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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.

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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Apr222025 Road Testing an Aston Martin DB9 at 1Stop Motor Shop

Road Testing an Aston Martin DB9 at 1Stop Motor Shop

Road testing an Aston Martin DB9 at 1Stop Motor Shop in Newtownabbey. Performance testing, diagnostics, and professional care for high-end and everyday vehicles.

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Apr162025 Suspension Bush Badly Worn – Why It's a Big Problem

Suspension Bush Badly Worn – Why It's a Big Problem

Worn suspension bush? Learn the signs, causes, and why it's dangerous to ignore. Get expert suspension repairs at 1Stop Motor Shop in Newtownabbey & Belfast.

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