Entries by Eric Roberts

Worn Tyres Dangerous

Worn Tyres Dangerous Worn Tyres Dangerous One-in-six motorists puts safety at risk by driving on Worn tyres. Penny-pinching motorists are throwing caution to the wind when it comes to their tyres. EricRoberts‘s insight: The Hidden Risk: Driving in the UK and Ireland with Dangerous Tyres We’ve all experienced the joy of getting into the car […]

Potholes are damaging alloy wheels.

Potholes are damaging alloy wheels. Potholes are damaging alloy wheels. See on detroit.cbslocal.com EricRoberts‘s insight: Potholes Damaging Alloy Wheels and tyres are a major problem everywhere? But you can claim your money back Of course, this is a story that I have been harping on about for a few years now. It seems that local government […]

Hyundai i10 with Radiator leak

Hyundai i10 with Radiator leak Hyundai i10 with Radiator leak Why Car Radiators Fail – And a Bit About the Hyundai i10 The other day in the workshop, we had a Hyundai i10 roll in with a poor radiator. It wasn’t just a little dribble either – it was leaking like a teapot with a […]

Damaged Alloy Wheels Repaired

Damaged Alloy Wheels Repaired Damaged Alloy Wheels Repaired Relaxing. Last week, I was sitting in my small office . Daydreaming and  just looking out of the window. So. I noticed a breakdown recovery truck with a blue car on the back. I never thought more about it, as we have these broken down cars brought […]

Nail in your sidewall

Nail in your Sidewall Nail in your Sidewall I will always remember my time working at Kurt Neild Tyres in Leeds, UK. This is where I learned most of my tyre and business skills. Neilds always employed the best-skilled staff to teach others how to carry out tyre repairs. Especially on the large earthmover tyres.  […]

MOT Test Combined with Car Servicing

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 offer Improved Engine Technology

Mazda offer Improved Engine Technology Mazda offer 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 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 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 […]