How Often Do My Car Parts Need Changing? | Fir Tree Motors

Cars are expensive to run, everyone knows that, and as much as we all hate it, sometimes, car Servicing just need to be done to assure you get a few more years out of your vehicle. Most services just consist of different parts being changed such as the oil, battery and tyres, but how do you know when the parts need changing?

There is no exact time scale of when each car part needs to be changed, more like a rule of thumb. It's different for everyone, it all depends on your car, the climate you drive in, how carefully you drive and how often you use your car. However a general time/mileage scale can be calculated.

Firstly, batteries. Car Batteries are one of the most unpredictable things in the entire world. Although they are checked during a full service, there is no way of knowing exactly how much life it has left. We recommend that you get your battery replaced every couple of years, even if your battery seems to still be working well after 2 years. Flattening batteries are unpredictable and the most common reason for breakdowns. There is very little way of knowing when your battery could go flat and you could be facing a larger bill for breakdown services. Your battery will be checked however, on a full service. If your battery does fail the battery test, it will be changed during the service.

Another really important factor to consider when changing car parts is your Oil. If you allow your car to run off old oil that has become dirty and thick, the performance of your car is going to be effected. Regularly changing your oil could get you twice as many miles out of your vehicle. The best way to know how often to change your oil is to change your car manual. Some mechanics would recommend that you get your oil changed as often as every 3,000 miles/3 months. However there is such a thing as over-servicing your car. We would recommend that you get your oil changed every 8,000 miles or 6 months, whatever comes first.

Ford says that you should change your Air Filter every 50,000 miles or 2 years on most of their vehicles. However the air filter is a tricky one. How often you change your air filter is highly dependent on the make and build of your car, as well as the type of roads that you drive on. It is very important to get your air filter changed, avoiding doing this can lead to dust and dirt getting into your combustion chambers, which will eventually effect the overall performance of your car's engine.

Tyres are an extremely important part to keep your eye on. Not getting your tyres changed once they have reached the legal tread depth is not only against the law, but puts you, your passengers, other drivers and even pedestrians in danger, as the lower the tread on your tyres is, the longer your stop time becomes.

A good rule of thumb when it comes to Gearbox Fluid is to get it checked every other oil change. However, many people have different views on gearbox fluid, however the average recommended time-scale to change your fluid at is at around 50,000 miles.. However regularly changing your gearbox fluid is going to expand your vehicles life massively. This fluid works like cartilage in your bones, it allows all the different parts to work and move together to do different things. Like cartilage, it wears away over time and when this happens, joints and parts become stiffer and more difficult to move and eventually stiffen all together. The best way to know how often your particular vehicle needs its fluids replacing is to check your manual.

Taking care of your vehicle, with regular servicing and maintenance is guaranteed to extend your vehicles life. Contact Fir Tree Motors today to arrange a service.

Get your car serviced whilst your on holiday

Are you going on holiday this summer? Do you want to get your car serviced? Then Fir Tree Motors can help as they offer people who are going on holiday from Heathrow air port that chance to have their car tested. Also, they offer auto garage service that offers a range of services such as range of services for all aspects of your car such as the tyres, battery, suspension, exhaust, steering, bodywork, or brakes.With over thirty years of experience in the industry you can be sure that your vehicle will be serviced by an elite group of experienced and trained professionals that understand what is needed to ensure your vehicle is as healthy as it can be. Based in West Drayton they can offer their service to are Ickenham, Iver, Ruislip, Hayes, Denham and Uxbridge.

Whether your travel is for business or pleasure simply leave your vehicle in the capable hands of the auto repairs team and they will take care of your vehicle whilst whilst you’re flying. Heathrow Airport car servicing from Fir Tree Motors is both convenient and money saving, no more expensive parking tickets whilst you’re away on your travels, car parking is completely free and you’ll return to find your vehicle completely service. This is a great way to get your MOT done on your car this summer without it causing any inconvenience to you as whilst your enjoy your summer break they will service your car.


