L Brackenbury & Son ltd - Car M.O.T's and Services

Welcome to L. Brackenbury & Son ltd

Service & M.O.T Centre

We pride ourselves on being a reliable and affordable garage! Based in Scopwick, we provide a variety of services to all of our customers. Established in 1944 we pride ourselves on giving an honest, friendly & personal service

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Services

We provide a range of services for low & high mileage car users. These range from basic services through to full & major services that covers all areas of essential maintenance. This allows you to enjoy trouble free motoring alongside mitigating the chances of hidden costs further down the line.

M.O.T's

Our fully licnsed M.O.T test lane used the latest equipment, providing us with the means to test all makes and models of petrol and diesel cars. This also gives us the ability to test all LCV's too! All of our equipment complies with the 2009 diesel emissions regulations.

Tyres

Tyres starting to wear thin? Then its a good thing that we stock a wide variety of tyres for cars & light commercial vehicles. Our tyres will meet your needs and budget! With a free fitting service whilst you wait, our mechanics will ensure you drive away with brand new roadworthy tyres set to the correct tyre pressures. We also provide wheel balancing and alignment services alongside puncture repair and steering adjustment so your car drives perfectly!

Courtesy Car/Car Delivery

At L Brackenbury & Son Ltd, we will collect your car from your driveway and deliver it back fully repaired and up to specification! We understand that being without your car for a period of time can affect you in a variety of ways. So in the event that we need to keep your car for a longer period of time than expected, we will provide you with a free courtesy car. The free courtesy car that we provide will is well maintained & will serve you well whilst we work on your car.

Friendly & Honest Staff

We always aim to provide a friendly & experienced service to all of our customers! Our success is based around two main principles that we always aim to adhere to. We strive to provide you with Honest, friendly & efficient services.

Free Coffee & WI-FI

With our services we also provide an optional 'while you wait' service. This is for when you would like to wait in the garage for the repairs or services to be carried out on your motor. With this service we provide free access to our WI-FI alongside free hot drinks from our drinks machine!

About Us

Established in 1944, we are a third generations family business with a vast and experienced knowledge of mechanical engineering. With modern equipment in place & well trained technicians, we offer a full range of services that are great value for money! We believe in maintaining industry standards to their fullest, ensuring that our workshop always remains a clean and tidy place & making sure that all of our technicians are trained to the fullest of their abilities.

Our industry is extremely challenging, but a challenge that we welcome. As cars advance, so does the technology required to keep them functioning at peak performance. We are aware of this and take it very seriously, constantly investing in new equipment & investing time in learning new techniques so we can deal with your car competently and professionally.

As a garage we understand that you put a lot of trust in the mechanics who maintain and fix your cars. As members of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) , Charted Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) & the Trust my Garage scheme, we adhere to certain codes of conduct. This ensures that every time you come to our garage you are receiving consistent service from our mechanics.

Repairs

Brakes, tyres, exhausts and car batteries are all integral to keeping your car up and running. These items also have the shortest lifespan in a car. If these items fail, not only do you put yourself at risk, but they also impact on the cars performance and could possibly lead personal injury or to a failed MOT.

Our car repairs service covers:

Brakes/Shock Absorbers
Car Air Conditioning
Batteries
Tyres & Exhausts
Clutch Replacement
Diagnostic Fault Finding
Engine Management
Mechanical Repairs

MOT's & Services

MOT's are essential for any car owner. Without a valid MOT certificate, your car isn't road legal. If your car has been on the road for more than three years, it is required by law that the car undergo an annual MOT test. Without a valid MOT certificate you will not be able to insure your car or pay any road tax on your vehicle. This means that you will not be able to use it on public roads.

