Car Services in Reading

What are an ABS pump hydraulic units? A brief teardown and look inside an ABS pump. The Anti-lock Braking system in your car prevents your wheels from locking up during braking. Preventing a skid is key to maintaining steering control and stability during a manoeuvre. ABS Hydraulic But do they really prevent accidents? This is the true measure of the effectiveness of ABS systems. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has conducted several studies trying to determine if cars equipped with ABS are ­involved in more or fewer fatal accidents. It turns out that in a 1996 study, vehicles equipped with ABS were overall no less likely to be involved in fatal accidents than vehicles without. The study stated that although cars with ABS were less likely to be involved in accidents fatal to the occupants of other cars, they are more likely to be involved in accidents fatal to the occupants of the ABS car, especially single-vehicle accidents.There is much speculation about the reason

  Free Collection & Delivery Simple and complete solution for your car maintenance. Many Autos Offering Free Collection & Delivery Due to COVID-19 Pandemic we Prefer our Clients Safety. Enter your registration and postcode Select the required service We collect, repair and return on the same day Finance available on servicing & repairs We can maintain your online service history. MOT and car repair services in SpencersWood ? We cover the SpencersWood area for all car servicing, MOT and repair needs. Full Service includes a comprehensive 70-point check, Interim Service has a 50-point check. At Many Autos we use the latest equipment, allowing our qualified technicians and mechanics to diagnose any problems quickly and efficiently. Forgetting to service the vehicle as per manufacturer schedule can cause airborne debris such as leaves and dust to find their way into the engine, in particular the cylinders. This grime can then mix with the engine oil, which, when moves around th

What causes fuel injectors to go bad? Diagnosing a clogged injector is not always easy because it acts the same as a broken spark plug wire or a bad spark plug. One or more cylinders are not firing. Old fuel, carbon and residue inside the fuel cause fuel injectors and or their filter baskets to become clogged. How do you know there is something wrong with a Fuel Injector ? The engine runs rough, with abrupt power peaks. There are wet patches around the injectors on the outside of the engine. The 'Check Engine' light on the car's dashboard is on. The car doesn't perform as well as usual under acceleration. There is a strong smell of fuel in the engine bay. The car's fuel consumption is higher than usual. What happens when an injector goes bad? One of the most common symptoms of faulty fuel injectors is an extremely violent or rough engine idle. If fuel is not properly provided to the engine cylinder, it will result in a choppy engine, when the car is in idle. Fuel in

  How much is a MOT for a car? In 2018, the maximum fee for a car is £54.85 and £29.65 for a standard motorcycle. There's a complete list on the GOV.uk website. Some MOT test centres will charge less than the maximum fee 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 happens if you fail a MOT? If your car fails its MOT: You will be given a refusal of MOT certificate (VT30) Your vehicle must be repaired and retested to comply with MOT standards. You may not be covered by your insurance, so you are advised not to drive it, except to an approved test centre or a garage for repairs. CONTACT US Many Autos Ltd Unit 4, Tunbridge Jones Industrial Estate Cradock Road, Reading, RG2 0JT 01189 876300