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 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.
How to defrost a frozen windscreen quickly without cracking it: de-icer vs scraper, the right heater settings and the law. Read before the next frost.
Windscreen misting up inside on cold Kent mornings? Learn what causes car condensation, how to demist fast and when it points to a hidden leak.
Is warming up your car in winter worth it? What the UK idling law says, the theft and insurance risk of leaving it running, and the better way to defrost.
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