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Audi A6 Cold Start Squeak Fixed with New Belt Tensioner Category: Jobs We’ve Fixed | Published: 17.03.2026

The Problem This Audi A6 came into us with a noticeable squeaking noise when starting from cold. The customer mentioned it was worse first thing in the morning and eased slightly as the engine warmed up, a common sign that something in the belt system isn’t quite right. Our Diagnosis After a full inspection, we […]

Audi A4 Loss of Power Caused by Rat-Damaged Wiring Category: Jobs We’ve Fixed | Published: 05.03.2026

The Problem An Audi A4 came into our Manchester workshop with several warning lights showing on the dashboard and noticeably reduced engine power. The driver explained that the car felt restricted when accelerating and wasn’t performing as it normally would. When warning lights appear alongside a loss of power, it’s often a sign that the […]

Vauxhall Corsa Clutch Pedal “Bang” – A Small Part, Big Job Category: Jobs We’ve Fixed | Published: 27.02.2026

The Problem A customer brought their Vauxhall Corsa in after pressing the clutch and hearing a loud bang. Straight away, something felt wrong under their foot. They even found a loose part in the driver’s footwell. The clutch pedal felt strange and unreliable, making the car unsafe to drive. Our Diagnosis We’ve seen this before. […]

MOT Surprise: 20-Year-Old Tyres on a Nissan NV200 Category: Jobs We’ve Fixed | Published: 19.02.2026

The Problem:
This Nissan NV200 van came in for a routine MOT. The owner hadn’t had it long and just wanted peace of mind that everything was in order. During the test, though, we spotted something worrying – all four tyres were over 20 years old and in poor condition. They were actually older than the […]

Audi A5 Squeak & Clutch Trouble – Fixed Properly Category: Jobs We’ve Fixed | Published: 12.02.2026

The Problem With The A5 This Audi A5 came into the workshop with two worries: a persistent squeaking noise from the engine bay and a clutch that didn’t feel right. The owner was concerned the noise might be something serious – and they were right to get it checked sooner rather than later. The Duffy […]

Ford Focus with Smoke Under the Bonnet Category: Jobs We’ve Fixed | Published: 04.02.2026

The Problem A customer brought their Ford Focus diesel to us after a breakdown service advised it was safe to drive, but should go straight to a garage. They’d noticed smoke coming from under the bonnet and a strong smell while driving. Understandably, it was worrying, smoke is never something you want to see coming […]