Cars are highly complex devices combining sophisticated mechanical and electronic components. There is much that can go wrong. Here are the most common causes of the breakdown. The battery The number one cause of a vehicle breakdown is a flat or faulty battery. This is usually indicated by either complete silence or the starter motor’s […]
Every car over the age of three years old needs an annual MOT test to ensure it is safe for the road. If your car fails the test, it will have to be repaired to fit the standards. There are a number of checks which you can do yourself at home, regardless of your ability, which […]
Spencer’s MOT and Service Centre, we have commissioned a local cleaning company to provide an interior disinfectant clean for cars in aid of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. For a small charitable donation, you are able to visit Spencer’s MOT and Service Centre on the morning of Saturday 6th June for […]
As more and more people avoid public transport and start to complete journeys in their own vehicles we want to ensure your cars are safe, particularly if they have not been used for a while. Some things to look for include flat batteries, flat tyres and brake pads getting stuck. To help make keeping your […]
While your car is stood on the driveway there are a number of things you can do to keep it at its best. Here at Spencer’s MOT and Service Centre we have some tips for you. Preventing brakes from locking on If your handbrake is left on for long periods of time. This can cause […]
1. Think – do you have to go? Either delay your journey or re-plan your route If it is already raining heavily before you have left ask yourself if the journey is really necessary or if you can wait until conditions are better. If you need to travel think about your usual route and avoid […]
Professionalism and Experience Perhaps you had a bad experience last time, and it ended up costing you more than you thought? Maybe you feel you were ripped off by a garage offering cheap MOT‘s just so they could fail your car and then charge you for the work that was needed? The Good Garage Scheme […]
Isn’t it a real pain when something goes wrong with your car? It often happens when we’re least expecting it, and unless we’re really lucky it’s going to be at a time when we could do without the cost. However, when you do need to get your vehicle repaired in the Norwich area, it’s good […]