FAQ

Yes, we work with the following manufacturers: Audi, BMW, Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes, Mini, Seat, Skoda, Smart, Volkswagen. So, rest assured we are committed to providing you with the best service which includes making sure we update your records once we have carried out the work on the vehicle. For more information please contact us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call our team on 01189876300 and we’ll take care of it.

Yes, this means that we could help you secure the finance you require for car repairs. This gives you flexibility when it comes to financing your car repairs, and there's no need to worry about. you can pay for all or some of your car repair bill with car service and repair finance. From replacing car parts to a full transmission, engine, repair, service, mot repair maintaining your vehicle can get costly. If you need help paying for routine service or urgent repairs, Car Services in Reading car service and repair could be the answer. For more information please visit our website https://carservicesinreading.co.uk//finance or live chat support open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday you can email us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call us on 01189876300 our team is very happy to help.

All Repairs have 12 months parts and labour guarantee If there’s any fault with either the parts or labour within 12 months, we’ll put everything right, completely free of charge. Just Contact us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call our team on 01189876300 and we’ll take care of it.

At Car Services in Reading we repair all makes and models of cars, within or outside of the manufacturer's warranty. Not only that, we also service vans and fleets, as well as offering MOTs and repairs. If you don't see your make or model on our website, then Contact us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call our team on 01189876300 and we’ll take care of it.

Yes, we do buy unwanted or scrap cars if you like to sell then don't hesitate to Contact us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call our team on 01189876300 and we’ll take care of it.

You will receive a receipt this will include all the relevant information you need. You can print the email out and keep it for your records. For more information don’t hesitate please contact us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call our team on 01189876300 and we’ll take care of it.

Your car warranty will not be affected by using Car Services in Reading. Due to a change in law in 2002, car manufacturers are not permitted to stop you using an independent garage to service or repair your car. we would advise following your manufacturer’s scheduling and using official manufacturer parts. This may increase the cost slightly, but you’ll always get a better deal than you would by going to a manufacturer. For more information please contact us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call our team on 01189876300 and we’ll take care of it.

Of course, call us on 01189876300 our booking agents are on hand to take your calls and assist you with your service repair and booking Monday to Friday: 9am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm , via our live chat during the same hours or 24/7 on our website www.manyautosltd.com

You can pay online by credit or debit card. We do not accept American Express (Amex). You may also pay by bank transfer (BACS). Payment is due upon completion of the service, repairs or MOT and is required before the vehicle is returned. For more information please contact us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call our team on 01189876300 and we’ll take care of it.

Yes, Car Services in Reading provide parts and labour warranty on all services and repairs from the day of your service and repair, all parts and labour are covered by a Car Services in Reading 12-month guarantee - or 12,000 miles guarantee, whichever comes first. For more information please contact us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call our team on 01189876300 and we’ll take care of it.

We use only OE quality parts to protect your manufacturer warranty. Your service is also conducted according to our thorough service schedule. For more information please contact us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call our team on 01189876300 and we’ll take care of it.

Yes, we believe that we offer a valuable product with our Free Collection and Delivery Service, we can collect either from your place of work or from your home address. If you are unsure about whether the address you are considering having your vehicle collected from is within our range, then please do contact us. Car Services in Reading operate a fleet of pool cars with a dedicated driver, so wherever we are collecting from, we need to be able to leave one of our pool vehicles either in your work car park / parking space, or if in a residential area, we would need to be able to leave our car either at your house or on the road with a permit if required. We would be grateful if you could bear this in mind when booking to use our free Collection and delivery service. For more information please email us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call us on 01189876300 or visit our website https://carservicesinreading.co.uk//collection-and-delivery.

We recommend a full service every 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first. If you've not used the car so much in that time, you might only need an interim service. We will always check the manufacturer's service schedule, as every car has different manufacturer requirements. For more information please visit our website visit our service page https://carservicesinreading.co.uk//car-service or you can email us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call us on 01189876300.

The type of service you choose for your car will be dependent on various factors, including the condition of your car, the number of miles you drive and the last time your car was serviced. We offer two types of service for you Full Service which includes a comprehensive 70 points check while Interim Service has 50 points check. Find out what include in these services. https://carservicesinreading.co.uk//car-service .For more information please contact us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call our team on 01189876300 and we’ll take care of it.

