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EGR

Exhaust Gas Recirculation is a system designed primarily to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions from internal combustion engines, but a quality EGR system properly fitted can also increase engine efficiency. EGR is a required feature on most modern internal combustion engines. EGR works by recirculating a portion of an engine’s exhaust stream back in to the engine, optimising the incoming flow of oxygen and providing inert gasses that absorb some of the heat generated by the combustion process. Because EGR is now a legal requirement, faulty EGR systems will need to be replaced as soon as possible. In most modern vehicles, a damaged EGR will trigger a warning light on the dashboard and can cause the vehicle to fail an emissions test if checked.

EGR Value Problems

This clogged EGR valve causes the engine to run badly due to an imbalance in the fuel/air mixture. If the jammed EGR valve is not repaired or replaced quickly, all sorts of problems may occur. Four of the most common are rough running, high fuel consumption, turbocharger failure and, sometimes, total engine failure.

Can a bad EGR value cause a car to stall?

When the EGR valve is clogged or dirty, as they are prone to, it may not function properly causing the engine idle rough, stall at idle speeds, cause the car to get poor fuel

mileage, or emit a strong smell of fuel due to excess hydrocarbons which also results in failing emissions tests.

Is the EGR value important?

The EGR valve is an important component in the exhaust gas recirculation process as it helps to prevent exhaust valves from overheating, which can accelerate their wear and tear. The EGR valve therefore helps maintain the exhaust system at full capacity and increases the longevity of the internal combustion process.

Does a faulty EGR value affect performance?

One of the first symptoms of a problem with the EGR valve is engine performance issues. A clogged or malfunctioning EGR valve can disrupt the vehicle's air-fuel ratio, which can cause engine performance issues such as a reduction in power, acceleration, and even fuel efficiency.

What are the symptoms of a faulty EGR valve on a diesel?

Your engine has a rough idle.

Your car has poor performance.

You have increased fuel consumption.

Your car frequently stalls when idling.

You can smell fuel.

Your engine management light stays on.

Reduced Horsepower.

Black Smoke or Flames Exiting the Exhaust.

Service Engine Light.

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Brake Service

Brake Service We offer a free brake check with every service we carry out. Our technicians specifically trained for this, so you know that you are getting an expert service. Our preferred parts for brake repairs are best quality parts only. We endeavour to fit these wherever possible as we believe it is important to ensure your brakes are working as well as they possibly can. The brakes are one of the most important parts of a car while it is a pain if the air con doesn’t work, and inconvenient when the engine falters or stops, you really need your brakes to be in full working order to avoid any nasty accidents. We’ve all heard that tell-tale screeching sound from brakes in need of repair, if not from our own car then from someone else’s. Other signs that your brakes need a service include the pedal “sinking” to the floor or feeling spongy, pulling to one side while braking or a grinding sound when you apply the brakes. All of these are signs that you should have your brakes checked as soon as possible.

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Massive Servings

Massive savings on vehicle servicing Get a quote. Here at Many Autos, we believe that we offer a valuable product with our Free Collection and Delivery Service During COVID-19, we can collect either from your place of work or from your home address. If you are unsure about whether the address you are considering having your vehicle collected from is not within our range, then please do contact us

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MOT READING

MOT in Reading UK As well as the change in MOT fault classification, the MOT test is also much stricter for owners of diesel vehicles. All petrol and diesel cars must complete an emissions test in order to pass their MOT. That is, the amount of dangerous pollutants that the vehicle produces and expels from the exhaust such as carbon monoxide is measured and should not surpass the limit set by the DVSA. The limit for diesel vehicles is lowered from 20th May meaning the test is stricter and harder to pass for older vehicles where the exhaust system may not be as effective. In addition, vehicles fitted with a diesel particulate filter are scrutinised more closely and if smoke of any colour is emitted, the vehicle will be issued a Major fault, and consequently a MOT fail.

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Many Autos Ltd Unit 4, Tunbridge Jones Industrial Estate Cradock Road, Reading, RG2 0JT

01189 876300

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Many Autos

How do you know you need an oil change? 5 Signs That Indicate Your Oil Needs to Be Change. Fresh, clean oil optimizes your vehicle's performance by lubricating parts and keeping the engine clean and healthy. Dark and Dirty Oil Louder Engine Noise and Knocking Oil Change or Check Engine Light Exhaust Smoke Oil Smell Inside the Cabin CONTACT US Many Autos Ltd Unit 4, Tunbridge Jones Industrial Estate Cradock Road, Reading, RG2 0JT

