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5 ways your windscreen could fail your MOT

Thursday 28th April 2022

If your annual MOT is just around the corner, you may be wondering about the best ways to prepare for your MOT test. Familiarising yourself with what motoring components can fail an MOT is a good place to start – for example, understanding how obstruction of visibility to your windscreen can affect... Read More

History of the MOT test

Thursday 21st April 2022

The MOT test is compulsory for every car - however, have you ever wondered why we must have an MOT test and where it all began? In this helpful guide, we will uncover the history of the MOT test and the reasons why it was introduced. The first MOT tests Compulsory testing for British cars was offi... Read More

How does air conditioning work?

Thursday 21st April 2022

Air conditioning systems are a common feature in many, if not all, modern cars on the market. However, you may not know about the importance of regularly maintaining your cars air conditioner as you would for any other car part. In our helpful guide, we will be telling you how your air conditioner w... Read More

Brand New Formula One Autocentre in Ashton-In-Makerfield

Thursday 31st March 2022

A brand-new Formula One Autocentre is officially opening on the 31st March 2022 in Ashton-In-Makerfield. To celebrate the new branch opening, we’ve got plenty of one-time only deals for this special occasion: Code NEWSERV25 - 25% off any Full or Interim Service     Code NEWAIR34 Air Con Re-Gas O... Read More

5 tips for avoiding vehicle breakdown

Tuesday 29th March 2022

A car breakdown is very inconvenient – hearing those dreaded clunking sounds to signal a breakdown is a sure contender as one of the most annoying experiences in life. If this is a feeling you know too well, or one you want to actively avoid while you’re out and about on the road, our helpful guide... Read More

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What people are saying about us...

  • Needed an auto electrician to pass MOT. From discussions it sounds like time was taken to try and resolve the issue. Still not resolved but booked in with dealer

    - Christine, Burton - Mar 3, 2024
  • Excellent friendly, honest and knowledgeable. This is the only garage you can trust. The prices are amazing too saved about £100 easy and got my tyres fitted as they should be. Perfect!!!

    - JASON, King's Lynn - Mar 1, 2024
  • Staff were exceptional, love going in to see and talk to them. They are so friendly and helpful.

    - Deborah, Lye - Feb 22, 2024
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