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Oldham Car Storage What You Should Know

Oldham Car Storage What You Should Know! At Lansdowne Motors we see all sorts of vehicles, but in the summer we see Sports Cars that have been hidden away for the winter. Now is the time of year when people’s summer or weekend vehicles come out of storage to make the most of the good weather while it lasts. Motorbikes, motorhomes, classic cars and two-seater roofless cars such as Caterhams, are all examples of vehicles that might be kept in a garage through...

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Shaw Car Servicing

Oil Filter Replacement Oldham Royton

Oil Filter Replacement Oldham Royton When you are driving your car through the quiet countryside or challenging it against the bustle of Oldham, Manchester, your Oil filter is important to your car and crucial components that shouldn’t be neglected.  As far as liquids go, there are the impurities in the oil that can (over time) cause harm to the engine’s system. Forgetting to change the Oil Filter or neglecting them can cause serious damage. While all of the filters are pretty self-explanatory, it’s still...

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Shaw Car Servicing

Air Filter Replacement Oldham Royton

Air Filter Replacement Oldham Royton When you are driving your car through the quiet countryside or challenging it against the bustle of Oldham, Manchester, car filters are important to your car and crucial components that shouldn’t be neglected. Driving kicks up irritating and potentially dangerous airborne particles. These can harm the occupants of the vehicle and also the engine itself.  Forgetting to change the Air Filter or neglecting them can cause serious damage. While all of the filters are pretty self-explanatory, it’s...

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Car Repairs Lansdowne Motors

Water Pump Repairs in Oldham Royton Lansdowne Motors

Water Pump Repairs in Oldham Royton at Lansdowne Motors. In order for your car to run cool on those hot summer days, your engine needs to have a consistent flow of coolant supplied from the radiator throughout the engine. The water pump is the primary component responsible for maintaining this flow. When it works properly, your car will maintain a consistent operating temperature, run smoothly, and take you anywhere you need to travel. When the water pump fails or is beginning to wear...

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Lansdowne Motors MOT

Pre-Mot Becomes Standard in Oldham Garages

Why Getting A Pre-MOT Check For Your Car Could Become Standard Practice in Oldham Garages Stricter MOT rules introduced in May 2018 are already causing problems for motorists – so could more drivers opt for pre-MOT checks to ensure they pass first time? Stricter MOT rules introduced in May 2018 are already causing problems for motorists – including leaving some stranded until they can get major issues fixed on their vehicle. The problem has arisen because a new ‘dangerous’ fault category has been...

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Wheel Bearings Lansdowne Motors

Wheel Bearing Replacement Oldham Chadderton

Wheel Bearing Replacement Oldham Chadderton How to diagnose a worn out wheel bearing The wheel bearing’s two primary functions include ensuring the wheel rolls along the road and supporting the weight of the vehicle. If you’re lucky, wheel bearings can last up to 150,000 miles. However, once your car has over 75,000 miles, the wheel bearings could start acting up at any time. The hub that encapsulates and carries the bearing is connected to the spindle, which is attached to the rest of your...

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Lansdowne Air Con Servicing

Keeping Healthy Car Air Conditioning in Oldham

Keeping Healthy Car Air Conditioning in Oldham As summer is approaching we should all consider keeping our car’s air conditioning healthy. It is so important that it is in good condition for the heat of an English summer, not only for your comfort but also for your health. Today we’re also going to have a look at what consists in a good air conditioning service. Car Air Conditioning Service A regular car air conditioner service or regas will help to ensure optimum passenger comfort, particularly...

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MOT 2018 Time for Change

What Are The Changes To The MOT 2018?

What Are The Changes To The MOT 2018? The Government is stepping up its efforts to reduce the environmental impact of the vehicles we drive every day – and it’s doing this by making its MOT 2018 tests even more stringent and difficult to pass. As a driver, it’s important to understand what changes are being made so you don’t receive a shock when test time rolls around. 1.  Diesel emissions The most significant area for diesel car owners is stricter rules on...

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Diesel Particulate Filter

What Is A Diesel Particulate Filter? TerraClean

Diesel Particulate Filters TerraClean A diesel particulate filter (or DPF) is a device designed to remove diesel particulate matter or soot from the exhaust gas of a diesel engine. Diesel particulates result from the incomplete combustion of diesel fuel which produces soot (black carbon) particles. These particles include tiny nanoparticles — smaller than a thousandth of a millimeter. Soot and other particles from diesel engines worsen the particulate matter pollution in the air and are harmful to health. New  particulate filters can capture from...

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Shaw Car Servicing

Fuel Filter Servicing Oldham Chadderton Royton

Fuel Filter Servicing Oldham Chadderton Royton At Lansdowne Motors we consider the fuel filter an important component of the fuel delivery system of your vehicle. The fuel filter makes the fuel delivery system of your vehicle efficient and is important in achieving optimal performance of the engine. However, this filter accumulates dirt over a period of time and fails to work well, which can lead to failure of the vehicle. Therefore, it's important to replace the filter to ensure optimal efficiency...

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