LG Automotive Solutions

15/10/2026

🚗 DPF WARNING LIGHT ON OR PERFORMANCE DROPPING? WE CAN HELP! 🚗

Is your diesel vehicle feeling sluggish, suffering from lower MPG, or showing a DPF warning light on the dash? Short trips and stop-and-go driving quickly build up unburnt soot in your Diesel Particulate Filter.

We are now offering professional On-Vehicle Chemical DPF Cleans at LG Automotive Solutions!

Why Choose On-Vehicle DPF Cleaning?

🛠️ Soot Removal Specialist: Designed specifically to dissolve and clear heavy soot deposits in-situ without needing to remove the filter.

🛡️ Preventative Maintenance: Excellent as an annual add-on to keep back pressure low, protect your turbo, and avoid costly blockages down the road.

📈 Restores Performance & Fuel Economy: Clears restrictions to restore engine power and optimal MPG.

Technical Note: On-vehicle chemical cleaning specifically targets unburnt soot content. (For high-mileage vehicles requiring full ash removal, our dedicated Off-Vehicle DPF Cleaning Service is coming soon!)

Book Your Diagnostic & Health Check Today!

Don't wait for your car to enter limp mode. Let our team run a complete DPF diagnostic check and get your vehicle running smoothly again.

📍 Visit Us: Unit 1A Ferry Yard, Chichester Road, Selsey, PO20 9ED

📞 Call to Book: 01243 908123

💬 Or send us a direct message on Facebook!

07/10/2026

🚗 "My car passed its MOT recently, so why has it developed a fault?"

We get asked questions like this, and it comes down to a very common misunderstanding: An MOT test is ONLY a check of the MINIMUM legal safety and environmental standards at the exact moment of the test.
An MOT is not a guarantee that a car won't develop a fault down the road!

What an MOT does not cover:

* ⚠️ Future Mechanical Failures: An MOT cannot predict or prevent sudden mechanical breakdowns or electrical issues. A car can pass its test with flying colours today and still suffer a component failure or fault tomorrow.

* 🛑 Future Wear & Tear: A component like a brake pad or tyre that meets the legal minimum today can wear out or fail after a few weeks or a few hundred miles of driving.

* 🛠️ Internal Engine & Mechanical Health: MOT testers do NOT dismantle parts, drain fluids, or inspect internal engine components, gearbox operation, or electronic sensors.

🔧 Why a Mechanical Service prevents breakdowns:

While an MOT checks basic legal compliance, a Full Service is what actually protects your car and keeps you off the side of the road. Servicing includes:

* 🛢️ Engine Protection & Vital Fluids: Draining and replacing old engine oil, filters, and essential fluids to prevent internal friction, wear, and mechanical failure.

* 🌡️ Cooling & Engine Systems: Checking fluid levels, hoses, and radiators to catch leaks and faults early.

* ⚙️ Drive & Belt Checks: Inspecting timing belts, fan belts, and pulleys before they snap or fail mid-journey.

* 🔋 Electrical & Diagnostics: Checking battery systems, alternator output, and sensor health to flag potential faults before they cause a breakdown.

Passing your MOT means your vehicle was legally roadworthy at the time of testing—it does not guarantee parts won't wear out or develop a fault in the future.

Pairing your annual MOT with regular mechanical servicing is the best way to keep your car running safely and reliably!
Got questions about your vehicle's health or due for a check-up? Give us a call or pop in to see us!

📞 01243 908123

🌐 lgautomotivesolutions.co.uk

📍 Unit 1a Ferry Yard, Chichester Road, Selsey, PO20 9ED

Your trusted local garage in Selsey. Professional repairs for cars and light commercial vehicles. Call 01243 908123.

02/10/2026

🎉 We have a winner! 🎉

Huge congratulations to Ange Cann , the lucky recipient of our FREE MOT test giveaway! 🚗💨

Thank you to everyone who liked, commented, and shared the post—we appreciate the incredible support from our local community.

Ange, please contact us to get booked in when your MOT is due!

Didn't win this time? Keep an eye on our page for future giveaways and special offers. Is your MOT or service coming up soon? Contact us today to get your vehicle booked in!

23/09/2026

⚠️ Vauxhall 1.6 CDTi (B16DTE) Owners: Don't Ignore the Rattle! ⚠️

Check out these photos from a 2016 Vauxhall Astra with the 1.6 CDTi (B16DTE) "whisper" diesel engine. This one came into the shop with a heavy top-end rattle, and opening it up showed exactly why!!!

Take a look at the wear on these timing chain guides:

* The Damage: The plastic wear faces on the chain guides have completely snapped off and disintegrated (see Images 1 & 2).

* Side-by-Side: Images 3 through 6 show a clear comparison between a healthy guide and the stripped-down metal backing plate we took out.

* Why It Happens: The root cause on these 1.6 CDTi engines often comes down to the factory hydraulic timing chain tensioner losing pressure overnight. Every time the car is started cold, the loose chain slaps against these plastic guides until oil pressure builds up. Over time, that constant hammering shatters the guides and stretches the chain.

The Good News? There is an updated tensioner modification available that includes a specialized gasket seal. This update holds oil pressure inside the tensioner even when the engine is turned off, preventing that dangerous dry startup rattle.

What happens if you ignore it?

* Chain jumps teeth on the sprockets
* Valves smash into pistons 💥
* Snapped rocker arms and bent valves = complete engine failure

If you hear a 2- to 3-second rattle from your engine bay on a cold start, DO NOT IGNORE IT. Upgrading the chain kit and fitting the modified tensioner is a big job, but it's a fraction of the cost of a full engine rebuild!

