Station Garage

26/10/2022

I am writing this post with great sadness, as I confirm that after 39 years of Station Garage trading in Ainsdale, that we are going to close the doors permanently. Some of you are aware, that I have struggled to find replacement staff, and with the cost of parts and expenses rising, we as a family felt it is the right decision to make right now. We know many of you will be saddened by this news, as many of you have been with us from the start, and we have worked on your children's cars, your parents cars, and your grandparents cars. Myself Mandy, Shirley and Keith would like to thank you all for supporting us over the years, and thank you Ainsdale for being such lovely customers. Thank you for all of your support over the years, and I know I will miss you all, and our office chats.

05/01/2022

Some new motoring changes to the high way code.

27/10/2021

For the first time in 38 years, we have had to close for the week from 27Oct21 and will reopen on 03 Nov21. My Mot tester is on holiday, and my mechanic is away, and as much as id like to fix and service your cars, i cant do it. You can contact me via whats app, or you can call the regular number, and i have left a message if you need to get hold of me. I have the diary with me so you can send me a message. 🚗

05/09/2021

If you haven't checked already, petrol is changing to E10 standard.
What is E10 petrol?
It's a motor fuel that contains less carbon and more ethanol than fuels currently on sale. This does not apply to Diesels, most pumps are still offering E5 version at a more premium rate.
If you are not sure if your car will run on E10, then please check your vehicle here:-

Check if you can use E10 petrol in your car, motorcycle or moped - what information you need to check, what to do if you’re not sure

08/11/2020

Family based business in Ainsdale is looking for a Qualified Motor Mechanic for the maintenance and repair of cars and vans. Repairs to include servicing, brakes, exhausts, cambelts, and diagnostics. MOT tester would be advantageous but not essential.
Call 01704 575471
or email [email protected]

02/11/2020

Thank you all for your support and lovely comments over the past few months. We will most definitely be open during this lockdown period, to help with all your motoring needs, whether it be MOT, Servicing, brakes , repairs, or even bulbs and blades. If your isolating, we can collect your car from the Ainsdale area, so no need to call in. We can also take payments over the phone. Our number is 01704575471. 🚗🚕🚙

02/07/2020

Good little video on the BBC today.

Haven't used your car in a while? Here are five tips to help you get going again.

01/07/2020

My MOT tester is having a well earned break from 13 July to 19 July. If you are in need of an MOT please book in for the week before, or from 20th July. Thanks

18/06/2020

Heads up if your coming to us today or the village that the station junction into Burnley road is closed off so come in by Fairfield road to Burnley or Liverpool road to Burnley.

08/04/2020

Just to let you know we are still open for your motoring needs, keeping your cars on the road. We have a system in place to collect cars if your isolating and you can pay over the phone. We will be closed Friday and Monday this week as these are the bank holidays. Thanks for all your support.

25/03/2020

This is the update COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a virus called coronavirus.

From 30 March 2020, MOT due dates for cars, motorcycles and light vans will be extended by 6 months. This is being done to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

There’s separate guidance about what to do if your MOT due date is up to and including 29 March 2020.

There are different temporary rules for MOT tests for lorries, buses and trailers.

What you need to do
You do not need to do anything to extend your vehicle’s MOT expiry date if it’s on or after 30 March 2020. However, you must keep your vehicle safe to drive.

Your vehicle will be automatically given a 6-month MOT exemption. This will extend your current MOT expiry date by 6 months.

Example
Your vehicle’s MOT was due to expire on 3 April 2020.

This will automatically be extended to 3 October 2020. You will need to get your MOT by this date.

You can check your MOT history to see when you have been issued an exemption. It will not be updated straight away, so keep checking back if your new due date MOT is not yet showing.

You will not get a paper exemption certificate.

If your vehicle tax is due, you can tax your vehicle as soon as your MOT due date has been updated.

If your vehicle’s first MOT is due
Your vehicle will be automatically given a 6-month MOT exemption from the date its first MOT was due.

If your first MOT was due before 30 March 2020 and your vehicle did not pass
Your vehicle will not get an extension to its MOT due date.

Your vehicle will need to pass an MOT before you can drive it again.

The government is allowing MOT centres and garages to remain open. So you can still get an MOT if you need your vehicle:

to shop for basic necessities, for example food and medicine, which must be as infrequent as possible
for any medical need, or to provide care or to help a vulnerable person
to travel to and from work, but only where this absolutely cannot be done from home
Read the full guidance on staying at home and away from others.

Keep your vehicle safe to drive
You must make sure your vehicle is safe to drive (‘roadworthy’). It can be unsafe even if your MOT expiry date has been extended.

Find out how to check your vehicle is safe and read the rules about vehicle maintenance, safety and security.

You can be fined up to £2,500, be banned from driving and get 3 penalty points for driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition.

You should still take your vehicle to be repaired at the nearest open garage. The government is allowing them to remain open.

Published 25 March 2020