Hilltop village driving puts brakes to the test
Mow Cop is a hilltop village on the Cheshire and Staffordshire border, with steep approaches in several directions. Hilly driving works the brakes, gearbox, clutch and cooling system harder than flat running, and that wear shows up in a service. Regular attention is the best defence against the extra strain that gradients bring. Early attention is cheaper than a failure.
Mow Cop drivers coming to Salem Street can expect a close inspection, with particular attention to the parts that hills affect. We then suggest an interim, full, major or manufacturer-schedule service, explain the reasons, and wait for your approval before doing anything beyond the agreed work. Please tell us about any concerns when booking, particularly about braking.
Descending a long hill repeatedly heats the brakes, and climbing it loads the engine and cooling system, so pads, discs, brake fluid and coolant condition are all worth close inspection. In icy or wet weather, tyre tread and brake balance matter more still. If the brake pedal feels soft, the car pulls to one side or the temperature reading creeps up, tell us when you book so we can check these areas. Winter days on exposed ground make good tyres even more important. Our garage is 7 miles from Mow Cop.
Servicing follows your vehicle, its mileage and its manufacturer schedule rather than a one-size checklist.
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It can, because repeated descents generate heat and load. We inspect pads, discs and fluid during servicing and tell you honestly what condition they are in. Ask at booking if you are unsure. We tell you what condition they are in and whether anything needs attention soon.
Brakes are checked in all our services, and brake fluid is among the items that may be included in a major service depending on age and mileage. We follow the maker's guidance as the main reference.
Heavier use often suits more frequent interim servicing alongside a full service. We assess the car and follow the manufacturer's guidance, then recommend what fits. The result is a clearer plan for the car. Telling us about the hills you drive helps us make a better recommendation.
DB Autos is 7 Miles from Mow Cop, at Units 3 and 4 Salem Street, Stoke-on-Trent.
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DB Autos
Units 3 & 4 Salem Street
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 5PR
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