My vehicle has failed its MOT on excess emissions, what should I do?
Why not bring your vehicle to Motorsave and we can conduct a diagnostic investigation to identify the possible causes. We can perform on-site MOTs for vehicle classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5L and 7 - this includes most makes of car, van, motorcycle and light commercial vehicle. We tend to be able to book vehicles in much faster than standard garages and can perform the test whilst you wait. This usually means your vehicles are back on the road much faster; booking is necessary so we can expedite your MOT as much as possible.
My vehicle is still under manufacturer’s warranty, can I bring it to you for servicing without invalidating my warranty?
Yes, we can service and repair nearly all makes and models of cars, vans and commercial vehicles without invalidating your warranty. Because of the European Union's Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Ruling (pdf), we can perform service and repairs without invalidating a warranty so long as we follow the manufacturer’s specifications and use genuine parts and fluids. Don’t forget, we’re also a Ford Authorised Repairer. You can also visit the Office of Fair Trading for further details of the Cars Block Exemption Regulation (BER).
My battery light stays on after I have started the vehicle, what does this mean?
It’s always a good idea to pay attention to your vehicle’s warning lights; there is most likely a fault with your charging system. Why not bring your vehicle into the workshop where we will carry out an auto-electrical fault investigation to determine the cause of the fault and possible corrective action. test.
My engine management light is illuminated, what should I do?
Ring our office on 0161 794 9994 and ask to speak with a technician who can help to identify whether the vehicle is safe to drive to our workshop for repair. We can likely perform whatever engine management diagnostics are necessary to identify the problem, but you need to be certain that driving won’t result in further damage to your car or engine.
A warning light on my dash board has lit up and I don’t know what it means, what should I do?
Ring our office on 0161 794 9994 for advice; we’ll be happy to give you our best technical advice - however, if you remain uncertain what the problem is, it would be best to bring the vehicle in and we can have a quick look whilst you wait comfortably in our reception area.
I have recently noticed a musky and unpleasant smell in my vehicle, what could this mean?
This could be caused by a build up of bacteria in your ventilation system which probably requires an air conditioning service and clean. We don’t only use the AC when it’s hot; many cars use the air conditioning system to remove humidity from the vehicle when defrosting your windows, so you probably use it more than you thought.
