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TipsLatestSigns of brake problems: when to check your brakes and what each sign means
Squealing, a pulsating pedal, a soft pedal or the car pulling to one side. What each sign means, how urgent it is, and three real brake jobs from our workshop.
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TipsSigns of a worn clutch: when to replace it and what affects the price
How to check for yourself whether the clutch is slipping, which noises and smells are a warning, and why clutch replacement costs…
Completed workFord Mondeo 2.0 TDCi: Comprehensive Suspension and Electrical Repair
A Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi with a droning noise and ABS faults: we replaced the SKF wheel bearings, an ABS sensor and…
Completed workAudi A4 3.0 TDI: Full Service, Auxiliary Belt Replacement and Diagnostics
Full service, auxiliary belt replacement and a component check on an Audi A4 3.0 TDI to keep the V6 diesel running without…
Completed workBMW 318 E46: Boot Lid Electrical Repair
The boot lid electrics on a BMW 318 E46 stopped working. We found and repaired the wiring break that is typical of…
Completed workAudi A3 (2017): Rear Brake Overhaul and Tyre Change
Rear Brembo brake disc and pad replacement, a brake fluid change and tyre fitting with balancing for a 2017 Audi A3.
TipsDPF Filter: Everything You Need to Know About the Diesel Engine’s “Lungs”
Why a DPF filter clogs, how to spot the first symptoms and what the law says about removing it. Practical advice from…
Completed workBMW 530d E61: Starter Motor Replacement and Intake Manifold Sealing
A BMW 530d E61 with the M57 engine wouldn't start. We replaced the starter and renewed the intake manifold gaskets at the…
Completed workBMW X5 E53 Front Door Handle Carrier Replacement
A typical BMW X5 E53 problem: a broken front door handle carrier. We replaced it with a new FEBI Bilstein carrier and…
Completed workBMW 640 F13/F12: Tracking Down a Battery Drain and a Smart Keyless Go Repair
This BMW 640 wouldn't start after standing. The battery drain came from a faulty Keyless Go handle, which we replaced cost-effectively.
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