by Andrew Fowkes | May 11, 2023 | Workshop
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...
by Andrew Fowkes | Oct 19, 2022 | Hybrid and Electric
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...
by Andrew Fowkes | Sep 23, 2022 | Hybrid and Electric
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...
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...