Here is a testimony from a previous client:


Arron Milky :

''When I went on holiday last summer I went to Fir Tree to get my car serviced as its an excellent way to kill two birds with one stone as I could save money on parking and get my car serviced at the same time.

When I returned from my holidays I was very impressed with the service being complete on my car and it was ready to be picked up. Overall, I would highly recommend this service to anyone who is looking to get their car serviced whilst on holiday.''

For any further information please click here please to find out any more information about their service.

Fir Tree Motors | MOT Service

Fir Tree Motors offer a brilliant car garage service that is very effective in helping to fix or service your car. With over thirty years of experience in the industry you can be sure that your vehicle will be serviced by an elite group of experienced and trained professionals that understand what is needed to ensure your vehicle is as healthy as it can be as they apply their expertise. Also, they offer a
comprehensive range of services for all aspects of your car such as the tyres, battery, suspension, exhaust, steering, bodywork, or brakes. Based in West Drayton they can offer their service to a range of areas Ickenham, Iver, Ruislip, Hayes, Denham and Uxbridge, plust they can also offer MOTs and Heathrow Airport Car Servicing.

One of their most popular services is their MOT service which is very efficient in highlighting the issues with your car. An MOT test is an extensive examination of your car that is carried out every year once your vehicle is over three years old. It guarantees that your car is road safe and that you are able to insure the vehicle. In the United Kingdom it is a legal requirement that this test is carried out and you receive a pass certificate; without this you will be unable to renew your road tax and driving your vehicle will be considered an illegal action and you can be prosecuted. Fir Tree's MOT is done as fast as possible to ensure that you can get your vehicle back as soon as possible, providing that it passes its test. You will need to bring two different pieces of information with you once your MOT test is booked. Firstly, if this is your first MOT then your payment details will be required as they will not be on a system. Secondly you need to remember to bring your Vehicle Registration Document, sometimes known as a V5.


Here is a testimony from one of their previous clients:

Mark Clare: ''I have recently had an MOT done to my car by Fir Tree Motors and the service was excellent and very helpful. They did the test in one day to ensure that they could give me my car back the same day. Luckily enough I passed the test and they even gave me advice on which areas of my car need to be worked on. Overall, I was highly satisfied with the overall service that I received.''

For any further information regarding the services that Fir Tree Motors offer please click here to find out more.

Breakdown services from Bridgefoot Bodyshop

Bridgefoot are an auto bodyshop operating throughout Warrington offering the following: car valet services, accident repairs, vehicle recovery and wheel refurbishment. They are a bespoke auto garage in Warrington, who are highly regarded by local customers and clients. Bridgefoot offer a range of services to their clients that can be carried out by their highly trained staff as they prioritize giving your car or motorbike the best possible service.

They also offer a local breakdown service from as little as £50.00 to help repair you car and get it back on the road as fast as possible. Their team will be at your assistance as soon as possible to help rescue you and help deal with your car trouble, they are able to transport both cars and commercial vans that have broken down. Brigefoot's breakdown service is efficient and affordable as they aim to make sure they can help their clients in any way possible, hence why their service is highly bespoke by local customers.

As Brigefoot understand how important it can be for you to be on the road, whilst they repair your car they often lend out courtesy cars to help you get on the road as your car under goes its repairers. To book a courtesy car please call in advance to make arrangements. Overall, Bridgefoot will go out of their way in order to ensure they can provide the best possible service through their various services.

For further information please get in touch. You can see some of the collections we have made on our facebook page www.facebook.com/bridgefoot.bodyshop.

Bodywork with Fir Tree Motors

Had an accident that requires bodywork to your vehicle?

Then give Fir Tree Motors a call, with a pick up and delivery service that ensures for a no worry feeling whilst we allow our specialist to take care of your car.

Our bodywork service works on damage repairs, with a free courtesy car available to ensure you can still stay on the move.

With our bodywork service we also provide the following;

• We deal directly with your insurance company
• We will arrange for your no-claims discount to be protected
• We can assist with any personal injury claims
• We can assist with any out of pocket expenses

So give Fir Tree Motors a call to ensure that when you have an accident, you are looked after.

07793 818 596