Car Services in Reading

Intermittent stalling If the crankshaft position sensor or its wiring have any issues, it can cause the crankshaft signal to be cut off while the engine is running, which can cause the engine to stall. This is usually a symptom of a wiring problem, however a bad crankshaft position sensor can also produce this symptom How do I know if my camshaft sensor is bad? Symptoms of a Bad Camshaft Position Sensor. On some vehicles, a failing camshaft sensor may lock the transmission in a single gear until you turn off and restart the engine. If the sensor begins to fail while your car is moving, you may feel the car jerking while losing power. You may experience a noticeable loss of engine power. Will I have spark with a bad crank sensor? If there's a spark when the engine is cranked, it has ignition. The problem is either fuel or compression. RPM signal from the Crankshaft Position sensor while cranking the engine. A bad Crankshaft Position sensor is a common cause of no starts. M

What does an Anti-roll bars link do? Anti-roll bar links are short metal rods with joints known as 'bushings' at each end. The purpose of anti roll bar links is to connect the anti-roll bar in a car's suspension to the rest of the suspension structure. Anti-roll bars are fitted to just about any car these days. Most cars have an anti-roll bar on the front as well as the rear of the car. Anti-roll bars stabilize your car when you go through a corner. Whilst it is an important component it's often tricky to know whether you will need to replace it. Luckily there are a couple of checks that can be done to find out if it needs replacing. Is it safe to drive with a broken Anti-roll bar link? Depending on the vehicle you're driving, you may have a front or a rear sway bar, or you may have both. If you suspect that a sway bar is broken, you can still drive the car, but you must use caution. The way this will affect your drive will depend on if the front or rear s

What does a Coil Spring do? A coil spring is a helical spring that compresses and expands as you drive over a road surface, it absorbs the bumps in the road and counters excessive bouncing that might occur after the initial shock absorption. In other words, the coil spring smooths out the road's irregularities. The coil spring encapsulates, in many cases, the shock absorber and essentially forms a single unit that is mounted between the upper and lower wishbone. Sometimes a coil / shock absorber unit can also be part of a suspension strut, as in a MacPherson suspension system. Coil Spring Replacemen t Free Collection and Delivery Sometimes, the worst part of getting your car fixed is having to bring it to the garage. We are therefore happy to offer our customers a free collection and delivery service If you prearrange a collection, we will pick your car up from your home or place of work and drive it to our premises, carry out all the necessary work (having consulted you) and

What is a CV joint? All front-wheel drive cars have Constant Velocity joints or CV joints on both ends of the drive shafts (half shafts). Inner CV joints connect the drive shafts to the transmission, while the outer CV joints connect the drive shafts to the wheels. CV JOINT Thеѕе аrе роwеrful mасhinеѕ thаt are knоwn tо withѕtаnd rоugh tеrrаin, wеаthеr аnd driving. Hоwеvеr, juѕt likе аnу vеhiсlе parts thеу аrе рrоnе tо brеаkdоwn еѕресiаllу if nоt саrеfullу maintained аnd lооkеd аftеr. How to tell if the vehicle has a bad CV joint? When turning the wheel sharp, if the front end makes a clicking or banging noise when the vehicle moves you almost certainly have bad cv joints. Knowing When a CV Joint is Bad when you make right and left turns and a clicking noise is present or if when the car is jacked up the rubber boots on the cv joints are expose. Thе Cоnѕtаnt Vеlосitу jоint оr thе CV jоint is a vеrу imроrtаnt раrt оf thе any vehicle as it iѕ еѕѕеntiаl in рrоviding рrореr соntrо

