Performance Prestige

This lovely SEAT Leon Cupra came in for a couple of repairs

Firstly the coolant pump - this car is powered by VW group’s superb 2.0TSI engine. This engine is bristling with tech to give it prodigious power and good fuel economy.
Its design incorporates several ingenious ideas that help it achieve what it does.
One area that’s cleverly designed is its cooling system. With a coolant pump built into a “thermo control unit” that controls coolant flow to maintain optimum temperature and to reduce load and parasitic loses caused by the coolant pump by only allowing it to flow when needed.
This unit is driven unconventionally, by a toothed belt from the back end of one of the 2 balance shafts deep down in the engine.
This is a great space saver but makes replacing it somewhat time consuming!
As you can see from the photos there’s quite a lot needs removing to gain access
The actual fault is that the pump unit’s plastic housing can crack, causing a coolant leak, which if left unchecked can be damaging

The second fault was a leaking shock absorber - a simple fault in itself but gives a great reason to talk about its clever system called Magnetic Ride
This system uses tiny metal particles within the oil-type fluid inside the dampers. This fluid can be affected by a magnetic field, effectively changing the viscosity of the fluid. This changes the way the shocks work, making them firmer at the touch of a button, or at the request of an ECU which decides as and when it should add or remove damping affect
This gives the best of both worlds, allowing the car to be soft when desired but in a fraction of a second it can become firm and controlled

Technology like this makes working on cars nowadays interesting and great fun too, and at Performance Prestige we can give your car the best care

Give us a call on 01332 767644 for more info on how we can help with your car

Porsche are known for their incredible sports cars and ability to make the 911, a car who’s engine is hanging out the back like a huge pendulum, handle like a delicate ballerina and once they turned their engineering abilities to SUVs there was no turning back! First came the Cayenne, a huge 4x4 that wowed the world with its surprising handling and luxury.
Then came this, the Mecan - a smaller, even more nimble SUV but one that’s certainly not lacking in creature comforts and style

This one is powered by the VAG 3.0TDi V6 that provides plenty of shove whilst still being relatively economical

Vehicles like this need special care and we offer this in spades

Regular maintenance is the most important thing you can do to keep your car in top condition

We use only the best quality parts and oils and adhere to the manufacturer service schedule and our keen eye and attention to detail will help spot any potential issues before they leave you stuck

We offer menu servicing, so you know what your service will cost in advance

We can even service brand new cars without affecting your manufacturer warranty

Give us a call to discuss your needs or to book in in 01332 767644

We harp on about maintenance a lot here but it’s SO important!

Certain items require replacing periodically, either based on mileage or time

Here’s a Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0TDi that came in for its Timing Belt and Water Pump change

A timing belt (also known as a cam belt) is a vital part of the engine. It’s a toothed belt that transmits drive from the crankshaft to the camshaft and is responsible for, as the name suggests, keeping them in “time” with each other
If these 2 items go “out of time” with each other than really bad stuff happens - the result is many many broken bits and a hefty bill to repair it

As the belt is made of reinforced rubber it can degrade over time and wear with use, so it’s changed every now and again

Carrying out a job like this MUST be done properly and with the correct tools.
The pulleys for the camshaft and high pressure fuel pump can be adjusted to compensate for the tensioning of the belt during fitting. If this isn’t done correctly then when the jobs done the engine can run but it’ll be noisier than it should and less efficient due to a slight change in camshaft timing.

Done properly, the engine runs sweetly, quietly and safely for years to come

At Performance Prestige we use our years of experience, quality parts and correct tooling to make sure that every car leaves us running as well as it can

Give us a call to discuss your car’s needs and maintenance requirements on 01332 767644

We’ve had this lovely Mercedes in with us for a full service this week

Powered by the latest version and of Mercedes’ 2.0 turbo diesel engine and helped along by the 4matic all wheel drive system, this is a superb luxury saloon with oodles of style inside and out

It had the full service treatment whilst with us. We use only the best quality parts and our attention to detail to make sure your car gets the best care possible

We’re registered with the manufacturers so that we can update your online service history and we can service cars that are still under warranty too!!

To book your car for its service give us a call on 01332 767644