ODIS VAG Dealer Diagnostic Tool

ODIS VAG Dealer Diagnostic Tool

We recently invested in the Genuine Dealer Tool for the VAG Group of cars and vans – ODIS. That’s “Offboard Diagnostic Information System”. ODIS for short! It gives us 99% capability of what the Main Dealer can achieve. VAG Group covers...
Nissan Leaf PTC Heater repair

Nissan Leaf PTC Heater repair

This specifically relates to the Generation 1 Nissan Leaf PTC Heater Repair. No heat in the cabin is the symptom. I randomly saw this car on eBay recently: 62 Plate, 38k miles, 1 owner, Full Nissan History but no hot cabin air. The inside looked MINT!               I...
Toyota Prius: Check Hybrid System P0A80

Toyota Prius: Check Hybrid System P0A80

A 2011 Toyota Prius was presented to us recently with the message: Check Hybrid System on the dash. A scan revealed the fault code P0A80 – Replace hybrid battery pack. For these faults, we always carry out a series of tests to ascertain the actual true health of...
Jaguar XJ8: ABS light ‘On’

Jaguar XJ8: ABS light ‘On’

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....
VW Transporter T5 to T5.1 Conversion

VW Transporter T5 to T5.1 Conversion

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!    ...
COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update

  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...
BMW X5 Sunroof Stuck Open

BMW X5 Sunroof Stuck Open

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...