Car Repairs in Colchester

Local repair experts serving Colchester and surrounding areas 

MOT a Car can carry out a full range of repairs for just about all manufacturers and models of vehicles or can refer you to a specialist when necessary.

Our technicians are highly experienced and confident working across the entirety of your vehicle. Some of the common repair work we undertake includes:

Brakes: An essential component in your vehicle, responsible for the deceleration and stopping of your vehicle. If you are experiencing any issues with your brakes you must get them checked out as soon as possible.

Symptoms: Grinding noises, a spongy feeling pedal, grinding sounds or the handbrake raising higher than normal.


Cambelt: The timing belt is responsible for keeping many of the moving components in the engine moving in time with each other. It is vital that the cambelt is replaced within the manufacturers recommended intervals as a snapped cambelt can cause severe and expensive damage to the engine.

Symptoms: When it comes to Cambelts prevention is far better than the associated repairs, the best way to avoid a snapped cambelt is to regularly service your vehicle.


Exhaust: Responsible for the filtering and removal of harmful gasses created by the engine you exhaust is essential for your MOT and vital for controlling emissions. Comprised of a number of different components such as the catalytic converter, diesel particulate filter, flexi pipe and more. We can provide repairs across the entire systems as well as replacements for components where necessary.

Symptoms: Smoke coming from the exhaust, rattling noises along the exhaust system, excessive engine noise, burning or gaseous smells, a noticeable decrease in performance and acceleration.


Suspension: Responsible for a smooth ride and responsive handling, poor or damaged suspension can make for an uncomfortable driving experience. If left unchecked, suspension damage can continue to degrade leading to increased stopping distances, increased or uneven tyre wear and sluggish handling.

Symptoms: Worn tyres, tyre shaking, excessive vibration, a sunken chassis, body sway when driving in strong winds, nose dive when braking, fluid leaking from the strut.


MOT Repairs: If your vehicle fails an MOT we are able to provide repairs to get your vehicle through a retest.

Mechanic taking a look at a vehicle - Car Repairs Colchester

If you need to enquire about repair work you can contact our team on 01206 541498 or contact us by email.

 


Address

4 Mason Road, Cowdray Trade Park, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1BX

Phone

01206 541498

Opening hours

Monday
7.30-17.00
Tuesday
7.30-17.00
Wednesday
7.30-17.00
Thursday
7.30-17.00
Friday
7.30-17.00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
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