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Mobile call-outs or drop-off service available. 100% transparent with pre-arranged pricing—no surprise bills! 🛠️🚘 (Note: No coverage for Duffield/Belper).

Few from this week. Kia sportage clutch replacement Hyundai ix35 gearbox removal for repairPre mot prep on another kia s...
24/07/2026

Few from this week.

Kia sportage clutch replacement

Hyundai ix35 gearbox removal for repair

Pre mot prep on another kia sportage and a service.

Full service for an audi a1
19/07/2026

Full service for an audi a1

New clutch on a lovely 22 year old honda accord. Surprised it was still engaging as it was missing a locator on the rele...
19/07/2026

New clutch on a lovely 22 year old honda accord. Surprised it was still engaging as it was missing a locator on the release bearing. Clutch clearly took the abuse from that missing piece.

Timing chain replacement with new vvt sprockets on a corsa. As usual I forgot some pics, so you can have the full pic of...
17/07/2026

Timing chain replacement with new vvt sprockets on a corsa. As usual I forgot some pics, so you can have the full pic of everything that came out and the top half of the new chain 😀

15/07/2026

Good morning. If I have been recommended, just please note I am currently fully booked until weds 29th July including weekends, if your issue is urgent I am unfortunately not going to be able to get to you any quicker than that date.

Ford focus, Customer had to stop due to a banging/ knocking noise. Fortunately they called the AA. Small job the aux bel...
12/07/2026

Ford focus, Customer had to stop due to a banging/ knocking noise. Fortunately they called the AA. Small job the aux belt had split and was hitting things as it spun round the AA Tech was sensible enough to cut the belt in the middle. New belt supplied and fitted for the customer.

1.4 fiesta, injector change with an issue on cylinder 4. Unfortunately after the change the car had a boost leak at high...
12/07/2026

1.4 fiesta, injector change with an issue on cylinder 4.

Unfortunately after the change the car had a boost leak at high rpm, returned next day for the customer to rectify, found that a pipe on the map sensor had split after removal of all the parts. Replaced, road tested with live data and a happy customer.

Kia sportage, 1.7. Clutch replacement, followed up with a service, drop links, track rod ends, discs and pads for a very...
11/07/2026

Kia sportage, 1.7. Clutch replacement, followed up with a service, drop links, track rod ends, discs and pads for a very reputable local company in the used car market.

Timing belt and water pump replacement on a lovely motorhome, 2.0 peugeot boxer 1998.
08/07/2026

Timing belt and water pump replacement on a lovely motorhome, 2.0 peugeot boxer 1998.

Slightly ready pad change. (Booked back in for discs too)
04/07/2026

Slightly ready pad change. (Booked back in for discs too)

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