Medd Motors LTD

Medd Motors LTD With daily posts about everyday garage life we hope to provide you with the inside look into a modern day garage.
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Medd Motors Ltd was established in 2012 and designed to provide a reliable high quality vehicle maintenance/repair service to cars and vans at an affordable price. We are based in Holme upon Spalding Moor, and provide services in and around the surrounding areas. We are able to work with any make and model vehicle and take pride in our work to provide a trusted and valued service, with customer sa

fety and satisfaction as our priority. We offer a complimentary pick up service and are available to come out to your vehicle should it be unable to travel to the garage.

My van feels fine, so it must be fine... right? 🤔Most of the time that's true, but not always.An annual service isn't ju...
28/07/2026

My van feels fine, so it must be fine... right? 🤔

Most of the time that's true, but not always.

An annual service isn't just about keeping the engine healthy. It's also about checking the many other components that keep your vehicle safe, comfortable, and economical to run.

Your suspension plays a huge role in how your vehicle handles on the road. Rubber bushes are fitted to absorb vibrations, reduce noise, and help smooth out the bumps, potholes, and generally poor condition of British roads.

This suspension bush had almost completely separated from its inner sleeve, which is what holds the suspension arm securely in place.

The van drove perfectly fine, and the customer had no idea there was an issue. However, it was likely only weeks away from failing completely. Once that happens, the suspension arm can move excessively, leading to poor handling, instability, uneven tyre wear, and potentially much higher repair costs further down the line.

Fortunately, this is a relatively inexpensive repair when caught early. Replacing it now not only restores proper handling but also helps prevent unnecessary tyre wear and additional suspension damage.

Sometimes the faults you can't feel are the ones worth finding. ✅

27/07/2026

Guess... or check? 🔍

When a vehicle comes in with a fault, the first thing we do is check the fault codes to see what the vehicle thinks is wrong with itself.

A lot of people believe the diagnostic computer simply tells us what's faulty, we replace that part, and the job's done. If only it were that simple!

Modern vehicle diagnostics is about interpreting the information, not blindly following it.

This van came in with AdBlue system faults, saying one of the NOx sensors wasn't responding as expected. It would have been easy to fit a new sensor and send it on its way, but in reality, that wouldn't have fixed the actual problem. The warning light would have been back on within days or weeks.

After carrying out the correct testing, we found the real fault. The AdBlue injector had become clogged with AdBlue deposits and carbon, meaning it wasn't atomising the fluid correctly. Because of that, the exhaust emissions weren't what they should have been, so the NOx sensor readings were incorrect.

A thorough clean later, and everything is now working exactly as it should.

This video shows one of the checks we carry out. It confirms the wiring, pipework, pump, injector operation, and spray pattern are all working correctly before any parts are replaced.

Let me know what your process is for fault finding down below?
Diagnosis isn't guessing... it's testing. ✅

24/07/2026

When you come across someone else's... oops. 👀🔧

This 2021 Ford Transit Custom came in for front brake discs and pads. On these vans, the brake discs can't simply be removed like on most vehicles. The wheel bearing bolts have to come out so the complete hub assembly can be removed first.

It turns out someone had been here before. Unfortunately, one of the wheel bearing bolts had snapped... and instead of removing the broken bolt and repairing it properly, they simply put it back together and sent it on its way.

That's where we stepped in. 💪

We drilled out the broken bolt, re-tapped the threads, fitted a brand new bolt, and reassembled everything the way it should have been done in the first place.

Sometimes the biggest part of the job isn't fixing the vehicle... it's fixing someone else's shortcuts!

If your vehicle needs repairs, we'll always do our best to fix it properly—not just get it out of the door.

23/07/2026

Ever wondered how your electric windows actually go up and down? It might seem like magic, but it's actually a simple cable system that pulls the window up and down on a set of tracks.

One of the most common failures is moisture getting inside the door, causing the cables to corrode, fray and eventually snap. When that happens, they often get tangled up in the motor too.

Normally it's a straightforward repair... but not on this Skoda Octavia! Instead of making it easy, the whole regulator is mounted to a pressed steel panel that's held on with what feels like a million rivets. Definitely not one of the quickest jobs!

After a bit of patience, it's all back together and working perfectly again. 👌

If your window is stuck, moving slowly, making strange noises, or has dropped into the door, get in touch and we'll get it sorted.

