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Christmas Opening Times
To enable our staff to have a well earned break, the workshop will be closed from Saturday 24th December until Monday 2nd January 2023 (inclusive).
We re-open on Tuesday 3rd January 2023.
Friday 24th December (Christmas Eve): CLOSED from 1pm
Christmas Day: CLOSED
Boxing Day: CLOSED
Monday 27th – Friday 31st December: CLOSED
New Year's Day: CLOSED
Monday 3rd January 2022: CLOSED
We re-open from Tuesday 4th January with our usual opening hours (8.00am – 6.00pm)
We would like to thank all our customers and suppliers for continuing to support us throughout 2021. The last 12 months have been some of our most challenging but we are so grateful for the kindness, the laughs and for being able to share our time with some lovely people.
1st December 2022
Driving in Weather Extremes
Traditional seasons seem to be on their way out and odd weather events and extremes on the increase. However, whether we're faced with torrential rain, freezing conditions or a heat wave, the same basics apply to driving and looking after our vehicles. It's all about planning ahead, preparing your vehicle and the mind-set of the person behind the wheel.
First consider if you need to go out or can your trip wait until weather conditions improve? If you do need to travel take some time ahead of your journey to plan (e.g. the route, clothing, snacks, water, phone charger, breakdown kit, etc)
Prepare your vehicle (e.g. check oil, coolant, screenwash, fuel, wipers, tyres, lights etc)
Ray and team are always on hand if you need help with vehicle preparation.
Finally, as a driver you have a personal responsibility for your own safety and the safety of your passengers and other road users, therefore consider before driving:
Time – Have you left plenty of time for your journey? (remember to factor breaks into your journey time)
Health - Are you feeling fit, well rested and alert?
Driving skills – Are you skilled and confident to drive in the weather conditions?
Drive Safely this Winter
1st December 2022
Gov.uk MOT Reminders
Did you know that you can set up an MOT reminder via the gov.uk website?
Life is busy for us all these days and we are often rushing from one thing to the next without enough time to think or plan ahead. This sometimes means things are forgotten or left to the last minute, for example organising the MOT on your vehicle.
Sometimes a little reminder is just what's needed for example setting up an MOT reminder via the GOV.UK website. Go to:
https://www.gov.uk/mot-reminder
Put in your vehicle's number plate and either your e-mail address or mobile phone number (depending on how you wish to receive your reminder). You'll then receive an e-mail or text asking you to activate your MOT reminder (this needs to be done within 24hrs before the link expires).
Once activated, you'll receive an annual e-mail or text one month before your MOT is due and again two weeks later if you don't have your MOT yet.
A little thing to make life a little easier!
20 October 2022
Feeling hot, hot, hot!
if August stays like July, we're in for a scorcher this summer. Whilst we mostly enjoy sunny days, if you're travelling, the hot sun beaming down on you in your vehicle isn't always a pleasure. Doing a few little things in preparation for travelling can often help ease the stress of long hot journeys:
Top up fluids, check tyre pressures, fill up with fuel and give your car a wash off to remove dust from windows and lights.
Test your vehicle cooling system/ air conditioning
Pack water, snacks, emergency kit, essential medications, phone charger and don't forget entertainment for children
Plan your route and think about travelling out of busy periods
Get a good night's sleep before a long journey and plan for regular breaks to keep you fresh
Set up hands-free for your phone or devices so you remain legal and safe while driving
Stay cool and safe.
Ray Hunt
14 July 2022
As vehicles become more complex, with new systems to increase safety and driver convenience, they also become more challenging to maintain and repair.
At R Hunt 4X4 we use a range of diagnostic tools including Opus IVS/ Autologic to diagnose, progreamme and carry out live repairs.
We are also fortunate to have trained and experienced technicians on hand to talk you through the faults and complete the repairs.
Our range of diagnostic tools means we are able to work on almost all makes of vehicle
For further details,
contact us or give Ray and team a call.
14th January 2022
