Jans Service Centre

21/08/2026

Who else gets fed up of hearing the pops and bangs maps....

Take a read of this.

Slough Garage Ordered to Pay £1,600 Following DVSA Illegal Modification Investigation
SVG Motorsport fined after joint operation discovers removal of catalytic converter and "pop and bangs" remap

Reading Magistrates Court ordered SVG Motorsport Ltd to pay £1,600 on 14 August 2026 after the Slough business pleaded guilty to making an illegal vehicle modification.

The financial penalty comprises a £200 fine, an £80 victim surcharge, and £1,320 in compensation. The prosecution followed a joint undercover investigation by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and Thames Valley Police, which established that the garage had removed a vehicle’s catalytic converter and remapped its engine to produce “pop and bang” exhaust noise.

The DVSA stated that the business failed to inform the customer that the alterations rendered the vehicle illegal for use on public roads. These modifications increase noise levels and vehicle emissions, causing vehicles to fail roadworthiness standards.

Chris Dormand, head of the DVSA’s Market Surveillance Unit, said:

“DVSA works tirelessly to stop pop and bang modifications, removing antisocial noise and excess pollution from our streets.”

“There is no excuse for garages who make these illegal alterations.”

“DVSA will target any businesses who flout the law, as demonstrated by the success of this prosecution.”

Businesses convicted of executing illegal vehicle modifications face unlimited fines. Reports regarding unsafe or illegal vehicle alterations can be submitted to the DVSA Market Surveillance Unit through

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19/08/2026

A quick deal vs. your safety on the road—the true cost of "cheap" repairs. 🛠️👇
Here at Jans Service Centre Ltd, we have been proudly keeping our local community moving safely alongside JFP for over 50 years.
We have seen it all, but today we had two vehicles in the workshop that perfectly highlight why cutting corners—or blindly following long manufacturer guidelines—can ruin your car.🛑

JOB 1:
The Danger of "Cheap" Mobile Repairs (Peugeot 3008)A customer recently bought a Peugeot 3008, reassured by the previous owner that a mobile mechanic had just fitted a brand-new parts including a suspension ball joint.
The reality ?
It was dangerously incorrectly fitted.
The ball joint completely unwound itself while driving, causing the wheel to collapse.
By some absolute miracle, this happened at a very low speed. It could have been catastrophic.
The vehicle arrived on the back of a recovery truck for us to diagnose and fix. To make matters worse, someone had previously attacked the locking wheel nuts with an impact gun (the ol' Ugadugga gun), completely rounding off the pins on the flimsy locking nuts.
Our Solution:
Because the locking nuts were ruined, we had to execute the entire repair with the wheel still fitted to the vehicle!
Our damaged locking nut removal tool couldn't remove this stubborn bolt.
The Damage:
The collapsed wheel had pulled the driveshaft right out of the gearbox, spilling gear oil everywhere and dumping the internal bearings.

The Fix:
We carefully refitted the driveshaft bearings, packed it with fresh grease, secured a new boot clip, and refitted the shaft. We then installed the new ball joint properly, making sure to dent the locking device so it can never unwind itself again.
Finally, we had a specialist remove all four damaged locking nuts and replaced them with brand-new ones.

The customer was safely back on the road the very same day.⚠️

JOB 2:
The Myth of the "2-Year Service Interval"
Next up was a luxury 2022 Range Rover. Main dealers are backed up for over a month, so the owner brought it to us for its scheduled maintenance.
Land Rover recommends a massive 2-year or 21,000-mile initial service interval on these vehicles. Take a look at the second picture. The oil filter is completely choked, blocked, and heavily distorted—it was literally trying to suck itself inside out from the pressure.
Our Professional Advice:
Modern manufacturer service intervals are stretching longer and longer to look attractive on corporate fleet leasing papers.
But while engine technology has advanced, basic oil filter technology hasn't changed enough to survive 20,000+ miles of driving!
These extended intervals are actively causing engines to fail prematurely.
Our advice is simple: Ignore the 2-year marketing hype and service your car every 10,000 miles or 12 months maximum.
An engine has never failed from having too many oil changes—but we see them fail from not enough every single week.

Need an honest garage that does the job right the first time?
Don't wait for a breakdown or a main-dealer waiting list.
Trust 50 years of local experience.📥
Send us a direct DM right here on Facebook📞 Call us on 01623 516338Get in touch today to book your service, repair, or vehicle health check!

19/06/2026

Beat the snap and the heat at Jan's Service Centre Ltd!

🛠️This Jaguar XF V6 Diesel came in just in time.
It was still running on its original timing belt. The customer is incredibly lucky it did not fail, which would have caused massive engine damage.
Thankfully, our qualified, experienced staff got straight to work and replaced it safely.
While it was here, this Jag also booked in for an air con regas.
We are the cheapest in the area!
We cover all vehicles with both gas types available:
Old gas (R134A): From just £35!
New gas (R1234YF): From just £60!
We also completed a full air con sanitiser and cleaner service to keep the cabin fresh, bacteria-free, and ice-cold.
No appointment is necessary for air con services—just pop in!

Don't push your luck with an old timing belt or suffer in a hot car.
📍 Find us at:
96 Mansfield Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield
📞 Call us today on: 01623 516338

22/05/2026

☀️ BEAT THE HEAT:

Warmest Day of the Year! ☀️

It is officially the hottest day of the year so far, and the thermometer is still climbing! Don't sweat in your car today.
Get your Car/van A/C icy cold at Jans Service Centre Ltd! ❄️🚗

⏱️ No Booking Needed – Just Drop In!
We offer a walk-in service with no appointment necessary! We can get very busy at times, but our team will sort your car out as quickly as possible.

