Total Motors

07/10/2025

Something different today

18/07/2025

DVSA getting some stick on this one. Most don't seem to realise roads are not in their remit.

"Roadworthy" isn't just a word, it's your legal obligation. Your vehicles must meet all UK standards for:

🔧 Construction
🚦 Safety
🌱 Environment
🛣️ Operation

Using, or even modifying, a vehicle in a way that violates these laws is a criminal offence.

This includes trailers. Don’t overlook them. 💥

Whether you’re a driver or operator, you’re legally responsible.

Know the standard. Keep to it: 👉 https://ow.ly/fvWR50WkXC3

21/06/2025

07/06/2025

We can measure this and more with our wheel alignment equipment. Adjustment is often needed.

03/06/2025

We are closed Wednesday 4th June 2025 for a staff event. Open again as normal Thursday morning.

10/05/2025

Quite a jigsaw puzzle here. Three timing chains on this engine. All replaced along with tensioners and guides. Much quieter now.

09/05/2025

Not in our workshop this time, but we have to admire a 101 year old car in such good condition actually being used.

08/05/2025

Split tyre found during MOT test. Otherwise in good condition. Strangely only affected inside side wall of tyre and only visible with wheel bearing vehicles weight. In other words, not likely to be found by jacking car up or taking wheel off.

31/03/2025

Fashionable to demonise Diesel currently, and some of them were nasty. However, at nine years old and 40,000 miles this one is more representative. No, it is not illuminated inside, just really clean and shiny.

26/03/2025

Need to contact owner of this car! On holiday, no phone service.

23/03/2025

Slightly different under bonnet view. No internal combustion engine here. Some items are the same or very similar to ICE cars, some are very different. We know what the different parts are, what they do and how to perform the various maintenance tasks required from time to time.
If EV or Hybrid needs attention, give us a call.