worn out brake pads.

When the car is not serviced then these problems will become exaggerated and lead onto to more damaged parts. A car with a low oil level could lead onto a damaged engine or cylinder head. Worn out brake pads will inevitably lead onto damaged brake discs or burned out wheel cylinder’s, once again leading onto a much higher garage charge. So, than they would get if they did not Drivers Avoid Car Servicing.

Some other things that may affect your car. Drivers Avoid Car Servicing

Other things that could go wrong would fluid changes. On a very big service some car manufacturers recommend that the cars fluid should be changed. These are things such as transmission oils, brake fluids. not forgetting, the engine coolant levels and steering fluid levels. Of course,these are all things that are checked or changed while Car Servicing. Importantly, all of which could be critical if neglected and the drivers Avoid Car Servicing.

The one thing that would give you big problems though is as I have stated earlier. Your ENGINE OIL. You should at least give your car an oil and filter change. This is the very least you should but this could stop your engine blowing. Especially, on the way to the airport for your valuable holidays. I do not really recommend it ! But even if you change the oil and filter yourself, then please do it, a car with a blown up engine is not worth anything to anybody.

Garage servicing does other things

Other things that a garage will do for you during  Car Servicing. Of course, is things like changes your wheels round. Thus will ensure, a better wear out of your tyres. Also many garages are now in nationwide schemes and only fit the best parts.

Using low quality spare parts for your cars servicing. Drivers Avoid Car Servicing

This is a cost saving that is false economy ! So, will it really save you money. By fitting your own parts from the local corner accessory shop. Inferior parts will wear out quicker. This is most common to see on tyres. Cheap car tyres will wear out in a faster time than a leading make, say such as Michelin tyres, and this has been proven time and again. A little extra money will give you much better value in the long run

So respond to that check engine oil light on the dash

When the check engine oil warning light or brake warning light goes on,. Your car will still be operational. But please do not ignore it and put it off for another day. So, eventually, you will spend a lot of money. Naturally, you are in the car, and you regret your negligence. When the check engine light or any other warning light comes on,. Urgently, schedule an appointment with your garage and start a new campaign for your car. So, to have regular Car Servicing. Importantly, we also check the car owner’s timing belt change time when we service their cars.

Pellon Tyre and Auto-centre offer car servicing and repairs to all makes of vehicles.

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Traffic Chaos Expected-on UK roads

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Traffic Chaos is expected
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Traffic Chaos expected

Traffic Chaos expected

So when I read this attached article, it made good sense to prepare your car for any unexpected traffic holdups. I can see that there will be many traffic jams and hold ups as the expected figures of traffic volumes come into fruition.

Simply put, there will be millions of motorists who are hell-bent on a good holiday here in the UK. Hence, as restrictions on the near continent continue to haunt frustrated drivers and their families from travelling abroad,. I certainly intend to stay at home this year and see what the situation is next year. However, millions are expected to visit the big tourist spots. While also enjoying the great weather that we are experiencing here in the UK.

In my opinion, there is no better time. Traffic Chaos expected

than to have your car serviced, or at least check your levels and your air-con system. I can foresee many traffic hold ups. As millions of frustrated motorists and their families head out,. In the great August heat wave that we are promised by the weather men.

The number of breakdowns is expected to soar as cars head for spots such as the “Lake District,” Scotland, and the coastal areas of the UK, not forgetting the beautiful Welsh countryside.  Bottlenecks are inevitable, so protect your car by having a check-out before you set off on your journey.

Dont forget the tyres! Traffic Chaos expected

Lastly, but very important, are your tyres. The weather is expected to be very hot in August so please have your tyres checked out. So, good tyres with the correct pressure for a loaded car will see you safely home. Many drivers just load up their vehicles with the family and their luggage and not give a second thought to their tyre pressures or, indeed, the condition of the tyres in general.

Especially when towing

a camping trailer or any other type of trailer, including caravans. Respectfully, though, many drivers do have the tyre checked! Especially the caravan fraternity.

