Dave Chapman LTD Mot and Service Centre

14/10/2026

More tyre offers on our special tyre website - use code MIOCTNOV26 https://www.martleshamheathtyres.co.uk/

14/10/2026

More tyre offers on our special tyre website - use code OCT26GE https://www.martleshamheathtyres.co.uk/

14/10/2026

Money off offers for tyres - visit our special tyre website and use the code OCT26CE https://www.martleshamheathtyres.co.uk/

14/10/2026

Money off offers for tyres - visit our special tyre website and use the code OCT26FA https://www.martleshamheathtyres.co.uk/

12/10/2026

Can AI replace a mechanic’s hands? Short answer: not yet. In our latest blog we explain why ChatGPT-style diagnostics can be a helpful starting point — but they can’t replace experience, physical inspection, and good old-fashioned troubleshooting. Read the full piece to see real workshop examples and why human expertise still wins. https://www.davechapmanltd.co.uk/post/chatgpt-vs-the-wrench-why-ai-diagnostics-can-t-replace-hands-on-garage-expertise

It’s an increasingly common scenario at our Martlesham workshop: a customer walks up to the counter, holds up a smartphone, and points to a detailed paragraph generated by an AI chatbot."My engine light came on and the car felt sluggish, so I typed the symptoms into ChatGPT. It says I need a new M...

02/10/2026

25/09/2026

weekends.no is registered, but the owner currently does not have an active website here. Other services, such as e-mail, may be actively used by the owner.Who owns the domain?

25/09/2026

Job vacancy
We have a full time vacancy in our reception front of house. Monday to Friday 7.45 am to 5.30 pm. No weekends. no bank holidays. Extra time off between Christmas and new year. Weekly pay. Uniform provided. Must be able to use a computer. Motor knowledge would be an advantage. This job could also be reception/workshop if you have mechanical knowledge. Please send cv to [email protected]

14/09/2026

From 80-tonne electric rigs to the car in your driveway—EV innovations roll down from heavy industry to everyday vehicles. Discover how Volvo Trucks’ latest tech (450 km range, 680 kW megawatt fast-charging) is accelerating improvements in passenger EV range, charging speed, battery longevity and safety. Read the quick take: From 80-Ton Monsters to Your Driveway: How Extreme EV Tech is Changing Everyday Cars
https://www.davechapmanltd.co.uk/post/from-80-ton-monsters-to-your-driveway-how-extreme-ev-tech-is-changing-everyday-cars

If you think electric vehicle (EV) tech is moving fast, take a look at what Volvo Trucks just unveiled: a massive 80-tonne electric rig boasting up to 450km of range on a single charge and 680 kW megawatt fast-charging.Now, unless you’re planning on hauling 80 tonnes of timber through Martlesham, ...

13/07/2026

Ever tried to pop the bonnet on a newer car only to find... you actually can't?

It sounds crazy, but a growing number of car manufacturers are completely sealing engine bays and using digital software locks to keep drivers—and independent garages—out.

From restricted battery access to missing bonnet releases, this trend is designed to push motorists away from their trusted local garages and straight into expensive main dealer networks. If you are shopping for your next vehicle, this is a massive hidden cost you need to watch out for:

Higher routine servicing bills (no competition means higher prices)
A ticking time bomb for future secondhand values (older cars will become too expensive to digitally code and repair)

At Dave Chapman Ltd, we firmly believe in your Right to Repair. We’ve broken down exactly what’s changing, why it matters, and how to protect your wallet in our latest blog.

👉 Read the full story here: https://www.davechapmanltd.co.uk/post/locked-out-why-car-manufacturers-are-bolting-bonnets-shut-and-what-it-means-for-your-wallet

For decades, the simple act of "popping the bonnet" has been an essential part of owning a vehicle. Whether you are checking your oil, topping up the windscreen washer fluid, or inspecting the battery, the space under the bonnet has always been open territory for motorists and trusted independent me...