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New MOT test changes 2018. What you need to know
New MoT fault categories: Minor, Major and Dangerous The new Minor, Major and Dangerous categories will be applied to all cars, and are being introduced to meet a new EU directive, dubbed the European Union Roadworthiness Package. Neil Barlow, head of MoT policy for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) told Auto Express the new […]
Brake fluid changes.
Brake Fluid is a hydraulic fluid used in brake and clutch applications, brake fluid transfers the force into pressure to amplify the braking force of a vehicle. Brake fluid like all the other fluids in your car degrade over time. Brake fluid is a hydroscopic fluid which means over time it will absorb […]
DPF regeneration Mazda CX7
Today we tackle the Mazda CX7 which the customer has been having performance issues with the vehicle, as well as this the DPF light has been constantly flashing. We first used our scan tool to check for stored fault codes in the system. Then we checked live data to check the soot content of the DPF, […]
The importance of getting a antifreeze check
As we are seeing a extremely cold spell in Cornwall at the moment we thought we would remind our customers of importance of Checking your antifreeze. Antifreeze is a critical component that people often forget about or they just continually top the system up with water instead of getting an antifreeze change. The reason why having […]
Clutch and Dual-mass flywheel on Toyota Rav-4
Today we saw our Technician Jack doing a clutch and dual mass flywheel on a Toyota Rav 4. The customer mentioned that the clutch had been slipping, and after a quick road test the it was deemed the clutch and dual mass were at fault.Once the gearbox was removed our suspicions were proved to be […]
Pub Stopovers in the Southwest
Why not have a trip to Cornwall and check out our Beautiful coastline in your motorhome, We have put a list of pub stopovers together for you and be sure to pop in and visit us on your journey! The Engine Inn, Nancledra Visit website North Inn, Pendeen Visit website First & Last Inn, Sennen Visit website Look […]
The importance of knowing your cambelt history and when it is due.
The cambelt is a fundamental component which ensures the engine runs correctly by ensuring the crankshaft and the camshaft rotate in unison which prevents engine failure. This is one of the many reasons why it is extremely important that you know your cambelt intervals, as failing to adhere to the manufactures recommended guidelines can potentially […]
TO PRUSSIA WITH LOVE
Penta Health and Wellbeing and Bys Vyken are working together to bring you a multi terrain event from the historic ancient market town of Marazion to the legendary Prussia Cove and back. Along the route there will be plenty of chance to capture the phenomenal sights of Mount’s Bay in all of it’s sparkly splendour. […]
Have you ever wanted to own your own Batmobile?
The Batmobile has taken on many incarnations over the years — but the craziest is, by far, the “Tumbler,” which was used in the “Dark Knight” trilogy — “Batman Begins” (2005), “The Dark Knight” (2008) and “The Dark Knight Rises” (2012). The Tumbler doesn’t look like anything else on the road — but now you […]