Entries by Eric Roberts

Audi A8 Brakes Grinding

Audi A8 Brakes Grinding Audi A8 Brakes Grinding Audi A8 Brakes Gone Bad: A Grinding Noise to Remember Although we don’t often see an Audi A8 pulling into the garage in dire need of new brakes, we were able to identify the problem when one of our clients complained about a terrible grinding noise they […]

Continental Tyres Winners

Continental Tyres Winners Continental Tyres Winners 6 Reasons to buy Continental Tyres Many motorists decide that they would like to fit Continental tyres on their vehicles. These tyres are a popular choice for those who live in the wetter areas of the UK. This is because this is just one of the many good points that […]

Mazda 2 Fails MOT Test

Mazda 2 Fails MOT Test Mazda 2 Fails MOT Test Mazda 2 Failed MOT: Two Issues with the Story It’s not often that a Mazda 2 with such a difficult MOT test experience passes through Halifax garage doors. However, that’s precisely what transpired when a frequent customer arrived in their 2015 Mazda 2 and anticipated […]

Air-Conditioning Time

Air-Conditioning Time Keeping You Comfortable While Driving: The Value of Using and Maintaining the Air Conditioning in Your Vehicle Your level of comfort and the condition of your vehicle are directly correlated to how well you operate and maintain the air conditioning (AC) system in your vehicle. Let’s investigate the benefits that come from this […]

BMW 3 Crankshaft Pulley Problem

BMW 3 Crankshaft Pulley Problem BMW 3 Crankshaft Pulley Problem A Warning Light that Warns for Real 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 dashboard. Now, anyone who’s seen […]

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 […]

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 […]