This attached article gives you some idea of the expected traffic volumes. Heading out on our roads this summer school holiday period . Good luck and have a safe journey!

This summer will see unprecedented levels of traffic on UK roads due to drivers planning in excess of an estimated 29m staycations – 16m of these in the school holidays alone – according to a

Source: “Unprecedented summer” expected on UK roads

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Mercedes Vito Brakes

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Mercedes Vito Brakes

Mercedes Vito Brakes
Mercedes Vito Brakes

Mercedes Vito Brakes

So, I must admit that I am a great fan of the Vito van. A few years ago, I owned a beautiful red Mercedes mini-bus. Fortunately,  the vehicle was very reliable. Requiring very little maintenance apart from the normal servicing and the usual tyres and other renewable. As most of my readers now know, my wife and I had eight children. So we needed a large vehicle to transport the family.

We also did a lot of travelling!

Especially to France, where we spent most of our summer holidays. Unfortunately, the only downside came when we tried to sell the Vito. Positively, it was in great condition. Being a garage owner, we had the van service at very regular intervals. Brakes were a prime consideration. Because the safety factor when travelling long distances.

So, we advertised the van in all the usual places. Including online web sites. Finally we received an offer from a taxi guy from Chester. The price he offered was below the price that we were asking but we reluctantly let the Vito go.

Same colour Vito in for Brakes

Last week when visiting the garage in Halifax . So, I noticed a red Vito on one of the ramps having some work done. Significantly, the rear wheel were removed and the brake calipers were hanging down. Dale one of my mechanics was working on the van at the time. Asking what was wrong , Dale explained that the van had braking problems and indeed required a full brake rebuild on the rear brakes.

However, when removing the rear wheels

, Dale discovered a horrific problem ! The rear shock-absorber had completely broken off and was just hanging there! This can be clearly seen in the above image. Unfortunately, the break was from part of the chassis. Serious rotting had taken place in the shocker mounting area. Welding was not an option ! So, to correct this problem, a complete new chassis box section would have to be engineered. Consequently, this is beyond our remit and would have to be done by a specialist body repair shop.

After contacting the customer, we were instructed to carry on with the Mercedes Vito Brakes. As a footnote, the customer said that he had never heard any banging or strange noises at all. I find this hard to believe with a shocker hanging down.

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Car Servicing under Warranty

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Car Servicing under Warranty
Car Servicing under Warranty

Car Servicing under Warranty

Your car service can be carried out when the car is  under the manufacturerwarranty

So, as a garage owner of long standing ! This is a question that I am always asked. Albeit too late to benefit my garage. Of course, when customers come to us for say a tyre fitting. Naturally, then they sometimes ask us what the price of a service would be for their car. Some customers then say that we can’t do the car  servicing ! Because the car is under the manufacturer’s warranty. Subsequently, they must take their cars to the main dealer (franchise garage).

This ruling was brought out in the European Union (EU) in 2010

As an update to previous legislation. Consequently, this is similar to the American version of “Right to repair act”. It was brought up to date to prevent car manufacturers from adopting protectionism. Including diverting the cars that they made to their franchise dealers. Thus not allowing any work to be passed onto the independent garage sector. While the vehicle was still under warranty. This also would have included Prestige Car Servicing. Giving the main dealer garages the monopoly for all the work. Whilst the car was still in the warranty period.

This was not acceptable to the EU. Car Servicing under Warranty

So, as car repair bills were then accounting for 40% of running and owning a family car,. Unfortunately, the costs were going to rise in future years. In my opinion, this legislation was not very well publicised. Because the general public do not know much about the fact that you can take your vehicle to a reputable independent garage,. Finally, even if the car is still under the manufacturer’s warranty scheme,.

More reading…European Union Auto legislation

Car owners are still told that they must return their cars

to the franchise dealers for servicing. Including out-of-warranty repair work. Including such things as brake pad replacements and other wear and tear items. Tragically, or else if they don’t, it will affect their car’s warranty. This is simply NOT TRUE?

