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No. You are entitled to have maintenance done wherever you like as long as the work meets the manufacturer's schedule and specification and you keep the records. We use the specified fluids and parts and give you an itemised invoice for exactly that reason. Recalls and warranty repairs still have to go back to a dealer.

It is an inspection of the safety-related systems, valid for a limited period, and you need one to transfer a used vehicle into a new owner's name or to plate a vehicle brought in from elsewhere. It is not a warranty or an opinion on reliability — it certifies the vehicle met the standard on the day. We give you the full list of anything that fails so you can decide whether to fix it or sell as-is.

A steady light means get it looked at soon; a flashing light means stop driving, because it usually indicates a misfire that can wreck a catalytic converter in minutes. Even when it drives fine, an emissions fault can quietly cost you fuel and damage expensive parts. The code is a starting point, not a diagnosis — we test the circuit before condemning the part.

Yes, and that is your right, not our courtesy. You get a written estimate before we start, and if we find something else once it is apart, we stop and call you with a revised number. Nothing gets fixed that you did not agree to.

Absolutely, and it is the cheapest money in car ownership. A pre-purchase inspection covers frame and rust, fluid leaks, brake and tire life, suspension, scan tool history and anything that suggests collision repair. You get the report whether you buy it or not.

It depends on the part. For brakes, filters and suspension there are quality aftermarket options we trust and warranty. For sensors, electronics and anything emissions-related, original equipment is usually cheaper in the end because the fit and calibration are right the first time. We quote both when there is a real choice.