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Modern day diesel vehicles are using AdBlue more and more on their vehicles. Why? Because as regulations are coming into force in the motor industry, car manufacturers are forced to make their vehicles more environmentally friendly. Manufacturers must make sure that their cars are not omitting harmful gases into the environment that can cause environmental damage. AdBlue is a fluid that does not smell, not flammable and is biodegradable, meaning it can breakdown naturally returning

Firstly, what is AdBlue? AdBlue is a fluid used in vehicles such as Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Volkswagen and BMW vehicles. It is a fluid that reduces toxic gases being released in the exhaust system of the vehicle. It is another technology introduced to help the environment and motor manufacturers reach their carbon emission targets. What are the symptoms of an AdBlue fault in your vehicle? There are several symptoms and causes that point to AdBlue

We have been seeing a lot of vehicles coming into the garage with AdBlue problems. Once motorists came into the garage after lifting the bonnet and saw that the engine casing was covered in crystalised solution. This being a classic AdBlue fault. If you are unsure to what AdBlue is then let’s give a quick summary. AdBlue is a fluid used in vehicle in car manufacture brands that is inserted into the vehicle to ensure

We always stay up to date with industry news. We often check out the website Garage Wire. We read up on a recent article and we could see that online influencer Mechanic Rich was giving advice with regards to engine oil replacement. His advice was this. That motorists should change their oil when the vehicle has driven between 4000 and 5000 miles. This goes against most vehicle manufacturers recommendation of 10,000 miles. Mechanic Richs reasoning

We know how important it is to meet all our customers’ expectations. Our customers have tastes for all major motor brands and that includes the oil they want in their vehicles. This is why we are accredited with all the major motor brands to source the best products for our customers. Just yesterday we had a meeting with Shell, to check out their oil and lubricants portfolio. We sign up with partners like Shell who