A couple of my customers have told me recently that this is what the salesman told them when they bought their new vehicle. One was a guy with a BMW, who told him that the car

had to be serviced by the BMW garage to keep the cars warranty. Another woman customer had bought an Audi TT from the local Audi franchise and they told her the same. I am not sure if it is a lack of knowledge by the car salesman, but I suspect that they must be trained to say these things.

The EU legislation states that all car makers. Car Servicing under Warranty

So, they have to offer the least: a two-year unlimited mileage warranty on all their cars. This starts from the day the car is first registered. These car sales people should know the law and I am sure the same thing is applicable in the USA, as I stated under their “right to repair laws”. The two-year minimum warranty ruling also applies if the car changes ownership within the warranty period.

The 2010 EU ruling, along with previous legislation,

has been around for quite a while now and all franchise garages know that you cannot force a new car buyer to return the car for all its car servicing or brake work.  Enabling the car to retain its warranty. The only stipulation is that the independent garage that is carrying out the service should carry out the work according to the cars manufacturing service manual and also use service parts of the same quality as the original equipment fitted the vehicle.

If possible, look out for a garage that is one of the “good garage schemes.”. My garage is a member of one of these schemes and you may think that I am blowing my own trumpet.

But in my opinion ! Standards are high and customer care is a priority at most of these regulated garages. I must stress, though, that if a part is found to be faulty,. Then the franchise dealer has the right to repair the van under the terms of the car warranty. In my opinion, this is entirely fair and reasonable. Because it will be the manufacturer who will be paying for the faulty parts being repaired. Consequently, they need to have proper procedures in place and a correct paper chase

Third-party sold warranties are not the subject of this post. Including extended warranties offered by the garage that have sold the car. So, my advice is to be careful with that situation. You might need to have your car serviced at the dealership where you purchased the van in order to take advantage of some of these additional warranties that are not subject to the rules governing manufacturer’s warranties.

We recently had this type of problem with a car that had a worn-out clutch. Car Servicing under Warranty

The lady customer brought the car to us for a new clutch fitting. Unfortunately, she did not tell us that the car was still under warranty. She genuinely thought that she did not have to pay for the clutch fitting. Unknowingly, and that we could claim the money back from the car manufacturers. After a long argument and many phone calls to the main dealer, she finally paid us for her clutch fitting and went away a very confused and disgruntled lady, never to be seen again.

This was a perfect case of the car owners not knowing about their warranty procedures.

“Under EU law, you may invoke your guarantee at any dealer in the manufacturer’s network, regardless of the EU country in which you bought the car. So if you buy your car in Germany and take it back with you to France,. So, you go to a car dealership for that make of car close to your home to ask for a manufacturing fault to be remedied (within the guarantee period), rather than travelling back to Ermany.” http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/vehicles/cars/faq/index_en.htm 

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Jaguar XF Brake Problems

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Jaguar XF Brake Problems

Jaguar XF Brake Problems
Jaguar XF Brake Problems

Jaguar XF Brake Problems

We are fortunate to have a few of our customers who own a Jaguar XF.

So, like most older guys, I have always been a keen fan of Jaguar cars. Going back to when I was a young man working in a garage as an apprentice mechanic,. We were fortunate enough to have some wealthy customers. Importantly, who could afford to buy new Jaguars from time to time.

One of them was one of the directors of the Fox’s biscuits empire. Hence, who was one of the Fox families. Luckily, he always had four or five new cars on the go at once. Consequently,who always kept us busy with the servicing and repairs.

Jaguars have always appeared to have brake or tyre problems. So, throughout their history,. I can remember when, in the late 1960s, the new  XJ4 came onto the market. This car sported wonderful flared arches. Including new 6×15-inch wheels that were fitted out with a new tyre from Dunlop Tyres. Subsequently, the tyre size was ER70VR15.

These  tyres were especially designed for Jaguars by Dunlop. Jaguar XF Brake Problems

Dunlop was developing tyres with Jaguar engineers. Who at that time was a major force in the UK tyre market? Importantly, this car also came out with disc brakes all around.

