Month: July 2024

Simple checks to save you money and time – Ad-Blu

With the cost of living soaring and most people needing to review their unnecessary spending we thought it might be useful to highlight some of the simple things that you can check around and about your vehicle. Some will save you money straight away and some will help prevent bigger bills later.
Spend five minutes carrying out these simple checks every few weeks – and certainly before a long journey or an MOT.

Ad Blu

If you have a diesel engine that must have Ad-blu, then please remember to fill up all the way. Some vehicles have a sensor that only resets if you fill up all the way in one go. You can buy Ad-blu in most fuel stations and Automotive parts shops. Please don’t put the AdBlue in the fuel tank though. That is a very expensive mistake to make!
If you run out of Ad-blu your vehicle may go into limp mode and need to be recovered to the main dealer to have the computer re-set. This is expensive, time consuming and very easily prevented.

Simple checks to save you money and time – clean the interior

With the cost of living soaring and most people needing to review their unnecessary spending we thought it might be useful to highlight some of the simple things that you can check around and about your vehicle. Some will save you money straight away and some will help prevent bigger bills later.
Spend five minutes carrying out these simple checks every few weeks – and certainly before a long journey or an MOT.

Interiors

No-one wants their car to be known as a “skip-on-wheels”, so keep things clean with a regular interior clean, clearing out your footwells, wiping down your dashboard and keeping only the essentials in your boot.
It’s not just about being a neat freak, a clean interior also keeps you safe on the roads – you don’t want any discarded bottles dangerously rolling underneath your pedals. Carrying less unnecessary weight is also more fuel efficient.

Simple checks to save you money and time – Air conditioning

With the cost of living soaring and most people needing to review their unnecessary spending we thought it might be useful to highlight some of the simple things that you can check around and about your vehicle. Some will save you money straight away and some will help prevent bigger bills later.
Spend five minutes carrying out these simple checks every few weeks – and certainly before a long journey or an MOT.

Air conditioning

Apart from visual checks of the pipework, there is not a lot for you to check yourself. But you should aim to run the air conditioning until it gets cold at least once a fortnight all year round.
The air-con is filled with a refrigerant and some oil, and it pays to keep that liquid flowing and the components of the system lubricated.

Simple checks to save you money and time – Brake fluid

With the cost of living soaring and most people needing to review their unnecessary spending we thought it might be useful to highlight some of the simple things that you can check around and about your vehicle. Some will save you money straight away and some will help prevent bigger bills later.
Spend five minutes carrying out these simple checks every few weeks – and certainly before a long journey or an MOT.

Brake Fluid

It’s hard to underestimate the importance of properly functioning brakes, so keeping them maintained is essential. Book in with us to check if your brakes are wearing low.
You can check the brake fluid level, but if low, don’t just top it up. Low fluid could indicate brake wear and/or a leak. If you find that you do need to top up, check your vehicle handbook for the correct fluid specification. Be careful as brake fluid is corrosive, and if you feel unsure then bring it to us to look at.
Brake fluid should be changed at certain mileage intervals – again, check your handbook for service details.

Simple checks to save you money and time -Air Filter

With the cost of living soaring and most people needing to review their unnecessary spending we thought it might be useful to highlight some of the simple things that you can check around and about your vehicle. Some will save you money straight away and some will help prevent bigger bills later.
Spend five minutes carrying out these simple checks every few weeks – and certainly before a long journey or an MOT.

Air Filter

A faulty or clogged-up air filter could reduce your fuel efficiency and lead to reduced engine power, which is why mechanics recommend getting it checked every 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Check your vehicle handbook for instructions, but it’s more likely that you will need to bring it in for a mechanic to do that as some are in hard to access places.