Team Valley Service & MOT Centre providing Vehicle Services in Gateshead
Team Valley Service & MOT Centre in Gateshead is the largest independent garage and workshop in the North East, dedicated to offering customers a genuine alternative to expensive main dealers in Gateshead, Newcastle and all over the north east of England.
Our 13,000 sq ft workshop is clean, modern and fully equipped with dealer diagnostics and state of the art tooling, and all our technicians are dealer-trained and committed to the very highest standards of workmanship. We work on all makes and models of car and light commercial van, specialising in Land Rover models.
RAC Approved
Team Valley Service & MOT Centre are proud to be an RAC-approved independent garage.
This highly respected network exists to help vehicle owners find reputable, high quality garages, using quality approved parts, employing fully qualified technicians, and offering exceptional customer service to customers from all over the North East.
Payment Assist
Team Valley Service & MOT Centre in Gateshead are delighted to be able to offer Payment Assist as a way to spread the cost of larger bills over 4 months, completely interest-free.
25% of the total bill amount must be paid when you collect your vehicle as a deposit to take out the payment plan. We then complete a short, online form with you submitting your personal details and the remaining 75% can be split across the following three months.
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Autumnal Driving Tips
Look out for leaves
They might look great when they’re turning golden brown but autumn leaves can be extremely dangerous on the roads, so take extra care if you’re travelling along rural routes and tree-lined streets in towns and cities.
The Highway Code says you should leave two seconds between you and the car in front, but if the road is slippery with leaves – particularly if it’s been raining – leave a bigger gap to prepare for longer stopping distances.
Leaves can cover up other surprises, like potholes and dips, so make sure you’re travelling carefully enough to deal with anything unexpected.
Prepare to be dazzled
Autumn means the sun is a lot lower in sky, and for drivers this increased glare can be dangerous, especially when it’s flickering through leafless trees.
To stay prepared for the dazzle, keep a good pair of sunglasses in the car and make full use of the sun visor. It’s also sensible to keep your windscreen clean and clear at all times, as any streaks will further impair your vision in the sunlight.
We're getting into Autumn so we thought we would share some useful tips with you.
Book a winter health-check!
Getting a car service is an easy thing to let lapse with modern vehicles and many of us have fallen out of the practice of checking oil and tyre pressure ourselves. But cold and wet weather can be brutal on your car and it’s better to do it now than in the depths of winter when everyone else is queuing up for emergency repairs!
This is the time of year when your tyres need to be at their very best to deal with greasy leaves and wet roads, so be sure to check their tread and pressure.
Replace ill-fitting or damaged wipers, which can smear or damage your screen and make sure you have ‘all-season’ or winter washer fluid topped up, to stop the water from freezing.
Some interesting info about car brakes!
Early braking systems consisted of nothing more than a block of wood and a lever system. When the driver wanted to stop, he had to pull a lever located next to him and make the wooden block bear against the wheel. While this worked perfectly fine for old-school steel-rimmed wheels, the technology had to be revamped when rubber tires came into play.
Brake fluid attracts water like magnets attract metal. Over time, the brake fluid absorbs water from the air, and all of the excess moisture gradually reduces its boiling point, increases its viscosity, and promotes rust and corrosion.
When a vehicle’s brakes are cold, the stopping distance is more dependent on the traction of the tires than the power of the brakes.
If you would like your brakes checked or your vehicle serviced call Ralph on 0191 432 8869.
Driving abroad rather than a staycation? DO you need a GB sticker on your car?
Until late September, the rules for GB stickers are that you need one unless your number plate has GB on it, either alone or alongside a union flag. If the GB is alongside an EU flag or the flag of England, Scotland or Wales then you still need a GB sticker.
For driving in Spain, Cyprus or Malta you need a GB sticker no matter what is on your number plate.
But from 28 September, the sticker needed will be changing from GB to UK, at which point you will need a sticker to drive abroad even if you have GB on your number plate.
You also need to carry your V5C log book with you if you own the car.
If it is a car you have hired or leased, then you will need to get a VE103 form to show you have permission to take it out of the UK.
The first filling station in England was opened in November 1919 at Aldermaston, Berkshire! Here is a photo of what it looks like now. Prices might have gone up a bit!
