BMW Fibre Optic system repairs and idrive faults

Lakeside garage carries out repairs and software updates to the fibre optic entertainment system on your BMW. These repairs are normally only carried out by the dealer. We can save you time and money. Common problems are bluetooth not working…

Coronavirus Update

Coronavirus update as of 13/05/2020   Due to the ever changing situation with Covid 19 and following the guidelines of the government,  we are now back open for business having implemented all the health and safety precautions relating…

Lakeside Tech Spot

      Lakeside Tech Spot! Tech spot   Diesel Particulate Filters The above image shows a blocked Diesel Particulate Filter and increasingly we are cleaning more and more DPF’s (Diesel Particulate filters). These are on virtually…

Shocking state of front brake pad and disc

Would you have any idea if you were driving around with brake pads and discs that looked like this??? The images here show a broken front brake pad and a seriously corroded front brake disc. This is the view from the inside which is very…

Vehicle Air Conditioning is not just for Summer!

It seems to be a common belief that it is not necessary to use the Air Conditioning during the winter months. However, by leaving it off, it can cause the seals to dry out and acid corrosion as well. When you come to use the system again during…

Calling all Skoda owners!

Smart, Subtle and Spacious Skoda! Lakeside Garage can help! We use Dealer Level equipment,   giving us the edge over others. As a Skoda / Volkswagen Audi Group Specialist, we can offer you Servicing, Repairs, Mot’s, Diagnostics, Diesel…

Waterpump failures

Not many people get to see what a broken water pump looks like. This is an image of one that we took off a vehicle recently. It is actually broken at the 'impeller' which is the part of the pump that rotates. If the water pump is broken then…

Diesel Particulate Filter information

Here is an example what a Diesel Particulate Filter looks like along with the kind of fault light you may see on your dashboard if there is an issue with the DPF. The function of a Diesel Particulate Filter is to filter particulate matter from…

Some information about brake discs and pads

An interesting comparison between a rear corroded brake disc and a new one. Big difference! We recommend having your brake system checked  once a year for general wear and tear and to give you peace of mind. It is dangerous to wait too long…
Garage Tech Spot

Why you cannot afford not to have the oil in your car changed regularly!

Interesting information regarding the consequences of not changing the oil in your car regularly.  The photo you can see here shows an oil filter that has not been changed according to the vehicle’s schedule. It has totally disintegrated!…

Bulb failure information

Headlight failure It is good practice to check that your headlights are working properly on a weekly basis. We all, often see vehicles with just one headlight working and it is likely that they do not realise they have a problem. If only one…

Lakeside Garage Celtic Tuning Authorised Dealer

Lakeside Garage is now an authorised dealer for Celtic Tuning, one of the leading remapping companies in the country. We are now able to provide remapping for all makes and models along with our speciality of German Cars. This includes economy…

Better Tyre Prices at Lakeside Garage

Getting new tyres can be a chore. Sitting around in your lunch break or on a Saturday morning in a dark waiting area you would rather not be in? All of this to get the best price? Tyre companies are great at making you believe you have the…