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MOT TEST MOT testing is required by law on all vehicles in the UK that are 3 years old or more. The annual inspection follows strict criteria set out by the DVSA that determines if your car is fit for purpose and in roadworthy condition. The MOT test covers a broad range of vehicle safety checks including lights, tyres, seatbelts and emissions and can only be carried out by a MOT garage with DVSA-approved examiners. During the MOT test the nominated tester, a person accredited by the DVSA to assess your vehicle, will conduct a comprehensive inspection to ensure the vehicle is in roadworthy condition. However, it is not the same as having your vehicle serviced and the MOT test does not check the general mechanical condition of the vehicle. Also, the assessment is based on the condition of the vehicle on the day. If the vehicle passes, the nominated tester will separately list and inform you of any 'advisory' or 'minor' items that will require attention in the near future, so you can keep an eye on them. If the vehicle fails you will be required to get the necessary repairs done ,you may be entitled to a free re-test. MOT Test changes since 20 May 2018 Major changes to the MOT test came into force on 20th May this year regarding the way faults and problems are classified when a vehicle is tested. From this date, all vehicle faults are recorded as either Minor, Major or Dangerous. All Class 3,4,5 and 7 vehicles are tested against the new criteria; this includes all cars, motorhomes, buses and goods vehicles up to 3,500kg. At present, a vehicle can simply pass, fail or receive an advisory on a specific item on the MOT test. So, how does the new MOT criteria for recording defects work? Here’s an explanation of the new categories plus some examples from the draft MOT guidance from the DVSA.

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MOT Free Collection and Delivery we believe that we offer a valuable product with our Free Collection and Delivery Service, we can collect either from your place of work or from your home address. If you are unsure about whether the address you are considering having your vehicle collected from is not within our range, then please do contact us.

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Many Autos

MOT Free Collection and Delivery we believe that we offer a valuable product with our Free Collection and Delivery Service, we can collect either from your place of work or from your home address. If you are unsure about whether the address you are considering having your vehicle collected from is not within our range, then please do contact us.

  01189 876300

  [email protected]

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MOT Free Collection and Delivery we believe that we offer a valuable product with our Free Collection and Delivery Service, we can collect either from your place of work or from your home address. If you are unsure about whether the address you are considering having your vehicle collected from is not within our range, then please do contact us.

  01189 876300

  [email protected]

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Catalytic Converters

We all try and do our bit for the environment, and surprisingly, our cars are fitted with various parts which try and do the same. Catalytic converters help to remove harmful gases from our exhaust system before they hit the air, which makes them a pretty useful component. It's good to keep your catalytic converter happy, as it's often checked over as part of your cars MOT. For best practice and to keep your vehicle in ideal condition, Many Autos recommends you have exhaust system checked at least twice a year for cracks, leaking joints, broken hangers, worn rubber mountings, corrosion, failed gaskets and other damage or wear. After we have completed your inspection, we will provide you with a written report and a quote for any work which is required. Over the years, car manufacturers have been trying to find ways to reduce the harmful pollutants produced by vehicles. In 1975 they came up with the catalytic converter – and this is now the most important part of a car’s emission control system. In 1993 it became the law in the UK for new cars to be sold with catalytic converters in order to meet European emissions standards, now cars are often produced with multiple cats as standards become more stringent. The catalytic converter is beneficial not just to the environment but also to your car’s performance. However, it’s essential to have it checked regularly as faulty cats are expensive to repair. The Lambda sensor works in conjunction with the catalytic converter to determine how much oxygen the car is using, so this also should be checked if you have an exhaust issue.

Can you drive a car with a bad catalytic converter?

A plugged catalytic converter will only in extreme cases prevent you from driving your car. You can usually drive your car indefinitely with a partially plugged converter, though you will see a drop-in performance.

Do I need to replace my catalytic converter?

Catalytic converters change harmful emissions into harmless gas, and they need to be replaced only if they become clogged or otherwise damaged and can't function properly. They're expensive to replace, so they aren't considered a regular maintenance item. A damaged “cat” should trigger a Check Engine light.

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CV JOINT

All front-wheel drive cars have Constant Velocity joints or CV joints on both ends of the drive shafts (half shafts). Inner CV joints connect the drive shafts to the transmission, while the outer CV joints connect the drive shafts to the wheels. CV JOINT Thеѕе аrе роwеrful mасhinеѕ thаt are knоwn tо withѕtаnd rоugh tеrrаin, wеаthеr аnd driving. Hоwеvеr, juѕt likе аnу vеhiсlе parts thеу аrе рrоnе tо brеаkdоwn еѕресiаllу if nоt саrеfullу maintained аnd lооkеd аftеr.

