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DORSET’S PREMIER COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SERVICE
Commercial vehicle repair and maintenance MOT preparation and presentation On-site tachograph centre to install and calibrate Servicing for all makes and models of commercial vehicles ETS TRUCK&VAN
6 Witney Rd, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole BH17 0GH Tel: 01202 669339 Email: service@etstrucks.co.uk and Shaftesbury Lane, Blandford, Dorset DT11 7FB Tel: 01258 480404 Email: blandford@etstrucks.co.uk
SUNRISE SERVICE & MOT CENTRE
MOTS, SERVICING AND REPAIRS ON ALL VEHICLES UP TO 3.5 TONNES INCLUDING HORSEBOXES AND MOTORHOMES
Bodyshop open for all repairs and restorations, from small scratches to complete resprays, insurance work welcome.
MOTS – class 4,5 and 7 Diagnostics Air conditioning Valets Courtesy Cars Collections within a 5 mile radius MOTs – class 4, 5 and 7 Diagnostics Air Conditioning Valets Courtesy Cars Collections within a 5-mile radius Concessions for Pensioners, Armed Forces and Emergency Services
Concessions for Pensioners, Armed Forces and Emergency Services We require the following staff: VEHICLE TECHNICIAN/ MOT TESTER
15B Sunrise Business Park, Higher Shaftesbury Road Blandford DT11 8ST Tel: 01258 459798 Email sunriseservicecentre@hotmail.com www.sunriseserviceandmotcentre.com
CAR SALES
01747 854789 www.crewscars.co.uk
Five Square Motors (Bosch Garage) Salisbury Road (A30) Shaftesbury SP7 8BU
CAR OF THE WEEK
2015 (15) Skoda Yeti Outdoor 1.2 SE Station Wagon 5dr. 105bhp, petrol, high seating position, high ground clearance, large boot with a low loading edge, tip tumble & removable rear seats, parking sensors, cruise control, bluetooth, touch screen, climate control, 37,800 miles .....................................................£11950
2014 (64) Ford Fiesta 1.6TDCi Zetec S 3dr. 95bhp, diesel, parking sensors, great performance & economy, FREE road tax & upto 78mpg economy, air con, alloys, bluetooth, 61,800 miles ..................................................................................£6750 2013 (62) Honda Civic 1.6i-DTEC ES 5dr. 120bhp, diesel, Free yearly road tax & upto 78mpg economy, reverse camera, cruise control, auto lights & wipers, climate control, bluetooth, 67,900 miles. ....................................................................£6250 2009 (09) Landrover Range Rover 3.6TD V8 Vogue Automatic 4x4 Station Wagon 5dr. 272bhp, diesel, automatic, 4x4, terrain modes, hill descent, leather, heated seats, heated steering wheel, sat nav, park sensors, reverse camera, cruise control, auto lights & wipers, electric sunroof, 109,000 miles .............................................£9500 2015 (65) Mercedes Benz GLA 250 2.0 4x4 Automatic Sport (Premium Plus) SUV 5dr. 208bhp, petrol, automatic, 4x4, sat nav, reverse camera, parking sensors, auto parking system, leather, heated seats, electric sunroof, electric tailgate, auto lights & wipers, cruise control, hill descent control, 49,500 miles ...............................£19950 2013 (13) Mini Hatch 1.6 Cooper Sport Chili 3dr. 122bhp, petrol, air con, auto lights & wipers, hill start assist, bluetooth, 92,100 miles ..........................................£6250 2010 (10) Mini Hatch 1.4 First 3dr. 75bhp, petrol, ideal 1st car or low cost motoring, only 63,200 miles ............................................................................£3850 2016 (16) Renault Twingo 1.0 Play 5dr. 70bhp, petrol, small car with low running costs, £20 a year road tax, upto 60mpg economy, air con, hill start assist, bluetooth, 53,500 miles ...................................................................................................£5250 2015 (15) Skoda Yeti Outdoor 1.2 SE Station Wagon 5dr. 105bhp, petrol, high seating, large boot, tip & tumble rear seats, parking sensors, cruise control, bluetooth, 37,800 miles .................................................................................£11950 2017 (17) Toyota Auris 1.6D-4D Design 5dr. 110bhp, diesel, £20 a year road tax, 65mpg, reverse camera, sunroof, auto lights wipers & main beam, sign recognition, hill start assist, lane aid, bluetooth, cruise control, 16,800 miles ...........DUE IN SOON 2015 (15) Vauxhall Mokka 1.6 Exclusiv SUV 5dr. 115bhp, petrol, high seating, large boot, parking sensors, auto lights & wipers, cruise control, hill start assist, bluetooth, 57,900 miles ...................................................................................£8450 2019 (19) Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 SRi VX-Line Nav 5dr. 90bhp, petrol, Sat Nav, bluetooth, cruise control, auto lights & wipers, 19,900 miles .........................£10850 2012 (12) Vauxhall Zafi ra Tourer 2.0CDTi Exclusiv 7 Seat MPV 5dr. 130bhp, diesel, high seating, large boot, fl at fold 2nd & 3rd row seats, parking sensors, cruise control, 55mpg economy, 64,500 miles ...........................................................£6450
COMMERCIAL'S
