Can a Car Pass Its MOT With a Worn Timing Chain?
One of the most common assumptions drivers make is: “The car has just passed its MOT, so the engine must be fine.” Unfortunately, an MOT pass does not provide a complete assessment of the engine. A vehicle can pass its MOT while the timing chain, tensioner or guides are already worn. This is because the […]
Does a Timing Chain Last Forever? Signs Yours May Need Replacing
A lot of drivers assume that having a timing chain means there is nothing to worry about. No cambelt replacement to remember. No fixed date in the diary. Just keep driving. But timing chains can still wear, and the parts that keep them working properly can develop faults. At Medway Vehicle Services, we help drivers […]
5 Signs Your Wet Belt Needs Replacing (Ford Engines Explained)
If you drive a Ford with a wet belt, knowing what to look out for early can make a big difference. In many cases, wet belts don’t just fail overnight. There are often warning signs before things get serious, but they’re easy to miss if you don’t know what you’re looking for. At Medway Vehicle […]
How Much Does a Wet Belt Replacement Cost in the UK?
A wet belt replacement in the UK typically costs between £600 and £1,200+, depending on the vehicle, engine type, labour time, parts used, and whether any extra work is needed. On smaller Ford engines, some jobs can come in lower, while larger or more involved vehicles such as Ford Transits can sit much closer to […]
Radiator Problems Medway: Signs Your Radiator Might Be Failing
If you’re searching for radiator problems Medway, there’s a good chance your car has started showing signs of cooling trouble. Maybe the temperature gauge is creeping up in traffic. Maybe you’ve spotted coolant loss, or the engine just doesn’t seem to run at the right temperature anymore. At Medway Vehicle Services, radiator faults are one […]
Turbo Problems: Early Warning Signs for Kent Drivers
Turbos are great when they work properly. They give you more power, better fuel economy and make even smaller engines feel lively. The problem is when they start going wrong, they don’t usually give you much notice. One day the car feels a bit flat, the next day it has no power at all. At […]
Timing Belt vs Timing Chain: What’s the Difference and When Should You Replace Them?
A lot of drivers hear about timing belts and timing chains but don’t really know the difference. Most people only find out when something goes wrong, and by that point it can be a very expensive problem. At Medway Vehicle Services we see timing belt failures, stretched timing chains and everything in between. In this […]
