Posted on August 22, 2016 by Fast Fit Express For some people, an impending MOT can stir up nerves not felt since childhood exams. And whilst your car’s condition may seem acceptable to you, the test centre might disagree. The truth is, most causes of MOT failures are avoidable, and are often because you as a driver have overlooked a simple, fixable issue. Often … Continue reading →
Posted on July 10, 2016 by Fast Fit Express The importance of your car’s exhaust system should not be undervalued. It cleans and ejects fumes, prevents harmful gases from being breathed in by passengers, muffles noise, and maintains a healthy oxygen-to-fuel balance in your engine. Because it has several important jobs, your exhaust system works hard, meaning that over time it may experience corrosion … Continue reading →
Posted on June 28, 2016 by Fast Fit Express Buying a used car is a common option for drivers looking to save a bit of money on their new vehicle, but knowing what to look for is essential to ensuring you get a good deal for the price you are paying. Without some prior research, buyers could find themselves paying even more money than … Continue reading →
Posted on May 20, 2016 by Fast Fit Express Your car’s brakes are essential to ensuring your safety on the roads, so any problems with them should be identified and fixed as soon as possible. Here at Fast Fit Express, our experienced team are always on hand to assist you with fixing your brakes, so we’ve compiled a list of the most common problems … Continue reading →
Posted on April 21, 2016 by Fast Fit Express To make sure your car is safe to drive and fit for purpose on the roads, it is important that you have your vehicle serviced and MOT tested on a regular basis. To avoid paying out extra costs when you don’t need to, we’ve listed the differences between servicing and MOTs below. What is servicing? … Continue reading →
Posted on March 22, 2016 by Fast Fit Express Car servicing identifies any faults with your vehicle that could make it unsafe to be on the roads, and should ideally be carried out every 6 – 12 months to keep your car fit for use. Finding a reliable garage for this job is important, in order to guarantee that any problems are identified and … Continue reading →
Posted on February 11, 2016 by Fast Fit Express At some point, most motorists will experience a breakdown, and will need to call out a rescue service to repair their car. The best way to prevent your car from breaking down is regularly servicing it and keeping it maintained against the most common causes of breakdowns. To prepare you better for this, we’ve … Continue reading →
Posted on January 7, 2016 by Fast Fit Express Tyres are one of the most important features of your car, providing traction and grip on the pavement as you drive. It’s important to ensure your tyres are always well maintained, and this may mean buying new tyres to replace an old set. Here at Fast Fit Express, we know how important it is … Continue reading →
Posted on December 4, 2015 by Fast Fit Express With the arrival of the cold winter months, the chances of you finding your car battery to be dead are increased. A handy way to re-start the battery is a jumpstart, using jump leads attached to the dead battery and one from a working car. It’s important to know how to correctly jumpstart a … Continue reading →
Posted on November 17, 2015 by Fast Fit Express The arrival of winter sees an increase in car breakdowns every year; increased reliance and strain on our motors means they’re more likely to fail in winter than any other time of the year. It’s essential, therefore, to check your car over now and reduce the chance of you experiencing a breakdown in these … Continue reading →