by Marcus Simpson | Oct 31, 2013 | First 4 Cars News
Hi folks We are looking into fitting HID headlight sets, making your vision a lot better in the dark. These are bulbs that get brighter as you turn them on making the lights seem crystal clear, which can improve your vision by up to 40%. The installation for the system usually takes about am hour depending on model of car, some cars cannot have the upgrade because there lights are can-bus controlled and that would affect the vehicle performance and lead to all sorts of problems with the electrical systems. The power usage of the bulb is reduced to 35watts and the light power is measured in light heat, therefore the measurement is in kelvin. The heat from light therefore is circa 7735 degrees C. It is a plasma arc that is started by a balast charge, that is maintained by a low wattage arc. I will be fitting our first HID system this weekend and making the owner quite happy as they should be able to see a lot more of the world of nigh time, with headlight aim set to MOT standards. It will give the car a crystal clear whit look, which will compliment the angel eye side lights already fitted. I also have some SMD 501 side light bulbs with a brilliant white look, this will loose the yellow tinge of the classic iridescent bulb, I am quite looking forward to the outcome of the finish and when i work out how to add pictures I will post a few up here. Have you had any upgrades you are quite excited about? if so please...
by Marcus Simpson | Oct 26, 2013 | First 4 Cars News
We have been very pleased to have had the opportunity to work on a Rover P5 B, this car has belonged to our customer for the past 22 years. He approached us because of the great work we did on is 55 plate passat, he was so impressed that he asked us to undergo work on his rover P5. Our first mission was to MOT the 1973 classic which wasn’t to much of a problem as the car lived in a garage most of its life. All the mot tester could find was a fractured rubber bush that was the mount for the leaf spring, we sourced a part from india with the help of the owner. Servicing was the next job on our list again having to go to old suppliers for these parts and trawling the web looking for classic car part suppliers. We located the oil filter from unipart who was the original supplier of the parts 40 years ago, we also fitted 2 K&N air filters to help the big 3.5 V8 breathe, which greatly improved the performance. We are currently waiting for the car back so we can service the antifreeze on it ready for the winter, i will get some pictures and put them on our website so we can show off this classic British car. The same model of which Thacther came to Downing street in on the 4th of may 1979. Do you or any of your friends have classic cars or motorcycles that have recently undergone works or been stored in preperation for...
by Marcus Simpson | Aug 27, 2013 | First 4 Cars News
As with parts for your car you have to keep them in as good health as possible to ensure your vehicle runs smoothly and efficiently by having yearly services and regular checks. This theory can apply to business and so we are keeping up with the times and are happy to announce our new website to give ourselves that online presence. We even have a mobile site so you can always contact us on the go :). Make sure to visit the site thoroughly as we have some web only offers for you! Just click to print off the voucher(s) and bring them in. The current voucher will give you 20% off a full service. Winter is only round the corner so it could come in handy for that winter service your vehicle will desperately...