Are Modern Cars Less Reliable? The Truth About Today’s Engines and Electronics
Modern cars are safer, more efficient and more advanced than ever before. They park themselves, warn you about lane changes, monitor tyre pressures, manage fuel injection down to the millisecond and even update their own software. On paper, that should mean they’re more reliable too. But across the motor trade, many independent garages are seeing […]
Cheap Oil vs Premium Oil: Does It Actually Matter?
When it comes to servicing your car, engine oil is often seen as a commodity. Oil is oil… right? So why does one service cost £99 and another £180+?Why does one bottle cost £20 at a supermarket while another is £65 from a motor factor? Is it just branding, or does it genuinely matter? At […]
Engine Oil Levels Explained: Why Both Too Much and Too Little Oil Can Destroy Your Engine
Most drivers understand that running an engine with low oil is dangerous. What far fewer realise is that overfilling your engine oil can be just as damaging. In modern engines with tighter tolerances and turbochargers, an incorrect oil level, whether too low or too high, can lead to severe internal damage, expensive repairs, and even […]
Why Short Journeys Are Killing Your Diesel DPF
A Common Diesel Problem We See Every Week DPF problems have become one of the most common faults we see in modern diesel vehicles. At Medway Vehicle Services, a large number of cars that come through our doors with warning lights or reduced power are suffering from DPF-related issues, and in many cases, the cause […]
