Garage Services

Campervans are a great way explore the world by road without the hassle of pitching tents or booking hotels. Many families choose to purchase a campervan with the intention of using it for holidays during the summer and school holidays. The nature of this type of travel means that they aren’t always used as much as a standard car is. With this in mind, we thought it would be useful to create a guide to how often you should service a campervan.

Service Before The Season Starts

If you regularly use your campervan for fair weather travels, it makes good sense to schedule a service pre-season. A Campervan service around early March will set you up nicely for any good weather that may occur around Easter, and also ensure you’re prepared for the summer holidays.

It could be argued that it’s more important to service a campervan than it is a family car. You’re more likely to travel further, which puts more stress on the mechanical components of the van. Servicing ensures that everything is tuned-up and any potential problems are spotted before they can cause major issues.

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Habitation Checks

While not important from a mechanical point of view, it is advised that you carry out habitation checks on your motorhome. Ideally, this will be done before each journey to prevent any snags. You can do these yourself. Simply check that you have enough water and gas, that your sanitation equipment is working and topped up, and that the electrics are working. As well as that, you should seek a professional check every couple of years to catch any potential issues. Their trained eyes and equipment can discover problems with the leisure battery, damp or other components. Remember that any professional who handles the gas system must be a registered gas engineer.

For Campervan Servicing, Choose PARC

If you want to make sure you’re ready for summer travelling, choose PARC to service your caravan. We can ensure that all the mechanical components are up to scratch and ready for their next adventure, no matter where you choose to go.

Are you looking for car servicing? It’s essential in keeping your vehicle in top condition. We recommend getting a service every 10,000-12,000 miles or once every year, depending on your car and how much you drive it. Here are just a few more benefits of a trip to the garage:

Getting The Most Out Of Your Car

The purpose of your vehicle is to get you from A to B, so you want to ensure it stays functional. It will run smoother if you ensure you keep up to date with car servicing. It’s worrying having warning lights on or hearing humming, rattling, or squeaking coming from your vehicle, so make sure you get anything like that fixed for a stress-free drive. Having all the elements in good condition enables the best performance from your vehicle.

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Road Safety

The most important thing is staying safe on the road. Having things wrong with your car can increase your chances of having an accident. By booking in for annual car servicing, you might be saving yourself and other road users from possible injury caused by a malfunctioning vehicle.

Cost Effective

If you get your vehicle checked every six months or annually, you are fixing smaller problems before they turn into larger, more expensive issues. Keeping on top of repairs helps to keep costs down over time. It also prolongs the life of your vehicle, which increases the time you have until you need to pay for a new car. Not only this, but better performance on a vehicle leads to increased fuel economy. So, regular car servicing can help you save money in the long run.

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Full Service History

When you eventually sell your car, a full history of regular repairs is a sought-after feature. It’s evidence that a driver has looked after the vehicle, so a new owner is less likely to be left with hefty repair costs. Having a full service history might land a substantial amount of money when selling the vehicle as people are willing to pay more for a reliable motor.

Get In Touch With PARC Today For Quality Car Servicing In Pontypool

If you want to reap the benefits of regular trips to the garage, then contact PARC now. We will ensure your vehicle stays in good condition for a long time. We offer both full and interim services to ensure your vehicle runs smoothly.

Finding a reliable car garage can feel like an impossible task. A problem with your car can lead to so many others; how can you know who to trust with such an important part of your life?

We’re here to help with a list of questions you need to ask when deciding who to trust with your car.

Is Your Car Garage Experienced?

Always make sure that the mechanics working at your car garage are experienced. Every mechanic has to begin somewhere, but ‘somewhere’ shouldn’t be your car. When checking out a prospective garage, inquire as to how long they’ve been in business. You deserve a mechanic that knows what they’re doing and has the experience to prove it.

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Do They Offer a Warranty?

When having your car serviced, you may find that an old part needs to be swapped out for a new one. It is vital that all of these parts enter your car under a warranty. If your car mechanic is not willing to guarantee their work and the parts they use, then why should you be confident in them either?

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Is Your Car Garage Local?

It’s one thing to have found a good car garage, but you should also make sure that they are close enough for that to matter. When you are looking into a car garage for the first time, make sure that they’re local. A local car garage makes all car servicing and repairs more convenient and less expensive to fulfil, both for them and for you.

You can find out whether a car garage is actually local to your area in one of a few ways. The simplest is to just ask them. Most car garages will be more than happy to tell you where they are and what area they cover. Another way is to check their website for contact information and listed branches. Finally, you can also put their business name into google maps, which will specifically list the areas your car garage has branches.

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Does Your Car Garage Let You See/Keep Your Old Parts?

When having car parts changed, it is essential that you request old parts. One of the main worries that drivers have is that they’ll be hit with exorbitant and useless fees in order to raise prices. A reliable garage will not pressure you to buy unnecessary replacements, especially when it lets you inspect and claim your old parts, as you’ll be able to see whether the part needed replacing yourself.

If you’re worried that your garage has charged you for a new part or repair that wasn’t necessary, contact us today. Our expert team can walk you through what they would have done and whether any removals or replacements were necessary. Just remember to keep those old parts!

