We’re living in tough times, and so we wanted to let you know what we’re doing to support our customers and community during the current situation. The government has prohibited many retail operations from opening, however have made a series of exemptions that include garages. We are therefore remaining open so long as it is…
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We’ve all been there. A warning light comes up on the dashboard warning of something not quite right with your car. There’s no need to panic though. We’re here to help you understand what’s going on, and to get you back on the road. Before we start, most of these lights show up as a…
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A few winters ago, my car developed an electrical fault, where it lit up like a Christmas tree when it got wet. I had it recovered and fixed, but I still remember that night clearly. I was just about to leave work for a fairly long commute, and it wouldn’t start. Stranded in the snow…
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Last month we wrote a little about what we can all do to stay safe on the roads this winter. Now, with the weather turning against us, we thought we’d go a little more in depth into what we inspect during one of our free winter health checks. Batteries Most of you don’t give your…
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It’s that time of year again. The days are grey, the nights cold, the papers are doom-mongering, and the weather defies all prediction. It can only be the British winter. The season brings with it many challenges, not least of all while driving. There’s not a whole lot that we can do to stop the…
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Some would argue tyres are the most important factor in your car’s safety – after all they’re the only part that’s in contact with the road. I can think of some other things that are pretty vital, but I take their point – the wrong tyres can really affect how safe you are. So, what…
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After a wet spring, summer is finally here! With it have arrived the usual green fields, blue skies, and balmy afternoons. Now, most years this spurs me to think mostly of beer gardens, barbeques, and long hikes, but, this year, something else has come to my attention. My air conditioning is rubbish. It takes an…
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Here at David Dexters, we’re always looking for ways to improve the way we serve our customers. Recently this has included rolling out our new warranties and service plans, but that’s not all that we’ve got up our sleeves. Want the short version? We’ve changed the line up of what cars are out on our…
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This year has started with a bang for us after we received news that we were in the running for a regional title in the national Federation of Small Businesses Awards. We have been shortlisted in the Employer of the Year category in the FSB Businesses’ Celebrating Small Business awards 2019. The awards, now…
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More younger drivers than ever are leaving work on their car in the hands of the experts rather than tackling problem themselves. A recent survey found 63% of Millennials have never tried to fix, repair or modify a car they have bought. This trend has been mirrored here at David Dexter’s with a steady increase…
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