Along with this new found freedom comes the sunshine and the chance for a sunny road trip, maybe even a self catering holding. You’ve written your list: hand sanitiser (tick), face masks (tick), suntan lotion (tick), but what about keeping your vehicle healthy? Chances are your car has had very little use of late. Before[…]
Open for business and Covid Secure – Here at Exminster Garage we have complied with all of the Government’s guidelines to ensure that we are covid secure. These include Covid risk assessments, cleaning, washing and hygiene procedures, as well as ensuring that a safe distance can be kept between all that visit and work here.[…]
Spring is busting out all over here in Exeter with daffs appearing everywhere! We’ll soon be trading in our boots and gloves for shorts and flip-flops (well, maybe not just yet…). As you’re probably thinking about spring-cleaning your house, why don’t you do the same with your car to properly prepare it for the warmer[…]
Here is the good news – you’re off on a summer driving holiday in Europe! HOORAY!! The bad news? Well, our Continental cousins do things a little differently on their roads, excusez-moi, we mean “routes”. From the most obvious (remember to drive on the right side of the road – the RIGHT!!!) to the unexpected,[…]
…We are talking about your car’s wheel size, of course …!! What were you thinking?? If you’re in the market for a new car or you want to boost your current one with a more aggressive look, you may have played with the ideas of going for a bigger wheel size. But what effect[…]
Who doesn’t have a road trip adventure on their bucket list?? We certainly do! Leaving everything behind and hitting the road ‘Thelma and Louise style’ (without the tragic end!!), a convertible car, wind in your hair, the roar of the engine, the freedom of the open road – what’s not to love about that?! […]
Did you know that new MOT regulations are coming into force on 20th May? As a result, your vehicle is likely to be put through tougher tests. These changes are part of an EU directive ordering all cars to meet the European Union Roadworthiness Package. Despite the Brexit vote, we will still be an EU[…]
Imagine you have to go somewhere, you rely on your car to take you to your destination seamlessly and comfortably as usual. You are already envisaging the smooth ride, your favourite radio show in the background, the heater on, maybe a cup of coffee on your side (careful with that!). Then, you open the[…]
It’s that time of the year again – cold dark mornings, frosty weather, icy roads and of course… non-starting engines. You are already late for the school run or you should be on your way to a crucial meeting and, to make things worse, your car won’t start. Why? What can you do? There’s[…]
Christmas is quickly approaching. Whilst this brings copious amounts of excitement for many, the season also brings doubt and fear for some. The pressures of gift buying can be a lot to take on, but fear not – at Exminster Garage, we like to help our clients wherever possible. Car gadgets are a brilliant, practical[…]
