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.
Classic car winter driving: how to protect against road salt, keep damp out of the ignition and start reliably on cold mornings in Kent.
VW mechanic in Kent who comes to you. Servicing, brakes, timing belts and air-cooled Beetle and camper repairs across Aylesham, Canterbury, Dover and Deal.
Classic car battery conditioner or trickle charger? How to keep a laid-up classic's battery healthy over winter, plus safe charging and positive earth tips.
Carburettor icing explained: why a classic car stalls on cold, damp days, how to tell carb icing from other faults, and the fixes that stop it for good.
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