CASE STUDIES – Showcasing our Expertise
Our car garage has a proven track record of diagnosing and repairing a wide range of vehicles, from everyday family cars to high-performance sports models. We specialise in classic and racing cars, providing expert restoration, tuning, and maintenance to keep these vehicles in peak condition. Our case studies highlight our expertise in handling complex engine repairs, electrical diagnostics, transmission issues, and bodywork restoration. Whether it’s a routine service or a challenging mechanical fault, our skilled technicians use advanced tools and industry knowledge to deliver top-quality results. Explore our case studies to see how we’ve helped customers get their cars back on the road efficiently and safely.
- Ford wet belt renewalThe FORD 998cc Eco boost wet belt (cam belt) is scheduled for its replacement every 10 years but unfortunately, we are seeing them deteriorate far sooner… Read more: Ford wet belt renewal
- Morris Minor in for a checkoverThis Morris Minor was recently purchased by a local Roade resident. He asked us to give it a check over prior to taking it out… Read more: Morris Minor in for a checkover
- HUMMER – requiring an exhaustThis wonderful (and huge) head turning 2006 HUMMER 6.2 litre required a new exhaust. Brand spanking new HUMMER exhaust This particular customer usually purchases his… Read more: HUMMER – requiring an exhaust
- PORSCHE Cayman – stainless steel exhaustWe recently fitted a new stainless steel exhaust system to a 2007 Porsche Cayman 2.7 litre. This car has 4 lambda sensor fitted to it.… Read more: PORSCHE Cayman – stainless steel exhaust
- A restoration project on a Naylor ‘PUDSEY’This Naylor was recently restored to it’s full glory and has a very interesting past. We have affectionately named it ‘Pudsey’ for the reasons detailed below. We… Read more: A restoration project on a Naylor ‘PUDSEY’
- Range Rover Evoque Td4 engine noiseThis vehicle was presented for a routine service and on starting the vehicle our Technician noted an abnormal engine noise on initial start, which was… Read more: Range Rover Evoque Td4 engine noise
- MINI with a broken coil springThis MINI came in with a clattering sound coming from the passenger front wheel area. We could see immediately that the passenger front suspension coil… Read more: MINI with a broken coil spring
- Peugeot 208 front wheel bearing replacementThis Peugeot 208 came in with a ‘droning’ noise when being driven. We road tested to confirm whether it was a wheel bearing. From road… Read more: Peugeot 208 front wheel bearing replacement
- Dacia Logan with a noisy timing chainThis Dacia Logan was bought into us with a noisy engine. We soon established that the timing chain and tensioner were worn and noisy. We… Read more: Dacia Logan with a noisy timing chain
- Kia Sportage Diesel with a noisy engineThis Kia Sportage Diesel was recovered into us due to a noisy engine. It initially was recovered to Kia for a possible warranty claim but… Read more: Kia Sportage Diesel with a noisy engine
- Skoda Fabia requiring front brake discs and padsThis Skoda Fabia came in with noisy brakes. A straightforward replacement of brake discs and pads. Very rarely nowadays would you replace just the brake… Read more: Skoda Fabia requiring front brake discs and pads
- VW Transporter with hesitation and black smoke from exhaustThis vehicle was presented with a hesitation, lack of power under load and black smoke from the exhaust (No warning lights on). Initial diagnostics showed… Read more: VW Transporter with hesitation and black smoke from exhaust