I always remember the problems that the XJ4’s were having with vibrations. Annoyingly, coming through brakes and the steering wheels. Firstly, it turned out that one of the problems was engine vibrations. So, Jaguar engineers tried out many things. Of course to try and correct the problems.

I then worked for National Tyre Service, which Dunlop owned entirely. It was our task to try to balance the wheels to our best ability. But in those days, we did not have the sophisticated electronic equipment that we use in today’s cars. In fact, we had to take the cars to the Dunlop garage in Leeds. Strangely, at the time, this was done in secrecy.  Because of the huge problem that Jaguar was having with these vibration problems.

I was once able to stop and watch the engineers go to work balancing the wheels. Jaguar XF Brake Problems

The balancing was carried out on a special machine that I had never seen before.  It must have been brought to Leeds from the Dunlop factory. The most amazing thing was that the Dunlop technician actually skimmed some of the tread off the tyres. Trying to make them

rounder. I certainly know that all this was hush-hush. Incredibly, so not to affect the reputation of Jaguar and also Dunlop. I believe that Jaguar had to do all sorts of things to correct the vibrations problem !  An excellent article about the early Jags can be found on…Aronline .

Back To the future with the Jaguar XF. Jaguar XF Brake Problems

As I have said before,!  We have three or four customers that come to us for servicing. Including other jobs done on their Jaguar XF. We have had a couple of these with complaints about brake vibrations and a droning noise. One of our customers came in with brake problems similar to the others.

This one was a bit different in that the problem  did not occur  when he was doing high speed ,the car was smooth, but when he started to slow down to about  60 mph and then 40 mph the vibration and droning noise would start to happen.

The problem is, like so many of these things, that when we road test the cars the problem never shows itself up, the car plays mind games with the owners. This particular car was taken back to the main dealers, but we now know that the braking and droning noise is now a recognised fault, the cause is thought to be the disc brakes or hub run out.

Another Jaguar XF that we were servicing was found to need discs and pads all round.

We contacted the customer, who kindly gave us the go-ahead to do the job. He gave us his consent, and we carried out the brake work. About three months later, the car had developed a slight brake vibration, and he left the car with us for examination. This all reminded me of our problems with the XJ6 and Jags in the 1960s.

We road tested the car, and sure enough, the brake pedal did vibrate slightly. We could find nothing wrong, and true to our warranty policy we suspected that the discs could be faulty and  ordered a new set of discs.

Our supplier agreed to change the discs and accordingly sent us a new set. The New Jaguar XF discs fit onto the hub and we noticed that a slight amount of rust had formed on the outer part of the hub; this can be seen on the pictures that we took.

We think that we cured a previous Jaguar XF by removing any rust and thoroughly cleaning the hubs

Of course, before refitting the brake discs. When we did this on this particular Jag, it appeared to solve the problem. So, we cleaned off any rust that had formed on the hub. Thus, we re-seated the discs and re-fitted the aguar XF Brake Problems. Ryan Road tested the car, and all was well. The car had no brake vibrations, and so far, it appears to be working fine.

We now think that this could be a problem if you are lucky enough to own one of these fine cars. Please make sure that the hubs where the discs fit are totally cleaned and look like new, because any rust build up will cause the disc to run out of line, only a fraction, but we feel it would be enough to cause a brake vibration on the Jaguar XF when the pedal is applied.

Eric Roberts

Peugoet 207 Trac Rod Ends

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Peugoet 207 Trac Rod Ends

Peugoet 207 Trac Rod Ends
Peugoet 207 Trac Rod Ends

Peugoet 207 Trac Rod Ends

A Case at Pellon Tyre and Autocentre:

Peugeot 207 Steering Knocking and Wandering Issue

A customer recently complained of a knocking sound emanating from the steering of his clean 59-plate Peugeot 207. He said that it was difficult to maintain a straight line on Halifax’s frequently twisting and mountainous roads since the car seemed to be straying a little while driving. Here at Pellon Tyre and Autocentre, we’ve encountered this issue before: steering noises and alignment problems are common on Peugeot 207s, particularly the earlier models.