Whilst MOT's are integral to keeping your car on the road, services are also vital to your cars health and performance. There are three types of services that your car will need. These are:

Basic Car Service: The basic car service is also known as an 'interim' or 'bronze' service. Designed for high mileage drivers that cover around 20,000 miles or more a year that could require more than one annual service.
Full Car Service: The full car service can also be known as 'silver' or 'intermediate'. Recommended every 12 months or 12,000 miles. This is ideal for drivers that have a low annual mileage and will.
Major Car Service: A major service, also referred to as 'Gold' or 'Master' is recommended every 24 months or 24,000. The major service is one of the most comprehensive service packages available.

Warning Lights

It is very important to know your cars dashboard warning lights & what they mean. When a warning light comes up on the dashboard, the safest possible thing you can do is to pull the car over if you don't know how serious the problem could be. Below is a breakdown of what each warning light means and how best to proceed.

Brake System

You will see the red brake light if the handbrake is on - this is perfectly normal.
If the red brake system light is on and the handbrake is not applied then please check the brake fluid levels. Get professional assistance if necessary.

If the light remains on even after the brake fluid levels have been checked, DO NOT DRIVE, and seek professional assistance immediately.
Seat Belt System

You will see the red seat belt system light if there is a fault in the airbag or seat belt system.
It is important that you have this fault rectified by an authorised repairer immediately. Failure to do so may mean that in the event of an accident, the system could fail to trigger.
Engine Cooling System

If this light appears red on your dashboard, switch off the engine immediately and do not drive any further.
Check the coolant level (refer to the owners manual or seek professional assistance) - if the coolant level is OK then there could be a malfunction within the cooling system.

Contact roadside assistance immediately!
Engine Oil Pressure

SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE AND DO NOT RESTART. Low oil pressure will cause damage to the engine. Although this warning may be an electrical fault, DO NOT DRIVE until a professional authorised technician has carried out a diagnostic check.
Ignition Switch

Ignition switch fault. Turning off the ignition may prevent the vehicle starting again. Please keep the engine running and make your way to an authorised garage to have it checked by a professional.
Power Steering

This light can indicate the failure of the power steering system. Switch off the ignition for at least 30 seconds. If the light has not gone off - contact a recovery company.
Seat Belt

This warning appears if the driver or passengers front seat belt is not secured. It may appear with an audible warning. For drivers travelling alone - ensure goods or luggage is not stored on the passenger seat as this will set off the warning. If you have secured the seat belt buckle and there is nothing in the passenger seats that could be triggering the warning, please get your seat belt system checked as soon as possible by an authorised technician.
Steering Lock

If the steering lock light turns red in colour STOP DRIVING IMMEDIATELY. The steering lock could be activated at any time while you are driving. There is a high risk that you could loose control of your vehicle. Please contact roadside recovery immediately.
Vehicle Charging System

Alternator or other charging fault. Your battery may become completely discharged when driving and cause the engine to stall when travelling and not restart. Proceed with caution to an authorised garage.
Front Brake Pads Worn

This warning lamp signifies that the brake pads are worn. Please contact an authorised repairer.
Emissions Control Lamp

If this light shows and doesn't disappear after turning the engine off for thirty seconds and then re-starting then you should have your car looked at in an authorised garage. If the engine is low on power and vibrates excessively with this light on, then stop your vehicle and contact roadside assistance.
Engine Management Lamp

If this light shows and doesn't disappear after turning the engine off for thirty seconds and then re-starting then you should have your car looked at in an authorised garage. If the engine is low on power and vibrates excessively with this light on, then stop your vehicle and contact roadside assistance.
Diesel Particulate Filter

If there is more than one warning light on then stop your vehicle and contact roadside assistance. If not, then drive at least 60Km/hr with an engine speed between 1800-2500rpm, for at least 15mins until light goes out. If after half an hour the light has come back on again, please take your vehicle to the closest authorised repairer.
Electronic Immobiliser Active

The immobiliser is an electronic anti-theft device. It is activated when the ignition key is removed and works in tandem with the engine control unit to prevent unauthorised starting of the engine as far as is possible.

If you are having a problem with this system then please get in touch, we will be able to fix errors with this vehicle feature.
Service Interval Display

You car is overdue for a service!