Understanding Wheel Alignment: More Than Just Tyre Angles In the heart of Horndean, Windmill Garage has been serving families for over 40 years. One of the most common queries we receive is about wheel alignment. So, what exactly is it? Wheel alignment, often referred to as tyre alignment, is the meticulous process of adjusting the …
Secure Your Family’s Road Safety Through All Seasons If you’re like most families in Horndean, you probably depend on your cars as indispensable components of your day-to-day life. From school runs to weekend getaways, your vehicles are often as much a part of your family as any human member. But just as you wouldn’t send …
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Buying a new car is a big financial decision, and it’s not something to take lightly. It’s a process that takes a lot of time, research and admin, so you want to make sure you make the right decision. If you’re looking to purchase a car soon, you might currently be weighing up your options. …
Your shock absorbers are probably not a major priority on your car parts list – but they should be. They often don’t get the credit they are deserved and aren’t checked as regularly as the brakes, tyres and engine parts. However, without working shock absorbers on your vehicle you could be in for more of …
Car insurance is a legal requirement for a reason, and if you’ve ever been involved in an accident with an uninsured driver then you’ll know how distressing it can be. However, many people make simple mistakes which could be unwillingly invalidating their insurance policy. From innocent slip-ups to deliberate lies told to insurance companies, many …
If your car ever breaks down or won’t start at all, it’s almost certainly some sort of engine failure. Regardless of the make of vehicle or how many miles it has done, common engine failures can occur at some point. Keeping your engine well looked after with regular professional checks can help, but it’s no …
While some people prefer brand new wheels every few years, others have a different mentality – why fix something when it’s not broken? Sometimes you might feel sentimental towards a certain vehicle and want to keep it running as long as possible. Perhaps you have a classic car or vintage beauty that you still like …
Buying your first car is a huge decision and a big investment, so it’s important to do some checks – especially when buying second hand. There are lots of costs to consider and you need to work out what type of vehicle meets your needs. Most of all you want to make sure that the …
Cars are one of the biggest investments many people make over the course of their lives, spending thousands on vehicles that can transport themselves and their families from A to B. In that respect, they’re very valuable commodities – but in purely financial terms, cars begin to depreciate in value the moment you sit in …
Winter can be a trying time for any vehicle, old or new. The extremely cold and icy weather takes its toll on all parts of the car which means maintenance is more important than ever during the winter. While there are some simply checks motorists can carry out themselves, the best preventative action is a …
