Category: Barrowford MOT

Getting your car Spring ready

With the long winter finally behind us and the sun beaming down, it's time to start thinking about that all important spring clean. The winter is severely harsh on our cars and there is no time like now to give our beloved cars a little TLC. So here are 4…

How to maintain your car after a service

As much as we love our cars they do come with a lease on life but you can however greatly extend the lifetime of your vehicle whilst simultaneously reducing the possibility of mechanical mishaps by following a few simple steps after your car has been serviced to keep it in…

Up to 4 million drivers admit to driving without a valid MOT

As March brings about a peak month for MOT tests, a recent study carried out by Kwik Fit shows that more than four million drivers admit to not having their car MOT’d before their previous MOT expired. The average length of time these motorists have driven without a valid MOT…

Why an MOT is still so important

Having your vehicle MOT tested every year can often feel like an unnecessary task with a recurring price tag. Admittedly the standards set by the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency are stringent and many of us have experienced that sinking feeling of being handed an MOT failure certificate, accompanied by…

4 reasons to get your car serviced as a young driver

  It saves you money   A healthy car requires less work. Cars that have been serviced are less likely to require big fixtures later down the road.   You’re protecting yourself   While you may be able to check certain items on your car, any oversights could be potentially…

What do to when your warning light flashes

Cars today are full of electronics that act as operants to a series of sensors which in turn monitor the various parts of our vehicles in order to ensure everything is running smoothly. And with winter looming around for a little longer the last thing you need is for your…

Are your tyres safe?

[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] As the only point of contact that stands between us and the ground our tyres perform an array of vital roles each time we take our car out for a spin, from making sure our cars stay on the road to giving us…

Getting your car ready for Winter

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[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] With the Wintery season looming upon us, cold mornings, frozen windshields and minus temperatures are about to become the norm and the colder and more unpredictable the weather becomes, the harsher the result will be on our cars so we compiled a list…

Why you should service your car

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[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] It is a common mistake to assume a car service is not necessary because it isn't required by law. Think of the many miles your car clocks to and from shuffling the kids around, work and the endless errands we run on a…

The top 3 reasons MOT’S fail

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[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] It is no mystery that taking your car in for an MOT is one of the most unglamorous things you will do with your dream car but short of committing a felony in an attempt to avoid an MOT there isn't actually much…