Brakes and the importance of ensuring that they are properly maintained. If you were booked on to a flight and found out that the aircraft had not passed the safety checks for its braking capacity, but was flying regardless, would you get on that plane? I highly doubt it! Yet, it is astonishing that a […]
Lakeside Tech Spot! Tech spot Diesel Particulate Filters The above image shows a blocked Diesel Particulate Filter and increasingly we are cleaning more and more DPF’s (Diesel Particulate filters). These are on virtually every diesel since 2008. Manufacturers have even admitted to be working on PPF (Petrol Particulate filters) to meet future euro […]
Would you have any idea if you were driving around with brake pads and discs that looked like this??? The images here show a broken front brake pad and a seriously corroded front brake disc. This is the view from the inside which is very difficult to see without removing the wheels. We strongly recommend having […]
It seems to be a common belief that it is not necessary to use the Air Conditioning during the winter months. However, by leaving it off, it can cause the seals to dry out and acid corrosion as well. When you come to use the system again during the following summer, there is a greater […]
Smart, Subtle and Spacious Skoda! Lakeside Garage can help! We use Dealer Level equipment, giving us the edge over others. As a Skoda / Volkswagen Audi Group Specialist, we can offer you Servicing, Repairs, Mot’s, Diagnostics, Diesel Particulate Faults and even Performance Mapping to either enhance the performance or economy of your vehicle. If your […]
Not many people get to see what a broken water pump looks like. This is an image of one that we took off a vehicle recently. It is actually broken at the ‘impeller’ which is the part of the pump that rotates. If the water pump is broken then the engine will overheat and eventually […]
Here is an example what a Diesel Particulate Filter looks like along with the kind of fault light you may see on your dashboard if there is an issue with the DPF. The function of a Diesel Particulate Filter is to filter particulate matter from exhaust gases on a diesel car with the ultimate aim […]
An interesting comparison between a rear corroded brake disc and a new one. Big difference! We recommend having your brake system checked once a year for general wear and tear and to give you peace of mind. It is dangerous to wait too long to change your brake pads. We all use our brakes repeatedly […]
Interesting information regarding the consequences of not changing the oil in your car regularly. The photo you can see here shows an oil filter that has not been changed according to the vehicle’s schedule. It has totally disintegrated! Next to it we have put a brand new filter to show how unrecognisable the old one […]
Headlight failure It is good practice to check that your headlights are working properly on a weekly basis. We all, often see vehicles with just one headlight working and it is likely that they do not realise they have a problem. If only one headlight is working, it can be very confusing for other drivers […]
Lakeside Garage is now an authorised dealer for Celtic Tuning, one of the leading remapping companies in the country. We are now able to provide remapping for all makes and models along with our speciality of German Cars. This includes economy maps and performance maps. Remapping or chip tuning your car changes the electronic software […]
Lakeside garage carries out repairs and software updates to the fibre optic entertainment system on your BMW. These repairs are normally only carried out by the dealer. We can save you time and money. Common problems are bluetooth not working correctly, idrive screen not working or freezing, CD player or Sat Nav not working and […]