If you are found to have failed to purchase or renew the road tax, you will be fined £80. Failure to pay this can result in a County Court Judgement or having your vehicle clamped. It is difficult to escape paying road tax, as the Drivers and Vehicles Licensing Agency (DVLA) runs monthly computer checks. For more information please visit our collection and delivery page our service page. https://carservicesinreading.co.uk//collection-and-delivery. Or email us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call our team on 01189876300 and our team is very happy to help.

Car Services in Reading operate a fleet of pool cars with a dedicated driver, so wherever we are collecting from, we need to be able to leave one of our pool vehicles either in your work car park / parking space, or if in a residential area, we would need to be able to leave our car either at your house or on the road with a permit if required. We would be grateful if you could bear this in mind when booking to use our free Collection and delivery service For more information please visit our collection and delivery page our service page. https://carservicesinreading.co.uk//collection-and-delivery. Or email us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call our team on 01189876300 and our team is very happy to help.

You need the vehicle's number plate (registration number). You can see the results as soon as the MOT centre has recorded the test result. You'll need the 11-digit number from the vehicle's logbook (V5C) to see the test location. For more information please visit our website visit our MOT page https://carservicesinreading.co.uk//mot or you can email us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call us on 01189876300 our team is very happy to help.

‘Check engine’ or ‘oil change’ light. The most obvious alert that there's an issue with your oil will come from the car itself. Engine noise and knocking. Dark, dirty oil, oil smell inside the car, exhaust smoke, excessive mileage. Make sure you change the oil promptly. For more information please visit our website visit our oil change page https://carservicesinreading.co.uk//oil-change or you can email us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call us on 01189876300 our team is very happy to help.

First, check for wear by looking at your brake pads through the spaces between the wheel spokes. The outside pad will be pressed against a metal rotor. Generally, there should be at least 1/4 inch of pad. If you see less than 1/4 inch of pad, you may want to have your brake pads inspected or replaced. For more information please visit our website visit our brake page https://carservicesinreading.co.uk//brake-pads or you can email us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call us on 01189876300 our team is very happy to help.

If your car pulls to one side under braking, this is often a sign that your brake pads have worn unevenly and now need replacing. If your cars brakes make a clicking sound when the brake pedal is pressed, it means that your pads need replacing. For more information please visit our website visit our brake page https://carservicesinreading.co.uk//brake-disc or you can email us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call us on 01189876300 our team is very happy to help.

The warning lights on your vehicle can indicate major faults, it is always best to get a professional to have a look at the vehicle to make sure it is not dangerous to yourself and other road users. It's also important to note that if both the ABS and Brake System warning lights come on at the same time while you're driving, you must stop your car immediately. For more information please visit our website visit our abs page https://carservicesinreading.co.uk//abs or you can email us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call us on 01189876300 our team is very happy to help.

Start your cars engine. Did you notice that little red battery symbol come on briefly? It’s a warning symbol which, if it were to stay on, would indicate there’s a problem with the alternator. If the alternator has still got some life in it, the light may flicker or, if you make it work harder by turning on additional lights, the air con and the wipers, it may stay on. As the alternator really begins to pack up, those same systems may not function properly or stop working altogether. Since so many things are powered by electricity, you’d be surprised what can stop working, including vital instruments. However, it’s likely things will start failing in a pre-determined sequence with comfort features such as heated seats being the first to stop and the headlights, the last. If you pull over and raise the bonnet with the engine still running you might smell the alternator overheating, hear it making a grouching or whining noise or even, if you haven’t had it checked recently, see the rubber belt slipping or flapping about. For more information please visit our alternator page https://carservicesinreading.co.uk//alternator or you can email us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call us on 01189876300 our team is very happy to help.

You will possibly hear loud clicking noises when turning. One of the most common and most noticeable symptoms of a bad or failing CV axle shaft assembly is an audible clicking noise when turning. When a CV axle become excessively worn, the joints will become loose and click when turning. For more information please visit our cv joint page https://carservicesinreading.co.uk//cv-joint or you can email us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call us on 01189876300 our team is very happy to help.

