Category Archives: Car Service

A fixed price car service will usually cover changing the engine oil and filter as well as checking over the main fluids and car parts that are liable to wear and tear. This will help you to spot any potential mechanical problems before they become major and should help you to avoid expensive vehicle repair bills in the near future. Continue reading

While not a substitute for the annual MOT test, a car maintenance checklist can help you to keep an eye on essential routine vehicle checks which could reduce your fuel costs. Making a few simple vehicle checks will also pinpoint potential mechanical problems before they become expensive repairs. Continue reading

In the UK, when people think of car recovery services they generally think of the big three; the AA, the RAC or Green Flag. Now while the big players account for most of the car recovery market, there is still a substantial need for good, honest and reliable vehicle recovery services aimed at the local … Continue reading

While many people have noticed the rapid rise in the price of fuel in recent months, it is also true that car servicing costs have been increasing at an equally fast rate. There are a number of reasons for this, not least because of the escalating cost of replacement auto parts and accessories. Lubricating oils … Continue reading

It’s now possible to get a cheap oil change from a growing number of high street lube centres as well as some auto superstores with service bays attached. Over the last few years there has been a surge in the number of high street auto stores offering basic maintenance services such as an oil and … Continue reading

Let’s be honest, you didn’t buy a mercedes for cheap motoring, right? So it stands to reason that if you buy a high class car such as a mercedes then you can reasonably expect high service and maintenance costs too. Well, that’s exactly what you get if you take your mercedes into the main dealer … Continue reading

Speaking from experience, don’t leave brake pad replacement until you hear the grinding of the back plate against the brake disc! Replacing your brake pads is relatively cheap, while replacing a badly scored disc is quite expensive. If you are a reasonably handy mechanic then replacing your own brake pads is well within your ability. … Continue reading

Car respray prices have gone through the roof in recent years. With a never ending attack on the poor motorist it seems that every week brings news of a rise in the cost of owning and keeping a car on the road. The are a number of reasons for the rise in repair costs in … Continue reading

While most main dealers would frown on it, getting a cheap car service makes good sense, especially for older or out of warranty vehicles. A cheap car service from a local garage is usually a fraction of the cost of a regular service by a main dealer or franchise while covering most of the same … Continue reading

Many local garages and car service bays are offering cut price oil change specials to get in customers who are between a major service yet still need a simple oil and filter change. But do they offer value for money? In my opinion…yes they do. See, changing the oil and oil filter is a relatively … Continue reading

While car servicing can seem like just another needless expense it can actually help you reduce your overall vehicle running costs. However if you are to get the maximum benefit from servicing your car it needs to be done to the manufacturers specification by a competent mechanic. This will help to maintain the resale value … Continue reading