Parr Automotive - First Stop

28/09/2026

It starts with you.

Every need. Every vehicle. Every day.

At First Stop, our team is here to make sure you get the right support, service and experience, every time.

Find your nearest workshop: https://www.firststop.co.uk/branch-selector

24/09/2026

Your car shouldn't need to warn you. 🚨

Warning lights are the last signal, not the first. By the time one turns on, the issue has often been building for a while.

Catch it early with a professional check – tyres, brakes, lights, all in one visit.

Book your First Stop appointment today: https://www.firststop.co.uk/branch-selector

31/08/2026

Meet Olivia Mackay, a 20-year-old apprentice who refused to let setbacks define her path. After leaving school without GCSEs, she returned to college, gained qualifications and kept working towards her goal of building a career in the automotive industry.

Following redundancy, support from the Youth Trailblazer scheme and Wolves at Work helped Olivia secure a new opportunity with CC Autocentres. Today, she is gaining hands-on experience with customers and day-to-day workshop operations while learning from experienced technicians.

Olivia’s story is a reminder of what persistence and the right support can make possible. Read more about her journey here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c80nzd1egp8o

07/08/2026

Longer journey ahead❓ Make sure support is never far away. ​

With over 190 First Stop workshops, drivers can count on expert help before and during their trip, from tyre checks to professional advice when something does not feel right on the road. ​

Whether you are heading to the lakeside or the beach, visiting family or crossing the country, our specialists are here to help you travel with more confidence. ​

Count on First Stop support along the way. Find your nearest workshop:
👉 https://www.firststop.co.uk/branch-selector

31/07/2026

✅🛞 The right tyre choice goes beyond size and season.​

Our experts know that tyre technology can affect how it performs over time, from everyday efficiency to wear and driving comfort.​

That is why they help drivers understand what sits behind the label and choose tyres that match their car, routes and driving needs. 🤝

30/07/2026

A smooth trip starts before you leave the driveway. 🚘​

Once the car is ready, it is worth checking what goes with you: essential safety items and the little things that make a long drive more comfortable. ​

What is the one thing you always take on every journey? Share it in the comments. 💬👇

29/07/2026

Summer trips are not the time for guesswork. ☀️​

Before you leave, let First Stop specialists take a professional look at your car and the details that matter on the road: tyres, pressure, visible wear and key service checks. ​

🧑🏻‍🔧 Our service technicians carry out every check with one thing in mind – helping drivers feel confident before they set off.​

Book your visit at: https://firststop.co.uk/branch-selector

12/07/2026

Find your next summer tyres with First Stop. ☀️ ​

Planning more journeys in the months ahead? Our specialists can help you find the right tyres for your vehicle and driving needs.​

For passenger cars, SUVs and 4x4s, including EVs, Bridgestone Turanza 6 ENLITEN is one of the options we recommend for reliable performance and long-lasting comfort on the road. 🛞 ​

Expert advice. Professional fitting. Seasonal support from your local First Stop workshop. 🔧​

👉 Book your visit: https://firststop.co.uk/branch-selector

10/07/2026

🌞 Summer is already in the air, and most of us are more than ready for it.​

But is your car prepared too❓ If not, there is still time.

Before your first road trip, use this checklist as a quick reminder. 📋✅​

Prefer an expert eye? Our service technicians can check the details that matter before you set off.

23/02/2023

To preserve the anniversary of the expiry date. Did you know it can be done a month in advance.

If you unsure when your MOT is due, give us a ring 01858 465470

06/06/2019

It's been an extremely busy couple of weeks in the network for fixing . This is not one we did ourselves but one of our fellow dealers in the network resolved this for the owner.

At the very top of the problem list is the Nissan Qashqai.
This one presented with a blocked unit and the owner had a competitive quote to "clean it". When he asked for a price to clean his local TerraClean dealer they asked if the cleaning company had investigated and identified the problem. ............. "It's blocked was the owners answer" and that is fair comment from the owner, but the company cleaning should have known better and explained the concept of DPF to him. Once explained he took it to our dealer, who diagnosed the problem - which is ALWAYS the key. Then he resolved the problem, allowed the unit to regenerate (self-clean).

If your car develops a problem, maybe you see the dreaded warning light - do not panic - simply talk to us - FIRST.

Even better talk to us about preventative maintenance and avoid that sinking feeling when it just will not start.

Results vary by make, model, age and mileage of vehicle.

30/05/2019

Holiday season is upon us and more and more people will be starting up their motorhomes and camper vans for the first time in a while.

To get the best from your pride and joy and to optimise its efficiency consider getting a done. The service is a preventative maintenance which will help:

Improve performance
Increase MPG
Reduce Emissions

If you have any speak to one of our trained technicians before that first big trip of the season. Don't ignore warning lights. We can resolve problems and carry our , if needed.

We are part of a national network of about 500 TerraClean specialists across the UK & Ireland.

Make contact today.

