Different car services

Posted on by Calvin under Car Servicing

If you are looking for information on a car service for either an Audi, SEAT or Skoda, then you have come to the right place! In this article, we will discuss Skoda, SEAT and Audi services, the types of services available for these vehicles and the differences between the services.

Car Service

Audi service

There are two types of Audi services available at most car service garages. These include:

Fixed service
Longlife service

The fixed service is offered for Audis which travel up to 10,000 miles a year. Whereas, the longlife service is suited towards the new generation Audis with service intervals of up to 19,000 miles or also can be performed every 2 years – whichever out the two comes first.

Skoda service

Offered for Skoda vehicles are the following types of service:

Time and distance service.
Longlife service.

The time and distance service is available if you are driving your Skoda less than 10,000 miles in a year and the longlife Skoda service is available every 2 years or up to 20,000 miles.

SEAT service

The type of service recommended for your SEAT vehicle will depend solely on your driving method. The SEAT services available include:

Fixed service
Longlife service

The fixed service is recommended for SEAT vehicles driving less than 10,000 miles a year but the longlife service is recommended if you drive your SEAT more than 25 miles a day, up to 20,000 miles or every 2 years.

If you are unsure what service your vehicle needs, you can also check with your chosen service provider or check your service documentation. This will show you the last time you had your vehicle serviced and how many miles your car had driven at this point. From the information provided, you will be able to work out what type of service you require.

If there is any additional information that you think we could provide you with, in addition to what is provided in this article, please contact us via our contact us page.

Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser

Posted on by Calvin under Car Security

What is a Ghost Immobiliser?

The Ghost Immobiliser is widely used by vehicle owners, as it is the original aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser. It works by connecting to your vehicle’s CAN Data Network, each time you enter the vehicle, you must enter a personal PIN Code. This is programmed into the system using any of the buttons on your dashboard or steering wheel on installation.

This is effective against the increasingly common keyless car theft, as the thief will not know the sequence that needs to be entered, therefore the car is effectively useless to them, and the police or yourself are more likely to catch the carjackers in the act.

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What do they cost?

Ghost Immobilisers are installed by companies such as Car theft Solutions for as little as £450. I’m sure you will agree this is a small price to pay for the next generation in vehicle protection. They are a long term investment and most companies will swap them between vehicles as you buy and sell them.

Are They Security Approved?

As a responsible vehicle owner, you can rest assured that the Autowatch Ghost is also approved by third party industry experts in police and security. TASSA test vehicle security products as well as the companies that install them. TASSA installation companies who install the Ghost Immobiliser must pass a process of checks (including CRB checks and identity checks) on engineers who install.

IT is also likely to have an impact on lowering your insurance premiums in some cases. If you have a very desirable vehicle with high insurance, taking steps to protect your vehicle from theft such as installing an immobiliser can help bring the costs down as you are seen as a more responsible owner.

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Neutering

Posted on by Calvin under Neutering

Neutering your pet is advised by most vets, this is advised to help your pet live a happy and stress-free life. It can stop unwanted pregnancies, tumours and uterus infections.

Puppies

Dog and puppy neutering

Puppy neutering and spaying is recommended at an early age for small dogs and slightly later for larger breeds. Depending on the size of your dog the full procedure takes up to two hours, during this time the uterus and ovaries in a female dog will be removed. In a male dog, the procedure takes slightly less time, approximately half an hour and would involve removing both of his testicles.

A dog will usually be allowed home on the same day, they would be sent home with some pain relief and should usually feel back to normal within a week or so.

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Cat and Kitten Neutering

Cats can start having their kittens as young as 6 months old, cats mature sexually at a very young age. Neutering your kitten can stop them from contracting various diseases such as FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) this can be transmitted through pregnant cats to their kittens and through biting.

Just like a dog, your cat will be allowed home the same day, with pain relief and within a week to ten days they should be feeling 100%.

The neutering procedure must always be carried out by a reputable veterinary surgeon, who will look after your pet during and after the operation is carried out. A good vet will always insist on a follow-up appointment to make sure things are as they should be and have healed well.

Classic Car Storage

Posted on by Calvin under Classic Car Storage, Vintage Car Storage

When it comes to investment into Classic Cars you will find storage as something to identify. Classic cars can be valued at 7 figures and this means they need storing somewhere safely as they are not going to driven frequently.

Finding a storage provider can be problematic because of the trust element. Also the facility needs to secure and if possible hidden away.

Storing Classic and Vintage Cars

Storing classic and vintage cars in your own garage works for some, but in 2019 garages at homes are often use for everything other cars and as a result, finding a local vehicle storage supplier becomes a necessity.

Companies like Classic Motor Cars have storage solutions advertised as up to 24,000 sq ft with costs from £35.00 per week.