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MOT Testing

The MOT has been around since 1960 – The original test assessed the basic mechanical safety and control systems and has developed over the years. MOT testing stations have been obliged to invest in equipment and conform to stringent standards imposed by VOSA, now known as DVSA. This test equipment has gradually become more sophisticated…

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Skoda Fabia 2007 1.2 cuts out on idle

I had a customer whose Skoda Fabia 2007 1.2 cuts out on idle for no reason. Basic checks were carried out which means checking oil levels, coolant levels and electrical component connections as well as visually looking for any obvious signs of split breather hoses. There appeared to be nothing obviously wrong and without an…

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Car Repair Savings Plan

Have you ever felt that it would be a good idea to save up for your car repairs? A savings plan for your vehicle repairs is now available – ‘Car Repair Plan’ in association with ‘Trust My Garage’ is a way of spreading the cost of your vehicle repairs. We conducted a survey last year…

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Turbo Failure

Turbo failure is quite often due to four main reasons: Not allowing an engine to warm up fully Switching off before a turbo has begun to slow down in speed Lack of oil changes or incorrect oil used. Low oil level The most overlooked factor with a Turbo is that when the engine has stopped,…

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