Bayley's vehicle locksmiths ltd
Hove
369 jobs completed
Bayleys Vehicle Locksmiths are an experienced, reliable and skilled local business based in Hove, East Sussex. We cover the whole of Sussex, Surrey and Kent and offer a 2
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M Tek | Mobile Mechanic | East Sussex | We come to you | At your home or place of work
Brighton
299 jobs completed
M Tek is a well-established family business located in Windsor and Maidenhead, officially established in March 2020 amidst the Covid pandemic lockdown. While individuals
Frosts Cars - Shoreham-by-Sea
Shoreham-by-Sea
737 jobs completed
For over 65 years Frosts Cars Ltd have been caring for vehicles and assisting the motoring needs of Sussex. Still a family run business, our Service Centres in Chichester
A Star Garage
Brighton
226 jobs completed
We are based in Brighton and it's a new business I've been a mechanic for last 8 years.
T Reeve and Son
Brighton
110 jobs completed
T. Reeve & Son was started in 1869 over 150 years ago by John Reeve as a coach builder, the business was passed to his sons Lewes and Tom who steered it through the f
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The main road serving Portslade is the A27, which bypasses the town centre, travelling east to Pevensey and west to Whiteparish. Other local roads include the A270 between Falmer and Southwick and the A259 from Folkestone to Emsworth. Since Portslade is less than five miles from Brighton, you could compare garages in both locations. If you need public transport, Portslade railway station is on Portland Road, and Brighton & Hove operates most buses, with stops at Southern Cross and Carlton Terrace.
Since Portslade is on the coast, cars in this area may experience a higher level of corrosion on key components, requiring them to be replaced more often. The bodywork starts to rust first; other parts most at risk include the brake callipers, nuts, and bolts. You can help to prevent this from happening by regularly washing your car, especially after a trip to the beach. Since rust spreads and eats away at metal components, it's best to get it fixed sooner rather than later. FixMyCar can help you find a bodywork specialist near Portslade.
Automatic gearboxes use hydraulic power to change gears. A torque converter connects the engine to the transmission and uses pressurised fluid to transfer power to the gears. Because this system is more complex, there is more scope for it to develop problems, requiring an automatic gearbox repair.
Signs of a bad automatic gearbox include:
- Gears slipping
- The car won't respond or engage while in gear
- A burning smell
- Leaking fluid
- Grinding or shaking
The best way to stave off problems is to have an automatic gearbox service done regularly. This process involves draining the transmission fluid and replacing the filter, which can extend the life of your automatic gearbox.
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