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Car Maintenance Red Flags and Worse Case Scenarios

April 18th, 2018 by Rebecca Webb

Today we are going to offering advice on some car maintenance red flags that you really shouldn’t ignore. These are signs and indicators that often mean something is broken or deteriorating in your car. Now, at BCS, we pride ourselves on our dedication to offering measured and impartial advice to help clients and readers optimize their time and maintenance budget. However, we also possess an insatiable appetite for servicing cars. It almost obscene. Seriously, it’s literally all we want to do. Consequently, in the first part of each advice segment we are going to give you an impartial, nuts-and-bolts breakdown of what each red flag can mean based on our years of experience in car maintenance. Then, in the second part, we’re going to give you a worst-case scenario to see if we can’t scare you and your car through the door. Disclaimer: These worst-case scenarios will be heavily influenced by the last movies we watched and may not be ‘true’ in the strictest sense. Red flag number 1: Weird noises We’re not talking about the bizarre sounds emanating from your children’s iPod or that rhythmic thumping from the car boot that you later thought sounded a lot like Morse…

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Car Maintenance for spring

March 27th, 2018 by Rebecca Webb

It was a near thing at times but it looks like we have made it through another winter in one piece. Hurrah! Now is a good time to make sure that your car has managed to do the same. For humans, winter can seem like an ordeal of heavy coats, extra tissues and excessive binges on Netflix, but imagine what it is like for your trusty vehicle. As every good service technician knows, extreme weather, sub-zero conditions and anti-ice measures such as salt and sand can result in a fair amount of wear and tear. Today we want to give you a breakdown on a few key areas to get sorted before getting into the swing of spring. Give it the spa treatment Remember that cold wet evening during the winter when you got home soaked to the bone, drew a bath and threw on some Michael Bublé? Alright, so maybe it wasn’t quite that romantic but, at the very least, you jumped in the shower with the radio on in the background. Now it is time to do the same for your car. Winter road journeys can result in an impressive build-up of dirt, grime and, worst of all,…

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Overlooked Service

March 27th, 2018 by Rebecca Webb

At BCS, we believe in delivering a quality service that is tailored to what you want. However, we also believe in educating our clients so that they can make the most informed choices possible. So, while experienced drivers will probably understand the need for common maintenance services like oil changes and tire pressure checks, today we are going to give a breakdown of the lesser known and often overlooked services that we believe can still have a big impact on your car’s longevity and performance. Power steering More than just a cool sounding name, power steering is also a central part of the smooth functioning of your car, particularly if it is on the heavy side. However, very rare is the time that a client has suggested a power steering service to us before something has gone drastically wrong. The main thing to check when it comes to power steering is the fluid. This can become thick and dirty, causing clogs and system failures. An occasional check on this system can pay dividends in terms of preventing a range of problems down the line. Cabin air filter replacement So, you’re stuck in traffic and you decide to go to your…

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Choosing a Commercial Vehicle

March 27th, 2018 by Rebecca Webb

Commercial vans are the workhorses of the modern age. They are designed to put up with tough treatment and unforgiving environments. The trouble with this is that it tends to encourage people to treat them roughly and pit them against all kinds of unforgiving environments! This is just one of the factors that makes choosing a used commercial vehicle a potentially perilous endeavor. Here at Barnsley Commercial Sales we pride ourselves on our ability to take the risk out of choosing a used van and offer you a chance to find the van that fits. We are able to do this thanks to our years of experience selling used commercial vehicles and our understanding of the challenges that come with the used van market. The challenges of choosing a used commercial van Detecting issues In general, it is harder to detect issues with vans during a short inspection than it is with cars. This can create issues down the line, particularly when it comes to choosing a vehicle that needs to be reliable. Your work schedule can suffer if the van you need to get to the site cops out after 3 weeks or fails an MOT after the first…

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