Lodge Bank Garage

14/08/2026

This week in 📸

Keep reading to see what we have been up to! 👇

✅ VW Touareg V6 R-Line in showing Warning Lights and going into Limp Mode...which was found to be due to a faulty Oil Pressure Switch. We replaced the Switch and carried out an Oil & Filter change; using Castrol GTX Engine Oil.
✅ SEAT Ateca with replacement Front Brakes, using Pagid UK & ROI Discs & Pads.
✅ Skoda Superb having a replacement Cambelt/Water Pump - we recommend this every 5 years on VW Group vehicles.
✅ Audi A1 S-Line brought to us for a Full Service, new Tyres and Wheel Alignment, with Castrol EDGE Oil.
✅ VW Transporter with an Oil & Filter change (also with Castrol EDGE).
✅ Skoda Octavia in for an MOT and Service.

To get in touch, call 01254 704499 or visit linktr.ee/lodgebank

14/08/2026

👻 A ghost in the workshop?

Noe, it's just us remotely communicating to access technical support! 💻

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13/08/2026

🤖 AI is Everywhere Now!

Some schools are even teaching students how to use it effectively... and more drivers than ever are asking AI what's wrong with their car before booking it into a garage. 🚗💬

The problem? 🤔

AI can only work with the symptoms you describe. It can't hear the noise, inspect the vehicle, test components or read live data. 🔍

That "faulty sensor" it suggested could actually be a wiring issue. ⚡

That "misfire" could be one of several different faults. 🔧

That warning light? 🚨 It doesn't always mean the part has failed.

AI is a fantastic tool for learning and understanding your vehicle... 💡

But when it comes to diagnosing the actual fault, nothing beats the right equipment and an experienced technician. 👨‍🔧

Use AI to ask questions. Trust a specialist for the answers. ✅

To get in touch, call 01254 704499 or visit linktr.ee/lodgebank

13/08/2026

12/08/2026

🤔 Why is Castrol Service Beneficial to us as a Garage?

In part 4, James and John discuss Oil look-ups and product support!

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12/08/2026

Another example why checking your Tyre Pressures is so vital! 🚘

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11/08/2026

💡 DID YOU KNOW?

Your engine oil does a lot more than just keep the engine lubricated.

🛢️ Over time, sludge can build up inside an engine, potentially affecting how it performs and increasing wear.

Castrol GTX is designed to help:
✅ Fight harmful sludge build-up
✅ Protect against engine wear
✅ Handle high engine temperatures
✅ Keep your engine cleaner for longer

That’s why using the right quality oil at the correct service intervals is so important.

As a Castrol Service Centre, we can make sure your vehicle gets the correct oil and protection it needs. 🔧

To find out more, call 01254704499 or visit linktr.ee/lodgebank

11/08/2026

☀️🚗 Heading to the coast this summer?

Before you load up the car and hit the road, give your diesel engine the treatment it deserves with DCL Emissions Detox Pro Diesel.

✔ Helps clean DPFs, injectors, EGR valves and turbos
✔ Supports cleaner emissions
✔ Helps restore performance and fuel efficiency
✔ Ideal before long summer journeys

Because the only thing you should be worrying about this summer is finding a parking space by the beach. 🌊

10/08/2026

When did you find out about Lodge Bank? 🤔

We've been playing around with Google Earth to look back over the years! 🌎

Very proud to see how our garage has grown over the years and we are very grateful to each and every one of you that has trusted us with your vehicle!

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