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This is our story, from where it started to the daily happenings in the garage. Including everything from the good times and easy jobs to the nightmare jobs and tears. Hopefully this gives you an insight that you don't normally get from garages.

Jun042025 VW Golf Oil Pressure Light On? Here’s What We Found

VW Golf Oil Pressure Light On? Here’s What We Found

Golf in with oil pressure light on. We found the sensor blocked with sludgy old oil. A regular service could have prevented it — book yours today in Belfast.

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May282025 EcoBoost Engine Not Starting? It Could Be the Timing Belt

EcoBoost Engine Not Starting? It Could Be the Timing Belt

Ford EcoBoost wouldn’t start. We found the timing belt had stripped its teeth — a common fault on these engines. Free belt checks at 1Stop Motor Shop, Newtownabbey.

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May232025 Citroën C4 Engine Trouble Caused by Failing Wet Belt

Citroën C4 Engine Trouble Caused by Failing Wet Belt

Citroën C4 came in with engine trouble. We discovered the wet belt was breaking apart and blocking oil galleries. Risk of major damage if left unchecked.

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May212025 Oil in the Coolant – Ford Transit Came in for a Simple Oil Change

Oil in the Coolant – Ford Transit Came in for a Simple Oil Change

Ford Transit came in for a routine oil change, but our free health check uncovered oil in the coolant. A likely sign of head gasket or oil cooler failure.

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May162025 Brake Pad Worn to Metal – Damaged Brake Disc at 1Stop Motor Shop

Brake Pad Worn to Metal – Damaged Brake Disc at 1Stop Motor Shop

Brake pad worn down to metal and damaged the disc. Grinding noise fixed with new pads and discs at 1Stop Motor Shop in Newtownabbey. Safe and road-ready again.

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May142025 Sprinter Van Came in with No Handbrake – Fault Found Underneath

Sprinter Van Came in with No Handbrake – Fault Found Underneath

Sprinter van came in with no working handbrake. We diagnosed a seized mechanism and fixed it with new cable and hardware at 1Stop Motor Shop in Newtownabbey.

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May122025 Classic Triumph Spitfire Engine Overhaul – Ignition & Carburettors Tuned

Classic Triumph Spitfire Engine Overhaul – Ignition & Carburettors Tuned

Classic Triumph Spitfire engine tuned at 1Stop Motor Shop in Newtownabbey. We overhauled the ignition system and cleaned the carbs. Back to smooth, classic performance.

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May072025 Van Came in with Brake Noise – Rear Pads and Discs Found Worn

Van Came in with Brake Noise – Rear Pads and Discs Found Worn

Van arrived with brake noise. Free health check revealed worn rear pads and discs. Repaired quickly at 1Stop Motor Shop in Newtownabbey. Safe and back on the road.

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May052025 BMW in for Brake Noise – Pads Looked Fine but Were Falling Apart

BMW in for Brake Noise – Pads Looked Fine but Were Falling Apart

BMW came in with brake noise. Pads had life left but were falling apart from the inside. Delaminated material replaced at 1Stop Motor Shop in Newtownabbey.

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