Mechanical Services
Looking after you and your vehicle.
We're more than an accident repair specialist - we also carry out full service, maintenance and mechanical repairs.
- Manufacturer Approved Service & MOT near Cambridge and Newmarket.
- Option of courtesy car, collect & deliver and shuttle service
- Servicing from as little as £100 + VAT
Service and Maintenance
We will often be more cost effective over going to a main dealership, plus you'll get a more personal and friendly service! We guarantee there will be no unnecessary spend; we only change parts if they need changing.
And relax, your warranty and resale value will be fully preserved.
Choice on parts
We'll always give you the choice of manufacturer stamped parts (which will ensure any dealer warranty remains unaffected) or lower cost pattern parts. Pattern parts are often exactly the same quality as manufacturer parts - we use them on our own cars!
Did you know we also offer...?
- MOT
- Tyres
- Brakes
- Exhausts
- Air conditioning recharging
- Parking sensors
- Wheel alignment / Tracking
- ADAS Calibration
Diagnostics
Car Problem? Bring your car to us for a full diagnostic and quote, whether it's a engine management light coming on, nasty noise, handling or tracking issues or simply a sticking sunroof or a tricky bulb that need changing. We offer full diagnostics for any make and model of vehicle (including EV), using a connection to your vehicles Engine Management Unit, meaning we can quickly identify the cause, and quote you to rectify and repair.
Don't forget, most problems can be caught early and rectified by having your car serviced and inspected regularly by trained professionals!
Call us now on 01223 880603, we'd be happy to help!
Think! Is your vehicle checked regularly to ensure its safety ?
Cooper Barnes are here to help with our own helpful hints and tips to make your vehicle ever ready.
Fluids
Oil levels need to be correct to ensure proper flow around the engine - too much can be just as bad for the engine as too little. Check your engine has the proper levels.
Coolant in the radiator system must have anti-freeze in order to prevent damage to your radiator, should the weather turn really nasty - and that's an expensive issue to fix! If during the summer months you've found yourself topping up the coolant reservoir with normal tap water you may need to add some anti-freeze. Note that coolant itself isn't just "water plus anti-freeze" - the coolant component of the fluid is specifically designed for the engine's cooling system, and you may find that the more water you add, the more likely your engine will overheat!
Windscreen wash must be added to the reservoir, rather than just plain water. This will lower the freezing point of the liquid and prevent it freezing in the pipes. If you've recently been topping up the reservoir with tap water consider adding some windscreen wash and flushing it through the pipes.
Aircon
Aircon? Yes, that's right! Your air conditioning needs to be kept in tip-top condition, as running it (with the temperature selection turned up, of course!) will keep your windows demisted and prevent water getting into the system causing corrosion and cooling problems in Summer next year.
Headlamps, sidelights, brake lights and Indicators
As visibility reduces especially at nights, mist, fog and nasty weather you need to ensure that you can see the road up ahead and other vehicles can see you. Check all your bulbs (including the fog lamps), and check that all covers and lenses are not misted over with dust and grime.
Tyres
Tyres are legal with only 1.6mm of tread; even with a manufacturers recommended depth of 3mm your road grip may not be enough to prevent an accident in wet, leafy, frosty and certainly not in icy conditions. So replace your tyres! Even general purpose tyres with a decent tread depth will help. This should be considered the bare minimum of actions though.
Wheel Alignment / ADAS Calibration
Ensure your vehicle’s wheels are correctly aligned, that means all four wheels not just the front two; excessive and unnecessary tyre wear can occur and safety affected if you don’t.
The Essential Service. annually or every 12-15000 miles.
A four a wheel alignment check should be part of any responsible servicing procedure.
90% of cars on the road suffer from some sort of mis-alignment.
It costs YOU excessive tyre wear, increase in fuel consumption and reduces your carbon footprint.
Along with alignment, ADAS systems may require re-setting or calibrating. We are able to check the recommended requirements, subjest to vehicle specification.
How Cooper Barnes can help?
We provide specialist impartial advice on car maintenance and care. When you come to Cooper Barnes your safety and your vehicles longevity is our top priority, not making an unnecessary sale. If you would like to speak to us about summer & winter checks, or book your car in for a full annual check please contact us today.
