Yearly Archives: 2014

VW Golfs faulty power steering light diagnosed and repaired

This VW Golf was booked in for an M.O.T and unfortunately failed on a faulty steering wheel light illuminated on the dashboard. The customer explained to our technicians that the car had passed it’s test over the previous 3 years with the light on.

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We explained that as of 2013 new regulations had been implemented which encompassed the ABS, AIRBAG and STEERING warning lamps. If these were illuminated the vehicle would fail it’s statutory test. Our diagnostics equipment discovered the fault on the electric power steering rack. Unfortunately this was not repairable so a new unit had to be sourced and fitted.

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After a thorough recalibration, the steering unit was retested and the VW passed it’s test with flying colours.

 

Aarons Autos are the friendly local garage for all your vehicle servicing and repairs.

We help customers get their cars and vans back on the road at a price that’s right.

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Renault Clio Lower Hub Swivel Joint replaced quickly for the Nurburgring

This happy customers Renault Clio 197 performs it’s duties well as an everyday tool and mega track car. Being a prudent chap he gave his toy a Pre Nurburgring check over only to discover that the lower hub swivel joint had excessive play the day before he was due to travel to Germany.

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Our technicians received a worried phone call and told the customer his dilemma wasn’t as bad as it sounded. They pulled out all the stops and booked him in straight away.

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The faulty swivel joint was quickly replaced while he relaxed in our waiting room. He drove away a happy man ready for some high speed fun around the mighty Nordschleife.

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Aarons Autos are the friendly local garage for all your vehicle servicing and repairs.

We help customers get their cars and vans back on the road at a price that’s right.

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BMW Compact 325i will now have a clean oil free driveway

This BMW 325i arrived in the workshop with an engine oil leak with an irate customer. He wasn’t very happy about this issue because it was ruining his nice clean driveway. After a steam clean the leak was traced to the oil filter cooler.

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A new gasket was fitted then our team gave it another steam clean. The engine bay was as clean as a whistle ready to be parked on the customers drive way without any more black puddles underneath it.

Aarons Autos are the local garage for all your vehicle servicing and repairs.

We keep customers cars and vans on the road at a price that’s right.

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Cam belt catastrophe averted on this Vauxhall Insignia.

A customer visited our garage for a service and we noticed his Vauxhall was only 5 thousand miles off its recommended manufacturer cam belt replacement date. After informing the customer our technicians decided to change the belt early just to be on the safe side.

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As you can see the Insignia’s cam belt had started to break down to a point of catastrophic failure. A happy customer left Aarons Autos with a full service, new cam belt kit and water pump fitted for good measure ready for another 100000 carefree miles.

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Aarons Autos are the local Derby garage for all your vehicle servicing and repair needs.

We proudly help customers back on the road so they can keep on motoring.

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This BMW V8 with 20″ Alloy Wheels was a joy to service.

A regular customer brought in this beautiful BMW V8 M3. Our technicians gave it a full check over to keep it in A1 condition. The engine sounded awesome revving in our garage.

Gorgeous 20"alloy wheels

Gorgeous 20″alloy wheels

I must say the car looks great on those big 20″ wheels, Aarons Autos’s regularly service performance vehicles based around the Derby area.

Keep your wheels perfectly aligned with our 4 wheel laser alignment service for decreased wear.

Bring your car to Aarons Autos, we are your one stop local garage for vehicle service and repairs.

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Ford Transit’s oil leaks solved. Left garage with a squeaky clean engine bay

This poor Ford Transit limped into our garage leaking oil all over it’s engine.
After a good steam clean, our technicians ran it for a while until we diagnosed small leaks coming from the turbo return pipe and the front timing chain cover.

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We promptly replaced the seal on the return pipe and fitted a new timing chain cover. The van left Aarons Auto’s with a squeaky clean engine ready for action.

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Aarons Autos are your one stop garage providing excellent vehicle servicing and repairs.

Derby customers leave satisfied with their cars and vans back on the road at a price that’s right.

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A BMW E30 drift car receives the Aarons Autos Motorsport treatment.

The proud owner of this lovely BMW E30 325i Drift Car visited Aarons Autos for the bespoke manufacture and welding of competition seat rails.

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We also fitted the harness eyes for some nice new Sparco seats and harnesses. This BMW looks the part now and is ready for some sideways drifting action.

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We quickly get help customers back on the road at a price that’s right.

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Team Norfolk’n’Chance win another Trackday Trophy at Cadwell Park

Aaron Harding and David Slate finish another MSVR event on the top step of the podium. The Cadwell Park round of the MSVR Trackday Trophy series was action packed from start to finish.

Another MSVR Trackday Trophy for the dynamic duo.

Another MSVR Trackday Trophy for the dynamic duo.

Qualifying a respectable 9th, the team moved up the standings during the race to finish an amazing 4th overall and 1st in Class C. A great result against 27 other rivals.

Dave Slate and Aaron Harding are becoming the team to beat.

Dave Slate and Aaron Harding are becoming the team to beat.

Paul Ivens driving the Aarons Autos prepared sister Clio was in second place on the first lap but spun out on cold tyres. The posh peddler clawed his way back through the pack to achieve a great 7th overall and 3rd in Class B.

 

Paul Ivens regains lost places.

Paul Ivens regains lost places.

Mondaaaaaaaao!!!

Mondaaaaaaaao!!!

Well done Paul, a solid drive to 7th

Well done Paul, a solid drive to 7th

Enjoy our 3 camera video from inside the mighty Norfolk’N’Chance charger.


Aarons Autos are the friendly local garage for all your vehicle servicing and repairs.

We help customers get their cars and vans back on the road at a price that’s right.

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Saab 9-3 has alternator issue repaired on the day.

A Saab 9-3 driver turned up out the blue on the back of a AA truck with a non charging electrical fault. Not to disappoint the customer we booked it in as soon as possible and diagnosed the alternator had failed.

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We sourced one the same day from our parts suppliers and the Swedish Saab was back on the road by tea time ready for a happy customer to collect.

Aarons Autos are the friendly local garage for all your vehicle servicing and repairs.

We help customers get their cars and vans back on the road at a price that’s right.

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Aarons Autos helps a Citreon C3 owner with a pungent problem

This Citroen C3 had a smelly problem. The customer complained that after 10 minutes of driving they started to get fumes in the cab which made them feel sick. They handed it over to Aarons Auto’s to diagnose the problem.

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It turned out that it was a common problem with these diesel engines. The engine gasses escape out from in-between the cylinder head and the fuel injector giving off the horrible smell the customer had complained about. After a major engine strip down, clean up with new seals fitted the little Citroen C3 was off to fight another day smelling of roses.

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Aarons Autos are the friendly local garage for all your vehicle servicing and repairs.

We help customers get their cars and vans back on the road at a price that’s right.

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