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Clarks Auto Service Ltd are a family run car repairs business based in Waterlooville. We have a modern garage right at the heart of the town and our customers visit from Purbrook, Denmead, Cowplain, Horndean and Hambledon as well as Waterlooville. We have over 40 years’ experience among our team of...
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Here at RAD Services, we treat your car like it’s our very own. We only fix what needs to be fixed and will consult with you prior to completing any necessary work to your car. If you have any questions - go ahead and ask. We’re here to listen.
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Speedy Spanners is a family-run garage which was established in 2013. With a well-equipped workshop, all of the team here are fully qualified and have spent years working with main dealers. We understand how to repair and maintain all makes and models of vehicle. We’re based right in the heart of H...
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If you need a local garage in Horndean that you can trust to carry out your MOT, car service or car repair then Hilltop Garage is the garage for you. We have over 30 years experience and are an established garage with an excellent reputation of providing a personal, traditional service where nothing...
Car brakes on your car use fluid pressure to work. When a car’s brake pedal is pushed, a plunger in the brake’s master cylinder pressurises the brake fluid that resides in the hoses and pipes to make the other components of the braking system move.
This varies from car to car, but most manufacturers suggest booking a brake fluid replacement at least every couple of years. Although the fluid is in a sealed system, moisture can still find its way in. It corrodes components over time and decreases the temperature at which the fluid is supposed to boil.
Furthermore, as the internal components of the braking system wear out, debris contaminates the fluid, jamming everything up. All of this impacts on how well the brakes function, particularly in constant stop-start traffic with heavy braking and can lead to expensive brake repairs.
How to be a better driver
Whether you’re driving in Waterlooville or further afield, think about road user etiquette. Showing respect for other road users makes driving more pleasant for you and safer for everyone. For example, if you have to make a last minute change of lane, make your request to change clear to the driver who will need to let you in - and signal your thanks if they do. Be ready to abandon the change of lane if they won’t play ball - your safety (and that of other drivers and pedestrians) is more important than getting to your destination in the shortest time possible. When the position is reversed and a driver asks your permission to change lanes, allow them to as long as it is safe. If you get frustrated, avoid using your horn - it won’t improve matters and might make them considerably worse.