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LT Mechanics 🔧 Servicing • MOT • Diagnostics • Repairs • Tyres
📍 Northwich, Cheshire
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Ever wondered what sits behind your flywheel? 👀The photos attached show the rear crankshaft oil seal, a small but very i...
16/10/2026

Ever wondered what sits behind your flywheel? 👀

The photos attached show the rear crankshaft oil seal, a small but very important component of your engine!

🤔 What does it do?

The rear crankshaft oil seal sits where the crankshaft exits the rear of the engine, behind the flywheel. Its job is to prevent engine oil from leaking out of the engine around the rotating crankshaft.

⚠️ What happens when it starts to fail?

Over time, the seal can wear, harden or become damaged, allowing engine oil to escape. This can lead to:

▪️Oil leaks between the engine and gearbox
▪️Falling engine oil levels
▪️Oil contamination around the clutch, potentially causing clutch slipping
▪️More serious engine problems if oil levels are allowed to drop too low

👨🏼‍🔧 Why is it important to replace it?

Replacing a rear crankshaft oil seal is a labour-intensive job because the gearbox and flywheel usually need to be removed to gain access. Catching an oil leak early can help prevent further damage and avoid unnecessary repair costs.

At LT Mechanics, we know that even the smallest components can play a big part in keeping your vehicle running smoothly! 💪

📞 Got an oil leak or noticed something unusual with your vehicle? Get in touch with the team and we’ll be happy to help!

LT Mechanics - Keeping you safely on the road! 🚗💨

HEARD A KNOCK LATELY? 👀🚗Sometimes the smallest parts can make the biggest noises!This 2009 Fiat Punto came into the LT M...
09/10/2026

HEARD A KNOCK LATELY? 👀🚗

Sometimes the smallest parts can make the biggest noises!

This 2009 Fiat Punto came into the LT Mechanics workshop with a knocking sound that definitely wasn’t supposed to be there! 🔊

After investigating, we found the culprit…

💥 A BROKEN BOTTOM ENGINE MOUNT!

The engine mount helps support the engine and control movement while driving.

When the rubber deteriorates or breaks, it can allow excessive movement, causing knocking or clunking noises, particularly when accelerating, changing gear or pulling away.

And as you can see from these photos, this one had completely given up! 😬

🔧 Out with the old, in with the new!

The difference between the damaged mount and its replacement speaks for itself.

It’s a good reminder that an unusual noise doesn’t always mean something major has gone wrong with your engine — but it’s definitely worth investigating before it causes further problems.

💛 Here at LT Mechanics, we’d rather find the problem and explain what’s happening than leave you guessing.

📍 LT Mechanics | Northwich, Cheshire

💬 BE HONEST… Have you ever turned the radio up to avoid hearing a strange noise from your car? 😂🔊

🚗 MERCEDES E350d — REAR BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT! 🔧Think changing brake pads is just a case of taking the old ones off and ...
08/10/2026

🚗 MERCEDES E350d — REAR BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT! 🔧

Think changing brake pads is just a case of taking the old ones off and fitting new ones? Not always! 👀

This Mercedes E350d was in the LT Mechanics workshop for a rear brake pad replacement.

But there’s a little more involved with this one…

⚙️ Electronic parking brake!

Unlike a traditional handbrake, this Mercedes has an electronic parking brake system, meaning we need to use our diagnostic equipment to put the rear brake calipers into brake pad replacement mode before carrying out the work.

💻 Using our diagnostic machine allows us to correctly prepare the system for the new pads without risking damage to the electronic parking brake mechanism.

Once the new pads are fitted, the system can be taken out of replacement mode and checked to make sure everything is operating correctly. ✅

It’s one of those jobs that might look straightforward, but having the right equipment and knowing the correct procedure makes all the difference.

Modern cars need more than just a spanner! 🔧😂

Another job in the workshop here at LT Mechanics, keeping Northwich moving!

📍 Northwich, Cheshire

💬 Did you know some cars need a diagnostic machine just to change their rear brake pads?

