Author Archives: Aaron Harding

Megane RS and Clio RS Hub repair price list.

After much confusion on some forums and social sites we would like to clarify the prices for our hub repairs across the Renault range.

Renault Megane R26R, R26, 225 and RS175 dci repair cost is £140.00 inc vat per side including 12 month warranty.
Renault Megane RS250 and RS265 repair cost £175.00 inc vat per side including 12 month warranty.
Renault Clio RS197 and RS200 repair cost £175.00 inc vat per side including 12 month warranty.

We also carry out servicing and all other repairs so please don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions.

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All the garages in TRUST MY GARAGE are members of the RMI – one of Britain’s oldest motortrade organisations. RMI members are true professionals –complying with a strict code of practice. By using a member of TRUST MY GARAGE you will also have the benefit of using a nationally recognised brand.

Servicing your vehicle with Trust My Garage

Servicing and vehicle inspection involves the inspection, adjustment and replacement of components, and the carrying out of a series of maintenance procedures as specified by the vehicle manufacturer at specific time or mileage intervals. Servicing is carried out to make sure your vehicle is roadworthy, safe and running efficiently,and also to spot any potential or minor faults before they develop into more serious faults or breakdowns.

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Renault Megane Hubs New and Old..

Renault Megane R26 and Renault Megane RS250 new and old in today for lower hub bearing checkover, brakes and tracking on the R26 and lower swivel joint replacement on the RS250. Drive in drive out service for both customers one from Burnley and the other from Sleaford. Many thanks for your custom and we hope you enjoy your suspension now its performing as it should.

Our sneaky Race car also managed to get on to the ramp for some pre Race Season preparation. Renault Megane RS250 hub swivel joint Aarons Autos Megane repairs

Aarons Autos Celebrating 10 Years

This year Aarons Autos celebrates its 10th year of business.

Opening its doors in 2004 with only Aaron, one ramp and a handful of loyal customers Aarons Autos was born.

Aaron’s back ground was in the Fleet Maintenance sector of the motor trade so this was the basis of which he was going to setup Aarons Autos.

The business has gradually grown by specialising in ‘Fleet Vehicle Maintenance‘ providing a valuable service to all kinds of companies in Derby and throughout the Midlands helping them keep their vehicles maintained.

In early 2010 Aaron decided to run a Motorsport section within Aarons Autos called Trackspeeduk, this would include Track Day Car and Race Car building, preparation, maintenance and support.

In 2012 Aarons Autos were asked to build and support a Race Car which would be entered into the MSVR Team Trophy Race Series, which went on to win several trophies throughout 2012 including a 1st place at Donington Park.

In 2013 Aaron and his workshop manager David Slater decided to build their own Race Car and enter into the same Race Series to see if they had what it takes to drive the cars as well as they could build them (all of which could not have been achieved without the generosity of their sponsors), they finished the season with one 2nd place and three 3rd places.

So onto 2014 Aarons Autos hope to offer their services to more Fleet customers giving them the same quality service they have been giving to their existing customers for the last ten years.

Also in 2014 Aarons Autos have three Race Cars (including their own) entered into the MSVR Team Trophy which will need preparation and maintenance throughout the year.

Winter Driving Tips!

A road safety charity is urging fleet managers to share potentially life-saving winter motoring tips with their drivers this month.

Aarons Autos is sharing Brake’s advice through its Fleet Safety Forum to help drivers stay safe in dangerous snowy and icy conditions. It wants managers to share its simple ‘A, B, C’ guide to safer motoring in winter.

(A)Avoiding driving at all if possible is the most important tip.
(B)Being prepared by planning journeys around the worst of the weather and making sure vehicles are well maintained and ready for wintry conditions is also said to be crucial to avoid accidents and breakdowns in the cold.
(C)Careful driving is the third tip, with people advised to drive slowly and be aware of the hazards all around them.

Brake’s research and information officer, Laura Woods, said driving can be risky in all weather conditions, but it can be particularly dangerous in bad weather.

Fleet managers should remind company drivers about the risks of winter driving before the inevitable cold snaps arrive this year, she said.

