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Westmoreland Cars Ltd

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Westmoreland Cars are a family run fully Accredited Service and MOT Centre, based at Unit 702 Thorp

03/11/2026

🔧 EXPERIENCED MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNICIAN WANTED! 🔧

Are you a skilled technician looking for your next role with a team that values you?

At Westmoreland Cars, we’re a family-run independent garage. We’ve looked after cars in our local community for over 25 years, and we’re growing. We’re looking for an experienced Motor Vehicle Technician to join us.

We’re open Monday to Friday, so your weekends are yours to enjoy. No Saturday shifts, just proper time off with family and friends.

We’d love to hear from you if you:
✅ Have solid experience in servicing, repairs and diagnostics
✅ Take pride in doing the job properly, first time
✅ Enjoy working as part of a small, friendly team
✅ Care about giving customers great service

If that sounds like you, we’d love to have a chat.
📞 Tel: 01937 841166
📧 Email: [email protected]

Please get in touch for more details. We’d be glad to tell you more about the role and the team.

28/10/2026

The scariest sound your car can make? 🎃 Silence, right after the cambelt snaps.

Your cambelt (or timing belt) keeps your engine's moving parts in perfect time. When it fails it often gives no warning, and on many engines it can cause serious, expensive damage.

Some modern engines use a "wet" cambelt that runs in engine oil. These need a little extra care:
✅ The correct oil specification really matters
✅ Regular oil changes help the belt last
✅ A worn wet belt can shed debris that blocks the oil supply

Every cambelt has a replacement interval by mileage or age, whichever comes first. Not sure when yours was last done? Check your service history, or ask us.

Don't leave it to a fright. Get in touch and we'll let you know when yours is due.

26/10/2026

The clocks have gone back, and your tyres are about to work harder 🌧️

Darker evenings and wetter roads mean less grip and longer stopping distances. That's when tread depth really counts. The legal limit is 1.6mm, but grip in the wet drops well before then, so it's worth checking now.

✅ Do the 20p test on every tyre, including the spare
✅ Recheck pressures as it gets colder, since cold air lowers them
✅ Check your lights while you're at it, you'll be relying on them more

More than 1 in 5 breakdowns on motorways and major A-roads are tyre-related. A few minutes now could save you a long wait on the hard shoulder.

Stay safe out there. Call in and we'll check your tyres and lights before the long nights set in.

25/10/2026

Did you enjoy the extra hour in bed? ⏰ The clocks went back at 2am, so don't forget the one in your car!

Your phone will have sorted itself out, but many car clocks won't. While you're at it, it's worth checking:
✅ Your dashboard clock (the handbook will show you how if you're not sure)
✅ Your dash cam: a wrong timestamp can cause problems if you ever need the footage for an insurance claim
✅ Your lights: the evening drive home is about to get darker, so make sure every bulb is working

Struggling to find the setting, or spotted a bulb out? We're always happy to help.

22/10/2026

Had an advisory on your last MOT? Don't file it and forget it.

In 2023-24, more than 2.1 million vehicles failed their MOT because of tyre defects. Over a third of them had already been flagged with a tyre advisory at a previous test.

Advisories are early warnings: parts that are wearing but haven't failed yet. Left alone, they can turn into a fail, a bigger bill, or a safety risk.

✅ Check your last certificate for advisories (you can view your MOT history free on GOV.UK)
✅ Tyres, brakes and suspension are the ones that most often get worse
✅ Get them looked at now, not the week your MOT is due

We're here to help. Bring your last MOT sheet in and we'll talk you through it.

21/10/2026

Wet leaves, dark evenings… how are your brakes feeling? 🍂

Autumn roads are some of the trickiest of the year. Wet leaves, standing water and early sunsets mean you’re relying on your brakes more than you might think.

A few signs it’s time to get them looked at:
✅ Squealing, grinding or scraping when you brake
✅ The pedal feels soft, spongy or sinks further than usual
✅ The car pulls to one side when you slow down
✅ Vibration through the pedal or steering wheel
✅ A brake warning light on the dashboard

Brake fluid matters too. Over time it absorbs moisture, which can make your brakes less effective, so it’s worth checking it’s been changed in line with your service schedule.

If anything feels different, don’t wait for winter to arrive. Pop in and our team will give your brakes a thorough check, so you’re ready for whatever the season throws at you.

Address

UNIT 702, Thorp Arch Trading Estate, Wetherby
Leeds

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441937841166

Website

http://westmorelandcars.boschauto.co.uk/

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