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Will it snow next week - how are your tyres?
Is your car ready for snow? So far this autumn/winter we have been really lucky with the weather, generally dry and little ice and...
Nov 18, 2021


Your car is worth more than it was a year ago!
It's a crazy world when people pay more for a used car than they do for a new one because the new models are not available. Car...
Oct 28, 2021


We are recruiting
We have a position for a Workshop Manager at the Dave Chapman MOT and service centre, a fully qualified motor technician and MOT tester....
Oct 7, 2021


New tyres for your car?
Are you looking at your car tyres and thinking that you really must get some with plenty of grip for winter? We have a really great...
Sep 30, 2021


New rules for towing trailers
The rules for car drivers who wish to tow a trailer, caravan or horsebox are different depending on when they passed their test. Drivers...
Sep 15, 2021


Petrol car sales ahead of diesel and electric
Whilst electric “new car” sales have beaten diesel for the past two years the sales of petrol cars outstripped them both. Top 10 best...
Aug 20, 2021


two thirds of car owners delay essential work
Research commissioned by “Bumper” has shown that nearly two thirds of vehicle owners are delaying car servicing and repair work due to...
Aug 9, 2021


New car - battery keeps getting low?
In one of JD Power annual Reliability Studies the results showed that technology-related issues – particularly with regard to complex...
Jul 29, 2021


Check out these concept cars
A crazy selection for you to be amazed by
Jul 15, 2021


It's worth looking after your used car.
With the value of used cars increasing by as much as 30% in the UK there is even more reason to look after your car. Regular services and...
Jun 17, 2021


Electric cars cost too much
“The new upfront costs of electric cars is too high compared to diesel and petrol cars” the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee...
May 20, 2021


MOT tests, frequently asked questions
News reports about so many people not having an MOT due to the suspension of MOT tests as a result of Covid19 are quite alarming. We have...
May 6, 2021


Puncture Repair Service for Cars
An end to punctures for your car tyres? This new development from Michelin would save a few puncture repairs. Take a look at the video...
Apr 22, 2021


Top 10 most stolen cars in the UK
An article published by confused.com looked at the figures from the stolen vehicle recovery service "Tracker" which showed the top 10...
Apr 1, 2021


Honest and reasonably priced garage
Thank you for all the recent reviews about our mechanical repairs, car services and MOT's. It is very rewarding to see the ethos we have...
Mar 21, 2021


Does Brexit mean higher prices for car parts?
It appears that the EU is working hard to make things as uncomfortable as possible for the UK, possibly to discourage other EU countries...
Mar 8, 2021


What is a hydrogen powered car?
Some more thoughts about non diesel and petrol powered cars. In the news there is a lot of talk about hydrogen powered cars – what is a...
Feb 25, 2021


Electric cars - when will be the right time to get one?
With news from Shell this week that they are introducing over 500,000 electric vehicle charging points worldwide by 2025 and the ever...
Feb 14, 2021


Winter Tyres
Well it looks like the early prediction of a snow free winter was wrong. The Faulken Eurowinter tyre should help you on frozen and snow...
Feb 8, 2021


Dave Chapman - we are open
Whether you need your car serviced, a mechanical repair, MOT or tyres all our services are available - we are open. Open for business as...
Jan 12, 2021
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