Mechanic carrying out cambelt check and replacement on car engine

Cambelt replacement and its relevance to your mobility

There are some service items on modern cars that, if ignored, can factor in unwarranted huge costs, when they break, highlights motoring journalist Iain Robertson, who recalls a regretful cambelt breakage on one of his former cars. No matter how...

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Line of multiple cars parked up covered in layers of heavy snow

Mr Clutch Autocentres wants to keep its customers safe in winter

While believing in the ‘weather forecast’ may have led us into a state of mild complacency in seasons past, writes motoring journalist Iain Robertson, the recent spate of seriously bad weather has highlighted a need to be more aware. It...

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Mr Clutch mechanic carrying out Brake Pads and Brake Discs replacement on a blue car in a garage

What’s stopping you?

Without placing too fine a point on things, writes motoring journalist Iain Robertson, we rely totally on the modern braking systems of our motorcars but not having them checked, or serviced, regularly would be the same as ignoring primary safety....

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Mr Clutch branch manager behind a desk in the reception area returning the car keys to a satisfied customer

Avoiding bamboozlement is important to Mr Clutch Autocentres

We live in a world where initials often replace words and abbreviations are part and parcel of mobile communications, writes motoring journalist Iain Robertson, but equally jargon, or the use of technical words, can cause consumer confusion. Knowing how to...

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Mechanic holding a worn clutch that is causing noise and drag

Drag has many meanings but, for Mr Clutch Autocentres, it is to be avoided

While it could be a reference to a car’s aerodynamic efficiency, to be spotted ‘in drag’ might create the wrong impression, suggests motoring journalist Iain Robertson, who feels that manual clutch drag is definitely not recommended, at any cost. Having...

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Red warning triangle placed on a road in front of a family loading their car for a summer road trip

“We’re all going on a summer holiday!” but is your car ready for the trip?

Bags are packed, music is loaded, roof-rack is fitted…an increasing number of holidaymakers are taking road trips this year, reports journalist Iain Robertson, some with caravans, or trailers, in tow…then you remember the needs of your car. Preparing for the...

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Brand new Brake Pads, Brake Discs, Suspension and Coil Spring replaced and fitted on a car

What should you do, when your car’s suspension bounces like a rubber ball?

It is very easy to overlook suspension maintenance on your vehicle, writes motoring journalist Iain Robertson, because all of its components are out-of-sight but, unless checked every now and again, broken springs and dampers can prove to be very compromising....

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Mr Clutch mechanic servicing a car tyre on an MOT ramp in a garage

MOT essentials…how to save money, avoid worry and receive a clean bill

Whenever change is made to long-standing systems, such as the annual MOT Test, it will raise concerns, states motoring journalist Iain Robertson, but when those changes improve security, safety and bring the Test into a modern era, the benefits will...

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Image of the founding brothers and one of the first Mr Clutch garage, with a text highlighting Mr Clutch Autocentres Celebrating 40 years in business

Never forget why Mr Clutch exists in the first place

Having grown to provide a range of services that is totally customer-focused is the life-blood of Mr Clutch Autocentres, highlights motoring journalist Iain Robertson, which might never have happened had the company not possessed its initial drive. Forty years ago,...

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Mr Clutch branch manager behind a desk in the reception area returning the car keys to a satisfied customer

How to maintain a car with budget in mind

The car maintenance business has been under fire recently, explains Iain Robertson, which is making car owners reluctant to book in their vehicles even for routine servicing and the reasons lie in excess jargon, poor explanations and unanticipated costs. What...

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