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 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 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. […]
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 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 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 […]