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Our Services
A one stop shop for everything automotive
At Ackroyds Autos we understand that when it comes to looking after your vehicle things can get confusing. You can be concerned about being taken advantage of so you need someone you can trust and that is exactly the relationship we want to build with you! We've seen and heard horror story after horror stroy from customers who have been misled into handing over hundreds and thousands of pounds on work that either wasn't required or works that were improperly carried out so we want you to have a garage you can trust! Whether you want complete explanations or just want complete faith in your mechanic or motor retailer, Ackroyds Autos is here for you!
Vehicle Maintenance
What does a service do for my car?
A service is preventable maintenance for your car. Basically it's replacing all the perishable components on your car including liquids, filters, belts and more. Every single car has a specific service schedule for every interval but, in short, there are two main types of service: interim and full. An interim service is replacing the essentials like your oil and filter and should be considered a "bare minimum service". A full service includes the replacement of all filters, spark plugs and oil. It can also include the replacement of belts, gearbox / differential oils, glow plugs, seals and more.
Preventing those expensive sudden bills
Part of being a vehicle owner is maintaining and looking after your car. Servicing is the easiest and most cost effective way to do this. All vehicle manufacturers have specific schedules and timeframes for when each serviceable component on your car needs to be replaced. This information is in your vehicle handbook / owners manual but if you're not sure, we can assist. Generally, manufacturers schedules only go up to 12 years or 150,000 miles so what might you do if your car is over 12 years old? Well it's still essential to be servicing your car regularly but you might benefit from an adapted schedule. For example doing an interim and full service on alternate years but we can adapt something more personalized to your specific vehicle upon request.
The extra mile
99% of all cars on UK road have engines built on the same format. The way it works is effectively your engine is split into 2 parts: the top and the bottom. These two parts MUST run in absolute synchronization and they're linked by timing gear, what's more commonly known as a cambelt, timing belt or timing chain. Typically timing chains do not need to be replaced unless they begin to show sign of wear but cambelts / timing belts usually have an interval for when they need to be replaced. Because they link the top and bottom halves of your engine it's crucial they're replaced on time, failure of these components leads to catastrophic engine failure and can, effectively, "write-off" off your engine and sometimes your car. Normally a timing belt change interval is 10 years (or 100,000 miles whichever comes first) but some cars have an interval for half that! If you're not sure when you should be replacing your engines timing gear let us know and we'll be happy to assist you.
Vehicle Repairs
What we can do for you and your car
Unfortunately things going wrong and faults occurring isn't always preventable. At Ackroyds Autos we bring a complete range of vehicle repairs to one place so you need not worry. Whether your car has broken down, its failed an MOT or somethings fallen off, we can help. City and Guilds trained technicians with over 10 years experience in the motor trade are at your disposal so you know you're in safe hands. Whether you think a tyre might be worn or your car has broken down and you don't know where to go we're here for you. Ackroyds Autos also holds great relationships with other automotive services in the area so should you need something specialist doing on your car we can arrange for those works to be completed and transported to and from us so you only need to deal with one point of contact. If you'd like to hear more or you have any questions get in touch!
MOTs, MOT failures and repairs
As you know MOTs are the annual inspection your vehicle is required to have to insure it's fit for the road, they're also the most common reason owners take their vehicles to garages and repair shops. An MOT covers a wide area of things on your car and so your car could have a multitude of issues you're not sure how to fix. Although Ackroyds Autos doesn't have an MOT testing station we do have good relationships with several MOT test stations in the area so we can arrange getting an MOT sorted for your car whilst we have it. We also do pre-MOT inspections which are even more in depth than an MOT so you know exactly what to expect before your MOT. We carry out a full range of suspension work, powertrain work, chassis work, braking work and more so should your car fail an MOT we can have you back on the road in a flash! To see a full range of services we can either carry out or arrange for you see below.
My car has broken or is making a strange noise, can you help?
Yes we can! With a complete range of services in house and local specialists in the area we cover every single aspect of vehicular repair and maintenance. We can carry out inspections and repairs in house as well as arrange, paintwork repairs, engine testing and mapping with partners in the area there's nothing automotive we can't do for you!