‘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.’
⚠️ MOT due or already failed on emissions? Get it diagnosed and cleaned up. This one failed first time around, but after our diagnostic consultation and Which? Trusted Traders approved Engine Carbon Clean has now PASSED 🎯 🚗 Here we have a Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTi (2007 – 129,329 miles)
🌡️ Another misbehaving #thermostat (Ford Transit 2.4 TDCi) and giving the owner no clue that it is running cold ❄️ ℹ️ A cold running engine will not run efficiently, will lower #MPG and raise #emissions levels. ❗ This will cost you money in wasted fuel, dirty up your engine causing
⚠️ MOT Fail on emissions? 🚗 Here we have a Saab 93 1.9 TDi (2009 – 128,628 miles) booked in for diagnostics and Engine Carbon Clean after failing on emissions. The garage plugged in and found no codes present so they recommended us to the owner to see if we
⚠️ With the weather getting colder we are starting to see lots of vehicles with faulty thermostats causing no end of issues with DPF lights coming on, increased levels of black smoke and poor MPG. ❄️ Vehicles running cold due to lazy/sticking/stuck thermostats won’t trigger engine codes so simple diagnostic code reads
⚠️ Running issues? Lack of power or black smoke issues? ❗ NO CLEAN on this booking due to the diagnostic pre-work identifying an issue. 🚗 Here we have a Range Rover Sport HSE 3.0 TDV6 (2010 – 70,384 miles) originally booked in for diagnostics and Engine Carbon Clean after the
⚠️ Black smoke on acceleration? This is a sign of over fuelling and can be down to many things such as leaks, but is also a sign of carbon buildup. 🚗 Here we have a Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi (2008 – 156,945 miles) booked in for diagnostics consultation and Engine
⚠️ Just bought a vehicle? Get it checked out before any warranty expires! You never know what you are going to find 👀 🚗 Here we have a Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTI (2010 – 102,845 miles) booked in for diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean. The owner had recently purchased
⚠️ Own an older vehicle you want to keep on the road for a while yet? MOT or service due? 🚗 Here we have a lovely 19 year old VW Golf 1.9 TDI (2000 – 158,742 miles booked in for diagnostics and Engine Carbon Clean. ℹ️ A recent acquisition for
⚠️ MOT Due? Get it diagnosed and cleaned up before you go. 🚗 Here we have a Ford Transit 2.2 TDCi (2011 – 65,273 miles) which FAILED with an average of 2.14 (plate value 0.96) ℹ️ The owner got in touch with us to get it diagnosed and give it
⚠️ Multiple vehicles = multi-vehicle discount available. 🚗 Here we have a multi-vehicle father and son booking with a… 1️⃣ Ford Focus 1.5d (2016 – 73,700 miles) – a standard diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean 2️⃣ Nissan X-Trail 2.0d (2008 – 190,083 miles) – we originally saw a few