"Why don't mechanics just wear gloves?" 🤔🧤We do... honestly! 😂We've tried the cheap gloves, the expensive gloves, the th...
22/07/2026

"Why don't mechanics just wear gloves?" 🤔🧤

We do... honestly! 😂

We've tried the cheap gloves, the expensive gloves, the thick ones, the thin ones... and they all seem to have one thing in common...

They split! 🤦‍♂️

Usually at the worst possible moment, leaving one finger sticking out here, another there, until your gloves look like they've lost a fight with the car. 🤣

The result? A lovely patchwork quilt of oil, grease and dirt that somehow finds its way onto every exposed bit of skin.

So next time you see a mechanic with dirty hands, don't assume we don't wear gloves...

Just know the gloves waved the white flag about two hours earlier! 😂🔧

Any mechanics out there found a pair that actually survive a full day? Or are we all living the same glove-shredding nightmare? 👇😂

18/07/2026

Don't you just love kids? 😂

Right at the end of a busy Saturday shift, I'm trying to record a video for a customer showing the A/C leak on this Porsche 911. Everything's going smoothly... until, right in the middle of filming, Spotify decides to play a song my daughter had "liked."

So now my professional diagnostic video has a surprise Peppa Pig soundtrack. 🐷🎵

Safe to say the customer got a bit more than an A/C diagnosis today! 😂

The joys of being a dad. Wouldn't have it any other way.

👇 Has anything like this happened to you at work? Let me know in the comments!

02/07/2026

No bushes were harmed in the filming of this video! 😂🌳

Think a service is just an oil and filter change? Think again...

This Volvo XC60 came in with severely worn suspension bushes. While they might seem like a small part, worn bushes can seriously affect your car's handling, braking, tyre wear and, most importantly, your safety.

✅ New suspension bushes fitted ✅ Four-wheel alignment carried out ✅ Safer handling ✅ Improved tyre life ✅ Back on the road driving as it should

Don't wait until a small problem becomes an expensive repair.

If you've noticed: 🔧 Knocking or squeaking noises 🔧 Uneven tyre wear 🔧 Poor handling 🔧 Vibrations 🔧 Or your annual service is due...

Get in touch today for a FREE, no-obligation quotation. We'll keep your car running safely, reliably and efficiently, giving you complete peace of mind every time you drive.

📩 Send us a message today or give us a call to book your appointment before our diary fills up!

24/06/2026

Yet another A/C leak found before wasting the customer's money on a regas that would probably last no more than a week before leaking out again.

Honesty and proper diagnosis always come first. There's no point simply regassing a system if the leak hasn't been found and repaired first. Not only does it cost the customer more money in the long run, but releasing refrigerant into the atmosphere is also harmful to the environment.

A proper repair saves money, restores the A/C system correctly, and helps reduce unnecessary environmental impact.

Have you had your vehicle's A/C checked properly, or have you been caught out by repeat regassing?

22/06/2026

Who's hot? Certainly not this customer in their lovely, ice-cold VW Tiguan! ❄️🚗

We can regas and service the most common air conditioning gas types used in modern vehicles, and we also offer a leak detection service.

Air con regassing isn't cheap, and nobody wants to throw money out of the window. Finding and fixing any leaks first could save you money in the long run.

Got warm A/C? Get in touch and let's see if we can get you feeling more comfortable during this hot weather. ☀️

📞 Message us today to book in.

19/06/2026

You either love these jobs or hate them! 😅

This Golf R came in with excessive smoke on start-up. The first step was to confirm the engine's overall health, so we carried out both a compression test and a leak-down test on all four cylinders. Thankfully, the results were consistent across the board, showing a healthy engine.

Oil consumption and smoking issues can be some of the most frustrating faults to diagnose. Sometimes the cause is obvious, but often it takes a deeper investigation to find the real culprit.

Using a borescope, we inspected the cylinders and spotted a fresh drop of oil sitting on an exhaust valve. That immediately pointed us towards the valve stem seals.

After stripping the engine down, we found exactly what we suspected – a split exhaust valve stem seal that was no longer doing its job. A tiny component, but one that can cause a big problem.

As you can see in the video, diagnosing the issue is often the easy part. Replacing it is where the real work begins! 🔧

It's a detailed and time-consuming repair for such a small part, but that's the reality of modern engines. We're here to find the fault, fix it properly, and keep these performance cars running exactly as they should.

All this performed without having to remove ths cylinder head to which saves 💰💰

Would you have guessed a tiny valve stem seal could cause all that smoke? 👇

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12:30pm

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