The simplest method to prevent any of the following issues with your garage door is to get it maintained once a year; maintaining your door is less expensive than having to repair or replace it if you wait until it breaks. Here are a few of the most typical problems that you could run into…
Garage or Motor House?
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…