The braking system in a car is responsible for bringing your vehicle to a stop while you’re driving. Modern cars have brakes on all four wheels which are operated by a hydraulic system and are made up of several components. The front brakes in a car are typically the ones which play the greater part in bringing a car to stop as the weight of the car is thrown forward every time the vehicle comes to a stop. There are different systems used for braking from one car to the next which suits the needs of the vehicle size and function. The common hydraulic system uses fluid to apply pressure to pistons in the car close to its wheels to bring the car to a halt. Some cars also have power brake assistance which helps to reduce the amount of effort required to apply stopping power. When to Change Brаkе Pаdѕ ? Thе brake pads аrе оnе of thе most сhаngеd раrtѕ оn уоur саr. Whу thеу gеt сhаngеd ѕо оftеn? because they are аlѕо uѕеd thе mоѕt. Think about it,to ѕlоw dоwn you uѕе them, tо stop аt a

What Are the Benefits of Changing a Fuel Filter? Cars made prior to 1980 used mechanical fuel pumps and carburettors that required low fuel pressure to operate. Fuel filters keep contaminants and other particles from clogging the injectors. When should you consider a Fuel Filter replacement? Over time, a fuel filter can get rather dirty, clog up or fail completely. There will be a reduced flow of fuel towards the engine or, in extreme cases, dirty fuel will pass through the filter and onto the engine. Eventually, a fuel filter that does not work correctly can lead to further damage. Should you experience problems with the fuel supply, then it is advisable to have the fuel filter inspected and, if necessary, have it replaced. Seeing that the fuel filter is a component that is especially prone to wear it should always be replaced as and when stipulated in the servicing guidelines set out by your car's manufacturer. CONTACT US Many Autos Ltd Unit 4, Tunbridge Jones Industrial

In terms of what constitutes a pass or fail, the new defect categories won’t have any real effect (unless you drive a diesel model - see below). A fail in a specific test area before the changes is still be a fail since 20th May, the main difference is that a failed component will now be classified as major or dangerous depending on its condition. In both cases the fault should be fixed immediately in order to obtain a new MOT test certificate, but if the fault is classed as Dangerous the vehicle should not be driven at all until rectified. The new measures are intended to highlight to drivers the most urgent problems and the safety risks they pose. Changes For Diesel Owners As well as the change in MOT fault classification, the MOT test is also much stricter for owners of diesel vehicles. All petrol and diesel cars must complete an emissions test in order to pass their MOT. That is, the amount of dangerous pollutants that the vehicle produces and expels from the exhaust such as

Minor MOT Reading Faults A ‘minor’ fault would be considered as one where the problem does not cause an immediate safety risk but should be rectified soon. This is very similar to the existing system whereby an advisory is given to items that the driver should be aware of and may cause a future MOT failure if not addressed. A MOT certificate will still be issued if a vehicle only has minor faults. Example: All vehicles manufactured since 1971 must have a minimum of 2 brake lights (or stop lights) at the rear of the vehicle. If a vehicle has three brakes lights and one is not functioning, the vehicle will receive a Minor defect on the MOT. Major MOT Reading Faults A ‘major’ fault is more serious, poses a potential safety risk to drivers and others. It could also be a defect that has a damaging impact on the environment. These faults will result in a MOT failure and the owner will not be issued with an MOT pass certificate until the issues have been rectified. Example

Locked out of your vehicle ? Many autos locksmiths are on hand to help to provide non-destructive entry. Many autos locksmiths use methods to gain entry that will not cause any unnecessary damage to your vehicle. If you need more information you can email us on  info@manyautosltd.com  or call us on 01189876300, our team is very happy to help. Lost your Car Key? No problem give us a call. No matter where you are, you can rely on us to get to your location as soon as possible. If you need more information you can email us  call us on 01189876300, our team is very happy to help. What services are mobile? Mobile key cutting, Lock reconditioning, Lock recoding, Immobiliser disabling, Transponder keys, Vehicle re-entry, mobile locksmiths, Roadside services. These are all services we can provide at your doorstep or at the roadside. We can arrange for a Many auto locksmith to attend your home or work address, why lose money taking time off work when we can come to you. If you need more

