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 E10 advice: why pre-2000 cars should stay on E5, what ethanol can do to old fuel systems and what to do if you filled up by mistake.
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