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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


Driving Home for Christmas
Is your car fit for the journey? Car breakdowns soar by 20% during winter, and last year 1 in 10 drivers that broken down on a Christmas...
Dec 12, 2020


Christmas Opening Hours
CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS Christmas Eve 8am to 2pm Dec 25-26- 27-28 Closed Dec 29-30-31 8am to 2pm January 1st Closed Wishing all our...
Dec 1, 2020


A tip for buying a car
If you are buying a used car there is always that feeling of uncertainty - are you going to buy something that has been cared for and...
Nov 22, 2020


One to keep an eye out for - Nio
Electric cars are not everyones cup of tea but its good to see a new brand emerging. Nio, a Chinese company with R & D in America and...
Nov 12, 2020


Do I need Snow Tyres this winter
Having a set of snow tyres for winter is more common than you would think. The different compounds and structures provides greater safety...
Oct 24, 2020


Our car workshop in Martlesham
Dave Chapman for MOT's, Tyres, Exhausts, Services and mechanical repairs.
Oct 4, 2020


Sep 23, 2020


Online tyre costs for your car
Simply enter your car registration number and you will see a selection of tyres for your vehicles. Follow the instructions to buy your...
Aug 30, 2020


Lotus Evija - I would like a spin in one!
Can you image it - over 2000 BHP delivered by electric motors this hypercar is due to be launched within the next year. Weighing in at...
Aug 22, 2020


Keeping older cars on the road is the “most environmentally friendly” form of transport according to
This could get interesting Karl McCartney, a conservative MP, made the claim as he questioned Transport Secretary Grant Shapps’ desire...
Jul 5, 2020


Time to book your MOT
Does your car have an MOT? Here is a little reminder for those that have a car that missed the normal MOT test because of COVID 19. You...
Jul 1, 2020


The new post covid normal
We would like to thank all our customers and staff who have been so patient as we have developed a system for dropping off and...
Jun 17, 2020


We are open again
Having been given the all clear by the government we have opened the doors again for you. Please telephone to book an appointment. Please...
Jun 1, 2020


Re-opening soon
Following government guidelines, we closed on Tuesday March 24th, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of customers and employees. This has...
May 1, 2020
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