The world’s first speeding ticket was issued in 1902!
How fast was the offending motorist travelling? A scandalous 45mph.
When did MOTs begin?
This year, the MOT test is 61 years old – and it shows no signs of disappearing soon. When the test debuted in 1960, it simply tested a vehicle’s brakes, lights and steering.
Originally, only vehicles over ten years old had to be tested. But a year later, when the sheer number of failures became apparent, this was reduced to seven years.
By 1967, this had dropped to three years, where (with some important exceptions like taxis and ambulances), it has remained ever since.
Tyres were not part of the test until 1977. That’s right, it took 17 years before tyres were considered a vital part of our roadworthiness test!
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This week a new biofuel named ‘E10’ is being introduced across the UK in a bid to reduce the emissions released from petrol cars. The new fuel contains up to 10% renewable ethanol, hence the name, and is already available in Australia, US and Europe.
Fuel economy
Using E10 petrol can slightly reduce fuel economy (the number of miles you are able to drive on a gallon of fuel). You may see a reduction of around 1%, but it is unlikely to be noticeable in everyday driving.
Other factors – such as your driving style or driving with under-inflated tyres or a roof rack – have a much more significant impact on fuel economy than using E10 petrol.
Motorists whose cars were manufactured before 2011 can use the Government's free online checker to see if their vehicle is compatible with the new fuel. However, the Government has warned that they will not take any responsibility for any damages to vehicles when using the checker, especially if the car has been fitted with replacement parts.
It is estimated that around 600,000 - 700,000 older vehicles on UK roads will not be able to use the new E10 fuel and putting the fuel in incompatible cars can cause serious damage.
These are the 3 most popular car models unable to use the new E10 Petrol
Unsurprisingly, there’s a long list of popular car models that aren’t compatible with E10. The most popular of these is the VW, with over 28,000 registered on the roads today. Models by Nissan, Ford and Mazda also make the list:
1. Volkswagen Golf (28,066 registered in the UK)
3. Mazda MX-5 (18,162 registered in the UK)
4. Nissan Micra (15,785 registered in the UK)
For more info refer to the government's website:
www.gov.uk/guidance/e10-petrol-explained
MOTORISTS ADVISED TO SECURE MOT SLOT EARLY AHEAD OF ‘SUPER SEPTEMBER’ SURGE
Gateshead based Team Valley Service & Mot ‘well prepared’ for Super September MOT test surge after Covid extension.
Almost seven million MOTs are set to expire in September and October because of delays made as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Drivers were given a six-month MOT exemption, which was introduced between March 30 and July 31 in response to the pandemic.
Around 9.58 million drivers have chosen to take advantage of this opportunity to postpone the annual assessment.
Don’t wait, call Ralph today on 0191 432 8869 to book your MOT now!
Beat the SUPER SEPTEMBER RUSH!
According to an AA survey, 20 per cent of 14,688 motorists surveyed took part in the MOT exemption scheme.
The results suggest as many as 5.5 million vehicles have delayed MOTs with many drivers booking the test in September last year, meaning their time is up once more next month.
On top of the increased demand due to the backlog, there will also be 339,000 new cars bought in September 2018 which will be due to take an MOT test for the first time.
AA head of roads policy Jack Cousens said: "With more than 5.5 million cars deferring an MOT it is crucial that they are tested to ensure they are safe to use.
"MOT centres are already feeling the strain and with 'Super September' looming, savvy drivers can get ahead of the game. Don't delay, book today.
"Usually people leave booking their MOT to the last possible moment. Drivers won't have that luxury this time."
During an MOT test, vehicles are inspected on a number of safety aspects including lights, brakes, seatbelts and tyres.
A driver is responsible for booking and MOT every 12 months to ensure their vehicle is road worthy.
Using a vehicle without a valid MOT certificate can lead to fines of up to £1,000.
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Team Valley Service & MOT Centre
17 Octavian Way
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear
NE11 0HZ
0191 432 8869
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 18:00
- Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
- Thursday 08:00 - 18:00
- Friday 08:00 - 18:00
- Saturday 08:00 - 14:00
- Sunday Closed
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