CV JOINT

Cv Joints wear over time. If you need to replace one or both of your CV joints, the complete CV joint kits listed below will see you right, offering you everything you need to solve the issue at hand The name ‘CV joint’ refers to constant velocity. Each CV joint rotates at a constant speed and in doing so, it allows your car’s gearbox to transmit power at a variable angle. This reduces friction and play, which in turn increases your car’s efficiency. Exposure to dirt and moisture is the main cause of CV joint failure. Such exposure will cause joints to corrode, and they become especially vulnerable when the CV boot tears or cracks. The failure of the joint will cause a clunking sound when you turn your wheel, and may also be evident when you accelerate or slow down. our premium-quality CV joint kits come complete with stainless bands, a CV boot, circlip, spindle nut, grease, and of course the joint itself.

How to tell if the vechile has CV JOINT?

When turning the wheel sharp, if the front end makes a clicking or banging noise when the vehicle moves you almost certainly have bad cv joints. Knowing When a CV Joint is Bad when you make right and left turns and a clicking noise is present or if when the car is jacked up the rubber boots on the cv joints are expose. Thе Cоnѕtаnt Vеlосitу jоint оr thе CV jоint is a vеrу imроrtаnt раrt оf thе any vehicle as it iѕ еѕѕеntiаl in рrоviding рrореr соntrоl аnd mаnеuvеrаbilitу. Thе аxlе аѕѕеmblу оf mоѕt vehicles iѕ uѕеd tо ѕhift роwеr frоm thе transmission tо thе whееlѕ. Thiѕ iѕ the рlасе where thе CV joint iѕ lосаtеd. It iѕ раrt оf a drivе ѕhаft thаt attaches tо thе vehicle trаnѕmiѕѕiоn аt оnе еnd аnd thе whееl аt thе оthеr. Thеу аrе dеѕignеd tо bе able tо bеnd in аnу dirесtiоn whilе соntinuing tо turn the drivе whееlѕ аt a соnѕtаnt vеlосitу. Aggrеѕѕivе uѕе оf a CV jоint саn wear it dоwn аnd thеrеfоrе it must еithеr bе rераirеd or rерlасеd. Hоwеvеr before it соmрlеtеlу fаilѕ, thеrе аrе ѕignѕ that it iѕ brеаking dоwn. Onе dоеѕn't hаvе tо bе аn еxреrt mесhаniс tо nоtiсе thеѕе indiсаtiоnѕ. Hеrе wе will gо оvеr ѕоmе of thеѕе ѕуmрtоmѕ. Thiѕ will help аid drivеrѕ in discovering a fаultу CV Jоint bеfоrеhаnd аnd аvоid соѕtlу rераirѕ.

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Suspension Repair & Replacement

Our technicians are ready to vary the ride height of your automobile by lowering the suspension exploitation one among the kits accessible from the sports and performance market. We're happy to provide components.

The suspension has the following benefits: 1) Looks - The lowered look is great 2) Lowering the centre of gravity of the vehicle improves the handling

Call us today on 01189 876300 or visit our garage in the UK and leave your suspension issues in our hands. Many Autos trained technicians are specialists in car suspension repair.

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FLY-WHEEL

A flywheel is a mechanical device specifically designed to efficiently store rotational energy. Flywheels resist changes in rotational speed by their moment of inertia. For example, flywheels are used in reciprocating engines because the active torque from the individual pistons is intermittent. Energy storage systems.

Dual Mass Flywheel

A dual-mass flywheel (DMF) is a rotating mechanical device that is used to provide continuous energy (rotational energy) in systems where the energy source is not continuous, the same way as a conventional flywheel acts, but damping any violent variation of torque or revolutions that could cause an unwanted vibration.

What is a Dual Mass Flywheel, and What does it do?

The dual mass flywheel is primarily designed to reduce noise and vibration. The DMF is sort of a mechanical "sponge", where vibrations and harshness in the driveline are dampened by two flywheel masses that are connected to one another by a series of high strength springs. Any roughness is absorbed (at least partially) by the springs between the flywheel masses. It may help to think of a dual mass flywheel as a shock absorber: each flywheel is a solid connection, but between there is a "soft" spring that takes some of the jolt out of accelerations, gear changes, etc.

How do you know there is something wrong with the flywheel?

When the clutch slips whilst     driving.

When you cannot change gear.

Transmission makes an unusual noise     whilst engaging/disengaging the clutch.

When the starter motor struggles to     rotate the flywheel.

When  should you consider a  flywheel replacement?

A flywheel replacement is normally recommended when changing the clutch. In most cases one will find that when the clutch is worn or damaged it may have affected the flywheel. Not replacing the flywheel at the same time may then lead to damage to the new clutch. Hence the need for a replacement at the same time, which is recommended by most mechanics.