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How Do They Review?

Find out what the garage’s other customers have to say about them. But where should you look for those reviews?

Anywhere but the company’s website.

A company website is likely to be managed by an IT professional with marketing in mind. They will often filter out ‘inconvenient’ reviews for the sake of their employer to attract you as a customer. This doesn’t make a company inherently untrustworthy, but it does mean that you should look for their reviews elsewhere.

Instead, look for external review sites. These sites make their money by preserving legitimate reviews and offering a complete and honest picture of a company for their users.

Check out our profiles on sites such as Yell, Google My Business, or Which? Trusted Traders for examples of what to look for in a well-reviewed car garage.

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Are They Open To Answering Questions?

Choose a car garage that is easy to communicate with. A team of professionals that are happy to talk you through your car repairs are a team of mechanics that: one, know what they’re doing and, two, aren’t trying to overcharge you with jargon-heavy double-speak.  

Make sure your car garage is open and willing to answer questions.

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Contact PARC For Reliable Car Garage Services In Pontypool

Looking for a car garage you can rely on? Look no further than the Pontypool Accident & Repair Centre. Our experienced and friendly team comes highly reviewed and are happy to answer any questions. We return all of your old parts upon request and offer a robust warranty service. Contact us today to learn more.

car bodywork specialist sanding down dent in red car

Any garage that specialises in body repairs should be able to fix dents, so the answer to the question, can a body shop fix dents? Here at PARC ltd, we know we can. We have put together a little guide to help you understand what happens when you bring your car in for body repairs.

If you have a dent or scrape you want to get repaired, bring your car to us and we will access the damage and give you the best quote on repair.

Do Insurance Companies Cover The Cost

Insurance policies do not usually cover dents unless they are cause by another party in the case of an accident but there are policies that can be taken out to cover minor maintenance works on your cars body.

These kind of polices are on top of your normal policy but can be worth it if you use your car regularly on long journeys, such as for work. Always investigate any insurance policy and ensure it cover what you need it too.

Car Body Shop Quotes

For a quote for your body work at PARC ltd, contact us and our body shop team will be able to give you a complete quote and give you detailed break down of any works. Always ask if you have any questions, our team are here to help and advice. We repair both dents, any car body works and resprays.

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For your local car body shop in Pontypool, come to PARC Ltd. As we have said, our skilled team of mechanic are here to help with any car repairs and services. Contact us today and discover why our customers are so loyal. Contact us today.

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Finding the right garage for your body repair and car accident repairs in Pontypool is important. Not only do we have the best mechanics but here at Pontypool Accident & Repair Centre we have a high level of customer service too. In many cases we can have your repairs done in a timely manner and will always keep you informed throughout the process. We offer a range of services including panel beating and full car body repair.

What Is Panel Beating

Panel beating is basically the repair of a cars body work. When a car has been dented through accident or unexpected damage then your mechanic will use panel beating to repair the damage. It sounds aggressive but it is the process used to replace panels on your car. The process starts by removing any damaged panels and then repairing or replacing them. Then replacing any hardware that is included in the panel, for instance, if you have a door, this will be the handles and locks.

As with every other repair that is undertaken on your car, our expert mechanics will access the damage and then give you a comprehensive quote for the works and talk you through the reason for the car body repair. Never be afraid to ask questions, we are here to help, and our customers are important to us.

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Find the perfect car garage in Pontypool with PARC ltd, we not only provide car body works but also have a range of services available, these include: –

  • MOT
  • Brakes and Tyres
  • Clutch Repair
  • Suspension
  • And many more

Car Garage Quotes

As we have said above for the most comprehensive car garage quotes in Pontypool, then contact PARC ltd for the best service in the area. Our team are here to help and can answer any question you have. If you are near to us and want to pop in the garage, feel free, we will be happy help or contact us today.

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For only the best garage services and accident repair in Pontypool, then contact PARC ltd and discover why our customers return to us time after time. With a group of expert mechanics that are highly experienced, we are able to get you back on the road in a timely manner. So, what services do we offer?

What Services Do We Offer

We offer a range of garage services to our valued customers each carried out to the highest standards, every time. The services include: –

  • MOT
  • Car Servicing
  • Tyre Replacement and repair
  • Wheel Alignment
  • Brakes & Clutches
  • Suspension
  • Car Body Repairs
  • Car Diagnostics
  • And many more from resprays to vehicle recovery. Contact us to find out more.

Full Vehicle Recovery Service

If you have been in an accident it can be very worrying. We are here to help with our full vehicle recovery service. If the accident is not your fault, contact us and we can arrange for your vehicle to be picked up and brought back to our garage and start the process of assessing the damage and the cost of repair for the insurance company.

Car Service Prices and Quotes

If you need any car services and need a reliable quote, contact Pontypool Accident & Repair Centre. Our team are here to help with any issues and with many years’ experience can give the best advice. All our car services are provided at affordable prices and we are able to give you a competitive quote. So, contact us today and see why PARC Garage are the best at what we do.

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