Here in the UK, we like to think of ourselves as a nation of manual car drivers. Some think that automatic transmissions are “cheating,” while others worry about automatics being less fuel-efficient, and when fuel costs as much as it does, we need every advantage we can get. It’s for this reason that even now […]
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Whether you drive an automatic or a manual car, the gearbox/transmission is undoubtedly one of the most critical parts. Of course, your vehicle won’t work properly if virtually any part is faulty, but the transmission remains among the most fundamental systems, along with the engine, and the wheels! So, the key to a healthy car […]
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Regardless of how much one’s car cost when bought, it’s reasonable to expect at least 100,000 miles of life from the transmission. For those with a decent gearbox in place, and for those who follow the manufacturer recommended maintenance schedule, that lifespan can easily double to 200,000 miles assuming that there are no collisions or […]
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Believe it or not, automatic vehicles are quickly becoming the new norm in the UK. No, we aren’t just talking about electric vehicles here with their unique sort of transmission, but automatics in general have already become the most popular choice for new car purchases and registrations. Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]
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The weather is taking a cold turn, and you know that the chilly and dark days of winter are essentially here, and only set to get worse in the coming weeks. You’ve likely been through at least a few winters with your current car already, if not several cars in the past. This being the […]
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With the festive season approaching, we would like to inform you that the 23rd of December will be our last working day this year. We are looking forward to welcoming you all back to our garage on the 2nd of January.
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When it comes to car maintenance, it’s easy to make everything about the engine. With all attention focused on the engine, other parts that need your care and investment can fall by the wayside. One such system actually happens to be just as critical as the engine, not to mention just as intricate (if not […]
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If you were to ask your neighbours or friends about the type of transmission fluid their car uses, what do you think they would say? What would you say if you were asked the same question? If your answer is something like “the standard one” or “the same one everyone uses,” then you might be […]
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Your automatic transmission is one of the most complex and mechanically difficult parts of your vehicle. If you service it regularly, it will serve you for a long time, perhaps the entire time that you own the car, and without any major incident. That would be great, of course, but it’s often not the experience […]
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When you look at how much they cost, and you remember that government grants have all been scrapped now, it’s hard to imagine any scenario in which getting an electric car could result in you saving money, right? Right now, the “affordable” electric car bracket starts at around £25,000 if you exclude the very special […]
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