2015 (15) Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 1.6TDi Highline C20 LWB Van. 102bhp, diesel, bulkhead, sat nav, park sensors, cruise control, air con, alloys, bluetooth, cambelt replaced, NO VAT to pay, 49,600 miles ...........................................................£14500
Insurance firms are not a first call made by collision drivers
Two thirds of drivers would initially call someone other than their insurer following a collision, according to a poll by the newly launched AA Accident Assist. Imagining they were in a collision where no one was hurt, but damaged the car to the extent that it needed repair, more than two fifths (43%) would contact their breakdown provider in the first instance for help. A fifth (20%) of women would call their partner in such circumstances, while more than a third (37%) of young drivers would call their parents. While many will eventually contact their insurer at some point after the incident, the poll shows that drivers will often seek help and assistance from other sources first before calling their insurance company. The study comes as the AA launches Accident Assist, a complimentary service for all its members regardless of their insurance provider. Accident Assist will provide benefits not always guaranteed by most insurers.
VEHICLES FOR SALE
VW Golf Black Chrome wheels 1.9 TDI, 135K miles, 11 months on MOT Full service record, £1450 ONO Tel: 07739 700303
Pageant Series 7 Bordeaux 2009 Caravan. One owner from new. 4 berth, fixed bed, fitted solar panel. Excellent condition.£7,995 ONO. Tel 01258 861605 Ssangyong Korando sports 4x4 pick-up,black 4 door 64000 miles,mot july 2022 covered tray plus hardtop. class s repair,front wing and headlight. reg CV14VVU. please call 01749 850619/ 07484 825011(Bruton) £8750 ono
Wanted 4x4 pre 2008 Toyota / Honda / Volvo etc, been standing can repair and MOT 07740 378644
Peugeot Partner(09) 1.6D white 3 door van, roof rack,159K miles, MOT Nov 22. £1990 Tel 01258 472394
ENFORD FARM STORAGE For caravans, boats and cars at Enford Farm near Blandford. 01258 450050 / 07704813025
Over 30 years experience
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Drive Lines with Traci Handford of The coming frosts mean a testing time for your battery
With winter approaching many motorists 昀nd their vehicles have starting issues, often these are due to battery problems. Every vehicle requires at least one battery, these are a consumable item and will deteriorate over time due to wear and tear. Each time a battery is cycled, i.e. discharged and charged, a small amount of the active material within the battery plates is permanently lost. Over time this aging deterioration will eventually result in the failure of the battery. In cold weather the chemical reaction between the plates and the electrolyte is slowed, at 0 degrees Celsius a fully charged battery can lose up to 30% of its starting/cranking performance. If the battery is older, this loss may take the battery below the level of cranking performance needed to start the engine. In cold weather the cranking requirements are increased due to the engine oil being more viscous or thicker and also the engine components have a higher resistance to rotation. All these factors can have an effect on your vehicle’s battery. Even hot weather can reduce the life of your battery, hot weather can cause the break-up of the negative plate material and can increase the evaporation of the electrolyte, and both of these issues can shorten your battery’s life and affect its performance. When a battery is discharged a process takes place called Sulphation and when a battery is recharged the Sulphation reverts back into sulphuric acid. If a battery is left to go 昀at for some time, the Sulphation, slowly over time changes its form, to the point that it cannot revert back into sulphuric acid when charged. This is called Plate Sulphation and normally occurs in vehicles that are not used regularly or are under charged due to drive belts being slack or the alternator being faulty. Internally a battery has a solution which is evenly mixed; this is made up of acid and deionised water. If a battery has a stronger concentration of acid at the bottom of it, the battery will show a higher voltage and will not be able to supply enough current to start the vehicle. This is known as acid strati昀cation and can be caused by short distance driving and using other electrical components at the same time like the radio or the lights. Another reason why batteries fail in winter. Many car batteries failed during lockdown as people were not using their vehicles as often. If you 昀nd that you are not using your vehicle for a week or so the best advice would be to start it every few days and run it for a while, remembering to turn off all the other electrical components that could drain the battery (note: it is an offence to leave a car running unattended). If you are in any doubt pop in to your local garage, most will perform a battery test for free. Have a lovely autumn, and stay safe on our country roads.
