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.
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.
Diesel won't start cold? Learn how glow plugs, battery health and winter fuel affect cold starts, what to check safely and when to call a mobile mechanic.
Diesel waxing explained: why diesel gels in a hard frost, the warning signs, what to do if it happens and how to prevent it. A Kent mechanic's honest guide.
Car heater not working or blowing cold air? A Kent mobile mechanic explains the common causes, safe checks to do first and when to stop driving.
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