Repairs

Brakes

Good brakes ensure you and your family remain as safe as possible. Your vehicle may need to stop with little warning, so any issue in the brakes could cause an accident.

Faults with the brake pads, cylinders, shoes and brake discs may increase stopping distance and cause further damage to your vehicle – especially given a slower response time. Professional car brake repairs and using only manufacturer replacement parts will resolve these issues, making your car safer to drive in all weather conditions.

Brake parts have a lifespan and will suffer from general wear and tear, just like any other car component. As one of the most crucial parts of the vehicle, brakes demand professional care once they start to degrade.

An Honest Brake Repairs Service

GB Motors thrives on its reputation, so we always aim to provide the most courteous and trustworthy service available. We are always happy to inspect your brakes, no matter what you feel may be wrong, and will see what must be done to repair or service them at a time to suit you.

Early intervention will save you money on unwanted car repairs and might even prevent an accident, so make sure your brakes receive expert care from a specialist mechanic.

Do Your Brakes Suffer From These Issues?

One of the first things you should look for is the brake light on the dashboard. You might also notice a grinding sound when hitting the brakes, indicating worn-out brake pads. Uneven brake disc can cause the steering wheel to vibrate, while caliper problems may result in pulling to one side. A burning smell might also occur after a sudden stop or repeated braking. Pedal sponginess might be another symptom.

Here at GB Motors we carry out the car repairs they need both quickly and efficiently. Although the problem may be minor, our team will inspect your braking system thoroughly to rule out a major fault.

Clutch

Your vehicle’s clutch will naturally wear over time. This can result in numerous issues while on the road, including a sticky clutch pedal, burning smell or even vibration in the clutch release bearing.

When providing the necessary clutch repairs, we treat your vehicle with respect. We can repair the clutch where possible or replace it altogether for better results. We will deliver the right solution for your vehicle without costing you the earth.

The ability to shift gears at a moment’s notice is important for the safety of your fellow motorists and makes for a more enjoyable drive. Problems with the clutch can make getting from A to B a difficult task, so visit our garage to prevent clutch failure before staring a long journey.

Signs Your Vehicle Needs Clutch Repairs

Does your clutch pedal feel spongy or lack resistance? This could be the first sign of an issue. Likewise, a sticky pedal may also cause problems. Slipping gears might indicate a worn clutch plate that needs replacing, and you might even notice a burning smell, hear rattling or a strange grinding noise coming from your vehicle.

Other issues include a revving of the engine but a lack of acceleration, and difficulty when trying to change gears.

We Won’t Be Beaten on Quality

From cables and flywheels to plates and full clutch kits, we fit OE-compliant parts so you can enjoy a more confident drive. We diagnose faults without guesswork and test your vehicle thoroughly to guarantee success in all clutch repairs.

Here at GB Motors we pride are selves in clutch repairs, your vehicle will easily shift in and out of gear, accelerate as it should and respond to your commands more naturally. Simply call a member of our team for a free, no-obligation quotation.

Exhaust

With decades of experience, our team can resolve any exhaust issue with your vehicle’s exhaust system. We provide high-quality exhaust repairs for all makes and models, so you can get back on the road quickly, safely and with a high-performing exhaust.

Exposed to high temperatures on the road, your exhaust may suffer from rust, holes or cracks without you even knowing. These will only reduce its lifespan, eventually creating a great deal of noise and further damage if left ignored.

How the Exhaust Works

Made up of parts like the silencer, catalytic converter, manifold and exhaust pipe, the entire system works in harmony with your vehicle to expel harmful gases. The catalytic converter collects these gases, before removing the most toxic elements such as carbon monoxide. This gas then travels through the silencer and the exhaust pipe, exiting your vehicle both safely and quietly.

Any of these components can experience wear and tear just like any other part, causing your vehicle to experience any number of issues.

Do You Need Exhaust Repairs?

