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Common Car Faults Explained

Not sure what’s wrong with your car? Browse the most common faults we see across Middlesbrough, what usually causes them, and whether it’s safe to keep driving.

Exhaust pipe of a diesel car

DPF Warning Light Explained

What the DPF light means, why it comes on, and whether cleaning or replacement is needed.

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Car dashboard warning light illuminated

Engine Management Light Explained

What the orange engine light actually means, and whether it’s safe to keep driving.

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Car key fob

Car Won’t Start in Middlesbrough?

The most common reasons a car won’t start, and how a mobile mechanic tells them apart fast.

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Jump starting a car battery

Why Is My Battery Going Flat?

The most common reasons a car battery keeps dying, and how to tell which one applies to you.

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Car engine bay close up

Clicking Noise When Turning the Key

What a clicking sound at the ignition usually means, and how to tell battery from starter.

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Close up of a car brake disc and pad

Squealing or Grinding Brakes

What brake noise usually indicates, and how urgently it needs looking at.

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Mechanic inspecting a car engine with a wrench

Car Failed Its MOT — What Now?

What to do after an MOT failure, and how a mobile mechanic can fix advisories and fails at your address.

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Can’t find your fault listed? Call us on 01254 786616 and we’ll talk you through it.