Identifying the Knocking Noise-Peugoet 207 Trac Rod Ends

Upon inspecting the car, we could definitely hear the knocking sound. In situations like this, wear in components like the tie rod ends, anti-roll bar links, or even the steering rack itself is typically to blame for the noise. We thought it might perhaps be related to worn suspension parts because of the car’s small propensity to stray. These areas may suffer from Halifax’s diverse topography and our renownedly erratic weather, particularly while traversing the town’s cobblestone streets and steep hills.

Fixes and Resolutions-Peugoet 207 Trac Rod Ends

We examined the tie rod ends carefully and discovered that they were significantly worn. This was the cause of the wandering problem as well as the steering knock. Any motion in these parts can result in loose or hazy steering because tie rod ends are essential for connecting the steering rack to the wheels. Thankfully, we have a lot of experience in this field. After these components were replaced, the steering control was restored, and after a brief adjustment, the Peugeot felt stable and smooth again.

Our client, who lives close to the city centre, was relieved that his vehicle was secure and prepared to navigate Halifax’s winding roads, which stretch from the Pellon hills to the Calder Valley dips.

A Brief Retrospection: The History of the Peugeot 207

The history of the Peugeot 207 itself is fascinating. When the model was introduced in 2006, it immediately gained popularity throughout the United Kingdom. Known for its fashionable appearance and low operating costs, it was a popular vehicle on British roads and provided excellent value for anyone looking for a dependable, small automobile. The 207, which is safer and more comfortable, took the place of the beloved 206. Additionally, it became known for its agile handling and snappy steering, making it a favourite among city drivers and hatchback enthusiasts seeking a little sportiness.

The 207 does, however, have certain frequent problems as it ages, such as the necessity for maintenance on the steering and suspension parts because of the wear and tear they endure. These parts frequently just deteriorate with regular use, particularly in cities where stop-start driving is common.

Local Interest:-Peugoet 207 Trac Rod Ends

The Yorkshire Roads and Peugeot

For travelling around Halifax and the nearby areas, a little automobile like the Peugeot 207 is perfect. Smaller cars like this are popular among Pellon Tyre and Autocentre clients because they are agile and convenient to park on our narrower, older roads. Because Halifax is full of old roads and hills, a responsive steering system and dependable suspension are essential for a comfortable ride. Maintaining the 207’s steering and suspension is crucial, whether you’re driving it around the town centre or up to the neighbouring Pennine Hills for a picturesque trip.

We at Pellon Tyre and Autocentre are well

Versed in these repairs and understand how important they are for safe driving on the distinctive roads of Yorkshire. We are always available to assist you in staying safely on course, so stop by and see us if your automobile is causing you some trouble, whether it’s with the steering, the tyres, or anything else.

 

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Neglect car servicing
Neglect car servicing

Neglect car servicing

Daily Nation Neglect car servicing at your own peril Daily Nation If you simply asked a garage for major car servicing and handed the car over with a flat spare, one rear wheel five psi below pressure, feathering wear on one front tyre tread, a screw…

EricRoberts‘s insight:

 Neglect car servicing advice from Africa

I know that I keep going on about how important car servicing is. But its good advice when I see other countries preaching the same thing. So this article comes from Africa! Giving the  motorist some good points that affect all car drivers. Importantly to have your car serviced. Of course, there may be some serious underlying problem with your car.

Especially about hidden problems that you do not know about.

Significantly, a service should pick up. The main neglect that we come across is Car Brakes problems, For example, leaking brake cylinders that are undetected could lead to a sudden brake loss, and heaven knows what that could cause, so please have your car serviced at regular intervals. Please do not Neglect car servicing?

If you would like some advice  about your cars servicing intervals, then here you are .

From my advice I would like to stress that the newer your car is then the fewer services the car will need. Most of today’s modern cars that our customers drive are supposed to be serviced every 12000 Miles Per Year. Or at least once a year. Some of the older models require more Servicing a Car, but we tend to check out the service booklets and service the cars accordingly.

After three years, your car should have averaged, say, 12000 miles every year, but many drivers do not do that amount of miles, so in that case, i would advise you once again to stick to the mileage regime and not the time scale.