The silencer (or muffler) helps to keep noise levels at an acceptable level, and even slight damage could make driving a noisier task. The catalytic converter might also make a noise if it comes loose, sustaining damage when driving over humps or an uneven road. Further evidence that you need exhaust repairs include splits, rust and reduced fuel efficiency. The latter may arise due to a leak in the exhaust system, forcing your engine to work at a higher temperature.

Hazardous emissions or a leak in your exhaust could find there way into the cabin area of your vehicle which can leaving your feeling drowsy and feeling unwell, also will result in a failed MOT. We can correct any leaks or rust as part of a robust MOT repair service, when you come to us for car servicing, or on a more urgent basis for your continued peace of mind.

MOT

Here at GB Motors we can can cater for your MOT in classes 4 and 7. you can book your MOT with us one calendar month before its expiry date .

We have the latest Tecalemit one man test equipment to carry out your MOT, including with a rolling road graphing brake read out and shaker plates to detect and worn joints

Saving You Money on Retesting

At GB Motors we understand that a failed MOT can leave you feeling deflated. We also know that an upcoming test may have you quaking in your boots, especially if you think your car might suffer a fault. Worry no longer, because our specialists will provide the inspections and car repairs needed for you to pass with flying colours.

Batteries

Starter batteries have proved themselves in millions of cars through out the world. With continuous innovations and further developments, over the years classic wet batteries have increased in performance reliability and versatility. EFB Enhanced Flooded Battery and AGM Absorbent Glass Mat are new battery types which cater for the increased demands of the present generation of vehicles, such as start stop.

Testing these batteries has become more technical so this is why here at GB Motors we use the latest Snap On EECS350 Battery system tester. We have wide range of Yusa Batteries in stock.

GS Yuasa are one of the world’s largest global manufacturers of batteries. For over 30 years, GS Yuasa Battery Europe Ltd have been Europe’s leading battery supplier and the number one choice for quality, performance and reliability.

Welding

Rust on vehicles can be a problem especially when its comes to your MOT inspection. It can occur anywhere on the body of a car. Indeed, surface rust is often the tip of the iceberg, as it’s common for oxidisation to form inside a panel or part and work its way outward.

The most important thing to look out for is any exterior paint-bubbling. This is often an early sign of rust.

Beyond looking over your car's bodywork, there are a few areas you should pay extra attention to. Check these parts from underneath your car:

Frame rails – Run underneath both sides of a car underneath the doors
Wheel wells – The curves above your tyres are prone to rusting, especially in older cars that typically don’t have arch liners
Exhausts – Your exhaust pipe is exposed to moisture from the inside and outside of the car which can be trapped by mud and dirt
Suspension – Tends to make contact with moisture because of its proximity to tyres that can flick up dirt and other elements on the underside of the car

You should also check the following:

Floor of the boot – Make sure you pull up any carpet to look for any signs of rust
Windscreen – The areas around glass are prone to leaking and greater exposure to moisture
Doors – Check inside and out

Here at GB Motors we can take care of most types of welding repairs from patch repair to a full sill replacement, contact us for a quote.

Tyres

Tyres on your vehicle are the only contact with the road you have ,so it goes without saying that they need to be in good order. The minimum tread depth is 1.6 mm on class 4 ie cars and 1.0 mm on class 7 ie vans over 3000 kg to 3500 kg MOT requirement.

Tyre age is also as important, rubber goes hard with age and starts to crack and split. A minibus with a tyre over 10 years old or does not show the age date of manufacture will fail an MOT.

Since November 2014, all new passenger vehicles sold in the EU must be equipped with a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

Testing this system can be complex. Here at GB Motors we use the latest Snap On TPMS 5 diagnostics

Tyres sold in UK are required to have their date of manufacture marked on the sidewall. This date is shown as a 4-digit number; the first 2 digits indicate the month number in which the tyre was manufactured and the last two digits the year. The example opposite shows 0907. September, 2007.

Neglecting your tyres is putting your self at risk, keep them correctly inflated with the correct amount of tread and not over 10 years old.

At GB Motors we can supply and fit most brands of tyre with a budget to suit you needs.