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🚗 Both these vehicles look very different but they both share one thing in common! 🚙

They both have wet timing belts!

These can be problematic if not maintained correctly! ❌

We recently had both vehicles in -

• Both required belt replacements
• Both belts replaced using genuine parts
• Both owners back on the road and confident in their vehicles!

Many vehicles now use the wet belt design and it is critical to maintain them to avoid major engine issues!

Contact us to discuss the inspection/replacement of your vehicles timing belt.

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🚗 Ford C-max air flow fault 🚗 why a fault code is only part of the diagnostic process! 🔍

We were presented with this c-max recently which had the engine management light on 🆘

One of the first steps to diagnose a fault is of course to read the stored diagnostic trouble codes. 💻

In this case the vehicle had stored a fault relating to the circuit performance of the mass air flow sensor for the engine.

Next comes a plan on what to test and what to expect. 🧐

Using correct technical information for the vehicle electrical circuits along with analysing live data. We gather evidence to give a direction in which to go next. 📈

Through testing we established that yes the air flow sensor was receiving voltage ✅
BUT……..
It wasn’t the correct amount of voltage ❌
when tested under loaded conditions it disappeared completely! ❌

What does this mean?

The fault lies somewhere deep in the wiring loom!

Further testing isolates the area of the circuit and it leads us to a corroded wire!

Yes reading a fault code told us the area we are dealing with! But the vehicle isn’t clever enough to know why!
Thats why testing and correct diagnostics are key to tracing faults on modern vehicles! 💪🏻

Wire repaired and insulated, faults cleared and vehicle back to full health! ✅

If you are experiencing warning lights illuminated on your vehicle - get in contact today to arrange an appointment

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🏎️ Did you know we also do tyres! 🏎️

As well as MOT’s, repairs, servicing & diagnostics, We also supply and fit tyres! — with options to suit every driver and every budget.

If your tyres are worn, cracked, or losing grip, now’s the time to get them sorted!

Whether you need summer, winter, all‑season, or budget tyres, we’ve got you covered.
And with same‑day fitting available on selected sizes and brands (subject to availability), you can get back on the road safely and quickly.

🔥 Same‑day tyre fitting available on selected sizes and brands
🔥 Huge range of tyres to suit every budget
🔥 Summer · Winter · All‑Season · Budget options
🔥 Wheel alignment to stop uneven wear and extend tyre life

Whether you need performance, reliability, or value — we’ll match the right tyre to your vehicle and your driving needs ✅

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🎉We are celebrating a milestone! 🎉

30 years in business and looking forward to the future!

We would like to take this opportunity to once again thank all our staff and customers for their hard work and loyalty!

Please feel free to have a read and share 😊

The popular family-run firm has plans for the future after 30 years in business. Read more: https://ebx.sh/ifwVZT

❗️📣 We are Closed 📣❗️

Just a reminder we are closed for our annual two week holiday to let the team enjoy some well earned rest!
We will reopen Monday 10th August.

Thank you

🎅🏻🎄 Merry Christmas from Motech! 🎄🎅🏻

As the year comes to a close, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our incredible customers — both new and loyal — for your continued support. It’s been a pleasure keeping you safely on the road, and we’re truly grateful for the trust you place in us.

We also want to give a huge shoutout to our hardworking and dedicated team. Your skill, commitment, and care make Motech what it is — we couldn’t do it without you all!

From all of us at Motech, we wish you a joyful Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year. Here’s to a fantastic 2026 filled with smooth journeys and great service!

🚗🔧 This Week’s Wiring Wins! 🔧🚗

It’s been a busy week in the workshop, and our team has been hard at work diagnosing and repairing some tricky wiring faults across a range of vehicles. Here’s a look at what we’ve tackled:

• BMW X1 – 4WD warning traced to a faulty rear differential control module. ✅ New component fitted and programmed in-house.

• Range Rover – Remote key wouldn’t work, leaving the vehicle insecure and hard to start. 🛠️ Diagnosed as a corroded RF module – replaced and wiring repaired!

• Dacia – Difficult starting despite multiple parts fitted elsewhere. 🔍 Found the real culprit: a broken control wire for the glow plug module. Repaired and now starting first turn of the key!

• Volvo – Parking brake stuck on. ⚡ Diagnosed as a broken wire to the left brake motor. Repaired and back to smooth operation.

Every repair required methodical diagnostics and specialist testing methods to pinpoint the exact fault – saving customers time, money, and frustration.

📸 Check out the images below to see the process in action!

👉 If your vehicle is showing warning lights, struggling to start, or has electrical gremlins, don’t wait – book in with us today and let our team get you back on the road with confidence.

🔧 Motech Garage 🔧
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🐌 Slow Starting Skoda 🐌

Sam one of our younger technicians recently tackled a Skoda that was having some starting issues 💪🏻

This had become very inconvenient, often leaving the customer stranded unable to start the engine! 😤

Armed with nothing more than a test light 💡 and knowledge of how the circuit should work, some tests were made!

Most importantly the circuit needed to be tested under load and ‘working’
This identified a breakdown of a main power feed to the starter motor. ❌

A repair was made to the wire to create a path for current to flow to the starter motor! 💥

No unnecessary parts fitted - a reliable cost effective repair made - customer back on the road with a car they can trust is going to start! ✅

🔧 Motech Garage 🔧
For all your vehicle MoT, servicing, Repair and Diagnostic needs!

📍Forfar town centre location 📍
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🚗💡2021 Land Rover Defender – MoT Failure Rescued!

This Defender came in for diagnosis after failing its MoT for an offside front position lamp inoperative. At first glance, you might think: “Just a bulb, right?” 🤔

Not this time. The Defender uses LED light units – no bulbs to swap out! ❌

👉 The fix? A new circuit board inside the lamp to restore the position light and get the vehicle back on the road.

💰 The best part: this cost‑effective repair saved the customer from replacing the entire lamp unit, which from Land Rover would have been over £1000.

✅ Result: Position lamp brought back to life, MoT passed, and one happy Defender owner!

🔧 Motech Garage 🔧
For all your vehicle MoT, servicing, Repair and Diagnostic needs!

📍Forfar town centre location 📍
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Vehicle Tyre Safety – Don’t Risk It This Winter ❄️

The only thing between your car and the road is your tyres — and that makes them critical to your safety.

✅ Tread depth
✅ Correct pressures,
✅ Wheel alignment

All play a vital role in keeping your tyres in top condition.

With winter approaching, don’t get caught out by worn or defective tyres. Slippery roads and cold temperatures demand reliable grip and performance.

📞 Call or message us today to book a tyre check or get advice on replacements.
We’re here to keep you safe and rolling smoothly.

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