It is common knowledge that Land Rover’s & Jaguars, as beautiful a vehicle as they are, when they go wrong will usually be costly to fix. Coupled up with the fact that on many modern vehicles, problems come from a software issue or access to the vehicles onboard computer systems is necessary to obtain the…
DetailsThe above picture shows an unchanged Gearbox filter on the right vs a brand new one on the left. Why do you need a Gearbox Oil change? Oil is an important lubricant in every car preventing friction in suspension and drive technology. Metal components in the engine, heat up fast and come into contact with…
DetailsBelow images show before & after DPF soot content values through our diagnostic machine. Following on from our previous introduction to DPF and why they are so important to look after, we thought that we would show a DPF Restore in progress. Our client had reported an engine management light on the dashboard, upon investigation…
DetailsFollowing on from Government advise we are pleased to be able to remain open for business whilst adhering to the COVID guidelines. Our current COVID safe procedures include follow social distancing advice and keeping at least 2 metres between customers and members of staff at all times wherever possible, reminding employees and customers to…
DetailsTo see our DPF machine in action click HERE What is a DPF? A DPF or Diesel Particulate Filter is a filter that captures and stores exhaust soot in order to reduce emissions from diesel cars. The vehicles will regenerate themselves when certain conditions are met. By limiting a modern vehicle to short journeys at…
DetailsBetween 1st October and 30th November 2020 when you book your car in for a service, MOT or repair at GS Carcare you will have the chance of winning one of 55 prizes. All you have to do is enter the competition on the AutoCare website once the work has been completed. 55 prizes up…
DetailsDigital Service Books Many modern vehicles no longer have a physical service book. Instead the information is now held online with the vehicle manufacturer. GS Carcare have the relevant accesses to be able to update the online service history for many of the leading brands. These include Mercedes, BMW, Land Rover, Audi, Volkswagen, Seat, Skoda…
DetailsWhy do my tyres wear out unevenly? Many people forget that your tyres are the only point of your contact your vehicle has with the road. With the many thousands of miles that we travel throughout the year, we need to ensure that our tyres are in top condition and are lasting us as long…
DetailsWhat are these symbols!? We’ve all been there, driving along the road taking in the scenery when out of nowhere there’s a bing! You automatically think, no way I’ve just filled up with fuel how can I be low already. But this symbol is different, its orange sometime red and you’ve never seen it on…
DetailsDoes your car have regular oil changes? What happens if it doesn’t?? Here is a piston from a car that came in belching white smoke from the exhaust and miss-firing (top). Carbon deposits caused by not having regular oil changes have seized the piston rings into the grooves. This, in turn, has caused oil to…
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