Signs of juddering or vibrations when depressing clutch pedal are normally a sign that there may be something wrong with the flywheel, especially if problems appear in first gear. Apart from that, the flywheel's starter ring gear (the teeth around the out edge of the plate) can get damaged due to wear. Sometimes a tooth will break, preventing the starter motor's gear to grip properly leading to starting problems on the car.

Of course, if you suspect that you may need a flywheel replacement but are not sure, it is advisable to have Many Autos assess the situation first. In any case, always make sure to follow the manufacturer's guidelines.

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We repair and replace ABS for all makes and models in Reading, United Kingdom. We also provide free collection and Delivery service from your home or place of work.

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ABS PUMP

An anti-lock braking system (ABS) is a safety anti-skid braking system used on aircraft and on land vehicles, such as cars, motorcycles, trucks and buses. ABS operates by preventing the wheels from locking up during braking, thereby maintaining tractive contact with the road surface.

What is a ABS hydraulic units?

ABS (or anti-lock braking system) is what keeps your wheels gripped to the road when braking sharply and prevents them from locking up to keep you in full control. The hydraulic unit in the ABS system works by equalising the pressure on each individual brake or adjusting it to stop the car from skidding or veering.What is a ABS Hydraulic Units

What does it mean when my ABS light comes on?

Your vehicle may not handle stopping on slippery surfaces like it is designed to under heavy braking. If both your ABS Light and brake system light come on, this is an emergency and you need to stop driving right away. Have your entire brake system inspected by a certified Many Autos mechanic.

Is ABS required for city driving?

In such situations, there is no need of ABS. But if you are thinking to drive your vehicle on highways at speeds beyond 50-70 mph, you probably need ABS system to be safe. ABS just help you to decelerate quickly and stop your car quicker than a normal braking car. Yes, ABS in cars is useful on normal roads.

How do I get the ABS light to turn off?

Call Many Autos and have the anti-lock brake system checked and any necessary repairs made. Usually this will turn off the ABS light, but not always. If not, proceed to Step 2. Put the key into the ignition and turn it to the Run position the position right before the one used to engage the engine

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We repair and replace Radiator for all makes and models in Reading, United Kingdom. We also provide free collection and Delivery service from your home or place of work.

Car radiator stops the engine from getting too hot. If it starts leaking or is damaged, this could spell disaster for your vehicle. If this happens, replace your car radiator as soon as possible. The engine in your car generates a lot of heat. If it gets too hot, the pistons will generate too much friction, which in turn may seize your engine. To prevent this problem, you can use water and anti-freeze to absorb heat by passing through your engine. These liquids make their way to the radiator which then transfers the heat into the atmosphere. The radiator helps preserve the life of your engine. A good one will preserve it for longer, as well as helping your car to run at its most efficient. The most obvious sign of a faulty radiator is a visible leak. If you see puddles of red or green liquid (engine coolant) forming underneath your engine when your car is stationary, you must replace your radiator immediately. Not doing so will cause serious damage. You should also bear in mind that engine coolant is toxic to both humans and animals. Low pressure is a sign that your car radiator is suffering from corrosion. Your radiator should produce between 10 PSI and 12 PSI. If the pressure level is lower than this, then you have a problem.

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Radiator

Car radiator stops the engine from getting too hot. If it starts leaking or is damaged, this could spell disaster for your vehicle. If this happens, replace your car radiator as soon as possible. The engine in your car generates a lot of heat. If it gets too hot, the pistons will generate too much friction, which in turn may seize your engine. To prevent this problem, you can use water and anti-freeze to absorb heat by passing through your engine. These liquids make their way to the radiator which then transfers the heat into the atmosphere. The radiator helps preserve the life of your engine. A good one will preserve it for longer, as well as helping your car to run at its most efficient. The most obvious sign of a faulty radiator is a visible leak. If you see puddles of red or green liquid (engine coolant) forming underneath your engine when your car is stationary, you must replace your radiator immediately. Not doing so will cause serious damage. You should also bear in mind that engine coolant is toxic to both humans and animals. Low pressure is a sign that your car radiator is suffering from corrosion. Your radiator should produce between 10 PSI and 12 PSI. If the pressure level is lower than this, then you have a problem.

Car radiator repair or replacement

There are several components which make a car radiator and any one of these parts could break and cause the whole system to fail. To help you understand more about car radiators and car radiator repair, we have written this simple guide.

What does a car radiator do?

A car radiator is responsible for circulating coolant around the system. Without the radiator, a car would quickly run into trouble and serious problems could arise. The radiator is one part of many that makes up the cooling system and there are several functions that it carries out to keep a car’s engine at a safe temperature.