ABS & Engine Management Specialists
Anti-lock Break System
…also know as ABS are a feature that was already in use for aviation in the 30’s. ABS made it to vehicles in the 50’s spread across numerous models across the UK.
It is a safety system that prevents the vehicle’s wheels from locking when the brakes are applied avoiding uncontrollable skidding. It keeps the tyre in contact with the road, especially when the brakes have been applied suddenly. This safety feature has helped prevent many accidents improving vehicle control.
ABS systems have evolved since they were first introduced and have been improved considerably to further reduce loss of vehicle control.
Engine Management
It is vital to keep your vehicle’s engine maintained all year round, especially in the UK where the weather is unpredictable. For example, ensuring the coolant is at the correct levels and there is enough oil to keep your engine ticking over.
The engine is checked when the vehicle is being serviced, which is why this needs to conducted on a regular basis. Water levels must also be checked regularly to ensure the radiator is kept at the correct temperature to prevent over heating.
The ABS & Engine are important to keep maintained. If you are in doubt, please contact us today to see how we can help you.
- Prompt, reliable Tyre service.
- Can provide exhaust replacements for all major car makes and models no matter what the age of the vehicle is.
- Vehicle is assessed both before and after the exhaust repair / replacement to ensure future problems do not occur.
- All parts are of high quality and come with a guarantee.
| Class | Vehicle type | Age first MOT (yrs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorbike (engine size up to 200 cm3) | 3 |
| 1 | Motorbike with sidecar (engine size up to 200 cm3) | 3 |
| 2 | Motorbike (engine size over 200 cm3) | 3 |
| 2 | Motorbike with sidecar (engine size over 200 cm3) | 3 |
| 3 | 3-wheeled vehicles (up to 450kg unladen weight) | 3 |
| 4 | 3-wheeled vehicles (over 450kg unladen weight) | 3 |
| 4 | Cars (up to 8 passenger seats) | 3 |
| 4 | Motor caravans | 3 |
| 4 | Quads (max unladen weight 400kg – for goods vehicles 550kg and max net power of 15kw) | 3 |
| 4 | Dual purpose vehicles | 3 |
| 4 | Private hire and public service vehicles (up to 8 seats) | 3 |
| 4 | Ambulances and taxis | 1 |
| 4 | Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (9 to 12 passenger seats) | 1 |
| 4 | Goods vehicles (up to 3,000kg design gross weight) | 3 |
| 4 | Class 4 vehicles (9 to 12 passenger seats) with a seat belt installation check | n/a |
| 5 | Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (13 to 16 passenger seats) | 1 |
| 5 | Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (more than 16 passenger seats) | 1 |
| 5 | Playbuses | 1 |
| 5a | Class 5 vehicles (13 to 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check | n/a |
| 5a | Class 5 vehicles (more than 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check | n/a |
| 7 | Goods vehicles (over 3,000kg up to 3,500kg design gross weight) | 3 |