Essentially, your brake system is the most important part of your vehicle that ensures you are safe on the road. With the ability to slow down your vehicle and come to a complete stop during emergencies, an inadequate brake system will not be able to work in the way it is designed to – especially…
What exactly is a timing belt? The timing belt is one of the most critical parts of the engine which keeps the close synchronisation of the valves and pistons with each other. Should your timing belt fail then this can result in catastrophic damage to your engine. What is the difference between a timing belt…
Unfortunately, for many of us, there aren’t many alternatives to get to our destination without us driving our cars. With the main reason being that our daily commute requires us to drive to get to work, it can be frustrating knowing the cost of petrol and diesel contributes to a large part of our monthly…
Locking wheel nuts are designed to protect your alloy wheels from being easily accessible to thieves. Each set of locking wheel nuts has a unique indent with a key that matches up with the pattern. The only time the wheel lug nuts can be removed is when the key with the correct pattern is inserted.…
“Do I have to have my car serviced at a dealership to keep my new car warranty?” – A question we get asked daily at Lindleys Autocentres. The short answer to that question is no. Under EU block exemption legislation, which has been around for many years now. A manufacturer cannot force a buyer to…
For many vehicle owners, there is that lingering uncertainty on what is considered acceptable when their car’s MOT expires. In short, it is not okay for car owners to park their vehicles on the public highway without an MOT. But let’s take a look at some of the more specific questions that arise when thinking…
Only last week, there was a national news story about a family’s lucky escape when a £25 part-worn tyre they purchased was to blame for a 70mph motorway smash. Motorist Nicole Hunt was driving her whole family to Chessington World of Adventures for a day out when the crash happened on the M40 in September…
Although suspensions are designed to take a lot of rough-terrain without facing major damages, they are not susceptible to component wear and tear. Unfortunately, for those of you who live in areas with rougher road conditions, there is an increased rate of deterioration. Typically, the majority of vehicle owners are unaware that their shock absorbers…
Every car is made up of mechanical components that all work together to ensure you have a smooth journey whilst staying safe on the road. When damages occur or a part becomes worn out in certain areas of a vehicle, it will have a knock-on effect on the overall performance of a car and its…
Our mobile tyre manager, Emma Lindley, has bravely put herself forward and has been accepted for the mammoth task of running this year’s London Marathon on Sunday 28th April. The chosen charity Emma will be collecting for is Nottingham School of Boxing/Switch Up. Emma said “I first heard of the charity when the company I…