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Whitley Bay is connected to Newcastle, around ten miles away, by the A193. Other A roads in the town include the A192, which travels north to Morpeth and south to North Shields, and the A191, which heads towards the A19. Whitley Bay often hosts a classic car show featuring hundreds of vehicles in September. Go North East and Arriva operate most bus services in the area, and the Tyne and Wear Metro provides an easy way to get to Newcastle.

Since Whitley Bay 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 Whitley Bay.

A typical car engine has around 200 parts, all of which must be maintained and replaced if they stop functioning correctly. As such, car engine repair is a broad term that covers a wide range of problems.

Signs of potential engine issues include loss of power, illumination of the check engine light, a knocking noise, excessive or discoloured exhaust smoke, overheating and frequent stalling. If an engine fault repair is needed, a mechanic will often conduct a diagnostic test first to determine which component is to blame.

You may be able to diagnose some problems yourself using this guide.

An engine oil leak repair is one of the most common jobs done by mechanics; other repairs might involve the engine management light or engine cooling system. Booking a car engine service from time to time is the best way to prevent problems from developing. Not only does it extend the life of components, it often saves you money in the long term, too. Learn more about how engines work here.