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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The Highway Code is the basic set of rules of the road that we all learn about when we are learner drivers in the UK, with most of us picking up a lot of the knowledge even before that time. Our knowledge and understanding of this code are tested in both segments of the current […]
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How do you feel when you start to think about the cost of servicing your car? Does the prospect of receiving a bill from a mechanic frighten you somewhat? Are you afraid that you won’t be able to keep up with the costs of maintenance? Some people who might answer “yes” to this question are […]
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