1 Stop Motor Shop

1 Stop Motor Shop Reliable Car Mechanic in Newtownabbey with over 20 years experience. We undertake work for all makes and models of cars and light commercial vehicles.

We service all makes and models, offering, MOT work, vehicle diagnostics, car repairs, and full car servicing.

📍 Located in Mallusk
💬 DM our socials or WhatsApp to book in with us Experienced Car Mechanics with over 20 years of experience, 1Stop Motor Shop offers an excellent range of MOT Work, full car servicing, vehicle diagnostics, car repairs and air conditioning services.

09/06/2026

🚗 This vehicle came into our Mallusk garage with cooling system problems.

The cause? A failed water pump.

Warning signs can include:

• Coolant leaks
• Engine overheating
• Steam from under the bonnet
• Strange noises from the engine bay

Find out more about this and head to our blog / new section… Go to our bio or visit our website here:

🔗: https://1stopmotorshop.com/news/157/broken-water-pump-ignoring-it-could-cost-you-an-engine/

Ignoring a broken water pump can lead to serious engine damage and costly repairs.

Call or WhatsApp 07951 728365 to book a cooling system check today.

These are the front suspension springs removed from a recent vehicle at our Newtownabbey garage. Both springs had broken...
05/06/2026

These are the front suspension springs removed from a recent vehicle at our Newtownabbey garage. Both springs had broken.

Signs to watch for:

👉 Knocking noises
👉 Poor ride quality
👉 Vehicle sitting unevenly
👉 Unstable handling

Broken springs are more common than many drivers realise and can become a serious safety issue if left unchecked. Tap our bio link - news / blogs - or visit:

🔗: https://1stopmotorshop.com/news/156/broken-front-suspension-spring-in-newtownabbey-a-very-dangerous-suspension-fault/

Call or WhatsApp 07951 728365 to book your suspension inspection today.

03/06/2026

🚗 We carried out a smoke test at 1Stop Motor Shop in Newtownabbey to check for air and boost leaks around the engine.

Smoke testing helps us quickly find:

• Split hoses
• Boost leaks
• Vacuum leaks
• Hidden intake faults

This is one of the best ways to diagnose modern engine problems accurately. To find out more, go to our bio link or visit:

🔗: https://1stopmotorshop.com/news/155/smoke-test-for-air-or-boost-leaks-engine-diagnostic-in-newtownabbey/

Call or WhatsApp 07951 728365 to book your FREE diagnostic check.

02/06/2026

Car losing power? Hearing strange turbo noises?

This vehicle was in with us at 1Stop Motor Shop in Mallusk, Newtownabbey, where we were testing the turbocharger for bearing play.

When there’s too much movement inside the turbo, it can quickly turn into a much bigger problem.

Common warning signs can include:

• Loss of power
• Whistling, whining, or unusual turbo noise
• Smoke from the exhaust
• Poor acceleration
• Possible turbo failure

Catching the issue early can help prevent expensive engine damage and major repair bills.

You can read more in the full blog through the link in our bio or visit:

https://1stopmotorshop.com/news/154/turbo-bearing-play-early-warning-signs-of-turbo-failure-in-newtownabbey/

Noticed something different with your car?

Call or WhatsApp 07951 728365 to book your FREE diagnostic check.

🚗 The difference between a new brake disc and a badly worn one. Make sure you get your brakes checked regularly. The dis...
27/05/2026

🚗 The difference between a new brake disc and a badly worn one. Make sure you get your brakes checked regularly.

The disc on the right was dangerously thin and heavily worn.

Signs to watch for:

👉 Grinding noises
👉 Brake vibration
👉 Poor stopping power
👉 Rust and heavy wear

This is why regular brake inspections are important.

Call or WhatsApp 07951 728365 to book your brake check at our Mallusk garage in Newtownabbey.

Learn more by hitting our link before or visiting our link in bio:

🔗: https://1stopmotorshop.com/news/153/worn-brake-discs-dangerous-braking-issue-explained/

25/05/2026

If you diesel engine is running rough or hard to start, you might want to read this... 👀

We carried out a fuel leak off test on this engine at our Mallusk garage in Newtownabbey.

This helps check how each injector is performing and whether fuel delivery issues are affecting the engine.

Signs to watch for:

👉 Rough running
👉 Hard starting
👉 Loss of power
👉 Excessive smoke

For more info about this, go to our new section... See our bio link or visit:

🔗: https://1stopmotorshop.com/news/152/fuel-leak-off-test-on-injectors-diesel-diagnostic-in-newtownabbey/

Call or WhatsApp 07951 728365 to book your diagnostic check.

20/05/2026

🚗 Broken wing mirror?

This vehicle came into our Mallusk garage in Newtownabbey needing a full wing mirror unit replacement.

The customer was having issues with:

👉 Broken internal mechanism
👉 Faulty mirror adjustment
👉 Reduced visibility

Read the full article in our bio link or visit:

🔗: https://1stopmotorshop.com/news/151/broken-wing-mirror-why-you-should-replace-it-quickly/

A damaged wing mirror is more than just cosmetic. It can affect your visibility, your safety on the road, and potentially cause problems with MOT work.

Need a mirror repaired or replaced?

Call or WhatsApp 07951 728365 to book your repair today.

05/05/2026

Smelling diesel or noticing rough running?

This is what we found at our Mallusk garage in Newtownabbey.

Leaking injector seals causing carbon build-up and engine issues.

Signs to watch for:

• Diesel smell
• Black sludge around injectors
• Engine running rough

Get it checked early before it turns into a bigger problem.

Hit our blog for more info… Go to our bio link or visit:

🔗: https://1stopmotorshop.com/news/93/leaking-injector-seals-heres-what-you-need-to-know-newtownabbey-belfast/

Call or WhatsApp 07951 728365 to book your diagnostic check.

30/04/2026

Heavy vibration from the front of your car?

This BMW came into our Mallusk garage in Newtownabbey with that exact issue.

We found both engine mounts were badly worn, causing excessive movement and vibration.

Signs to watch for:

👉 Strong vibration
👉 Clunking when accelerating
👉 Engine movement

Get it checked before it causes further damage.

Call or WhatsApp 07951 728365 to book your diagnostic check.

Check out our blog for more info… head to our BIO LINK or tap:

🔗: https://1stopmotorshop.com/news/149/heavy-vibration-from-front-of-car-engine-mounts-could-be-worn/

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Unit 12 Highgate Business Park
Mallusk
BT364TY

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm

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