Car Lovers
Hackney
1129 jobs completed
I would like to introduce myself and my company which is called Car Lovers and the name says it all. I have experience working in and around east london (garages) for al
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DSR AUTOS MOBILE MECHANIC
London
5 jobs completed
DSR Automotive Group is a trusted name in the automotive service industry, proudly offering a wide range of professional solutions including vehicle repairs, mobile mecha
Garage Services 4 U
Layton London
142 jobs completed
Hello and welcome to Garage Service 4 u. We are located on the Railway Arches in Leyton. Although we are still a young business, established in 2010, we already have an
I.C.E Mobile Mechanic
London
355 jobs completed
We are a mobile mechanic. We would visit you at work or home or even on the side of the road where ever we are needed we would try out best to get you going again I am fl
Mothireltd
Hackney
5 jobs completed
Wrong fuel in Hackney
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Courtesy car available240 garages
Common opening hours9am to 5pm
Weekend availability3,211 garages open on Saturday
Rated 4+ stars752 garages
Extra services availablePick up and collection, Courtesy car, Waiting room, Wifi available, Mobile mechanic, MOT bays, VAT registered, Fast fitter, Windscreen specialist, Bodywork specialist, Locksmith specialist, Cosmetic repairer, Wheel specialist
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TfL's Ultra Low Emission Zone contains the entire borough of Hackney, so you may have to pay a charge depending on your vehicle. Hackney also has ultra-low emissions streets in five areas to the south, including Tabernacle Street, Charlotte Road, Singer Street and Cowper Street. Although Hackney has just one underground station, three London Overground lines serve the borough. Did you know that, despite their misleading name, London's famous Hackney carriages don't actually have anything to do with Hackney?
Driving in cities like Hackney 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 Hackney for all these crucial components.
Hackney is in London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and Low Emission Zone (LEZ), both of which are designed to reduce air pollution in the city. The ULEZ operates 24 hours a day, every day except Christmas Day, and excludes the M25 motorway. It charges drivers of cars, vans, motorcycles and specialist vehicles that don't meet the emissions standards £12.50 a day. The LEZ also covers most of Greater London and specifically targets drivers of the most polluting diesel vehicles. It is enforced year-round, and the amount you pay varies. It usually ranges from £100-300 depending on your vehicle, and you can pay online. This guide explains everything you need to know about ULEZ and LEZ.
When you put the wrong fuel in your car, the most important thing to do is avoid starting the engine or even putting the key in the ignition if you haven't already. Doing so could cause severe damage. Instead, you must arrange a wrong fuel removal service as soon as possible. Fortunately, mobile mechanic wrong fuel drainage services are common.
Read this guide for more advice about misfuelling.
Putting petrol in a diesel car is the worst case scenario because unleaded fuel acts as a solvent, causing damage to the fuel pump and other components. But there's no need to panic; plenty of garages and breakdown companies offer wrong fuel recovery and removal services. This process takes about an hour and involves draining the tank and fuel system before filling it up again with the correct fuel.
A wrong fuel rescue price can range from £180 to £350.
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