Car repair guides
229 plain-English guides to brakes, servicing, timing belts, warning lights, MOTs and classic cars, written from real jobs across Canterbury, Dover, Deal and East Kent. Need it fixed? We come to you.
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Pads, discs, brake fluid, oil and servicing: what to check, what it costs and when to book.
Timing belts, water pumps, coolant leaks and overheating, explained by a working mechanic.
What each dashboard light means, whether it is safe to drive and what to check first.
Pre-MOT checks, common failures, advisories and what to do if your car fails.
Servicing, recommissioning and mechanical restoration for classic and vintage cars.
Local guides for Aylesham, Canterbury, Dover, Deal, Sandwich and the villages we cover.
Labour £30 to £50 per hour depending on the job. Send your reg number for a price before any work starts.
When to use fog lights in the UK: the 100 metre rule, rear fog light dos and don'ts, and what the MOT checks. Clear advice from a Kent mobile mechanic.
How road salt damages your car and causes underbody rust, plus a simple winter car wash routine for Kent drivers. See which parts to check first.
White smoke from the exhaust on a cold start is often just condensation, but thick, sweet-smelling smoke can mean a head gasket. Here is how to tell.
Car won't start on a cold morning? Learn the petrol and diesel checks to try safely on the driveway, what the sounds mean, and when to call a mechanic.
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