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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…

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…

We are recruiting, Technician Required!

We are Recruiting - Come and Join us!     Lakeside Garage is a very successful independent garage. We carry out Servicing, MOT's, Diagnostics, and more, for all makes and models of car, however our speciality lies…
Catalytic Converter

Catalytic Convertor theft information

You may be aware that there has been an increase in the theft of catalytic converters across Berkshire and indeed nationally. Catalytic converters contain small amounts of the precious metals platinum, palladium and rhodium which seem to be…
Vehicle Health Check

Free Vehicle Health Checks

If your car has been stood around as many have then why not take the opportunity of a free vehicle health check. Brakes, Tyres, Battery, Lights and Levels are all checked to ensure your car is good to go. Call us now and arrange your free…
Engine remapping Surrey and Berkshire

Book your Mot now to beat the expected post deferment rush

  The DVSA has predicted a high demand for MOT's through autumn. We will be trying to accommodate our usual customers as well as those whose Mot was deferred for 6 months. With this in mind, we urge you to book early if you need…

Air Conditioning Service and Re-Gas

Is your Air Conditioning working to it's full potential?  When you bring your car for an Air Conditioning Service with us at Lakeside Garage, Wraysbury,  the first thing that happens is that a vacuum test is carried out – All the remaining…
Engine remapping Surrey and Berkshire

IMI Master Technician Status

Lakeside Garage have an IMI (The Institute of the Motor Industry) Master Technician. Our company Director, Jay Wheatley, is classed within the top 3% of the technicians in the country having gained the coveted qualification of Master Technician. …
Total Oils Authorised agent

Manufacturer Approved Oils

When looking for a repairer to service your car, always ask what oils are being used within the estimate they have given. So why would you ask this? Well there are many oils out there on the open market, and a £3 per litre oil cannot be the…

Diagnostics de-mystified

When you go to a garage, are you paying for a Diagnostic assessment or merely a  fault code reading? There is a big difference! There appears to be some confusion around what a diagnostic check actually means from garage to garage. A proper…
Garage Tech Spot

Lakeside Garage Tech Spot

Is your Mercedes subject to the Digital Service Book?

Mercedes Digital Service Book If you drive a Mercedes and your vehicle is relatively new with a   Mercedes Digital service book, you do not have to go to a dealer in order to have the vehicle serviced and the service book updated. Here…
Engine remapping Surrey and Berkshire

Engine Re-Mapping grows in popularity

Think engine re-mapping looks simple? Well think again! Yet, on daily basis we are seeing more and more people wanting to re-map their cars. What is Re-mapping? It used to be referred to as 'Chip Tuning' - Simplistically it is a method of…