Can you give me a price over the phone?

For anything beyond a straightforward part replacement we diagnose first, then quote. Send us your registration and a description of the fault and we will tell you the next step.

My engine light is on but the car drives fine — is it urgent?

It may not be, but some faults that feel harmless (misfires, DPF issues, cooling problems) cause expensive secondary damage. Get it read early.

Do you carry out engine rebuilds?

Get in touch with details of the vehicle and fault and we will tell you honestly whether it is work we can take on.

Repairs

Engine Repairs in Iver

Engine faults are where guesswork gets expensive. We test, measure and read live data before anything is replaced.

Engine light on or running rough?

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Engine work we take on

Misfires, rough idle and loss of power
Oil and coolant leaks, including gasket and seal replacement
Cooling faults and overheating
Timing belt, wet belt and timing chain work
Water pumps, thermostats and pulleys
Glow plugs, coil packs, spark plugs and ignition faults
Turbo, EGR and DPF related running problems
Sensor faults driving warning lights

Diagnosis before parts

A fault code names a circuit or a symptom, not a broken component. We combine codes with live data, pressure and electrical testing so the part we replace is the part that failed.

When an engine is not worth repairing

Sometimes the honest answer is that the repair costs more than the car is worth. We will tell you that plainly, with the reasoning, so you can make the decision with the facts in front of you.

Frequently asked questions

Something not right with the car?

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Our work

Recent jobs from our workshop

Photographs taken during work carried out at our Iver workshop.

Piston removed during an engine strip, showing carbon build-up
Pistons and connecting rods out during an engine rebuild
Inlet manifold off — carbon build-up in the runners
Cam cover off to inspect the timing chain and camshafts

Advice

Helpful reading on this fault

Your engine management light is on — what now?A steady light and a flashing light mean very different things. Here is how to tell whether to book in or stop driving.Read more How to reset an engine management light — and when you shouldn'tClearing the code turns the light off. It does not fix what turned it on — and it can hide a fault that is still costing you.Read more

Symptoms

Symptoms that often lead to this repair

Look up what your car is doing and read what it commonly means.

Engine management light flashingA steady amber light and a flashing one are very different. Flashing normally indicates a misfire severe enough to risk expensive damage.Read more Blue smoke from the exhaustBlue smoke points at oil reaching the combustion chamber or exhaust. When it appears — start-up, overrun or under boost — narrows the cause.Read more Oil leak under the carOil spreads and drips away from its source, so leaks are traced by cleaning, running and inspecting rather than by looking once.Read more Burning smell while drivingThe type of smell is the diagnosis short cut. Rubber, hot oil, hot brakes and electrical burning are all distinguishable.Read more Engine misfire: symptoms and common causesA misfire means a cylinder is not contributing properly. It is either fuel, spark or compression on that cylinder — and identifying which comes before parts.Read more Car shaking or vibrating at idleIdle is where small faults show up most, because the engine has no load to smooth them out.Read more Head gasket failure symptomsHead gasket failure is often suspected and less often confirmed. Testing first matters, because several cheaper faults produce similar symptoms.Read more Smell of petrol in or around the carFuel vapour is a fire risk, so a petrol smell is one of the few symptoms worth acting on the same day.Read more Heavy steering or a power steering leakSome cars use hydraulic power steering, others electric. The symptoms overlap but the causes and checks are very different.Read more Oil pressure warning light onOf all the dashboard lights, oil pressure is the one to take most seriously — running an engine without pressure can cause damage quickly.Read more

You may also need

Engine DiagnosticsEngine faults are usually a chain of events rather than a single broken part. We test fuelling, ignition, air, compression and control signals to find where the chain breaks.Read more Timing Belt Replacement in IverThe timing belt keeps the crankshaft and camshafts turning in step. If it fails in service, the damage is usually to the engine rather than the belt.Read more Cooling System RepairsOverheating is one of the few faults that can turn a modest repair into an engine rebuild in a matter of minutes. Stop and call rather than pressing on.Read more Car Won't Start?A car that will not start is not one fault — it is a shortlist. Working through that list in order is how you avoid buying parts you did not need.Read more

Talk to us about engine repairs in iver

Based in Iver, covering West London, Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire. Send your registration and we will quote for your vehicle.

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