Winter Service Deal

Take advantage of our Winter Service offer and make sure your car is safe over the cold, wet and even snowy period we are entering.

We know that people are strapped for cash on the run up to Christmas but the last thing we and you want are unnecessary car repair bills due to not having it checked over.

How much do you pay?

Aarons Autos service costs

When we read this article we had to share it to prove how expensive repairing your car can be, as you read it bear in mind that our labour rate at Aarons Autos is only £48.00 inc vat per hour!

The hourly labour rate has dropped to £74.70, £8.18 less than it was 12 months ago, according the study by Warranty Direct.

Motorists are reaping the benefit of not only independent garages bidding for business but manufacturers becoming more competitive with a number now offering fixed price servicing.

“From this year’s results, it appears, for the first time, that consumers are starting to win the price war as labour rates finally start to fall across the UK,” said Duncan McClure Fisher, the company’s managing director.

“We’ve seen almost a decade of spiralling costs to keep a car on the road and it’s good to see dealers competing more on pricing.

“Service clubs, servicing plans, fixed priced servicing and scheduled servicing bundles are being increasingly used by manufacturers and dealers to attract and retain customers. At the same time, consumers are getting smarter and learning how to shop around for better deals.”

With cars effectively being computers on wheels, drivers have also gained from laws forcing car manufacturers to make the computerised information they hold available to non-franchised independent garages.

Despite this, there are still some franchised dealers charging huge amounts with the top hourly rate reaching £200.40 – a couple of pounds down on 2011 – but nearly £50 up on the top rate of a decade ago.

The latest survey also revealed some sharp regional differences, with labour rates rising by just over 20 per cent over the last 12 months, while they fell by nearly 19 per cent in Cornwall.

London remains the most expensive place to get a car serviced with an average hourly rate of £89.33, while Angus in Scotland is now the cheapest at £62.04.

A spokesman for the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders added: ”There is a lot more competition, which is why the price is coming down.

”Drivers are also benefiting from longer service intervals and garages bundling in MoT tests with the service.”

So this goes to prove that here at Aarons Autos we offer a great dealer level service for a great price.

Good Job :)

Hi Aaron

Just want to say that I’m over the moon with the service I received, all the problems with my Megane sport were fixed. A great bunch of blokes that know there stuff and are happy to get stuck in to sort out your problem rather than some garage’s that will just fit a new part and be done with it, even though I’m over 2hrs away its worth the trip this is defiantly a garage you can trust.I have no problem recommending them for general repairs/servicing or upgrades to your car.

Keep up the good work guys and I’ll see you again soon.

Lee Wade

Hampshire

01-10-2013

We love getting feed back from our customers especially when they have travelled such a long way for our Megane Hub Bearing repair. Thanks Lee

VOSA Cracking Down On Vans!

VOSA (the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency) says it intends to ramp up roadside inspections and other enforcement activities in a bid to improve standards of van operation.

At the 3rd event in the Freight Transport Association’s Van Excellence conference series (taking place in Dunblane next month), the keynote address will be by Gordon MacDonald, VOSA’s traffic enforcement policy manager.

Focusing on the impact of the recession on operator practices, he will outline VOSA’s views on the operational standards required for vans across the UK.

“Van Excellence proves that operators are entirely capable of self regulation,” says Mark Cartwright, FTA’s head of vans.

“FTA applauds the efforts of VOSA to increase general operational standards and we are delighted that VOSA has agreed to come along and provide its views on the issues facing van operators.”

If your company is feeling the “Pinch” of the recession why not give us at Aarons Autos a call to see what we can do for you from genaral servicing to full Fleet Maintenance, we are here to help.

MSVR Team Trophy

Norfolk N Chance Race Team take to Brands Hatch for the 5th round of the MSVR Team Trophy.

David Slater and Aaron Harding from Aarons Autos who had never raced at Brands Hatch had to take the plunge and drive there hearts out to try and win some silver wear for the Team Trophy Cabinet.

The start of the race went very well which gave us half a chance of a good finish, but as these races are one hour endurance races many things can happen between the start and the finish.

Unfortunately we finished fourth in class which meant no silver wear but a great day was had by all involved.

Please click on the picture to watch the video from our onboard camera.