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Servicing

Servicing

Interim menu service from £95 inc vat
Major menu Service from £175 inc vat

Subject to engine size and oil type. Manufacturers service schedule subject to Make and Model and service interval please ask us for a quote.

7 things to check weekly between services

  1. Check oil level
  2. Check coolant level
  3. Check brake fluid level
  4. Check lights
  5. Check tyre pressures and tread depths.
  6. Check washers and washer fluid level
  7. Check wiper blade condition

If you haven't time visit us and we will do it for you free.


10 fuel saving actions

  1. Drag Factor - Remove roof/bike racks, they create drag and increase fuel consumption. Don't drive with you window open over 35 mph creates drag and increases fuel consumption.
  2. Tyre Pressures - Under inflated tyres have increase rolling resistance and increase fuel consumption. Also worn tyres.
  3. Drive Smoothly - Avoid harsh acceleration and heavy Braking. Pulling away too fast uses up to 60% more fuel.
  4. Gear Changes - Changing gear at a modest engine speed, between 2000 and 2500 rpm reduces fuel consumption by up to 15%
  5. Speed Limits - Make you fuel go further. Driving at 70mph uses 30% more fuel than at 50 mph. Driving at 70 mph along the motor way instead of 80mph can save 40% every 10 miles.
  6. Start up and Go - Drive off immediately when starting from cold. Idling to heat the engine wastes fuel and causes rapid engine wear.
  7. Avoid Short Journeys - A cold engine uses much fuel and catalytic converters take miles to become effective.
  8. Switch Engine Off - Stuck in a Jam. Turning off the engine after 2 minutes will save fuel and cut all emissions.
  9. Air Conditioning - Having your air conditioning on will increase you fuel consumption.
  10. Replace the dirty Air Filter - A dirty of clogged air filter can reduced your mpg by 10%.


Print this tip sheet and use it in your car to reduce your fuel consumption. In the end you will benefit both the environment and your bank balance.

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