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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.

Jun132025 Failed a Free Brake Health Check? It Could Be a Rare Brake Imbalance

Failed a Free Brake Health Check? It Could Be a Rare Brake Imbalance

We found a rare brake imbalance during a free health check at our Newtownabbey garage. Here’s what it means, why it’s dangerous, and how we caught it early.

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Jun122025 Behind the Scenes at 1Stop Motor Shop: Sourcing Parts for Our Mechanics

Behind the Scenes at 1Stop Motor Shop: Sourcing Parts for Our Mechanics

Getting the right parts means quicker repairs. A day in the life at 1Stop Motor Shop Newtownabbey — supporting local suppliers and keeping Belfast cars running.

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Jun112025 Ford Mondeo Air Con Not Working? Here’s What We Found

Ford Mondeo Air Con Not Working? Here’s What We Found

Ford Mondeo with A/C not working. UV dye test showed condenser leak. Replaced with a new unit and system recharged. All working perfectly at 1Stop Motor Shop.

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Jun092025 Brake Squeal? It Might Just Be a Stone – Here’s What We Found

Brake Squeal? It Might Just Be a Stone – Here’s What We Found

Brake squealing? It might not be your pads — a stone could be stuck in your caliper. See what we found in our Newtownabbey garage and how we fixed it fast.

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Jun062025 Coolant Leak? Another Water Pump Replacement at 1Stop Motor Shop

Coolant Leak? Another Water Pump Replacement at 1Stop Motor Shop

Coolant leak or overheating engine? It might be your water pump. Learn the signs and why drivers across Newtownabbey and Belfast trust 1Stop Motor Shop to fix it fast.

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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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