If the engine responds sluggishly or quits after running for a while, a clogged converter could be to blame. Catalytic converters can overheat because of excessive amounts of unburned gas caused by a misfiring spark plug or a leaky exhaust valve. In addition, a failed oxygen sensor can cause overheating. For more information please visit our catalytic converter page https://carservicesinreading.co.uk//catalytic-converter or you can email us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call us on 01189876300 our team is very happy to help.

While driving down the road in 3rd gear, put the car in 2nd gear, then let out the clutch. If the RPMs of the engine don't immediately go up, it may be time to replace the clutch. For more information please visit our clutch page https://carservicesinreading.co.uk//clutch-replacement or you can email us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call us on 01189876300 our team is very happy to help.

Gear slippage is the inability of the car to move to the next gear. Burning smell is also a sign. One of the major indicators of a bad car flywheel is a burning smell, like that of burnt toast. Clutch Vibrations; when you feel an intensified rumbling or vibration while you use the clutch, it can be a sign of a bad flywheel. For more information please visit our flywheel page https://carservicesinreading.co.uk//flywheel or you can email us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call us on 01189876300 our team is very happy to help.

Yes, we do. Most manufacturers recommend a cambelt change every 60,000 to 80,000 miles or 8-10 years of age, whichever comes first. Our timing belt check will help if you're unsure whether it's time for a replacement. For more information please visit our Timing belt page. https://carservicesinreading.co.uk//timing-belt or you can email us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call us on 01189876300 our team is very happy to help.

Yes, we do. The suspension is one such component that controls the majority of the control of the vehicle. The suspension connects the body of the car (and you) Via a system of Coil springs, shock absorbers, mounts and arms to the ground. The suspension also uses a variety of joints (ball joints, Anti roll bar links etc) to control the direction of the vehicle. Not only does the suspension system play a major role in the stability and safety of the vehicle it is also the main factor in driver and passenger comfort. If you are noticing any wobble in the stability of the vehicle, excessive bounce or stiff ride give make sure you don’t delay, book with us for a diagnostic as soon as possible. For more information please visit our suspension page https://carservicesinreading.co.uk//suspension-arm or you can email us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call us on 01189876300 our team is very happy to help.

Yes, we are able to fit complete exhaust systems (we are able to carry out this service for the majority of the vehicles on the road the same day as the vehicle is brought to us). Seriously damaged exhausts may need to be cut off and replaced completely by a Car Services in Reading, but we are also able to remove and replace sections where possible to save you money where we can. For more information please visit our exhaust page https://carservicesinreading.co.uk//exhaust-repair or you can email us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call us on 01189876300 our team is very happy to help.

Car Services in Reading is an independent car repair business and has been serving the community since 2001. We deal with all vehicle makes and models, so whatever the issue, Car Services in Reading can get you back on the road. We also offer a free collection and delivery service from your home or work address. You may need anything from just a bulb to a full engine change or the common repairs such as brakes, clutch, exhausts or new tyre. We can help with all kind of repairs and regular maintenance. We offer exceptionally competitive prices for our service plans and ensure your car is serviced in accordance to (or even better than) your manufacturer’s guidelines. In addition, you can rest assured that our servicing does not affect the manufacturer warranty as we make sure our work and parts meet the stringent standards required.

All our service, repair and diagnostic work is carried out to the highest of standards using only OE (original equipment) parts and engine oil. We maintain a strict standard of work that means we can carry out service and repair work even if your vehicle is within its manufacturer warranty. This saves you a trip to the manufacturer for the service and saves you a lot of money. Not only do we have highly skilled technicians in the workshop, we also have all the latest servicing, wheel alignment, diagnostic and hybrid car servicing equipment. There are several car maintenances measures that you must do to keep your car at its best, it is important to bring your car to the nearest Car Services in Reading Centre and have it checked. For more information please visit our website https://carservicesinreading.co.uk// or live chat support open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday you can email us on admin@carservicesinreading.co.uk or call us on 01189876300 our team is very happy to help.