
Duffys Motors
Gateshead
2382 jobs completed
Gearbox specialist for 3 years before moving onto work at a number of different dealerships including Kia, Skoda, Audi, Fiat and Alfa. In 2013 I decided to fly solo and s
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Gateshead
2382 jobs completed
Gearbox specialist for 3 years before moving onto work at a number of different dealerships including Kia, Skoda, Audi, Fiat and Alfa. In 2013 I decided to fly solo and s
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Welcome to SERVICE MODE , where automotive excellence meets dedicated service. Our skilled technicians bring years of expertise to every job, ensuring your vehicle receiv
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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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With years of experience in the motoring industry, we provide both mobile and at garage services. We offer quotes on quality products but are also able to quote on other
If you want to book a pre-MOT check in Gateshead, you can compare quotes from our network of thousands of garages and mechanics, find the best price and instantly book online.
Gateshead has several major roads passing through it, including the A184 connecting the town to Sunderland and the A1 connecting to Edinburgh and London. The Millennium Bridge, a cyclist and pedestrian tilt bridge between Gateshead arts quarter and Newcastle's Quayside, is powered by enough electric motors to run more than eight Ford Focus cars. A clean air zone was introduced in the town in early 2023, so some vehicles have to pay to drive through the area.
A Clean Air Zone (CAZ) operates in Gateshead to improve air quality and specifically reduce public exposure to nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant produced by traditional combustion engines. This goal is achieved by encouraging the use of cleaner vehicles, such as EVs, and restricting high-pollution vehicles. Many CAZs charge drivers for entering them, though some are non-charging. Before driving in Gateshead, it's worth checking online whether you will have to pay for driving through the zone.
It's important to carry out regular car maintenance to avoid MOT failure - checking and replacing your engine oil, coolant, lights and tyres as necessary.
Many drivers take this a step further and ask, "can I get a pre-MOT check on my car?". The answer is yes, you can! It's possible to do your own checks before an MOT, but it may give you extra peace of mind if a trained technician does them for you, which is one of the best ways of avoiding MOT failure.
By conducting a thorough visual inspection of your vehicle, you can detect problems early and get them fixed before your MOT, increasing the chance of a first-time pass.
MOT pre-checks should include the operation of all lights, wipers, washers, seat belts, doors, mirrors, the horn, number plates, bodywork, mirrors and wheels, and a visual inspection of the brakes, suspension, steering and fuel system.
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Great service car was straight in when I got there guys there were very friendly and professional would definitely use again and recommend to anybody
When I rang the garage and explained what work was needed the cost went from 150 upto 240 plus I also had a CV boot replaced at the same time taking t