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9 Warning Symptoms Your Car Battery May Be Dying
Let's say you overslept and are now running late for work. When you eventually exit the house and get into your car, you turn the key to...
Jul 26, 20224 min read


6 Signs of Worn-out Windscreen Wiper Blades
Since when you last replaced your wiper blades, be honest. Do you replace your old blades every 12 months to get the ideal wipe every...
Jul 25, 20224 min read


3 Common Brake Pedal Problems and Solutions
Every motorist is intimately familiar with the brake pedal, which is a piece of metal. When you want to slow down, you press down on it....
Jul 20, 20226 min read


Five Signs Your Clutch Release Bearing Is Faulty
You may experience a wide range of symptoms if your clutch release bearing, also known as the throw-out bearing, fails. How can you know...
Jul 18, 20224 min read


6 Indicators of a Faulty Clutch Master Cylinder
To release the clutch, the clutch master cylinder compresses fluid. Here's how to identify a faulty clutch master cylinder. It's likely...
Jul 15, 20224 min read


5 Symptoms of a Malfunctioning Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor
The fuel pressure sensor makes sure the fuel rail is under the proper pressure. Here's how to identify a faulty sensor. The fuel delivery...
Jul 4, 20223 min read


3 Signs of a Faulty or Damaged Steering Angle Sensor
Technology encourages innovation, notably in the automotive industry. In the past, a driver had to rely on talent and a little luck to...
Jun 24, 20223 min read


3 Signs of a Defective or Damaged Exhaust Silencer
The first internal combustion engine had a silencer attached, did you know that? The first combustion engine created by J. J. Étienne...
Jun 23, 20224 min read
4 Symptoms of a Damaged or Broken Exhaust Manifold
Exhaust manifolds are an important component of all internal combustion engines. Exhaust manifolds are typically built of cast iron or...
Jun 22, 20223 min read


How to check MOT history online? Can you check MOT history online?
Now it’s easy to check your car MOT history online just add your car reg no here (https://carservicesinreading.co.uk/contact) and you...
Jun 20, 20222 min read


Is service the same as repair?
In both cases, the service process is handled by a service confirmation (which confirms the time spent and the spare parts used). But in...
Jun 17, 20222 min read


How far back can you check MOT history?
Records are held for as long as 10 years We are locally owned and operated. The best among all the garages in Reading. We will service...
Jun 16, 20222 min read
Can a mechanic hold your car UK?
Can a garage keep your car? A garage that has repaired your car has what is known as a 'lien'. This is the right to keep the car until...
Jun 9, 20222 min read
What are car service types?
Essentially, there are three different types of car service: Interim, Full and Major. When you visit different garages and dealerships,...
May 30, 20222 min read


Can you check MOT history online?
Yes you can check mot status free off costs. How to check the mot history? An MOT (Ministry of Transport) test check is a service...
May 18, 20222 min read


4 Signs and Symptoms of a Faulty or Worn-out Ball Joint
Ball joints are a common and vital suspension part of the modern vehicle. They're a round bearing in a socket that connects the car's...
May 16, 20223 min read


What Does the ABS Light Indicate and What Causes It to Appear?
Appear? If check MOT history of your car and it shows that a prior failure was caused by the ABS light being on, it's possible that the...
May 13, 20221 min read
6 Signs You Have a Faulty Macpherson Strut (Front or Rear)
A strut refers to a complete assembly that includes the shock, coil spring, top mount, and top mount bearing. The strut has a significant...
May 11, 20224 min read
How long can I drive without MOT?
The simple answer is, no, it's illegal to drive without an MOT. If your vehicle is more than three years old, you can't drive without an...
May 10, 20222 min read


What documents do I need for MOT 2021?
Before you go to your MOT, it would be useful to have both your ongoing MOT testament and V5C Vehicle Registration Document with you....
May 9, 20222 min read






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