Wilsons Auto Service Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne
1358 jobs completed
Why choose Wilson's? One stop car care shop Competitive prices Quality parts only Dealership service without the dealership prices Professional
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City Auto Solutions
Sunderland
1893 jobs completed
If you are looking for a garage that you know you can trust and rely on, look no further! We are a family run business who have been serving the Southwick area since we
Sure Vehicle Centre
Sunderland
540 jobs completed
Car Repairs & MOT Testing in Sunderland: Sure Vehicle Centre is a trusted automotive repair shop and car garage. We provide expert MOT testing, car servicing, vehicle
Cartech North Shields
North Shields
770 jobs completed
If you're looking for car servicing and repairs in the north east come to the experts here at Cartech. With over 29 years of experience within the auto trade, you can cou
Quarry Service Station, Bosch Car Service
Houghton-le-Spring
100 jobs completed
Quarry Service Station is a family run business which has grown from strength to strength over the years, and is recognised by Bosch as a centre of excellence. Our invest
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Sunderland is just 14 miles from Newcastle, roughly a 30-minute drive. In the late 20th century, the city became an automotive building centre, and there is still a highly successful manufacturing plant owned by Nissan, which has produced over 10.5 million vehicles. The busiest road in the Sunderland area is the A19, a dual-carriageway that runs north to south, providing access to the Tyne Tunnel. Most bus services in the area are run by Go North East, Stagecoach and Arriva.
Driving in cities like Sunderland puts extra strain on your car due to long periods of idling and frequent stopping and starting in traffic. The parts most at risk are the brakes, cooling system and transmission. Manoeuvring into tight parking spaces and navigating busy roads can result in scuffed alloys and dented or scraped bodywork while driving over potholes can throw out your suspension. FixMyCar can help you find affordable repairs and maintenance in Sunderland for all these crucial components.
Since Sunderland 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 Sunderland.
A car's electrical system has many components, including the starter motor, battery, alternator, indicators, lights, radio, power steering and heater. The battery stores electricity generated by the alternator and sends it to the vehicle's ancillary circuits.
Car electrical problems can vary greatly, from loose wires and faulty fuse boxes to starter problems, so it is difficult to know what is wrong without the help of a knowledgeable car electrician.
If your car doesn't crank properly, its headlights aren't working as they should, fuses keep blowing, or your battery dies, these are all signs your car's electrical system is failing.
Find out what to do when your car battery dies in this guide.
Some issues, such as a loose spark plug repair, are easy and cheap to fix, whereas an alternator replacement may be more costly. The good news is that mobile auto electricians will come to you if you can't get your car to a garage.
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