When the name garage has been around for so long, the idea that someone once thought a better title for it would be ‘Motor House’ seems quite absurd. Garage comes from the French verb ‘garer’ meaning ‘to shelter’ and entered the English language in the early 20th Century. The architect Charles Harrison Townsend disapproved of…
Are Up and Over Garage Still Being Used?
Garage doors are an item that has been around for many years. One of the first styles to be used is a simple up and over garage door. These are known by everyone, with them being the most common options people first research when purchasing a garage door. But our question is, are these garage…
Not happy with a service/repair to your car
So you’ve had service or repair work done on your car at a garage, but you are not happy. Firstly you would need to speak to the garage to see if you can negotiate a solution. If it is that they need to keep hold of your car, speak to them and ask if they…
Car Fluid Maintenance
One of the essential parts of car maintenance is regularly checking and topping up fluids. Fluids are needed to ensure that your car works efficiently. Regular checks will save you a lot of time and money. Motor Oil The role of motor oil is lubrication. The motor oil acts to reduce friction and lower the…
Car Maintenance
Regular maintenance is essential for the operational and traffic safety of Cars. This should be performed once a year or every 10,000 miles. The car manufacturer will advise the recommended option. There is some maintenance that you can do yourself at home. These include checking your oil levels and quality, top up the water and…