by Andrew Fowkes | May 13, 2022 | Workshop
Jaguar XJ8: C1095 ABS Hydraulic Pump Motor Circuit Open This beautiful Jaguar XJ8 was presented to us recently with the ABS light illuminated. The XJ8 was produced from 1997 – 2003. Fault codes present were: C1095 – ABS Hydraulic Pump Motor Circuit Open....
by Andrew Fowkes | Apr 12, 2022 | Workshop
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI AdBlue Fault No Start in 500 Miles. DTC’s Present: P20E800 – Reductant Pressure too Low. This vehicle was recently presented to us with an AdBlue warning on the dash: ‘No start in 500 miles’. The owner reported that he had already...
by Andrew Fowkes | Jan 6, 2022 | Body and Paint
Here is an image gallery basically depicting a front end conversion we carried out to a Volkswagen Transporter T5. We carried out the T5.1 facelift and added the T5.1 Sportline spoiler. A colour change was also carried out to bring the vehicle screaming into 2022! ...
by Andrew Fowkes | Nov 4, 2021 | Workshop
A very interesting case was presented to us recently. The owner had mistakenly topped up the ARC (Active Roll Control) reservoir with water – as opposed to the highly specific Cold Climate Power Steering Fluid (Land Rover part no. STC50519). Upon inspection, the...
by Andrew Fowkes | Nov 6, 2020 | Workshop
This BMW 3 Series E90 / E91 had the very common N43 engine. It ran rough and had an obvious mis-fire when cold. Stored trouble codes were as follows: 30EA DeNox Catalytic Converter, Sulphurous 29CD Combustion Misfires, cylinder 1 29D9 Misfire at low tank fill level...
by Andrew Fowkes | May 11, 2020 | Workshop
We are open on reduced staffing levels and slightly reduced working hours – although this is being monitored on a daily basis. We are practising strict COVID-19 working guidelines, which includes social distancing and sanitising vehicles as necessary. Our...
by Andrew Fowkes | Apr 28, 2020 | Workshop
BMW X5 Sunroof Stuck in the Up Position We were presented with a BMW X5 where the panoramic roof wouldn’t retract properly into its closed position. The roof had to be removed for this repair. All required parts were readily available from BMW and a...
by Andrew Fowkes | Nov 15, 2019 | Workshop
An annoying knocking noise was present in this Maserati Granturismo when going over bumps, potholes and speed bumps. The issue was quickly diagnosed, the parts required were readily available and she was back on the road in no time. The only noise present was the...
by Andrew Fowkes | Sep 27, 2019 | Body and Paint, Workshop
Bentley Continental GT High Level Brake Light not working Historically, this would’ve meant a trip to Bentley for the high level brake light to be replaced. It would’ve also meant replacement of the very expensive rear screen – around £2000.00 for...
by Andrew Fowkes | Aug 21, 2019 | DPF Cleaning West London, Workshop
This vehicle arrived in Limp mode (restricted power) together with the Engine Management light illuminated on the dash. Fault Codes Present were: 480A – Particulate filter system 481A – Particulate filter system 4B11- Smooth running controller Result: Due to the cars...
