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Car Repairs
in East Grinstead, Crawley and Surrey

When a problem occurs on the road, you need someone who can repair your vehicle with professional care. Based in Lingfield, SD Autotech performs car repairs for drivers across Crawley, East Grinstead and from throughout Surrey. We prefer to install genuine manufacturer’s parts where possible and work tirelessly to prevent future breakdowns.

Whether you drive a Volkswagen or an Audi, our garage will repair your vehicle in expert time.

We offer a free courtesy car at no extra charge, which you can enjoy for as long as your vehicle remains at our workshop.

All repairs carried out on your vehicle will be done with your permission and agreement. We can break down any costs involved for your understanding, so there are no surprises when it comes to the bill. We can also offer engine tuning and performance upgrades to maximise your vehicle’s potential.

Car Diagnostics

Today’s modern vehicles are very complex. Over the years, we have gained a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes do diagnosing faults. This knowledge coupled with the large amount of diagnostic equipment we have invested in gives us the best possible chance of getting to the bottom of any problem you may have with your vehicle.

Any electrical or mechanical issue your vehicle may have can be accurately and efficiently diagnosed. We then price up the remedial work so we can discuss your options and get any necessary authorisation to carry out the repairs. Depending on the fault we will book you in for a pre authorised amount of time to fully investigate.

Brake and Suspension Repairs

Brakes and suspension are perhaps the most important safety components, and we are fully equipped to inspect, maintain and repair all aspects of these systems. Services may include:

  • Brake fluid replacement

  • Brake and suspension advice

  • Diagnosis of any suspension faults

  • Replacement of suspension parts

  • ABS and traction control system repairs

  • Replacement of brake components

Beyond car repairs, we can also advise car enthusiasts across Crawley, East Grinstead and the surrounding areas on brake and suspension upgrades. Anything from fast road pads to full brake upgrade kits and uprated suspension components can be supplied and fitted in-house.

Cambelts

Your cambelt and associated parts are important to your vehicle’s engine. It keeps everything perfectly timed and running smoothly. That said, belts and bearings do have a service life and will need changing at the correct intervals to avoid failure. We have invested in specialist tools to replace cambelts, tensioners and bearing rollers when you visit us for car repairs. It’s also recommended that you replace the cambelt driven water pump where fitted.

Timing Chains

Like the timing belt, the timing chain serves to keep the engine perfectly in time. Unlike cambelts, however, they don’t have a service life or replacement interval. Instead, vehicles on the VW Audi range of vehicles can suffer from several known issues. They may become stretched and wear away, while chain tensioners could suffer premature failure.

Inlet Runner Walnut Blast Cleaning

Modern petrol engines in Crawley, East Grinstead and the surrounding areas suffer with carbon deposits building up in the intake tract and on the back of the valves. The build-up of carbon over time restricts airflow into the engine. This leads to reduction in power and eventually running issues with the engine. This is due to modern engines injecting the fuel directly into the cylinder instead of into the inlet manifold. When fuel is injected into the manifold it cleans the inlet tract and inlet valves as it passes into the engine.

We have invested in walnut shell blasting equipment to remove the carbon deposits to keep your vehicle running at its best. Walnut shell is an ideal blast media as it does not remove any metal during the blast process and if tiny particles enter the cylinder they simply burn off causing no damage to the engine. We recommend this is carried out as part of your maintenance plan.

As a VW and Audi specialist, we have a lot of experience when it comes to car repairs. No matter the vehicle you drive, we deliver a professional fix and work with an honest approach from the outset.

If you notice a problem with your vehicle, call 01342 837083 for car repairs from a time-served technician. We repair vehicles from all over Crawley, East Grinstead and Surrey.