Entries by Eric Roberts

Toyota Cars 2026

Toyota Cars 2026 Toyota Cars 2026 Toyota Cars in 2026 – Hybrids Leading the Way, Petrol Still Playing Its Part Toyota has long been one of the most trusted names in motoring, not just in the UK but worldwide. Founded back in 1937, Toyota has built its reputation on reliability, longevity, and engineering that just […]

Hyundai cars Popular in Halifax

Hyundai cars Popular in Halifax Hyundai cars Popular in Halifax Hyundai Cars in 2026 – Petrol, Hybrid, Electric… and a Sensible Way Forward Hyundai is another South Korean manufacturer that has quietly become a major part of everyday motoring in the UK. Founded in 1967, Hyundai has grown from a little-known importer into one of […]

Skoda Fabia for GT Winter Tyres

Skoda Fabia for GT Winter Tyres Skoda Fabia for GT Winter Tyres Yesterday at Pellon Tyres, the next car through the workshop was a Škoda Fabia – and that’ll come as no surprise to anyone who drives around Halifax or the wider Calderdale area. You see Fabias everywhere around here, from town-centre errands to daily […]

BMW 3 Crankshaft Pulley Problem

BMW 3 Crankshaft Pulley Problem BMW 3 Crankshaft Pulley Problem A Warning Light that Warns for Real: BMW 3 Crankshaft Pulley Problem BMW 3 Series Repair Story Recently, we had a BMW 3 Series roll into the garage with a very clear sign something was wrong: the dreaded battery warning light was glaring on the […]

Wheel Alignment-Toeing Out

Wheel Alignment-Toeing Out Wheel Alignment-Toeing Out The “toe” in or out. Accordingly It determines the way that the tyres will operate. As a result,  in relation to the centre line of the vehicle,. When the toe is not straight and is pointing in or out, it determines the way your tyre will wear. For example, if your […]

Range Rover with Tyre Sidewall Damage

Range Rover with Tyre Sidewall Damage Range Rover with Tyre Sidewall Damage A Bit of History – The Range Rover Story: Range Rover with Tyre Sidewall Damage The Range Rover story is a very British one. The original Range Rover was launched in 1970 by Land Rover, and at the time it was something completely […]

Waste tyres problem improving

Waste tyres problem improving Waste tyres problem improving Waste TYRES problem improving; Here in Halifax we dispose of 150 to 200 tyres per week. A few years ago, the European Union made it against the law for counsels to accept old used tyres in their landfill sites. This became a big problem for us tyre retailers. […]

Electric Vehicle Technician Shortage

Electric Vehicle Technician Shortage Electric Vehicle Technician Shortage So, there is no doubt in my mind that  the EV “electric cars” are going to be a threat to the sustainability of the garage trade as it is. Therefore it does not surprise me that technicians are not taking up the “so called” electric car revolution. […]

Kia Optima CrankShaft Pulley

Kia Optima Crankshaft-Pulley Kia Optima Crankshaft-Pulley Kia Optima Crankshaft Woes – A Juddering Arrival at Pellon Tyres Well, here’s another little tale from the workshop floor that might ring a bell for a few of our readers, especially if you’re driving one of the more modern Kia models. This week, we had a Kia Optima in […]