Two-Year MOT Tests Two-Year MOT Tests So this is about the wrangling that continues about our MP’s trying to convert the MOT testing gap to two years. Utterly stupid, in my opinion! These MP’s should visit testing stations to see how a modern-day car can deteriorate over the current one-year period. So, two years would […]
Tyre issues Tyre issues Tyre issues are the biggest cause of breakdowns Of course, this is nothing new. In my opinion, the main reason is that the car manufacturers have failed their duty of care! Cars no longer have spare wheels in many cases. Drivers are left with either nothing at all or a can […]
Warped Brake Discs Warped Brake Discs warped brake discs; warping is a common problem Most people know what a brake disc is. Of course, they learn this through experience gained throughout their motoring life. The brake discs are known in America as “Brake Rotors”, I say this because of my American readers. Just in case they dont […]
Electric Vehicle Tyres Electric Vehicle Tyres Tyres Designed for Electric Vehicles – Why They Are Different Electric cars are becoming a much more common sight on British roads. Only a few years ago they were something of a novelty, but today vehicles such as the Nissan Leaf, Tesla models, and many electric versions of popular […]
Independent garages lead MOT testing Independent garages lead MOT testing The Reasons Independent Garages Are Preferable to Bigger Garage Companies in the UK for MOT Tests Greetings, fellow admirers of automobiles! Let’s discuss something personal today: the MOT test. We are all aware that maintaining our cherished cars’ roadworthiness and safety is an annual ritual. […]
Garage Owners Beware Garage Owners Beware So, I suppose this lesson that I am about to teach you could be a lesson for all types of business, not just garages! This type of customer has always been a laughing point when the garage guys meet over a pint of beer! Subsequently, we vey often get […]
Peugeot 406 Lights Driver of the Peugeot 406 could not switch off the engine Peugeot 406 Lights Subsequently, the first time that we saw this particular car was when it was in for an MOT test. Gloomily, the owner said that the car would probably fail the test. Because some of the lights were not […]
Michelin Quality Pays Michelin Quality Pays There is no doubt in my mind that, over the many years of being in the tyre industry, Michelin has the best reputation for quality and reliability. Michelin is one of the best-known and most respected tyre brands in the world. The company has been in business for over […]
A Recent MOT Failure A Recent MOT Failure A Recent MOT Failure – The Little Fault That Could Have Been Dangerous Running a busy garage like Pellon Tyre and Autocentre in Halifax means that we see all sorts of vehicles every day. Some come in for routine servicing, some for tyres, and others arrive for […]
Bridgestone Runflat Tyres Bridgestone Runflat Tyres 6 reasons why I am happy to have run-flat tyres on my car Bridgestone tyres So, Bridgestone Tyres first started to develop the concept of the Bridgestone Runflat Tyres. Of course, in Japan, it is part of a type of aid for disabled people. The tyre that was used […]