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Motor Vehicle Technician/mechanic
We are hiring! Castle Vehicle Servicing is a growing independent multi-brand mot test and motor vehicle service centre located in the Kings Heath Industrial Estate in Northampton. We aim to…
Why the Cheapest Garage isn’t Always the Best Choice for Your Car – What the MOT Fee Debate Means for Drivers
The Independent Garage Association is calling on the Government to increase the maximum MOT fee from £54.85 to at least £95. But what does that mean for motorists, and why…
Car Air Con Regas Northamptonshire: Why Prices Are Rising in 2026
If you’re searching for car air con regas in Northamptonshire, you may have already noticed prices are increasing in 2026. For drivers across Northampton, Wellingborough, Kettering, and surrounding areas, acting…
Pothole Damage Repairs in Northampton – Wheels, Tyres & Suspension Checks
If you’ve hit a pothole in Northampton or elsewhere in Northamptonshire, you’re not alone! Drivers across the county are increasingly complaining about the poor state of local roads. Unfortunately, pothole…
Cold Weather Car Battery Problems This January
With January cold snaps and freezing temperatures across Northamptonshire this week and over the coming days, many drivers are discovering their cars won’t start when they need them most. More…
Blinded by the Lights – Are Your HeadLamps Roadworthy
The clocks have gone back and the darker evenings are drawing in. Having reliable headlights is vital for safe driving on Northamptonshire’s roads. With growing complaints from motorists about the…
DVSA’s Ghost MOT Crackdown 2025: What Northampton Drivers Need to Know
This year the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has made an active drive to crack down on Ghost MOTs – and no, we are not talking about Halloween trick…
Head Gasket Failure Symptoms & Repair
Head gasket failure is a serious but common issue that affects many vehicles. Whether you’re noticing white smoke from your exhaust, unexplained coolant loss, or engine overheating, these could be…
Ford Eco boost wet belt replacement
Have you fallen foul of the Ford Wet Belt? You are not alone. Castle Vehicle Servicing are specialists in the replacement of wet belts on the 1.0 EcoBoost Ford Engines…
CVS top tips for tyre health and safely navigating the roads this Autumn
Autumn is here, and with it, a new set of challenges for your vehicle. As the rain clouds and colder months loom to ensure the optimal handling of your vehicle,…
Ignoring your MOT advisories leads to higher risk of break down and worse according to new data from RAC
Your vehicle has just passed its MOT at our DVSA accredited MOT test centre, but you have received a list of advisories. What do they mean and when should you…
Exhaust systems – All you need to know about Diesel Particulate Filters
Your vehicle’s exhaust system has four main functions: to control noise, to direct exhaust fumes away from passengers, to enhance engine performance, and to improve fuel consumption. If you drive…
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