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Car Repair Costs in Coventry 2026
Latest•22 July 2026•8 min read

Car Repair Costs in Coventry 2026

What car repairs cost in the UK in 2026 — real ranges for brake pads, alternators and starters, plus how to avoid overpaying in Coventry.

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New guides, fault explainers and cost insights from recent work through the garage.

Car Diagnostic Check: Process & Cost
Maintenance•21 July 2026•7 min read

Car Diagnostic Check: Process & Cost

Dashboard light on? What a professional diagnostic check involves, typical 2026 costs, and why guessing at home can cost you more.

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Buy a Used Car or Keep Repairing?
Maintenance•1 July 2026•8 min read

Buy a Used Car or Keep Repairing?

Repairs stacking up, or buying used? Honest, data-backed advice on depreciation, market prices and hidden history risks before you decide.

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Straight workshop advice from Coventry, covering the problems drivers ask us about most often.

Why Car Insurance Is Rising in 2026
Maintenance•1 July 2026•4 min read

Why Car Insurance Is Rising in 2026

UK car insurance rose 4.5% in Q1 2026 — the first rise in six quarters. Repair costs are driving it. What it means and how to cut your risk.

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Older Cars Worth More in 2026: Buy or Sell?
Maintenance•1 July 2026•5 min read

Older Cars Worth More in 2026: Buy or Sell?

Used cars over 10 years old rose 10.6% to an average £7,637. What the data means if you’re buying, selling or maintaining an older car.

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Fuel Prices 2026: Is Your Car Costing Extra?
Maintenance•1 July 2026•5 min read

Fuel Prices 2026: Is Your Car Costing Extra?

Petrol around 151p/litre and fuel duty rising from 2027. If your car isn’t running efficiently, you’re paying more — here’s what to check.

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Used Car Pre-Purchase Inspection in Coventry
Maintenance•18 June 2026•9 min read

Used Car Pre-Purchase Inspection in Coventry

Buying a used car in Coventry? See what a proper pre-purchase inspection checks, common faults we find, and how an independent garage compares on cost.

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How to Choose a Garage in Coventry
Maintenance•15 March 2026•7 min read

How to Choose a Garage in Coventry

Worried about being overcharged? Here are 7 questions to ask before you hand over your keys, from a Coventry garage that does it straight.

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Main Dealer vs Independent Garage
Maintenance•15 February 2026•7 min read

Main Dealer vs Independent Garage

Does an independent garage void your warranty? What do you really pay extra for at a main dealer? An honest Coventry comparison, with the facts.

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Suspension Trouble: 7 Warning Signs
Maintenance•18 January 2026•6 min read

Suspension Trouble: 7 Warning Signs

Clunks, drifting, uneven tyre wear or a bouncy ride? Here are the signs your suspension is worn — and why it's an MOT and safety issue.

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Tyre Tread & the 20p Test: Stay Legal
Maintenance•4 January 2026•5 min read

Tyre Tread & the 20p Test: Stay Legal

The legal tyre tread limit in the UK is 1.6mm. Here's how to check yours with the 20p test, when to replace tyres, and the fines for getting it wrong.

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Wet Belt Warning: EcoBoost & PureTech Owners
Maintenance•14 December 2025•7 min read

Wet Belt Warning: EcoBoost & PureTech Owners

Ford EcoBoost or Peugeot PureTech? A failed wet belt can write off your engine. Here's what a wet belt is, the warning signs, and why to replace it early.

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