🔧🚗 WE HAVE AVAILABILITY THIS WEEK! 🚗🔧Need something sorting on your car? We've got some workshop availability this wee...
06/10/2026

🔧🚗 WE HAVE AVAILABILITY THIS WEEK! 🚗🔧

Need something sorting on your car? We've got some workshop availability this week and spaces available for both smaller jobs and repairs! 🙌

Whether you've been putting something off, you've noticed a new noise, a warning light has appeared or your car is simply due some TLC, now is a great time to get it booked in. 🔧

We can help with:

🔧 Servicing & general maintenance
🚗 MOT
⚠️ Diagnostics & warning lights
🛑 Brakes
🛞 Suspension & steering
⚙️ Clutches, timing belts, timing chains & wet belts
🔋 Battery & starting issues
🧰 General repairs & much more!

🍂 With the colder, wetter weather setting in, it's also a great time to get any little niggles checked before they turn into bigger problems.

📅 Spaces available this week
📍 Anderton, Northwich

📩 Drop us a message or give us a call to get booked in.

Not sure what your car needs? Just let us know what's happening and we'll be happy to help! 😊

THIS is why wet-belt maintenance matters.What you’re looking at here is a wet timing belt that has deteriorated to the p...
06/10/2026

THIS is why wet-belt maintenance matters.

What you’re looking at here is a wet timing belt that has deteriorated to the point where teeth have been stripped from the belt.

And unfortunately, this isn’t necessarily a case of simply fitting a new belt and sending the car on its way. 🔧

When a wet belt deteriorates or fails, the consequences can be serious. Depending on what’s happened internally, this vehicle could now potentially require significant engine repairs; possibly even a partial engine rebuild.

The frustrating part?

Good maintenance can make a huge difference.

Wet belts operate inside the engine and rely heavily on the correct oil, correct servicing intervals and regular maintenance. Using the wrong specification of oil, stretching service intervals or neglecting oil changes can contribute to belt deterioration.

That’s why we’re always banging on about servicing. 😂

It isn’t just an oil and filter change.

It’s about giving us the opportunity to spot potential problems before they turn into jobs like this.

If your vehicle has a wet timing belt and you’re unsure when it was last inspected or when it’s due for replacement, don’t just assume it’s fine.

Ask.

We’d much rather have that conversation with you now than show you pictures like these later. 👆

📍 LT Mechanics | Northwich

Not sure whether your car has a wet belt or when it’s due? Drop us a message with your registration and we’ll point you in the right direction. 🔧

😱 A SCARY MOMENT FOR OUR CUSTOMER! 😱We had a Ford Transit Custom come into our workshop after the customer lost their st...
01/10/2026

😱 A SCARY MOMENT FOR OUR CUSTOMER! 😱

We had a Ford Transit Custom come into our workshop after the customer lost their steering while driving which is definitely not something you want to experience! 😳

After getting the van into the workshop and carrying out our checks, we found that the steering rack had failed and needed to be replaced.

👀 In the photo you can see the old steering rack removed from the van, alongside the brand-new one ready to take its place!

The steering rack is a really important part of your vehicle, it helps turn the movement of your steering wheel into movement at the wheels. So, when something goes wrong with it, it can have a big impact on how safely you can control the vehicle❗

There can sometimes be warning signs before a steering problem gets worse, such as:

🔧 Steering feeling different, loose or heavy
🔊 Knocking or clunking when turning
🛞 The vehicle not responding to the steering as it normally would
💧 Leaks underneath the vehicle

If your steering ever feels different or just doesn’t feel right, don’t ignore it. Getting it checked sooner rather than later could prevent a much bigger problem, and potentially keep those repair costs down too! 🔧💰

A new steering rack has been fitted and this van is now back on the road and steering as it should! 🚗💨

📞 Got a problem with your vehicle? Give LT Mechanics a call and we’ll be happy to help!

