Early on during lockdown, you might have heard that vehicle MOTs were being extended. This helped reduce the number of people out and about, as well as stopping those self-isolating from being unduly punished. We’ve heard of some confusion around this government scheme, and so thought we’d try and help our local community understand it…
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In late March I wrote about what actions we’d taken to protect our customers, team, and community in the face of the current pandemic. Though the world is far from in the clear, enough things have changed in that period that I thought it about time that we talk a little about what precautions we’re…
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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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In between all of our fine work, I had a lovely chat with one of technicians while waiting for my coffee to brew. After the usual bad jokes and pleasantries, he told me about one of the jobs he’d worked on recently. I won’t go into detail, but, in short, a customer had mistakenly refilled…
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So many of us have made New Year’s Resolutions not so long ago – lose weight, take up a new hobby, be more social, or to get our finances in order – and, if you’re anything like me, it’s already proving difficult. Here at David Dexters, we might not be able to help you go…
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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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