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.
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.
Winter car storage made simple: oil, fuel, battery, tyres, brakes and SORN. What to do before you park your car up for winter and how to bring it back.
Does your Ford Fiesta have a wet belt? Find out which Fiestas use one, how to check your engine, the warning signs and when the belt needs replacing.
Coolant warning light on? Learn what the low coolant light means, how to check the level safely, when to stop driving and why it keeps coming back.
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