🎃👻 DON’T LET YOUR CAR GIVE YOU A FRIGHT THIS OCTOBER! 👻🎃October is here and spooky season has officially begun… but the ...
01/10/2026

🎃👻 DON’T LET YOUR CAR GIVE YOU A FRIGHT THIS OCTOBER! 👻🎃

October is here and spooky season has officially begun… but the scariest thing this month shouldn’t be coming from under your bonnet! 😱🔧

As the colder, darker and wetter weather creeps in, now is a great time to make sure your car is ready for the months ahead.

🍂 Keep an eye on:
🛞 Tyres - Tread, pressures & overall condition
🛑 Brakes - Squealing, grinding or feeling different? Don’t ignore it!
💡 Lights - Essential for those darker mornings & evenings
🔋 Battery - Colder weather can expose a struggling battery
🌧️ Wipers - Smearing or missing patches? Time for a change
💧 Fluids - Coolant, screen wash, oil & brake fluid

Think worn-out brakes, dangerous tyres, snapped suspension, wet belt debris and plenty more! 😬

🎃 Welcome to spooky season at LT Mechanics!

Keep an eye on our page… there are some workshop horrors coming your way. 👻🚗

📞 Give us a call to get booked in
📍 LT Mechanics - Anderton, Northwich

Ahhh… it’ll probably go away. 👀A warning light appears on the dashboard.There are usually two types of driver:Driver 1: ...
22/09/2026

Ahhh… it’ll probably go away. 👀

A warning light appears on the dashboard.

There are usually two types of driver:

Driver 1: “I should probably get that checked.” 🔧

Driver 2: “Interesting… anyway.” Turns radio up. 😂

Please don’t be Driver 2.

A warning light doesn’t automatically mean your car is about to explode or that you’re facing a huge repair bill.

But it does mean the car is trying to tell you something.

And this is where proper diagnosis matters.

Plugging diagnostic equipment into the car can give us useful information, but a fault code isn’t always the same thing as saying “that’s the part we need to replace.”

Matt and Lucas still need to investigate what’s actually causing the problem before reaching for the parts catalogue.

That’s how you avoid replacing things unnecessarily — and why ignoring the light until something gets worse isn’t usually the best plan either. 👍

So if something new suddenly appears on your dashboard…

Don’t panic. But don’t cover it with a bit of tape either. 😂

📍 Northwich, Cheshire

Northwich drivers, this one’s for you…You’re happily driving along.Then…BANG. 😳Straight into a pothole you definitely di...
19/09/2026

Northwich drivers, this one’s for you…

You’re happily driving along.

Then…

BANG. 😳

Straight into a pothole you definitely didn’t see.

Radio goes down.

You spend the next five minutes listening to the car thinking:

“Was that noise there before?” 😂

We’ve all done it.

Most of the time you carry on perfectly happily, but if you notice a new knock, vibration, steering change or anything that doesn’t feel quite right afterwards, it’s worth getting it checked rather than trying to diagnose it from the driver’s seat.

👇 Which Northwich road currently gives your suspension the biggest workout?

📍 Northwich, Cheshire

When did you last look under your bonnet?Be honest… 👀😂It’s very easy to get into your car every morning, turn the key an...
17/09/2026

When did you last look under your bonnet?

Be honest… 👀😂

It’s very easy to get into your car every morning, turn the key and assume everything’s fine because there are no warning lights on the dashboard.

But a few simple checks can help you spot something before it becomes a bigger problem.

🛢️ Oil level
💧 Coolant level
👀 Signs of leaks
🔧 Anything that simply doesn’t look right

These are some of the basic things Matt and Lucas are looking at when a car comes into the LT Mechanics workshop.

And if you don’t know what you’re looking for? That’s absolutely fine.

We’d much rather somebody ask us “Does this look right?” than ignore something because they’re worried it’s a silly question.

There aren’t many silly questions when it comes to keeping your car on the road. 👍

📍 Northwich, Cheshire

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Unit 3, Devine Business Park, Daisy Bank Lane
Northwich
CW96GP

Opening Hours

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

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