Eric Roberts has been in the Automotive and battery business now for over 40 years. Of course selling batteries for all types of vehicles. Including batteries for mobility vehicle, electric wheelchairs not forgetting the regular cars driven by disabled people. Eric has become a keen blogger over the past ten years. Importantly, whilst also running the family garage business in Halifax UK. Eric and his wife Michelle have been blessed with a family of eight children who are all now grown up.
Nail in your Sidewall Nail in Your Sidewall – When Can a Tyre Be Safely Repaired? One thing I will always remember from my early tyre trade days was my time working at Kurt Neild Tyres in Leeds, UK. Looking back now, it was probably where I learned most of my tyre knowledge and many […]
Citroen C1 for New Exhaust System Fitting Citroen C1 for New Exhaust System Fitting Citroen C1 and the Case of the Blowing Exhaust The other week at Pellon Tyres we had a little Citroen C1 come rolling in, sounding more like a tractor than a small city car. The poor thing had an exhaust system […]
MOT Test Combined with Car Servicing MOT Test Combined with Car Servicing Unlike a vehicle MOT test, servicing is not a legal requirement for your vehicle. However, you will probably find that regular servicing can help to keep everything. Eric Roberts‘s insight: Pre-testing your car can mean the difference between passing and failing the MOT test […]
Mazda offers improved engine technology. Mazda offers improved engine technology. This is great news for the regular mechanic who is sick of hearing about electric cars. Including the billions of dollars that are being thrown at them. Many small garage owners are fearful for their futures. Including the futures of their families. This news from […]
Wheel Balancing Problems Wheel Balancing Problems So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? You can tell if… (wheel balancing problems) feel vibrations under your seat or steering wheel? Eric Roberts‘s insight: Wheel Balancing Problems So, this story says […]
Running a Small Garage in 2024 Running a Small Garage in 2024 In this period of my business life I have a million things buzzing around my head. The main reason for this is the passing of my dear wife, Michelle. Michelle was an integral part of Pellon Autocentre here in Halifax, UK. As a […]
Vauxhall Combo Bodged Job Vauxhall Combo Bodged Job A Startling Find on a Vauxhall Combo at Halifax’s Pellon Tyres Over the years, we at Pellon Tyres in Halifax have witnessed a decent number of odd and startling auto repairs. However, occasionally a job enters the workshop that leaves even our seasoned staff speechless. Recently, this […]
Audi in for New Lucas Battery Audi in for New Lucas Battery Audi is in for a battery test—Why We Fitted a New Lucas 096 We had an Audi in the workshop recently with starting problems. The owner had noticed the engine was slow to turn over in the mornings, and with winter on the […]
Safe and cheap way of shopping Safe and cheap way of shopping The year 2020 has brought about some serious changes in our way of life. We have all needed to make certain adjustments in the way we perform some of our daily tasks. Eating out has changed, meeting people is not the same anymore, […]
Shock Absorbers Update Shock Absorbers Update EricRoberts‘s insight: The car in the picture needs more than shock absorbers Cheap Shock absorbers tend swing in and out of fashion? About twenty years it was all the rage to have your shocks checked out and replace, much the same as wheel alignment is today. All the large equipment manufacturers were […]
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