What Happens If Your Timing Belt Snaps? The most difficult aspect of your timing belt maintenance is that it will usually continue to give dependable service, with minimal attention, for several years. But rubber is, of course, a perishable item, and the constant exposure to the high temperatures found in an engine, together with the speeds at which the belt has to constantly rotate, means the timing belt has to work really hard to keep everything running harmoniously. If your timing belt snaps, there are two likely scenarios, which will depend on the type of engine timing configuration employed. So-called ‘interference’ engines need the cam belt to prevent the valves and pistons inside your engine from smashing into each other at high speed. And of course, if they were to do this, it’s likely to result in the respective parts being smashed to pieces and distributing the resulting debris all over the inside of your engine, so unleashing all kinds of mayhem which can cause damage w

What is tested in a MOT? This Ministry of Transport test is commonly known as a 'MOT' A MOT involves dozens of checks on your car, ranging from the brakes and fuel system to lights, mirrors, seatbelts, windscreen wipers and exhaust system. It doesn't cover the condition of the engine, clutch and gearbox. What do I need to take to a MOT? What documents do I need to bring? If your vehicle is undergoing its first MOT then a V5C vehicle registration certificate (log book) is required, this document is also required if your vehicle has had a change of registration plate since its last MOT. In all other instances no documentation is required. Many Autos is the Best Place for MOT Test Reading How long do you have to fix a failed MOT? Bring it back within 10 working days: If you choose to have your car repaired elsewhere, you can take it back to the original testing centre for a partial retest within10 days of the initial test. CONTACT US Many Autos Ltd

Car Clutch Replacement Cost ? Clutch repairs or a clutch replacement are a real hassle and whenever such an emergency arises it is a major expense and disruption to your routine while your vehicle is off the road. The cost of clutch replacement on a vehicle varies depending on the nature of the problem and the model of vehicle you're driving. Our expert clutch fitters will let you know what we need to do and how much it will cost before we start work. What does a Clutch do? The clutch is a solid metal disc located between the engine and the transmission, it couples the crank shaft and flywheel to the gearbox's clutch shaft. The clutch enables the drive from the engine to be disconnected momentarily from the gearbox. The clutch disc is simply put a friction disc that, when engaged, presses against the flywheel (which is directly connected to the crankshaft) by way of the pressure plate. If disengaged the clutch disc does not press against the flywheel, which in turn mean

How do air suspensions work? Shock absorbers and coil springs help absorb and direct road force, maintaining wheel oscillation, jounce and rebound. The air springs are simply tough rubber and plastic bags inflated to a certain pressure and height to mimic the coil springs.if you are looking for Best Garage in Reading for Air Suspension Many Autos is the right place for your Car Repair and servicing Can I drive with a bad Air suspension? Never drive a car with a broken air suspension or shock absorber at highway speeds and avoid sudden turns or stops in the long run a broken air suspension shock will need to be replaced. CONTACT US Many Autos Ltd Unit 4, Tunbridge Jones Industrial Estate Cradock Road, Reading, RG2 0JT 01189 876300 info@manyautosltd.com

Timing Belt/Cambelt Replacement What Happens If Your Timing Belt Snaps? The most difficult aspect of your timing belt maintenance is that it will usually continue to give dependable service, with minimal attention, for several years. But rubber is, of course, a perishable item, and the constant exposure to the high temperatures found in an engine, together with the speeds at which the belt has to constantly rotate, means the timing belt has to work really hard to keep everything running harmoniously. If your timing belt snaps, there are two likely scenarios, which will depend on the type of engine timing configuration employed. CONTACT US Many Autos Ltd Unit 4, Tunbridge Jones Industrial Estate Cradock Road, Reading, RG2 0JT 01189 876300 info@manyautosltd.com

Looking for Car Servicing and MOT test in Reading ? The type of service you choose for your car will be dependent on various factors, including the condition of your car, the number of miles you drive and the last time your car was serviced. We offer two types of service for you Full Service which includes a comprehensive 70 points check while Interim Service has a 50 points check. Unit 4, Tunbridge Jones Industrial Estate Cradock Road, Reading, RG2 0JT 01189876300