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Not everyone can afford a brand new BMW or the latest SUV off the production line. Most of us, in fact, own older cars, models that are at least four or five years old.
The older your car gets the more key a little preventative maintenance becomes. A few simple tips can not only improve the durability of your car, but it can also save you a lot of money in the long term with potential repairs.
Here’s our quick guide:
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When it comes to car maintenance, most of us immediately think of areas like the engine, suspension and tyres. We’re more likely to spot a grumbling noise under the bonnet or some loose steering than we are to notice how well lit the road is ahead of us.
Rarely do we think about our headlights unless a bulb goes and we have to replace it. This is a pretty vital part of the working of your car and may actually affect visibility when you are driving at night if there is damage, the headlights are dirty or if your headlight covers are cloudy and in need of refurbishment.
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At Queens Park Garage, we take care of a lot of different makes of car and offer a wide range of support including MOTs, servicing and repairs. One area that our customers often don’t think so much about is wheel alignment.
Here we take a closer look at what this is and how it can have a number of benefits if you want to maintain your car properly and improve things like fuel economy.
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It’s that time of year again where people eat, drink and be scary. You are likely to see an increase in bodies on the streets - running around in spooky costumes, high on sugar and being purposefully a-boo-sive to passersby… (though on this one night of the year it seems to be perfectly socially acceptable). Halloween can be fun for some and ghastly for others.
We encourage everyone to have fun on Halloween, but also want to raise awareness of some of the things to be aware of, to ensure that the fun doesn’t turn sour.
Halloween is a great opportunity for us all to lift our spirits and bring out our inner child for the night, but let’s say that at some point in the evening you have to go out in the car? Or you are worried about your car being damaged during the night? You may want to sink your teeth into our top ten tips for how to avoid your Halloween celebrations turning into a nightmare…
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At Queens Park Garage in Bournemouth, we know the damage that a change in the weather can do to cars. Colder and wetter weather generally means that breakdowns are more likely and minor issues can become bigger problems when you least expect.
The good news is there are few bits of maintenance you can do to keep your car in good condition during the winter months.
Here’s our quick guide...
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There’s nothing worse than hitting a pothole. Unfortunately, there seem to be a lot of them about on country roads as of late and, especially if you are a commuter, it is stressful not knowing when they will be repaired. In the UK alone, nearly a million potholes were notified in 2017/18 and the situation doesn’t seem to have improved much in 2019.
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At Queens Park Garage in Bournemouth, we see a pretty broad range of cars from new to old. One question we often get asked is how to pick a great car when buying second hand.
The truth is that if you are not a mechanic, it can be difficult to know your alternator from your brake pads, so sometimes it is handy to ask for some professional advice and do your research. Buying a used car represents a significant investment. You’re looking at spending at least £2,000 and maybe much more depending on the age of the car.
