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Practical local motoring advice advice from Ashton’s Garage.
Some car problems can wait for a planned inspection, while others make continued driving unsafe. Learn which warning signs mean you should stop, what safe checks you can make, and when to contact a garage.
Find out what to do if your car breaks down away from home, including how to stay safe, call for help and explain the problem to a recovery service or garage.
Hitting a pothole can affect a tyre, wheel, steering or suspension even when the damage is not immediately obvious. Here is what to check and when to arrange a professional inspection.
Rural roads can place extra demands on your car. Learn which checks matter most, how to spot developing problems and when professional inspection is sensible.
Frequent short trips can affect your car's battery, fluids, brakes, tyres and exhaust system. Here is practical car maintenance advice for drivers who mainly travel locally.
The right service interval depends on your car, mileage and driving pattern. Here is how to work out when your commuter car needs attention.
Preventative car maintenance means looking after your vehicle before a small issue becomes an expensive or unsafe fault. Here is what it includes and why it matters.
Yes. A garage can carry out a practical pre-journey inspection to identify visible faults, maintenance concerns and safety issues before you set off. Here is what it may include, when to book one and what you can check yourself.
Before approving a car repair, make sure you understand the fault, the proposed work, the likely cost and what happens if further problems are found. These practical questions can help you make a confident decision.
Some car faults can wait for a convenient garage appointment, while others make continued driving unsafe. Here is how to judge the difference without guessing at a diagnosis.
A second opinion can be sensible when a repair is expensive, unclear or difficult to understand. Here is how to decide, what information to provide and when safety should come first.
A garage inspection is more than a quick look under the bonnet. Here is what a mechanic may check, how findings are assessed and what you can expect from the process.