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.
How to jump start a car safely: the right jump leads order, the checks to do first and what to do if it still won't start. A clear guide from a Kent mechanic.
Handbrake frozen on after a cold night? How to free a stuck cable or electronic parking brake safely, what not to do, and how to stop it happening again.
Hit a pothole? The suspension, tracking and tyre checks to do next, the signs of damage like pulling or knocking, and when it is not safe to drive. Read on.
Rusty brake discs after rain or frost are usually normal surface rust. Learn when brake discs rust overnight harmlessly and when it means a real problem.
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