In my opinion, it is best practice to stick to the cars service manual. If you do Neglect car servicing and exceed the miles, say if you use your car for work purposes, then you should have the 12000 mile service once a year, or at least make sure that the car has a major service.

But most importantly

Please make sure that the car has the oil and filter changed, as oil contamination can always lead into other, more serious problems. Also check the time or mileage that your timing belt needs changing; this can be a major problem if you Neglect car servicing If your car requires it, most do and have a brake check. if you have a 12-mile yearly service, then all this will be taken care of.

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Noisy Car Brakes

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Car Brakes-Friction Zone

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I was surprised to see this nice-looking red car 

Being the owner of a busy garage has many “ups and downs.”. One of the more pleasant aspects of the job is seeing the number of different cars and car models that would appear in any given week.

This past week has seen cars as diverse as a Rolls Royce Wraith ( which was one of only 220 cars produced) to a Wolsey Hornet Mini from the late 1960s, not counting the everyday cars such as Ford Fiestas and VW Golfs. We had a Citroen DS3 call in to us early in the week with rattling car brakes.

It was in my favourite colour, a very bright red ( I love red cars). We put the citroen car with the Noisy Car Brakes on a ramp and removed all the wheels to check the Brakes, and sure enough, the front pads were worn down to the metal and the friction from “metal to metal” had also damaged the front discs. The rear brakes were cleaned and checked and were good for further use.

We contacted the customer and was given the go-ahead to replace the brakes

Of course, this meant that the customer was getting good-quality brakes with a nation-wide guarantee. The  job was completed and the customer went on his way. Importantly, I took a couple of pictures because I am a great fan of the Citroen DS3.

The colours are very bright and modern-looking,

with a choice of 11 colours and four different roof colours, You can even have colour-coded alloy wheels and different carpet designs. There is also a sports version known as the D-Sport, which comes with blue teeth and climate control. The car also include 17-inch alloy wheels; the one I looked at came with Yokohama tyres and looked great. They also come out with additional body modifications and really look very stylish.

This car, in my opinion, is a great tribute

to the new Citroen DS3 designers, who had to compete with the BMW Mini and the great little Fiat 500.

More reading…

The DS3 is the first in a range of very different Citroen models that put the emphasis on style and personality, along with strong performance and driver appeal. With its stylish look and compact size, it’s easy to see why so many comparisons have been drawn with the popular MINI and Fiat 500.“

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“The engine combines strong low-rev performance – 110bhp at 3600rpm and 199lb ft at 2000rpm, enough for a sub-10.0sec 0-60mph time – with a claimed 62.8mpg (combined cycle) and 118g/km of CO2 emissions, which sees annual road tax costing just £20…”EVO

 

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Change wipers during drier months
Change wipers during drier months

Change wipers during drier months


Even in dry weather, changing your wiper blades on a regular basis is essential!


Hi everyone once more! Today, we’re going to shift our attention from complicated topics like batteries and engines to something a little more straightforward but nonetheless essential for safe driving: your car’s wiper blades. “Why bother changing my wiper blades if it’s as dry as a biscuit out there,” you may be asking yourself. Well, maintaining your wiper blades in optimal condition is essential, especially in our notoriously erratic British weather, where it might be bright one minute and pouring the next. This is why it matters, particularly to Halifax residents like us.

