‘Our archive of posts about selected vehicles we have worked on in the past. Please use the search function below to look for a vehicle make, a running issue or anything else of interest.’
🗣️ ‘Running very well…strangely I think changing gear was smoother! Being a manual I didn’t expect that, it used to almost snatch between gears and lurch, it seems to be less snatchy if that makes sense, maybe because the engine is smoother…what you did seems to have ” balanced ”
🗣️ ‘Spot on thanks’ Here we have a booking for a diagnostic health check and Engine Carbon Clean on a Vauxhall Zafira 2.0 DTI (2003 – 169,687 miles). Struggling to get through the MOT on emissions the owner wanted to get it cleaned up. 🔍 Health check found no obvious
🗣️ ‘A lot smoother and MPG has shot up better than when I bought it! Thanks again!’ ⚠️ Want to look after your vehicle? Get it running quiet, smooth and restore that fuel economy? 🚗 Here we have a VW Jetta (2007 – 116,588 miles) booked in for diagnostics and
⚠️ Vehicle due a service? Don’t delay an oil change as oil deterioration can stop a DPF regeneration. ℹ️ Ideal time for a diagnostic health check and Engine Carbon Clean is about 1 week prior to a service. That way you get it checked, issues identified ready for the service,
⚠️ #didyouknow that a cold running #engine will– cost you more at the pump ⛽– increase your #emissions creating buildup faster 🌫️– restrict or disable the #DPF #regeneration process (diesel) 📌 If you notice your engine/coolant temperature is low or dropping down when idling, driving or when you put the
⚠️ Just bought a used vehicle? Get it checked over and cleaned up for the road ahead, or in this case get it back to the seller to address the issues. Here we have a recently acquired BMW 335d booked in for diagnostics and Engine Carbon Clean. Since purchase a
⚠️ Declining MPG? Engine running cold? Keep an eye on your engine temperatures as a faulty thermostat can be the culprit! Here we have a VW Passat (2004 – 203,029 miles) booked in for diagnostics and Engine Carbon Clean after the fuel economy was dropping. 📊 Diagnostics confirmed cold running
⚠️ Car sluggish compared to what it was? Using too much fuel? Lovely BMW 325ti on 76,802 miles booked in for diagnostics and Engine Carbon Clean. 📊 Diagnostics confirmed a code ’41 DME: Signal, camshaft sensor, inlet code’ which would explain some of the symptoms. Once documented and cleared it
⚠️ Operate a Taxi? Use a vehicle for work? Here we have a 2010 VW Passat 2.0 TDI booked in for diagnostics and Engine Carbon Clean after rising emissions and an engine management light appearing. 📊 Diagnostics confirmed an EGR fault and multiple failed regeneration attempts because of it. Otherwise
Here we have a Saab 9-3 1.9 diesel (2008 – 147,591 miles) booked in for diagnostics and Engine Carbon Clean in advance of an MOT. ⚠️ MOT or service due soon? 🔎 Ideal time to get it checked over and cleaned up beforehand. A split boost pipe in the past meant it