07/09/2026

🔥 SEPTEMBER WEEKLY OFFER – WEEK 2! 🔥

Our next September offer is here at LG Automotive Solutions! 🚗🔧

💥 £20 OFF ANY REPAIR 💥 when you spend £100 or more on labour.

📅 Valid for bookings between 15th–18th September 2026

Whether it’s brakes, suspension, clutches, timing belts & chains, diagnostics, engine repairs, DPF/EGR/AdBlue faults or general repairs — we’ve got you covered. 🔧

📞 01243 908123

📍 Unit 1A Ferry Yard, Chichester Road, Selsey, PO20 9ED

⚠️ Excludes servicing, MOT tests and tyres. ⚠️ Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

👀 Keep following us for more September Weekly Offers!

£20

06/09/2026

🔧 WEEKLY OFFER: SAVE £20 ON YOUR CAR REPAIRS! 🔧

Got a light on the dash, a squeaky brake, or a gearbox issue you’ve been putting off? We've got you covered for this week’s September deal!

From 15th – 18th September, take £20 OFF ANY REPAIR when you spend £100 or more at LG Automotive Solutions!
We provide expert repairs for:

-Engine Diagnostics & Repairs
-Brakes & Suspension
-Clutches & Gearboxes
-Timing Belts & Chains
-DPF, EGR & AdBlue Faults..and much more!

Keep your car running safely and smoothly while saving some cash. Slots fill up fast for these weekly offers, so get booked in early!

📍 Find us: Unit 1A Ferry Yard, Chichester Road, Selsey, PO20 9ED

📞 Call us: 01243 908123

(Offer valid 15th–18th Sept 2026 on repair spend of £100+. Excludes servicing, MOTs, and tyres. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.)

01/09/2026

🔥 SEPTEMBER WEEKLY OFFER! 🔥

We’re pleased to announce our September Weekly Offers here at LG Automotive Solutions! 🚗🔧

To kick things off, we’re offering:

💥 £25 OFF A FULL SERVICE 💥

📅 Book your service between 8th–11th September 2026
Our full service includes:

✅ Oil & filter change
✅ All filters if required
✅ Spark plugs if required
✅ Fluid checks & top-ups
✅ Vehicle health check
✅ Brake inspection
✅ Tyre check
✅ Battery check
✅ Safety inspection

It’s a great time to get your vehicle serviced and make sure everything is running as it should. 🔧

📞 01243 908123

📍 LG Automotive Solutions, Unit 1A Ferry Yard, Chichester Road, Selsey, PO20 9ED

⚠️ Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

👀 Keep an eye on our page throughout September for more Weekly Offers!

31/08/2026

🚨 NEW DISCOUNT AVAILABLE 🚨

We’re pleased to announce that LG Automotive Solutions now offers 10% OFF LABOUR for:

🔵 Blue Light Card holders
🇬🇧 DDS (Defence Discount Service) members

Whether you need servicing, repairs, diagnostics, brakes, suspension, clutches, welding or engine repairs — we’re here to help.

❗ Discount excludes MOT tests and tyres.

📍 Unit 1A Ferry Yard, Chichester Road, Selsey, PO20 9ED

📞 01243 908123

Thank you to everyone who works hard to keep our communities safe and supported. ❤️

30/08/2026

👀🔥 LOOK OUT FOR OUR SEPTEMBER WEEKLY OFFERS! 🔥👀

We’ve got some great offers coming your way throughout September at LG Automotive Solutions! 🚗🔧

Every week we’ll be offering something different, giving you the chance to save money on your vehicle servicing and repairs.

💥 A NEW OFFER EVERY WEEK!

📅 Offers will be announced the week before, so you’ll have plenty of time to get booked in.

From servicing and diagnostics to brakes, clutches and more — there’ll be something for everyone! 🔧

👉 Make sure you’re following our page and keep your eyes peeled for each week’s offer!

📞 01243 908123

📍 Selsey, West Sussex

LG Automotive Solutions — Your local, reliable vehicle expert. 🔧

29/08/2026

🚨🚗 WIN A FREE MOT! 🚗🚨

Fancy getting your next MOT FREE? 👀

We’re giving one lucky winner the chance to win a FREE Class 4 MOT at LG Automotive Solutions! 🔧🎉

To enter, it’s simple:

👍 LIKE this post
📤 SHARE this post
👥 FOLLOW our page

That’s it! ✅

📅 Competition closes 30th September 2026
🏆 Winner will be chosen at random and announced on our page.

So get liking, sharing and following — and good luck! 🤞🍀

📍 LG Automotive Solutions

Unit 1A Ferry Yard, Chichester Road, Selsey, PO20 9ED

📞 01243 908123

⚠️ Standard Class 4 MOT only. Cannot be exchanged for cash. Excludes MOT re-tests. Terms and conditions apply.



🏆 COMPETITION TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Competition is open to UK residents aged 18 or over.
• To enter, you must like the competition post, share the post and follow the LG Automotive Solutions page.
• One entry per person.
• The competition closes at 11:59pm on 30th September 2026.
• One winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries.
• The winner will be announced on the LG Automotive Solutions page and contacted via Facebook Messenger.
• The prize is one free standard Class 4 MOT at LG Automotive Solutions, Unit 1A Ferry Yard, Chichester Road, Selsey, PO20 9ED.
• The prize cannot be exchanged for cash or transferred to another person.
• The prize excludes MOT re-tests and any additional repairs or work required for the vehicle to pass its MOT.
• The winner must arrange their MOT appointment within a reasonable period agreed with LG Automotive Solutions.
• LG Automotive Solutions reserves the right to verify that the winner has completed the entry requirements.
• If the winner cannot be contacted or does not claim the prize within 14 days, another winner may be selected.
• This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook.
• By entering, entrants agree to these terms and conditions.

Good luck everyone! 🍀🚗🔧