  1. Unobstructed Vision Throughout the Year-Change wipers during drier months
    First of all, clear visibility isn’t limited to days with rain. Road grime, dust, and other particles never take a vacation; they’re always willing to cover your windscreen. For a pristine windscreen in dry conditions—especially during a rare British heatwave—you need good wiper blades. Maintaining your car’s appearance is important, but so is making sure you can see well, which is essential for identifying that stray pothole on Skircoat Road or that unexpected pedestrian crossing the street in front of The Piece Hall.
  2. Avoid Cracks in the Windscreen– Change wipers during drier months
    Not only can outdated or damaged wiper blades be inefficient, but they might also pose a risk to your windscreen. Smears or streaks from worn blades can make it difficult to see, which is dangerous and annoying. Even worse, aged blades with cracked rubber can cause scratches on your windscreen that require expensive repairs to fix. Just think of the money you would have saved by not needing to buy a new windscreen if you had only changed the blades!
  3. Be Ready for Unexpected Weather changes
    In Halifax, we are aware that a bright forecast does not necessarily indicate a dry day. Here, the weather can shift more quickly than the results of a cricket match. You could be enjoying a clear sky drive one moment and then suddenly find yourself in the middle of a rainstorm. Having your wiper blades changed on a regular basis will ensure that you’re ready for any unexpected changes and that driving isn’t affected when the skies open up.
  4. It’s an Easy Solution– Change wipers during drier months
    One of the simplest auto maintenance jobs is replacing your wiper blades. It’s not expensive, plus it eliminates the need to go to the garage. Consider it as a little stopover: you visit your neighbourhood car dealership, pick up a fresh pair of blades, and swap them out in the parking lot. For vehicle comfort and safety, it’s a swift victory!
  5. Effectiveness and Efficiency
    Finally, fresh wiper blades perform well. They do a better job of evenly distributing washer fluid, which makes it easier to maintain a clean windscreen. New wiper blades work better at removing dust accumulations from the previous week or bothersome bug splatters after a country road trip.

Keeping Safe and Helping Local

So, remember the significance of having new wiper blades, regardless of how dry or wet it are. Visit your neighbourhood Halifax store to get a fresh set, or contact us if you have any questions about what kind of blades are ideal for your vehicle or how to install them. Not only can we assist with major problems, but also with the little switches that keep you safe while driving.

Folks, always keep in mind

that being safe is more important than simply remaining dry. And a simple first step in that direction is to inspect the wiper blades. Enjoy your drive!

Despite the warmer, drier weather being associated with the summer months, the importance of having fresh wiper blades with good adhesion to the windscreen glass is just as important as any other time of year,

Source: Change wipers during drier months for optimum visibility, First Line says

Suspension Arm Bolts

BMW Mini Suspension

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BMW Mini Suspension

Is this a common BMW Mini suspension fault ?

I opened my garage doors on Saturday. Then a dark green BMW Mini had been left in the car park overnight. As a result, the owner had left a note . Thus to say that she would be calling in that morning. At the time, we had not noticed . The rear drivers BMW Mini Suspension was not straight . But leaning in at the top.

When we eventually got the BMW Mini on the ramp (Saturday is a very busy day for tyre customers), we were astounded to find that the problem was caused by a broken bottom arm link, a part of the BMW Mini Suspension. The bottom link had completely snapped in two. This caused the wheel to pull in at the top, making the car undriveable.

that is now common on modern vehicles such as the BMW Mini and is used to give the car independent suspension in all four corners of the car. The BMW Mini Suspension top and bottom links are part of that system.

The lady customer can not remember running over any objects, but with all the snow that has fallen in the Halifax area this winter, it is possible that she may have run over a large stone that was buried in the snow without knowing and snapped the link in two. This year has been a particularly bad year for broken springs and other suspension parts.

The video that I have included in this post clearly shows the bottom link in action; it is the part that is a silver colour at the bottom of the BMW Mini suspension.

The new part has now been ordered and we will be fixing the BMW Mini this week.

More reading…

“Does multi-link suspension have any disadvantages? In short, yes… Such systems are more complex and incorporate more components, making them more expensive to design and produce. For this reason the systems were first introduced by luxury brands.

That said, lower vehicle production costs and higher customer expectation have more recently seen the technology filter down to many large and mid-sized mainstream vehicles. Development of the multi-link suspension systems is ongoing.

For example, Italian company Magneti Marelli

(most famous for its auto electronics) is making significant headway in producing cost-effective multi-link systems for small cars.

Its new designs incorporate flexible links, the benefits of which are said to allow fewer total parts, simplified bushing designs and reduced noise transmission into the passenger compartment”..http://www.carpoint.com.au/advice/2009/what-is-multilink-suspension-7533