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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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May022025 SEAT Alhambra MOT Failure – Leaking Front Shock Absorber

SEAT Alhambra MOT Failure – Leaking Front Shock Absorber

SEAT Alhambra failed MOT due to leaking front shock absorber. We replaced the unit at 1Stop Motor Shop in Newtownabbey and got it MOT ready and road safe.

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Apr302025 EML Light and Misfire on Idle – Timing Chain Replacement Solves It

EML Light and Misfire on Idle – Timing Chain Replacement Solves It

Car came in with EML and slight idle misfire. Diagnostics showed camshaft/crankshaft correlation fault — timing chain replaced at 1Stop Motor Shop, Newtownabbey.

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Apr282025 Customer Told the Manifold Was Blocked – We Found the Real Issue

Customer Told the Manifold Was Blocked – We Found the Real Issue

Customer told manifold was blocked. After our inspection, it wasn’t. Get honest diagnostics at 1Stop Motor Shop in Newtownabbey & Belfast — no guesswork.

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Apr252025 Car Came in for Vibration While Driving – Buckled Wheels Found

Car Came in for Vibration While Driving – Buckled Wheels Found

We had vibration issues – turned out to be buckled wheels. Learn the signs, dangers, and how we fix it at 1Stop Motor Shop in Belfast & Newtownabbey.

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Apr242025 Van in for Loss of Power – Cracked Manifold Was the Cause

Van in for Loss of Power – Cracked Manifold Was the Cause

Van lost power due to a cracked exhaust manifold. Replaced and repaired at 1Stop Motor Shop in Belfast & Newtownabbey. Power restored. Problem solved.

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Apr232025 Ford Galaxy MOT Prep – Rusted Rear Control Arm Replaced

Ford Galaxy MOT Prep – Rusted Rear Control Arm Replaced

Ford Galaxy came in for MOT prep. Rear control arms were badly rusted with holes. New arms fitted at 1Stop Motor Shop, and the car passed MOT with no issues.

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Apr142025 Suspension Wishbone Bush Coming Out of the Wishbone – What You Need to Know

Suspension Wishbone Bush Coming Out of the Wishbone – What You Need to Know

Wishbone bush coming out of the suspension arm? Learn the causes, symptoms, and why it's dangerous to ignore. Local repair experts in Newtownabbey & Belfast.

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Apr112025 Rear Suspension Spring Snapped – Don’t Ignore That Knock!

Rear Suspension Spring Snapped – Don’t Ignore That Knock!

This customer heard a knock — it turned out to be a snapped rear suspension spring. We carried out a full inspection and repair at 1Stop Motor Shop Belfast.

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