Independant Garage Ilford

Ilford Car Heater & Radiator Systems
Engine cooling and climate control system repairs using OEM and aftermarket components: Ilford area, Engine and Cabin Temperature maintenance including replacement radiators, pipes, coolant and sensors
Ilford Starter Motors
Replacement Ilford Starter motors installed
Ilford Cooling System
Replacement Ilford radiators fitted, cooling system pipework inspected for leaks and cooling fluid replaced to keep your Ilford engine at its optimal operating temperature
Ilford EGR Valves - Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Replacement EGR valves to ensure the exhaust gas recirculation system is functioning correctly
The EGR valve helps your vehicle burn fuel more efficiently and reduce emissions by recirculating a portion the exhaust gas through combustion chamber
A broken or sticking EGR valve can be responsible for failing an MOT because of excessive emissions
Ilford Engine Servicing & Repair
Engine repairs, cylinder head skimming, valves & pistons replaced Ilford
Ilford Oil Change & Filters Replaced
Ilford Air filters, pollen filters; oil filter & fuel filter replaced, engine oil changed - Multigrade or Synthetic oils
Ilford Fuel Pumps
Often replaced at a milestone service if the fuel pump is operated by the Timing belt
Ilford Alternators
Replacement Ilford alternators fitted
Ilford Exhausts: Backboxes, Pipes and Manifolds
Engine manifolds, Front box, Back box, catalytic converter and exhaust pipes for Car Exhaust fitted & welded
Ilford Body Repairs: Replacement Panels & Paint Matching
Replacement body panels fitted & sprayed to match - Light Panel impact damage repaired
Ilford Gearbox Replacement & Repair
Ilford Manual & Automatic gearbox servicing & repair - New and replacement gearboxes installed in the Ilford area
Ilford Suspension System
Ilford replacement shock absorbers & springs fitted for front or rear suspension problems, broken springs. Custom suspension systems installed, lowering springs fitted
Ilford Replacement Turbos
New turbochargers installed when the compressor (Air compressing wheel,diffuser & housing), turbine (exhaust gas drive unit) or sealed bearings fail in your existing turbocharger
Ilford Autoelectrics - OBD & OBD II
Ilford electrical faults diagnosed - OBD fault finding - engine fault codes checked & service lights reset - ECU problems diagnosed, key re-coding and CANBUS systems checked
Ilford Timing Belt - Ilford Cambelt
Timing Belt replaced as part of a planned Ilford service or if the Timing Belt on your Ilford has snapped then a full engine inspection for valve & piston damage
Ilford Electrical Components
Electrical faults repaired using OEM components - Critical sensors checked e.g. Lambda sensors, air flow meters etc
Ilford CV Joint Repairs
CV Joints (Constant velocity joints) enable engine power to be transmitted along a rotating shaft through a variable angle in front wheel drive and 4X4 vehicles: They have a protective gaiter and fail because of wear or partial seizure leading to vibration like an unbalanced wheel at certain speeds; wear often starts when the gaiter splits and loses lubricating grease while allowing abrasive particles into the joint