Independent Car & Van Servicing Ltd - Hedge End

06/10/2026

🌙 The evenings are beginning to get darker earlier! 🚗

As the days get shorter, your vehicle’s lights become even more important. Before you’re caught out in the dark, take a few minutes to check that all your bulbs are working properly.

🔦 Headlights
💡 Sidelights
🛑 Brake lights
↔️ Indicators
🔙 Rear lights
⚠️ Fog lights

A faulty bulb can reduce your visibility and make it harder for other road users to see you.

Stay safe and stay visible 💡

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30/09/2026

🌧️ Rainy season is upon us!

Before setting off on your journey, take a moment to check your windscreen wiper blades. Make sure they’re in good condition and working effectively so you have clear visibility when the rain arrives.

Stay safe and drive carefully! 🚗💧

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25/09/2026

"A really good honest garage" - Jo K

🌐www.icvsltd.co.uk
📞01489 798383
📩[email protected]

20/09/2026

🚗 Why Is Changing Your Brake Fluid Important? 🛑

Your brake fluid plays a vital role in keeping your braking system working safely and effectively. But over time, brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air, which can reduce its performance and lower its boiling point.

Old or contaminated brake fluid can contribute to:
🔧 Reduced braking performance
💧 Moisture and corrosion within the braking system
🔥 Brake fluid overheating under heavy braking
⚠️ A soft or spongy brake pedal

Regular brake fluid replacement helps keep your braking system operating as it should and can protect expensive brake components from corrosion.

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15/09/2026

That dashboard light isn't a decoration 👀

It's your car politely asking for a service 🚘🔧

🌐 www.icvsltd.co.uk
📩 [email protected]
📞01489 798383

12/09/2026

🚗💧 A small investment now can save you a big repair bill later!

That humble coolant/header tank might not look like the most important part under the bonnet, but it plays a vital role in keeping your engine’s cooling system working properly.

Over time, plastic header tanks can become brittle, cracked, discoloured, or weakened by heat cycles. A small crack or failing connection can quickly turn into a coolant leak and losing coolant can lead to engine overheating and potentially very expensive damage.

💷 Spending a bit of money on a new, quality header tank can give you:

✅ Peace of mind
✅ A reliable, leak-free cooling system
✅ Better protection against overheating
✅ Prevention of unexpected breakdowns
✅ Protection from much more expensive engine repairs

Don’t wait for the tank to fail completely. If yours is looking old, brittle, stained or showing signs of cracking, replacing it is cheap insurance compared with the cost of an overheated engine.

🔧 A little preventative maintenance today can save you unexpected repairs costs later.

08/09/2026

🔧 Haldex Oil Service 🚘

When servicing your Haldex system, we don’t just drain the old oil and refill it.

We make sure the filter and filter housing are thoroughly cleaned before renewing the Haldex oil. This helps remove built-up contamination and ensures the system is properly serviced for reliable operation.

✅ Filter cleaned
✅ Housing cleaned
✅ Fresh Haldex oil
✅ Service carried out properly

Doing the job right, not just ticking a box 👍

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01/09/2026

🚐 FORD TRANSIT & TOURNEO 2.0L ECOBLUE WET BELT REPLACEMENT 🔧

Is your Ford Transit or Tourneo due a wet belt replacement? Don’t leave it until it’s too late!

💥 £1,350 INCLUDING VAT
✅ Genuine Ford parts used
🛠️ Professional wet belt replacement

Give your van the care it deserves and get in touch with our team today to book your wet belt replacement.

📞 Contact us today for more information or to arrange your booking

⬇Read more about it here ⬇

https://www.icvsltd.co.uk/is-your-ford-2-0-litre-ecoblue-wetbelt-due-for-replacement/

If you drive a Ford Transit with the 2.0 EcoBlue engine, there’s one job you don’t want to ignore: Wetbelt replacement ⚠️ The 2.0 EcoBlue diesel engine used in Ford Transits is fitted with a wet timing belt, also known as a wetbelt. Unlike traditional timing belts, a wetbelt runs internally ...

31/08/2026

A few of the lovely reviews we’ve received throughout August! ⭐️

A huge thank you to everyone who’s taken the time to leave us a review — we really appreciate your kind words and continued support! ❤️

Here’s to another great month! We look forward to seeing you all throughout September. 🚗🔧

🌐www.icvsltd.co.uk

28/08/2026

🚗🔧 WE’RE HIRING! 🔧🚗

We’re looking for a Vehicle Technician to join the team at Independent Car & Van Servicing Ltd

We are a family run and owned company. So, no corporate target hitting, no sales pressure, no nonsense — just good honest work, looking after customers and fixing vehicles properly.

🎯 What we offer:

✅ Monday to Friday
✅ Bank Holidays off
✅ Monthly bonus scheme
✅ And more…

If you’re looking for a great place to develop your career and be part of a friendly, independent family owned and run workshop, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Send your CV to: [email protected]
📞 For more information: 01489 798383