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...
2004 BMW 530D DPF Problems

2004 BMW 530D DPF Problems

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...

Renault Laguna: Fault Codes P2263 & P0488

  A Renault Laguna 2.0 DCI was presented to us. The car was driving, but lacked power and was emitting black smoke out of the exhaust under acceleration. Fault codes present were: Fault Code P2263 Turbo charging pressure regulation circuit Fault Code P0488 Exhaust gas...
Ford Transit Custom DPF Cleaning

Ford Transit Custom DPF Cleaning

A very interesting case of a Ford Transit Custom that kept dropping into limp home mode came into the workshop. The vehicle had already been to another garage that had advised the DPF filter was blocked. The garage carried out a forced regeneration and told the owner...
VW Touareg DPF Clean

VW Touareg DPF Clean

Another successful DPF cleaning procedure carried out at our garage in West London saving the cost of fitting a new DPF unit. The vehicle was presented to us with the DPF light on and the engine oil was heavily diluted with diesel. Our investigation revealed 2 faults...