⏰ Open Until 4:00 PM Saturday!
We are working extra hours this weekend for our customers! We are open until 4:00 PM this Saturday—or until everyone in line looking for A/C gas has been seen to! We won't leave you melting!💰

NO Price Increases. NO Cost-of-Living Crisis at JANS! 💰

We bought our gas in bulk and we are passing 100% of those savings directly to you—our amazing customers, both new and old!

👇 Our Unbeatable Fixed Prices:

* £35* 👉 R134A (Older vehicle gas type)
* £60* 👉 R1234YF (Newer vehicle gas type)

📞 Call us: 01623 516338
📍 Find us: Jans Service Centre Ltd
*Terms Apply: Price includes up to 600g of gas. Excess gas may be charged at our discretion, but you will always be fully informed prior to your refill!

18/05/2026

☀️ BEAT THE HEAT: Saturday is officially forecast to be the HOTTEST day of the year so far! 🥵

Is your car ready, or are you about to roast on the weekend drive? Don’t wait until you’re sweating in traffic to find out your air-con is blowing warm air!

Get it sorted today at JANS Service Centre—the cheapest and best in town.

While everything else goes up, our AC service hasn't budged in a decade:
🔒 LOCKED IN: 2016 Prices in 2026!

How do we do it?
We bulk-bought our AC gas way ahead of the global price spikes. We refuse to let rising energy costs penalise local drivers.

✅ Ice-cold air guaranteed
✅ Top-rated local specialists
✅ 10-year locked inflation-busting prices

Beat the heatwave before the weekend rush clears our schedule out! 🚙💨

📞 Call us right now to book your slot on 01623 516338
💬 Or click 'Send Message' to book instantly via Facebook!

18/05/2026

Well the POTHOLES still aren't fully fixed everywhere. Will be months before they are all sorted.

🛑 NOT EVERYONE IS RAISING THEIR PRICES! 🛑

The roads around Ashfield are shocking right now. But while the potholes keep getting deeper, your repair bills don't have to.

At JANS Service Centre, we know the cost of living is biting. That’s why we bulk-purchased our garage repair stock and parts *before* the latest price hikes hit.

Our foresight means we pass the savings directly to you:
✅ No premium price hikes due to inflation
✅ Highest quality local workmanship
✅ Same trusted family-run service on Mansfield Road

Hit a crater? No need to dig as deep as the pothole to fix the damage. Get the area's best service at last year's rates!

📞 Call us today to book your inspection on 01623 516338
💬 Or click 'Send Message' to book directly through Facebook!

07/04/2026

A Message from the Heart (and the Hospital Bed)
To our loyal customers and friends,
Life has a way of throwing a curveball when you least expect it. Nine days ago, I was admitted to the hospital with a life-threatening condition. While I am still here recovering, I wanted to reach out and share something that has kept me going.
They say you find out who your true friends are in a crisis. For me, that person is Marcus. We’ve been friends for over 20 years, and without hesitation, he stepped up to the plate. While I focus on getting better, Marcus has single-handedly kept Jan’s Service Centre running.
What moves me most isn't just the work he’s doing at the garage—it’s the man himself. He visits me almost every day, but he refuses to talk shop. He comes as a friend, not a manager, making sure I’m okay and keeping the burden of the business off my shoulders.
Marcus, thank you. You are the definition of a brother.
To our customers: Jan’s has been a family-run staple in this community for over 50 years—from the JFP (Just Ford Parts) days to our home now at Jan’s. I know I can trust Marcus’s knowledge and experience implicitly. You are in the safest hands possible while I recover..
Hopefully see you all soon.
Not all hero's wear capes eh.

30/03/2026

Well after having a shock of my life today I am still here.
Talk about fight or flight. I was gone hahaha.
So last week we found oily footprints in the workshop. Near the entrance coming into the workshop.
Then in the reception area. Then in the office area.
We was guessing what it could be.
Cat ? No to small really.
Bird? Would have to be large. Crow size. Would have thought we would hear it flapping about.

Sat at my desk this morning I heard a noise. Sounded almost like wings flapping. Looking around couldn't see anything.
THEN BOOM SAW IT FROM THE CORNER OF MY EYE.
OMG all I saw 6 incches away under my desk was a head.
I jumped up and legged it out the office. Closely followed by Marcus lol.
Went back and looked. Its a bloody hedgehog.
Awwwww poor little thing.
Gave it a drink of water.
Put it in a box and put it in the garden out the back.

03/03/2026

The ROADS IN THE ASHFIELD AND SURROUNDING AREAS ARE SHOCKING. DO YOU HAVE Any new clanking or knocking sounds coming from your car after hitting a pothole.
Give us a call and get booked in. All repairs come with a minimum 12mth guarantee.
10% discount for all ASHFIELD residents on mention of this post.

Picture of a burst shock absorber causing noise after hitting a bad pothole.

21/01/2026

MASSIVE THANKS to our neighbours and Aaron for the promt messages telling us the garage Alarm was going off.
The police attended within 15 minutes. So thankyou to Kirkby-in-Ashfield Police Station Sutton-in-Ashfield Police Station for your quick response.
Its was a false alarm today. Fortunately.
No spiders have been squashed or harmed during this post 🤣🤣🧐
Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
But I am very appreciative of the fact that we have good people put there helping to keep JANS SERVICE CENTRE LTD safe.
Big thanks.