If anybody had noticed that I haven’t posted a new blog for the last week or so, it’s because I’ve been preparing to depart this grey and snowy land for a bit of a holiday.
I’m not a big fan of snow at the best of times, and particularly when the entire country grinds to a [...]
Browsing MOT™
Insert snow-related pun title here! I’m off to the sun.
Posted by admin in February 7th, 2009
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It’s a dog’s life, but spare a thought for the poor mechanic.
It is often said that the people of the UK are a nation of dog lovers, and it’s certainly fair to say that many people do indeed enjoy the company of ‘Man’s Best Friend’. Whilst I don’t mind the odd doggy or two (as long as they’re someone elses), I personally prefer a little furry [...]
Get your hands (and driveway) dirty to save a few quid! Not me!
Posted by admin in September 29th, 2008
Posted in: garage, general motoring Tags: 5th gear, car-based tv show, DIY servicing, EOBD fault code reader, filter, labour, MOT, qualified technician, RAC, tv show
Hi All
Whilst enjoying a spot of after-dinner relaxation this evening and watching my second favourite car-based TV show (5th Gear), I was amazed at a segment about car servicing. They mentioned that with main dealer labour rates at an all-time high (they mentioned £200 p/h at a London dealer!), you could save a considerable amount [...]
MOT due? Here’s a gentle reminder!
Posted by admin in September 28th, 2008
How do you know when your car’s MOT is due? Well, if it’s a fairly new car, it’s due on the day 3 years after the car was first registered. We have so many calls from customers booking the first MOT test for their car, which were often due months ago! The reason is simple [...]
