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Westminster
3490 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
Milton Keynes
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We are a well-established company based in Bleak Hall, which is right in the heat of Milton Keynes. We have a fully kitted workshop with all the latest equipment. Our hig
London
239 jobs completed
At our garage in Wood Green, we bring a lifelong passion for cars and unmatched expertise to every vehicle we service. With years of dealership experience, including spec
South Ockendon, Aveley
772 jobs completed
We carry out all Major/Minor Mechanical & Electrical Work. Diagnostics, Repairs & Servicing. We are based on the outskirts of East London, just off the A13 near P
Salisbury
111 jobs completed
Protyre has a history going back over 50 years in the tyre industry and at Salisbury Wilton Rd Protyre we pride ourselves on the level of service we provide to our custom
If you're looking to book any repair work for an BMW 4 Series, you can easily compare quotes from our network of thousands of garages and mechanics, find the best price and instantly book online.
Looming hundreds of feet up in Munich's skyline is BMW's headquarters, a vast and impressive building designed to look like four engine cylinders - the configuration that drove much of the brand's early success.
BMW has come a long way since 1927, when it produced its first car, the Dixi, shortly to be renamed the BMW 3/15. In 2022, it was awarded 'Best Manufacturer' at the AutoCar Britain's Best Car Awards, and the same year, it triumphed at the WhatCar? Awards, winning more accolades than any other brand. The M5 special edition, celebrating 20 years of BMW motorsport, is one of the rarest M automobiles in the world.
See how BMW's maintenance prices compare to Audi and Mercedes in this guide.
The alternator plays a simple but crucial role in keeping your car's battery charged, which means it is also indirectly responsible for starting the vehicle and keeping various components running. It is like a small generator; the engine spins, and the alternator turns this movement into electricity.
Here are five signs your alternator is faulty.
Common reasons for car alternator repair include a failing voltage regulator (which ensures the battery receives the charge at the correct voltage) and worn brushes (which maintain electrical contact with the alternator). An alternator specialist can advise you on the cause of the problem and how best to fix it.
Rather than repairing the component, a total car alternator replacement may be required, which is a straightforward job that most mechanics can do. However, when considering an alternator repair vs replacement, the latter only occurs when multiple parts fail, and the repair cost would be close to that of fitting a new component.
Find out how much it costs to replace an alternator in this guide.
FixMyCar takes a closer look at what's involved in a car service and how often you should get one.
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Refreshingly honest and diligent. Took time to find the fault rather than give fake promises. Will definitely use again
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