News & Advice
Practical guides from our workshop floor — MOT prep, cambelt intervals, DPF cleaning and dealer-level digital service history.
Repairs
Land Rover Discovery 3.0 TDV6 Timing Belt & HPFP Belt Replacement
A 2019 Land Rover Discovery 3.0 TDV6 in our West Harting workshop for a main timing belt and high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) drive belt replacement — why both belts matter and what the job involves.
09/09/2026 · 3 min read
MOT & Servicing
How to Look After a Car That Mostly Does Short Journeys
If your daily drive mostly consists of quick trips around Petersfield, Midhurst, or nearby local villages, your car might be taking a quiet beating. Here is how to keep it running smoothly and avoid costly repairs.
07/09/2026 · 5 min read
MOT & Servicing
The Petersfield MOT checklist: 8 things to fix before you book
A quick self-check that stops the most common MOT fails in the GU31 area — costs nothing and saves a retest.
10/07/2026 · 5 min read
Repairs
Cambelt or timing chain? How to know what your car has
Wet belts, dry belts and chains all fail differently. Here's how to tell what you're driving — and when it needs changing.
22/06/2026 · 6 min read
Digital Service History
Digital service history: what it is and why it protects your car's value
Paper stamps are being phased out. Here's how manufacturer online records work — and why it matters at resale.
18/05/2026 · 4 min read
Diagnostics
DPF warning light? Do this before it costs you thousands
A blocked diesel particulate filter can be cleared cheaply if you catch it early. Ignore it and you're replacing the whole unit.
05/04/2026 · 5 min read