Martin Pilley ServicesIndependent Garage

"We are a member of the Bosch Car Service network which is a national network of independent garages. Each garage is well established in its own right and aims to keep its premises neat and tidy with clear Bosch Car Service signage, uniforms and equipment. We are an independently owned business with friendly staff, trained to fit or replace Bosch quality parts.To guarantee that we maintain the high standards that Bosch set, we are audited every year and, to ensure that our technicians are up to date with new technologies, Bosch insist that our staff attend training on a regular basis.With changes in European legislation it is possible to have your car serviced at an independent garage without invalidating your manufacturers warranty.In recent years, the advances in the technology in your car have been huge and Bosch is at forefront of this. They invented the Spark plug over 100 years ago, without which the petrol engine would not work, and have been involved in the advance of Diesel technology for over 75 years. One example of a Bosch invention is the lambda sensor which they invented 30 years ago.It is now used in both petrol and diesel engines, helping to make the car run more efficiently and reduces harmful emissions, helping to protect the environment. Another Bosch invention is ESP (Electronic Stability Program). Since its invention in 1995, over 20 million have been produced. It is now in 40% of new European cars, helping to prevent skidding."