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Carcraft Northwich MOT

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Local independent garage offering all aspects of servicing, repairs and MOT's for all makes and models of vehicles.

12/05/2026

Hi everyone, I'm Adam. Your local MOT tester based at Carcraft Northwich MOT.

I carry out Class 4 and Class 7 MOT testing, and one thing I always try to be is fair and honest in my MOT's.

Unlike testers working for the chain garages, I’m not paid commission and my MOT's don't affect sales targets or quotas. My job is simply to test vehicles properly and safely in line with the DVSA MOT testing manual. Nothing more, nothing less.

I’m also proud to be a DVSA green rated tester, which reflects a consistent testing standard.

Whether your vehicle passes first time or needs some work, I’ll always explain things clearly and honestly without the pressure or upselling that many people worry about when booking an MOT.

If you’re looking for a local independent tester you can trust, feel free to get in touch 👍

📍 Carcraft Northwich MOT
📞 01606 45062
🌐 www.carcraftnorthwichmot.co.uk

09/05/2026

We had this delightful little Austin A35 in with us a few weeks ago after its new owner had just bought it and had it recovered straight to us to get it running properly.

The engine wanted to run, but it would splutter, stall and refuse to stay going consistently.

After getting to work on the very rudimentary electrics, we found a number of poorly crimped and loose connections including the main negative lead. We also discovered the condenser positive wire was intermittently earthing against the distributor body.

Once we’d tidied up the wiring, eliminated the poor connections and fitted a new condenser, we finally had this British classic firing up and running as she should again.

It’s always a pleasure working on classics like this and helping keep them on the road.

Got a classic vehicle you’d like us to look over? Give us a call on 01606 45062 or visit www.carcraftnorthwichmot.co.uk and see what we can do for you.

04/05/2026

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Call us on 01606 45062, visit our website on carcraftnorthwichmot.co.uk or on facebook at Carcraft Northwich MOT

01/05/2026

We had a vehicle come in this week with the oil light flickering intermittently. What we found was a good reminder of why regular servicing matters. It's not only wet belt engines that can suffer from this issue.

We removed the oil sump on this diesel Mazda 6 looking for a clue, and we certainly found what we were looking for. We cleaned out the oil pickup as it had become restricted with carbon deposits.

When oil flow is affected, it can quickly lead to major engine issues due to oil starvation in parts of the engine. This one was caught at just the right time.

Keeping up with oil changes using the correct specification helps prevent this from happening but there can also be other causes.

See what we can do for you. Contact us on 01606 45062 or visit www.carcraftnorthwichmot.co.uk.

23/04/2026

Today we repaired this electronic steering column on a Kia Sorento. The bushing between the assisting motor and the column had broken up and was causing play and a clunk in the column. We removed the steering column from the vehicle for access to the motor housing and refitted once the new bush was fitted.

Do you have a Kia or Hyundai with a strange noise coming from the steering? Let us help.

Call 01606 45062 or visit carcraftnorthwichmot.co.uk to book.

11/03/2026

Today we had a Suzuki Splash in for its MOT. During the inspection we discovered the rear nearside brake was binding excessively, which essentially means the brake was partially stuck on and causing constant drag on the wheel.

With the customer’s authorisation, we carried out a rear brake service. We explained beforehand that with drum brakes it’s difficult to know the exact issue until the drums are removed. Common causes include seized pivots on the brake shoes or a faulty adjuster mechanism.

In this case, we found that one piston in the wheel cylinder had seized, preventing the front brake shoe from releasing properly or applying pressure evenly when required. We contacted the customer again to explain the fault and obtain approval for the repair. We also advised that the brake pipe to the cylinder might need replacing if it had seized in place.

Fortunately, with a bit of careful persuasion the brake pipe came free without damage. After replacing the faulty cylinder and rebuilding the brakes, everything was reassembled and tested — leaving the vehicle with a properly functioning set of rear brakes once again.

It’s important to have sticking or binding brakes checked as soon as possible. Excess heat can damage wheel bearings, reduce fuel economy, and lead to premature wear of discs and pads.

If you think your vehicle may have a brake issue, give us a call on 01606 45062 or visit www.carcraftnorthwichmot.co.uk to see how we can help.

10/03/2026

Classic car coming out of hibernation? 🚗

With the drier weather on the way, now’s the perfect time to get your classic ready for this year’s shows, runs and days out.

After a few months off the road it's common to find things like sticking brakes, gummed carburettors and even perished fuel lines. A quick check now can save problems later.

At Carcraft Northwich MOT we offer:
🔧 Classic safety checks
🔧 MOTs (where required)
🔧 Servicing at all levels
🔧 Repairs and maintenance

Whether you want a quick once-over or a full service, we’ll help make sure your pride and joy is ready for the season ahead.

📞 01606 45062
🌐 www.carcraftnorthwich.co.uk

06/03/2026

Make the most of this season with your motorhome or campervan. We can MOT and service most makes and models on our 5 Tonne ramp.

Book online for immediate confirmation on www.carcraftnorthwichmot.co.uk or phone us during opening hours on 01606 45062.

Remember, we're a green rated DVSA approved testing station so you can be sure your MOT is carried out to the highest standards.

25/02/2026

This week we had a Mercedes Sprinter come in from The Shed Makers Ltd for us to take a look at a few items.

One of those items was a coolant leak that had to be topped up by roughly a litre a week. We used the pressure tester to recreate the pressures found on an engine at operating temperature. With that we found a leak at a connection on the thermostat. The thermostat had cracked on the connection so we replaced the thermostat, re-bled the cooling system and pressurised again to confirm our work.

It's important for leaks to be rectified as soon as possible to avoid damage to anywhere on the engine created by hot spots or air locks.

Contact us on 01606 45062 to see what Carcraft Northwich MOT can do for you.

29/01/2026

This is one of the jobs we completed today for our friends at Whitegate Travel. One of their vehicles started suffering from a slipping clutch.

Upon removing the gearbox we found a clutch plate that had suffered from overheating and possible oil contamination from a leaking input shaft seal. We found gear oil sitting behind the clutch cylinder and also found the gearbox fluid level to be low which confirmed our suspicions.

We replaced the flywheel, clutch, cylinder and input shaft seal and rebuilt.

We completed this job on our 5 ton ramp due to the size and length of the vehicle.

Find out what we can do for you at www.carcraftnorthwichmot.co.uk or by phoning us on 01606 45062

Address

Units 10 & 11 Duttons Business Centre
Northwich
CW95HJ

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 9pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	8:30am - 12:30pm

Website

http://www.carcraftnorthwichmot.co.uk/

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