mot6 min read
What an MOT Does Not Check, and Why a Pass Is Not a Clean Bill of Health
An MOT and safety are not the same thing. Here is what a test does not check and why a pass does not mean your car needs nothing doing.
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Insights
Straight answers about running a car
What things actually cost, what goes wrong and at what mileage, and the honest position on dealers, warranties and parts. Written by the people doing the work, not by a marketing department.
volkswagen7 min read
Haldex Service: The Four Wheel Drive Service Almost Nobody Books
A Haldex service keeps the four wheel drive working on VW, Audi, SEAT and Skoda. Here is what happens when you skip the oil and filter change.
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diagnostics7 min read
Tyre Wear on the Inside Edge: What Tracking and Balancing Actually Fix
Tyre wear on the inside edge is an alignment fault, not a tyre fault. Here is what tracking and balancing each fix, and why fitting a new tyre does not sol
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diagnostics7 min read
Why Your Car Vibrates When Braking, and What Actually Fixes It
If your car vibrates when braking, the cause is usually warped discs. Here is what actually fixes it, from our Cardiff workshop.
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servicing7 min read
Winter Car Check in Cardiff: Five Things Worth Doing Before the First Frost
A winter car check in Cardiff matters more than you think. Here are the five things we check before the first frost, from brakes to coolant strength.
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mot7 min read
What an MOT Advisory Actually Means, and Which Ones You Can Safely Ignore
The real mot advisory meaning explained: which notes need acting on now, which can wait, and how to read your certificate without panic.
Read→diagnostics7 min read
Your AdBlue Countdown Will Not Reset: What Causes It and What Actually Fixes It
If your AdBlue countdown won't reset after a top-up, here is what causes it and what actually fixes it, explained by our Cardiff German car specialists.
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NOx Sensor Fault Symptoms: Why the Cheap Part Is Rarely the Answer
A workshop guide to NOx sensor fault symptoms, what actually triggers them, and why swapping in a cheap part rarely fixes the problem for good.
Read→mercedes7 min read
Mercedes Service A vs B: What Each One Actually Includes
Confused about mercedes service a vs b? Here is what each service actually covers, when it is due, and why the schedule is not the same for every car.
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