Your Local Mechanic in Melton Mowbray
Do you need a mechanic in the Melton Mowbray area of Leicestershire? Look no further than Melton Car Mechanics, a Trading name of First4 Towbars Ltd.
We have the skills and expertise to fix most mechanical faults with your vehicle.
Your Trusted Garage in Melton Mowbray
Table of contents
Major, Full or Part Services
- All checks included in a Full Service, plus:
- New engine oil and oil filter
- Top-ups for transfer box oil & manual transmission oil
- New air filter
- Pollen/cabin filter (if fitted)
- New spark plugs (petrol only)
- Fuel filter (diesel only)
Winter and Towing Checks
For a car's winter and towing checks, we focus on fluid levels, tyres, lights, wipers, and the battery. For towing, specifically check the trailer's lights, brakes, and mudguards, we ensure the car and trailer are within weight limits. A winter kit and extra supplies are essential for both, especially when towing in severe weather.
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Fluids:
Check and top up coolant, oil, and windscreen washer fluid, using a winter-grade solution for the washer fluid to prevent freezing.
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Tyres:
Ensure all tyres have the correct pressure and adequate tread depth (at least 1.6mm legally, with 2-3mm recommended).
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Lights:
Verify that all lights—headlights, brake lights, indicators, and fog lights—are working correctly and are clean.
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Wipers:
Check that wipers are in good condition and replace blades if they are worn or streaky.
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Battery:
Have your battery checked, as winter conditions can make them fail. Cold weather is a leading cause of breakdowns.
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Heater and defroster:
Ensure the defroster and heater are working properly to keep the windscreen clear.
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Winter kit:
Keep a kit in your car with essentials like a blanket, torch, first-aid kit, high-visibility jacket, snacks, and water.
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Trailer lights and brakes:
Check all trailer lights and indicators are functioning, and that the brakes are in good order.
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Tires and wheels:
Confirm the trailer's tyre pressure and tread are correct. Check that the wheel nuts and bolts are tightened to the correct torque.
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Mudguards:
Ensure mudguards are fitted securely to the trailer.
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Weight limits:
Do not exceed the maximum technically permissible laden mass (MTPLM) for the trailer. This can cause instability.
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Bowden cables:
For caravans, consider hanging the middle of your Bowden cables high to prevent water from freezing inside them
MOT’s Arranged
When a vehicle is over three years old it requires a yearly MOT to make sure it’s in a roadworthy condition.
We can arrange your MOT for you. Simply drop your car off to us and we will let you know when it is ready.
MOT Repairs
In the event of a MOT failure, we can get the repairs underway for you and re-test your car, ensuring that it passes your MOT.
Steering repairs
We can cover Steering Racks, Motors, Pumps, Pipes and Joints.
Suspention Repairs
Links, Springs, Shock absorbers, Top Mounts, Track Control Arms and Bushes
Electrical Repairs
Starter Motors, Alternators, Batteries, Wiring, Fuses and Relays, Lighting & Controls
Diagnostics and Coding
A full diagnostic test involves connecting your vehicle to a specialised computer system to read error codes from various sensors and systems. It checks the engine, transmission, exhaust system, brakes, fuel system, and more
Diesel and Petrol
Diesel and petrol car servicing are similar, with most cars requiring an annual service or service at 12,000 miles. Key differences lie in the components checked, such as diesel's glow plugs and petrol's spark plugs, and the greater need for fuel system maintenance in some diesel cars. The recommended service intervals and specific checks are found in the car's owner's manual.
Heating and Cooling
Services range from simple air conditioning recharges and leak repairs to more complex system overhauls. Air conditioning pumps, Evaporators, Condensors, Air conditioning service and regas, Radiators, Water Pump, Water Pipes and Heater Matrix, Glowplugs
Engine Checks and Repairs
Timing Belts, Timing Chains, Wet Belts, Water Pumps, Crank Pulley, Auxillory Pulleys, Drive Belts, Engine Mounts, Oils Leaks and Seals, Oils Pumps, Head Gaskets, Balance Shafts, Intake and Exhaust Manfolds, EGR Valves, Throttle Body, Intecooler, Turbo’s
Exhaust and Emmision After treatment
DPF Cleaning or replacement, Catalytic Converter Replacement, Exhaust Silencers and pipes, Exhaust Mountings, FAP Fluid and Adblue Faults
Braking
Brake Pads, Brake Shoes, Brake Disc’s, Brake Calipers, Cables, Master Cylinder, Wheel Cylinder, Load Sensing Valves, Flexible Pipes, Brake Pipes, ABS Pumps, Brake Vacuum Pump, Brake Fluid
Gearbox and Final Drive
Clutch, Release Bearing, Concentric Slave Cylider, Clutch Slave Cylinder, Clutch Friction Plate, Dual Mass Flywheel, Clutch Pack, {Kia & Hyundai Automatic Twin Clutch Specialist} Gearbox rapairs and exchanges, Transfer Boxes, Rear Differential, Helix units, Drive Shafts, CV Joints, CV Gaiters, Propshafts, Universal Joints, Wheel Bearings, Road Hub
