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There are a lot of factors that will affect how long your tyres will last and it will be different for each vehicle due to different wheel sizes and weight. However, the average life of a car tyre will range between 3 to 10 years, as long as you are... read more →

As the winter months are approaching, it is important to make sure your car is safe for driving. The roads could be frosty, wet, and covered in potholes, and your car may not have sufficient grip or coolant. Here are our tips on how to handle the coming season and... read more →

As vehicles are getting more advanced with the latest technology, there may be a lot of weird and wonderful car features that you are unaware of. In this blog article, we will go through a few features that have appeared recently which can be very handy, whether they’re just a... read more →

It is now September and the new cycle of ‘71 plate’ cars are here. With new cars being released from top brands such as Audi, Volkswagen, Volvo and other premium brands, you may be asking yourself if your car is due for an upgrade. Or you may be tempted by... read more →

Summer is here which means a lot of family trips are taking place around the UK. Whether your drive is 45 minutes away, 4 hours, or more, there are a few basic things you need to check before hitting the road. But before we get into that, here are our... read more →

Maintaining the health of your vehicle and keeping it road-worthy is a legal requirement, but when it comes to servicing and MOT’s, they can be somewhat of a grudge purchase. It’s no surprise that some people are tempted to use garages with cheaper prices, but how can you be sure... read more →

Given the circumstances of the last eighteen months and the number of grounded planes at Gatwick and Heathrow, it’s no surprise that the ‘staycation’ has boomed in popularity as a result. In fact, findandfundmycar.com recently conducted a survey that found 54% of people are planning a staycation this year, as opposed... read more →

Frustrated that you spent money on an MOT, only to have it fail? We understand how annoying this can be and, unfortunately, it’s not an uncommon occurrence. According to GOV.co.uk around 40% of vehicles fail their MOT test the first time, and 50% of the faults that are identified... read more →

With the beautiful sunshine that we’ve been having recently, summer is well and truly here! Is your vehicle ready for it though? After almost a year without touching the air conditioning unit,  now is when drivers will be looking for the air con dial - only to find that... read more →

Many people who live in our local area know us as a VW specialist, Volvo repair specialist, and overall trusted garage. Whilst we welcome the favourable reputation that precedes us, we actually offer a great deal more than those particular services - one such service is the sourcing and... read more →