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Vehicle servicing, repairs, MOT and recovery services in Caterham, Warlingham, Whyteleafe, Kenley, Purley, Croydon, Surrey and Sussex. DK Autos specialise in all aspects of vehicle repairs, servicing and MOT’s, with 24hour recovery breakdown service. We offer a vehicle collection and return servic...
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Elite Garages are one of the South’s leading independent tyre, MOT and car service operators with a turnover in excess of £53 million and around 240 employees. Elite Garages is a family-run company covering the whole of the South and South East of England. The company recently celebrated 50 years ...
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Family business offering complete care for your car from Sales and MOT to Service and Repairs. A one-stop-shop for all your car needs. Friendly family run business with a strong emphasis on customer service and value for money. With many combined years mechanical knowledge we are more than willi...
Wheel alignment is all about the angle of the wheels in relation to the chassis. It keeps your car pointing in the right direction and driving straight. It also helps coordinate the tyres, lining them up accurately with the road surface, and spreads the weight of the car evenly. This gives you a smooth, balanced drive.
You may experience problems when you drive over speedbumps too fast, hit a pothole or kerb or are involved in a minor accident. If you suspect that you have an issue with your wheel alignment, you need to book a wheel alignment appointment at a local garage as soon as possible.
How can you save money (and the environment) while you drive?
As every garage owner will tell you, there are some tried and tested ways to cut down on your petrol costs (and consumption) while you’re out and about in Caterham or beyond. One is to shut your windows. If you can hear that wind noise in your car it’s costing you more to drive. This is because the car becomes less aerodynamic and has to work harder to motor along. Removing a roof rack will improve your fuel efficiency for the same reason. Another useful tip is to combine short trips into one; each time you drive after your car has been parked for a while the engine will be cold and need to use a lot more fuel for the first 5 miles or so. If you do one trip from school drop-off to supermarket to office you’ll use far less fuel than if you do all those trips individually.