We are recruiting, Technician Required!

We are Recruiting - Come and Join us!     Lakeside Garage is a very successful independent garage. We carry out Servicing, MOT's, Diagnostics, and more, for all makes and models of car, however our speciality lies…
Digital Service Book

Digital Service Book

Digital Service Records are becoming the norm with all cars now. Recording your history is important not just for your records but for resale value too. It's not ideal when you get less for the trade in because there is no history on the…
Catalytic Converter

Catalytic Convertor theft information

You may be aware that there has been an increase in the theft of catalytic converters across Berkshire and indeed nationally. Catalytic converters contain small amounts of the precious metals platinum, palladium and rhodium which seem to be…
Vehicle Health Check

Free Vehicle Health Checks

If your car has been stood around as many have then why not take the opportunity of a free vehicle health check. Brakes, Tyres, Battery, Lights and Levels are all checked to ensure your car is good to go. Call us now and arrange your free…
Garage Tech Spot

Book your Mot now to beat the expected post deferment rush

  The DVSA has predicted a high demand for MOT's through autumn. We will be trying to accommodate our usual customers as well as those whose Mot was deferred for 6 months. With this in mind, we urge you to book early if you need…
DPF LIGHT

Diesel Particulate Filter Blockages and Faults

What is a DPF? Diesel Particulate Filter If you own a diesel car, you probably have a diesel particulate filter, however, you may not know exactly what this is or how to maintain it. Diesel particulate filters have been fitted to diesel-fuel…

Air Conditioning Service and Re-Gas

Is your Air Conditioning working to it's full potential?  When you bring your car for an Air Conditioning Service with us at Lakeside Garage, Wraysbury,  the first thing that happens is that a vacuum test is carried out – All the remaining…

IMI Master Technician Status

Lakeside Garage have an IMI (The Institute of the Motor Industry) Master Technician. Our company Director, Jay Wheatley, is classed within the top 3% of the technicians in the country having gained the coveted qualification of Master Technician. …
Total Oils Authorised agent

Manufacturer Approved Oils

When looking for a repairer to service your car, always ask what oils are being used within the estimate they have given. So why would you ask this? Well there are many oils out there on the open market, and a £3 per litre oil cannot be the…

Diagnostics de-mystified

When you go to a garage, are you paying for a Diagnostic assessment or merely a  fault code reading? There is a big difference! There appears to be some confusion around what a diagnostic check actually means from garage to garage. A proper…
MOT test centre Wraysbury, Staines

Let us manage your MOT reminder!

Have you ever forgotten to book your car in for its MOT on time? Are you aware that driving your car without an MOT is illegal? There are no ‘grace’ days once the MOT has expired.! Your insurance policy may have terms and conditions…
Garage Tech Spot