H ELLO, faithful readers, it has been another busy week of trials and tribulations here at KAM Servicing. The gremlin slaying is in full force as customers take advantage of our great prices on all repairs.
We are currently offering a free spring/summer check and our talented technicians will look deep into your car's crevices.
We only undertake necessary repairs and we guarantee the lowest prices. Just call today and we can have you ready for the summer months ahead. It's almost summer holiday time… and while all parents cower in terror, the KAM team are here to help.
This week a self-assured man of wisdom called at our Bulwell depot.
"I've read Dr Kev's column since day one and I think I've finally found a problem even he can't fix." "Cool Hand" Luke listened intently as Mr F told how his Vauxhall Astra's exhaust was getting too hot. Luke explained that the exhaust disperses heat and so heat was normal.
Mr F responded: "Well, I've taken it to two local garages and they both had different diagnoses and my car is still not fixed! This is the only place left to come."
We found that one garage had replaced the back two sections of the exhaust to no avail while the other garage had replaced the front two sections and added in a rather pricey exhaust catalyst.
From the road test, it became apparent that the car was suffering from a lack of power and our will alone would not make it go faster. As we hoisted it on to our ramps, another car gremlin presented itself.
As we watched on in amazement, the exhaust proceeded to glow as red as the evening sun. This was a new one for the KAM team and we wondered whether Mr F was right.
It turned out that the crankshaft pulley was cracked and so was giving incorrect valve timing.
This would not show up on our machines and so would have been hard to spot.
We replaced the timing belt kit and fitted a new crankshaft pulley. Unfortunately, as the catalytic converter had been overheated so badly, the fire brick inside had disintegrated, which meant that had to be replaced as well – but once it was done the car was as good as new.
Remember, our team of dedicated and hardworking staff at the branches in Sutton, Long Eaton, Bulwell, Beeston, Belper and Stapleford along with our bodywork shop are open Mondays to Saturdays while the lads at our Sawley and Heanor workshops are at your service seven days a week, keeping your car where it belongs.
So until next week, faithful readers, drive safely and keep it shiny side up.
Dr Kev