Service Centre

The MOT Test is a legal requirement every 12 months from when your vehicle is 3 years old and is designed to examine the roadworthiness of your vehicle. The test looks at some key items on your car to ensure that they meet the legal minimum requirements at the time of test.

Please note an MOT is only a visual check! No parts of the vehicle are removed during the test, therefore an MOT certificate is not a guarantee of the general mechanical condition of a vehicle.

No VAT. We are authorized to test classes 4, 5 & 7

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Your exhaust system has four main functions;

• Direct hazardous gases away from occupants
• Reduce noise
• Improve performance
• Ensure consistent fuel consumption

We can test and report on your exhaust system and replace any faulty parts to ensure you get the best and safest performance from your vehicle.

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We keep a large selection of tyres (including run flats), discs and pads in stock and can also swiftly order in any parts that we do not have in stock to get you back on the road as soon as possible.

We also offer puncture repairs, fitting, wheel balancing, replacement valves and replacement tyre repair kits if required.

4 wheel alignment which will ensure that your tyres wear evenly and means your tyres will last longer is also available.

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At Rowland Ridgwell Service Centre we offer a full Air Conditioning Service which includes:

• A full visual inspection
• Recharging refrigerant to recommended levels
• Adding fresh system oil
• Checking the operation of the air conditioning system
• Adding dye to check for potential leaks

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Every time you use your car and are driving along the various road types, your car will your car will experience bumps, cracks, potholes and speed humps, all of which causes wear and tear to your tyres, suspension and the correct alignment of your wheels.

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Car suspension and steering systems are a basic but essential part of your vehicle. Car suspension endures a lot of wear and tear through pot holes and speed humps.

After time this will take its toll and can easily damage the suspension and steering. Suspension parts that are worn can have a knock-on effect on parts such as tyres and other suspension parts and these can become dangerous, making the car illegal to drive.

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When a warning light appears on your dashboard it can be a worrying time and is something that needs addressing straight away. A warning light means that your vehicle has detected a potential fault with your vehicle and in order to discover the nature of the fault, your vehicle will need to be connected to a diagnostic fault computer to read the fault code and establish the nature of the potential fault. Your vehicle manufacturer handbook will offer guidance on the meaning of the light and whether the vehicle should continue to be driven.

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A timing belt, timing chain or cambelt is a part of an internal combustion engine that synchronizes the rotation of the crankshaft and the camshaft(s) so that the engines valves open and close at the correct times. In an interference engine the timing bet or chain is also critical to prevent the piston from striking the valves. Timing belts must be replaced at the manufacturer’s recommended distance and/or time periods. Failure to replace the belt can result in complete breakdown or catastrophic engine failure.

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