Chadlington Car & Commercial is the reliable garage located near Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire. We take our responsibilities to our customers seriously and leave no stone unturned in ensuring their satisfaction. With a technical team that has more than 50 years of trade experience and the qualifications to match, we care for cars and all commercial models on behalf of private motorists, commercial clients, fleet operators and members of the trade.
Our services include:
On this page, we answer questions from customers in Chipping Norton so that they understand what we do and can use our services with confidence.
What are the recommended intervals for car servicing?
You should always refer to your handbook to learn the recommended service interval for the model you drive but typically, you should book in for interim car servicing every 6,000 miles or 6 months, and for full car servicing after you have driven 12,000 miles or every 12 months. If you want to book in for major servicing, we suggest that you do this after 24,000 miles or every 24 months.
Car servicing is an important maintenance program for your vehicle.
Can you undertake car repairs on a responsive basis?
Yes. Customers from Chipping Norton should book in for car repairs as soon as an issue arises to stop damage from worsening. We can perform inspections using mechanical troubleshooting skills, or we employ engine management tooling to look for stored fault codes in the engine’s subsystem. Chadlington Car & Commercial works on all popular manufacturer makes and models.
If you have suffered a breakdown and need a rapid solution, we always try to prioritise car repairs of this nature to get you back on the road sooner.
When do I need to book in for MOT testing?
You must book in for MOT testing before your current certificate expires or, if a car has never been tested before but has been on the road for three years or more, it will be due its first inspection. We have dedicated inspection bays at our workshop in Chadlington which allow us to increase testing turnover and the inspectors on our team rigorously adhere to the current DVSA guidelines.
Our company undertakes MOT testing across all categories including Class IV.
Why should cambelts be replaced at recommended intervals?
Cambelts synchronise movement of the camshaft and crankshaft so that the engine’s cylinders fire at the correct time. It is critical that motorists from the Chipping Norton area book in to have cambelts and timing chains replaced at the recommended intervals. A failure to do so could lead to a snapped belt and this can cause considerable damage to valves and the gearbox.
While recommendations for replacement intervals vary, Motorists should think about replacing cambelts between the 40,000-mile and 100,000-mile mark.
Can you fit new tyres at your workshop?
Yes. We hold a stock range of fast-moving tyres at our premises and fit them at competitive rates to include the cost of weighting and balancing. Choose between premium tyres from major brand names such as Dunlop, Michelin and Pirelli, or have budget tyres fitted which save money on replacement. A budget tyre has a shorter lifespan than a tyre from a major manufacturer.
Even so, all tyres supplied and fitted by Chadlington Car & Commercial have undergone strict safety inspections to validate quality and safety standards.
Can you repair and rebuild gearboxes?
Yes, we can. Motorists in the Chipping Norton area can book with us to have gearboxes repaired, reconditioned or rebuilt. We can work on all makes and models, including commercial vehicles. The gearbox sits at the heart of the transmission system and moving parts wear down over time. This can affect the performance of a vehicle, but our services will restore full functionality.
Rebuilding gearboxes gives our technicians an opportunity to replace parts that might not have been found to be faulty during the original diagnosis.
Can I use an aftermarket part for a clutch replacement to save money?
Yes. While we always fit original OEM parts as standard, we understand that a clutch replacement can be expensive. If a customer would prefer us to fit an aftermarket part to save themselves money, this is what we will do. The parts we fit will still have a manufacturer warranty, even if reconditioned, but this warranty won’t be as extensive as one provided by an original manufacturer.
In addition to clutch replacement work, we can also repair braking systems by fitting new brake pads, brake disks, brake shoes and brake calipers.
Could you explain DPF cleaning to me?
Of course! Modern diesel models have a diesel particulate filter (DPF) fitted. A DPF is part of the exhaust system and regenerates at a specific RPM to clear the engine of carbon and soot. If the system has a fault, motorists in Chipping Norton can book in for DPF cleaning at Chadlington Car & Commercial. This is a service where we inject a chemical to clear the DPF of contaminants.
We have advanced DPF cleaning facilities onsite and, in addition to forcing regeneration, our technicians check the compressor, condensers and hoses.
Does your garage service and repair car air conditioning systems?
Your car air conditioning system allows you to maintain comfortable interior temperatures but over time, it becomes a home to harmful allergens and pathogens. Spores release into the car to cause illness, and this can be of a particular concern to those with conditions like asthma. Chadlington Car & Commercial can service, clean and maintain your car air conditioning.
We also recharge the refrigerant so that our Chipping Norton customers can enjoy mile after mile of stress-free motoring in a perfect interior climate.
