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Beat the Heat: Don’t Let Your Air Con Call It Quits This Summer

8 August 2025

Is your car air con blowing warm or smelling musty? Our guide explains the importance of regular car air conditioning servicing and regas. Learn the difference between R134a and R1234YF refrigerants, and how to keep your vehicle cool, clean, and comfortable all year.

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Fleet Managers: The Pressure, the Practicalities

12 May 2025

Fleet managers wear a lot of hats—strategist, problem-solver, compliance guru. This article dives into the real pressures of the role and explores how partnering with a reliable specialist garage can reduce downtime, cut costs, and bring back control. Practical, respectful, and rooted in everyday fleet realities.

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EV Maintenance Tips

24 March 2025

Electric vehicles may be low-maintenance, but they’re not no-maintenance. From battery care to tyre checks, regular servicing helps avoid costly repairs and keeps your EV running smoothly. A professional EV Health Check from Brake & Service World offers peace of mind for just £99.95—ensuring everything from brakes to suspension is working as it should. Keep reading to discover the essentials of EV maintenance and why booking an annual service is a smart move.

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A guide: Dashboard Warning Lights

30 January 2025

Modern vehicles have evolved dramatically from their mechanical roots, especially in how they communicate faults and performance issues to drivers. Gone are the days of a few basic dashboard lights—today’s cars, and especially electric vehicles (EVs), come equipped with advanced sensors, onboard diagnostics, and even mobile app integration to keep you informed in real time. From tyre pressure alerts to high-voltage system warnings, understanding these signals is more important than ever. At Brake and Service World, we offer expert health checks for all vehicle types, including EVs, ensuring you stay safe and road-ready no matter what you drive.

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MOT vs. Full Car Service

17 April 2023

When it comes to taking care of your car, there are two common things people do: an MOT test and a full car service. Both are meant to make sure your car is safe to drive, but they are different in what they check.

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Common Brake Problems and How to Identify Them

8 March 2023

Brakes are a crucial component of your vehicle, providing the necessary stopping power to keep you and your passengers safe on the road. Unfortunately, brakes can experience various problems over time, which can compromise their performance and put you at risk.

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Driving Holiday – Preparing Your Car for Holiday Travel

16 August 2022

There is nothing quite like the excitement and freedom which comes with the open road. There are plenty of considerations which need to be taken into account before setting out on a road trip, and in this blog, we provide you with some helpful tips.

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Tyre Safety Tips & Advice

14 July 2022

If you are planning a trip away with your family, then ensuring their safety is of the utmost importance. As such, you should pay careful attention to the condition that your car is currently in. Naturally, many people would check the oil, coolant, and brake fluid levels, but fail to carry out one more crucial check.

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Winter Driving Tips For Southerners

1 December 2021

Winter weather in the south of England can often be benign but gloomy throughout the colder months. But that should never lull us into a false sense of security when it comes to winter weather driving precautions. Our weather can get just as nasty as those more used to wintry driving conditions.

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Pre MOT Checklist

27 November 2020

An MOT takes around 45 minutes. Preparing your car for its MOT doesn’t have to be too time consuming, here are a few simple checks you can carry out before you take it in to the garage to help it pass.

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