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Seasonal Car Care & Diagnostics Guide

Seasonal Car Care & Diagnostics Guide

Date Posted: 24 September 2026

Common Warning Lights You Shouldn’t Ignore

  1. The Check Engine Light: This can range from a loose fuel cap to a deeper emissions or sensor fault. Don't guess—let us run a professional diagnostic scan.

  2. Brake System Warning: If this stays on, pull over safely. It could indicate low brake fluid or worn pads needing immediate attention.

  3. Battery / Charging Alert: Often points to a failing alternator or a battery nearing the end of its lifespan.

Quick Pre-Trip Checklist

Before setting off on a long road trip or dealing with changing seasonal weather, make sure to check:

  • Tyre Pressures & Tread Depth (Legally required minimum is 1.6mm, but 3mm is safer for wet weather).

  • Screenwash & Coolant Levels.

  • Wiper Blades for streaks or cracks.

Got a pesky warning light?

Don't wait until it becomes a roadside emergency. Pop down to West End Garage or check out our daily work logs on Tiktok and Instagram. Call us to book a health check today!

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West End Garage
Guildford Road (A322)
West End
GU24 9LS

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WEG Limited trading as West end garage is an Appointed Representative of Automotive Compliance Ltd who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA No. 497010). Automotive Compliance Ltd’s permissions as a Principal Firm allows WEG Limited trading as West end garage to act as a credit broker, not a lender, for the introduction to a limited number of lenders, and to act as an agent on behalf of the insurer for insurance distribution activities only. We are a credit broker and not a lender. We can introduce you to a lender on our panel, which includes lenders of vehicle manufacturers. We have commercial arrangements with lenders and credit brokers which are likely to influence who we introduce you to. We are not an independent financial adviser and don’t give you any advice or recommendations. It is your choice whether you enter into any finance agreement. Our approach is to introduce you first to the manufacturer lender linked to the franchise offering you the vehicle. They will usually offer the best available package for you, taking into account both interest rates and other contributions (but we do not guarantee they do). If they are unable to offer finance, we then seek to introduce you to someone else on our panel. We will usually receive a commission for your introduction. This will be either a fixed fee, or a fixed percentage of the amount that you borrow. This may be linked to the vehicle model you choose. Lenders of vehicle manufacturers may also provide preferential rates to us for the funding of our vehicle stock and also provide financial support for our training and marketing. But any such amounts they and other lenders pay us will not affect the amounts you pay under your finance agreement. Before we propose you to a potential lender, we will tell you of the likely amount of commission we will receive and seek your consent to receiving this commission. The exact amount of commission will be confirmed before you sign your finance agreement. All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18s or over. Guarantees may be required.

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