Fir Tree Autocentre - Blogs
Three benefits of a Car Diagnostics appointment
Engine faults can slow your life down to a grinding halt, can’t they? Engine warning lights are a particular problem, especially when they just won’t go away. So, what can you do to break free of the shackles of an engine fault?... Read More
17th February 2020
Why you should invest in a DPF cleaner?
If you drive a diesel car, you probably already know how important your Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is to maintain the performance of your car. However, if you’re not entirely sure how it works, you might not know how a product such as a DPF clea... Read More
4th December 2019
Britain’s Most Iconic Cars
It’s always nice to relive the glory days and, in the British automotive industry, there have been many, past and present. Here’s a quick rundown of the most iconic British cars of all time... Read More
10th September 2019
Your guide to understanding the government Plug-In Car Grant
There seems to be a lot of conversation across the nation about how we can work towards being more eco-friendly. For example, the government’s plan to stop the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040. The government’s Plug-In Car Grant (PICG) was enco... Read More
14th January 2019
Parking tickets all drivers should be aware of
It’s thought that by the end of the tax year, a record 6.5 million private parking tickets will have been issued across Britain. This does not include the tickets issued by local councils – and it’s thought over five million of those were issued last... Read More
23rd August 2018
Women can now drive in Saudi Arabia
Driving is a great skill for us to learn as we can gain freedom, independence and flexibility. Our driving licences increase our job opportunities and our ability to do what we want when we want. It’s important, so how would you feel if that option w... Read More
25th June 2018
3 motor gifts you can get your Dad for Father’s Day
Our parents are the most influential people in our early lives and even in adulthood they are always supporting us. So, once a year it is nice to show them we care with a day dedicated to them. Mother’s Day has already passed for this year but Father... Read More
31st May 2018
3 reasons why your air conditioning fails and how to prevent it
Previously it was a luxury to have car air conditioning however, most modern cars have built-in air conditioning as standard. Once you’ve had a car with air conditioning, really there’s no going back. It’s not just beneficial to keep you cool during ... Read More
30th April 2018
What can you do to help your vehicle pass its MOT test?
It is thought that four out of every ten cars fail their annual MOT test. However, many of these failures could be prevented by doing a few simple things. We are looking at some ways you can save time, hassle and money by running simple checks on you... Read More
30th April 2018
5 of our favourite vehicles in the film and TV industry
While Christmas and New Years’ celebrations have drawn to a close for another year, we are still celebrating. Over the holiday season, we got to indulge in some down-time with our families and watched our fair share of Christmas TV. We indulged in so... Read More
9th January 2018
Understanding how Brexit might change the motor industry
Brexit is quite a confusing topic of conversation for most of us and it’s hard to figure out exactly what’s happening with it sometimes. One thing that seems to be particularly hard to grasp is how it will affect our working lives. The motor industry... Read More
30th November 2017
4 spooky roads that will scare the life out of you!
Ah, Halloween. The season of pumpkins, spooky nights and terrifying yet brilliant frights. These things may be a part of your standard Halloween. However, have you ever thought about doing some slightly different? More daring, more scary, more sinist... Read More
2nd November 2017
Premium fuel: Good investment or a waste of money?
It’s 2017 and there are a lot of things to keep up, most of which require money. From the monthly Netflix payment to getting that coffee from Starbucks on your commute every morning. But there’s a new trend that’s popped up in the motor industry and ... Read More
10th October 2017
Top 3 causes of a breakdown and how to avoid it
In modern society, everything is lavish and extremely advanced and it’s just the world we live in. Things are evolving at the fastest rate ever and that includes the design of our cars. A lot of drivers get put off doing simple checks on their car be... Read More
11th August 2017
Choosing your car tyres: what you need to know
Purchasing new tyres for your vehicle is an important task to do every few years. This is because they need to meet the legal requirements of having a tread depth of at least 1.6mm. When tyres go below this point it’s time for them to get changed. Ho... Read More
7th July 2017
How to change your car air filter
Most modern cars are fitted with a ventilation system that controls their car’s heating and air conditioning throughout the changes in the year. Every system has a car air filter as part of their kit and its purpose is to release clean air into the c... Read More
7th July 2017
5 Signs you need a car air conditioning service
Your car air conditioning is a great tool in helping you to remain cool on the roads in the warmer summer months and to demist your windscreen in the winter. Air conditioning is a bit of a luxury, but most cars are built with air conditioning embedde... Read More
4th May 2017
5 Reasons you need a car service
Like most garage, Fir Tree Motors recommends getting your vehicle regularly serviced at the recommended manufacturer intervals to ensure efficiency and avoid breakdowns all year round. That being said, a lot of customers that come through our doors o... Read More
4th May 2017
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