Adlington Car Care

08/10/2026

🔧 poorly Citroën C5 Aircross

This C5 Aircross was recovered to us barely running, with the RAC initially suspecting a faulty coil pack or spark plugs.

Unfortunately, our diagnosis revealed something far more sinister… 😬

❌ No compression on cylinder 2!

And to make matters worse, during our investigations we also discovered that the notorious 1.2 PureTech wet timing belt was heavily cracked and deteriorating! 😳

Following a discussion with the customer, we were given the go-ahead to carry out the necessary repairs, including:

🔧 Cylinder head removal
🔧 Replacement valves
🔧 New gaskets and associated components
🔧 Reassembly to get this poorly Citroën back on the road!

⚠️ Another reminder of just how important it is to keep on top of servicing on these PureTech engines!

📍 Adlington Car Care – Adlington, Chorley
📞 01257 480168

Servicing | Repairs | MOTs | Engine Repairs

21/08/2026

🚨 IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!! 🚨

As the belated COVID MOT extension period finally comes to an end, we’re still seeing an increase in MOT bookings — even now, 6 years later! 📈

📅 BOOK YOUR MOT NOW and get it sorted ahead of time.

Not sure when your MOT is due? Check it here 👇

🔗 https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-status

📞 Call us today to book your appointment!

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Avoid the last-minute panic — get booked in now! 🚗💨

Find out the MOT test status of a vehicle - check the date of the MOT test and the expiry date of an MOT test pass.

20/08/2026

⚠️ Ford Transit 2.0 EcoBlue – Wet Belt Failure Strikes Again! ⚠️

Another 2.0 EcoBlue Ford Transit in with a problem caused by the dreaded wet timing belt.

In this case, the wet belt had begun to break down, contaminating the engine oil with belt debris. That debris has then made its way through the oil system and blocked the vacuum pump, resulting in vacuum pump failure.

Genuine Ford timing belt kit and cover supplied and fitted and genuine vacuum pump. Customers work vehicle back on the road earning its keeps.

If you’ve got a Ford Transit/Custom with the 2.0 EcoBlue engine and you’re unsure about the condition of your wet belt, get in touch with Adlington Car Care.

📞 01257 480168

Don’t wait for the belt to fail before getting it checked.

20/08/2026

💧 BMW X5 B58 – Water Pump Replacement 🔧

This 2021 BMW X5, fitted with BMW’s legendary B58 3.0L engine, came into us with a suspected coolant leak.

After confirming the source of the coolant leak, the faulty unit was removed and replaced with a genuine BMW revised water pump, supplied and fitted by ourselves. ✅

With modern cooling systems, even a small coolant leak is worth getting checked before it develops into a much bigger—and more expensive—problem.

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19/08/2026

17/08/2026

Absolutely brilliant day at North-West Rally Legends with the team! 🏁

What an opportunity to be able to take a rally car through the grounds of Haigh Hall — definitely not something you get to do every day!

We hope we put on a good show for everyone who attended and enjoyed seeing the cars in action. A massive thank you to everyone involved in organising such a fantastic event.

Already looking forward to next year! 🚗💨🏁

11/08/2026

Corsa that came in today due to a slight rattle 👀 It was recovered in to us sounding and running roughly. The timing chain needed replacing as the guide was half missing due to excessive wear! Removed the sump to get the bits out of the sump scavenger and took some pictures to highlight this issue. Same day turn around and another customer back on the road 🚘🙌🏽

If you hear any noises from your engine that you haven’t noticed before then be sure to get them checked out to avoid any damage to your vehicle!!

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30/07/2026

Another close call for this 1.2 Puretech , not long left in that one. Don’t let a terrible design cost you your engine 🧰👨‍🔧

21/07/2026

MOT and Service please 🤣👍🏼

30/06/2026

🚗 Need New Tyres? We’ve Got You Covered! 🚗

Whether you’re after budget-friendly tyres or premium brands, we’ve got the right tyres at the right price.

✅ Competitive prices
✅ Expert fitting & balancing
✅ Puncture repairs
✅ Fast, friendly service

📍 78 Market Street, Adlington, PR7 4HF
📞 01257 480168

Pop in today or give us a call for a free, no-obligation quote. Order before 11:30 for same day fitting 🏁