Deadly Car Brake Pads Deadly Car Brake Pads So, as a garage owner, I often wonder what will come next ! We are constantly being told that we are all breathing in too many particles of this and that ! On the other hand, the so-called experts are telling us that we are going to […]
Ford Escort Steering Problems Ford Escort Steering Problems In recent weeks, we have had a spate of Ford Escorts with steering problems. Therefore, I believe that the large number of “potholes” that we have are to blame. Hence, we have all gone down a pothole in recent times. especially here in Halifax, UK, where my […]
Suspension Arm Bolts Suspension Arm Bolts Sadly, on one of the worst windy and rainy days of the year. So, one of our good customers was out and about in his BMW 1 series car, a 2008 model . Consequently, he found himself having to swerve his car. Thus, we have to avoid a broken […]
Difficulties in Carrying the Correct Stock Difficulties in Carrying the Correct Stock Difficulties in Inventory Management Stock management presents numerous issues for garage owners in the fast fit sector, despite its significance. I must confess that this has been a bit of a downfall for me over the years. Early on in my career, I […]
BMW 118i Tyre bead Damage BMW 118i Tyre bead Damage BMW 118i Handling Problem in Halifax – The Hidden Danger of a Damaged Tyre Bead Earlier this week we had a BMW 118i arrive at Pellon Tyres in Halifax with a rather worrying complaint. The owner explained that the car didn’t feel right on the […]
Garage Payroll Problem Garage Payroll Problem Managing high payroll expenses: Techniques for Maintaining Financial Stability in Your Garage and Fast-Fit Centre. Unfortunately, this problem is always raising its ugly head. Normally, the books can be balanced by twerking price rises whenever costs rise. This includes the payroll costs. We do, of course, need staff to […]
Honda CRV For New Lucas Battery Honda CRV For New Lucas Battery Honda CR-V Battery Problems in Halifax – Why We Recommend Lucas Batteries at Pellon On Monday we had a Honda CR-V in for one of our free battery tests. The owner had already had a couple of moments where it struggled to start. […]
Difficulties Recruiting Mechanics Difficulties Recruiting Mechanics The Talent Dilemma: Overcoming the Obstacles of Recruiting Skilled Mechanics and Technicians in the Fast Fit Industry I must confess that over the past 40 odd years of owning a fast-fit centre, this is perhaps the worst time we have experienced recruiting good, reliable fitting staff and mechanics. When […]
Servicing Your Vehicle Servicing Your Vehicle Top Tips for Vehicle Servicing Yes, a car that has received regular maintenance is more reliable and runs better than one that hasn’t, but how do you know what maintenance your car needs? How frequently should it be repaired, and what are the advantages? Whether you’re a first-time car […]
Failed Brakes on Peugeot 107 Failed Brakes on Peugeot 107 Peugeot 107 Braking Problems: A Pellon Tyre and Autocentre case study A local client brought in their reliable Peugeot 107 on a routine day at Pellon Tyre and Autocentre, describing it as “a bit of a braking issue.” Now, if someone brings up the topic […]