24/05/2019

A question we are asked, on a regular basis, is can you my ... Van, Truck, Motorcycle, Tractor, Digger, JCB.........

Just for clarity in 99.9% of cases the answer is "yes", we can TerraClean them, carry out a (if fitted), diagnose and resolve carbon related problems. It is what we do. We diagnose and resolve problems every day as a network.

So if you have a problem, talk to us ..... first. When you are considering a do not just pick any - go for . Genuine Experts.

15/05/2019

Supercars and Classic Cars. You may be lucky enough to run one, as your daily workhorse or your summer toy.
We are regularly asked if they can be TerraCleaned. The answer is YES. We have done thousands across our network over the years.

So if you are getting your toy out of the garage for the summer months or simply want more from the beautiful Mini or Maserati you drive every day, talk to us today and see how we can help!

We are part of a 500 dealer-network spread throughout the UK and Ireland including many offshore islands we are ready and waiting to help, where ever you may be.

09/05/2019

Many fleet owners trust specialists such as us and our fellow TerraClean service centres - and mobile technicians - to keep their vehicles and employees on the move.

Ford transits of all types are one of the most regular vans brought to network specialists for DPF related problems. Owners want to avoid the unnecessary expense of replacing DPF units, too many are drawn-in by companies who say they will clean them at a great price.

The key is never just to clean. There is no point unblocking a DPF unless you are going to fix the fault that caused it to block in the first place. If you do not fix the fault, then either the cleaned DPF or even a new DPF is likely to block up again, that could happen soon after the clean or replacement.

We, like our fellow DPF technicians, have state of the art diagnostic equipment and importantly we know how to read and interpret the results of the diagnostics.

With this Transit Custom the blockage was due to a faulty senor, relied upon by the vehicles ECU to signal that the vehicle was at the correct temperature to start the regeneration process. Replacing or cleaning the DPF unit would never remove that problem and without fixing it (in this case replacing the sensor) blockage would happen again pretty quickly.

By correctly diagnosing the fault and fitting a new quality replacement sensor the DPF was able to regenerate – so no cleaning fee was even required.

So, if you run even one van, truck or car, when you see the warning light don’t rush to the wrong solution talk to real experts today. We are one of a great team with superb support and can help you today.

01/05/2019

Would you let your mate operate on you because?

• His friend's a doctor.
• He says he read in a forum that the process is easy.
• Oh and of course - he can do it cheaper.

The Answer is No - We hope. So why allow friends to sort your car out.

This is a Ford Transit Custom only 23,000 miles on it. The owner had a mate with a "obd machine" he’s "cheap" and watched a video on "YouTube" outcome, said he would give it a go, what could go wrong - he "wouldn't make it any worse".

Result ! ........

• Overheated and broken DPF system and the blockage was not cleaned.
• ECU reset to fool the car in to thinking the DPF is new
• 2 temperature sensors melted.
• Over £1000 to repair!
• Lessons learned.

We are an official TerraClean Dealer. We have been trained in how to approach such problems and have years of experience as professionals in the motor trade. Our DPF Services start by identifying the root cause of any problems.

Then we fix those problems and then decide if the DPF needs to be unblocked or if it will now regenerate (self-clean) because of the work we have done.

Throughout the process we communicate with you, keeping you informed and advising of your options and any costs.

That's is why so many garage owners and fleet operators turn to TerraClean first.

Results vary by make, model, age and mileage of vehicle.

10/04/2019

Self Employed?

Every penny counts when running a business.

For a lot of business owners vehicle running costs are one of their biggest overheads.

TerraClean is proven to not only improve MPG but also can be the perfect prevent maintenance service.

✅ Improved Throttle Response
✅ Smoother and Quieter Running
✅ Restore Lost MPG
✅ Regain Lost Power
✅ Reduce Harmful Emissions

Remember if you have problems like a blocked DPF we can help with that too.

Results vary by make, model, age and mileage of vehicle.

For more info give us a shout at Parr Automotive - Market Harborough TerraClean

03/04/2019

999, what’s your emergency!

An Iveco Ambulance, after 240,000 miles of service it was due a bit of attention, to ensure it remained reliable - vital for this vehicle.

They reported that it is now running smoother, quieter and more responsive lower fuel bills to boot - and that all important reliability giving the operators confidence it will perform.

It doesn't matter what you run, we can TerraClean pretty much anything with an internal combustion engine.

✅ Improved Throttle Response
✅ Smoother and Quieter Running
✅ Restore Lost MPG
✅ Regain Lost Power
✅ Reduce Harmful Emissions

Also if you have problems such as a blocked DPF, EGR or turbo we can help with that too.

Results vary by make, model, age and mileage of vehicle.

For more info give us a shout at Parr Automotive - Market Harborough TerraClean

27/03/2019

Good luck to the TerraClean sponsored Colin Turkington in your new car, in the BTCC 2019 season from all of us at Parr Automotive - Market Harborough TerraClean

TerraClean BTCC Car Unveiled