Lock Nut Removal within the hour, after the key is gone is straight forward for most cars at Balbriggan Service Centre.

Locking lug nuts are a popular theft deterrent device that offer a specialised lug nut per wheel, that requires an adapter to place on the lug nut for removal and replacement procedures. This device offers a challenge for would-be thieves who are interested in stealing the tyres and/or rims from a vehicle. Some people who buy used vehicles may find out the hard way whether they have locking lug nuts or not, and they may discover that the locking lug nut key was never given with the purchase of the car thus making lock nut removal a job for Balbriggan Service Centre.

This procedure offers a level of difficulty. We may need to try several times in order to achieve success. Damage may be incurred to the tools we are using, such as the 1/2-inch drive extension if we are constantly hammering on it.

We try to find the perfect balance between finesse and brute strength, this will be essential to our success for your lock nut removal, but we do succeed.

Tyre Repairs

Tyre Repairs are covered under safety standard BSAU159F:1990. This standard sets out what kind of tyre damage can be repaired.

Punctures

It is not always necessary to replace a tyre when punctured. A tyre can be repaired in many cases.

Call in and speak to a member of our team who will be only too happy to help you decide on the best option to suit you.

Wheel Alignment Explained

What to look out for:
• The car pulling to the left and right
• Uneven tyre wear
• A crooked steering wheel
• Car meandering on the road

There are many workshops offering all kinds of cheap or even free wheel alignment checks. These companies use very basic systems which cannot not do 4 wheel alignment or allow for run out compensation (taking account for any errors in the wheel rim), so their reading result can only be, at best, very approximate.

Save your time, money and hassle by taking the time to read our information on wheel alignment and you will then have all the info you need, to make an informed decision to come into us.

Incorrect alignment results in rapid irregular tyre wear, excessive fuel use, poor tyre mileage and can even affect the handling and safety of the vehicle.

Wheel alignment can be affected over time, by speedbumps, driving against a kerb, hitting a pothole in the road or by excessive wear to steering or suspension components.

Alignment of wheels and tyres to the specification required by your vehicle is an important way to guarantee a smooth ride and to get the most out of your tyres/investment.

The direction and angle at which tyres are set are both important. Wheel alignment or ‘tracking’ involves checking the direction and angle against the specific vehicle manufacturers’ specifications. These are often described as toe in, toe out, positive camber or negative camber.

“Toe” refers to whether the front of the tyres are closer or further apart than the rear of the tyres. Different types of vehicles need different toe settings to allow for the way that wheels pull either towards each other or apart.

“Camber” is the inward or outward tilt of a tyre. The camber is set by the vehicle manufacturer, and can be affected by potholes in the road and may need to be adjusted periodically.

As we explained from the start, we will visually check your alignment and suspension parts free of charge. No Catches!

The Benefits To You?

The benefits are numerous and in today’s economic times, should not be ignored, as they will save you money and keep you safe from the day it is actioned:

Reduced Tyre Wear
Improper alignment is a major cause of premature tyre wear. over the years, a properly aligned car can add thousands of miles to tyre life.

Improved Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption reduces as the drag on the tyres (rolling resistance) decreases. four wheel alignment sets the wheels straight/parallel, which along with correct tyre pressures, minimises the rolling resistance.

Saves Money & The Environment
By preventing premature tyre wear (and early tyre disposal) and improving fuel economy / co2 emissions, it not only reduces the cost of motoring which puts more money in your pocket, but helps the environment too!

Improved Handling
Many handling problems can be corrected by four wheel alignment, giving you the driver a better and enjoyable driving experience.

Safer Driving
Misalignment will make the car less stable when taking emergency or evasive action. a suspension system inspection is part of an alignment procedure, therefore potentially allows worn parts to be spotted before they cause a a more costly problem.

Maintaining the tyre balance on your vehicle is critical to receiving satisfactory service from your tyre investment. In addition to providing a smooth ride, wheel balancing is a key component in tyre wear. The focus of this article is to help you understand the balancing process and to know why it is important to keep your tyres balanced throughout their tread life.

For those of you who think that tyre balancing isn’t that important, consider some industry trends that may help you rethink the issue. Perhaps the most compelling argument for precision balancing comes from an obvious fact: vehicles are being made lighter and lighter. The heavier cars of yesterday actually helped smooth out the ride by dampening many vibrations before the driver could feel them. The softer suspensions also had the same effect. Another factor is tyre technology. Generally, more responsive tyres with lower profiles (which send more road feedback to the driver) are being used in today’s style and performance-oriented market. As a result, the slightest imbalance (as little as half an ounce) can be felt in most modern vehicles. This is significantly less than the average of ten years ago. For those of you who have plus-sized your tyres and wheels, balancing is even more critical.

The Balancing Act

Perhaps the best way to begin is to discuss the lack of balance. When a tyre is mounted onto the wheel, two slightly imperfect units are joined to form an assembly weighing forty pounds (this is the average for cars). The chance of this assembly having absolutely precise weight distribution about its radial and lateral centres is virtually impossible. Remember that all it takes is half an ounce of uneven weight distribution for a vibration to be felt.

Catalytic Converters don’t just fail.
Something has been damaged and has caused it to fail.

Here at Balbriggan Service Centre,  we identify the problem and come up with the solution.

The brake system contains many parts but the most common serviceable items are brake pads, shoes, leaking cylinders, discs, brake lines, brake fluid change, callipers.

Here at Balbriggan Service Centre we can do a general maintenance or a full brake system service.

The purpose of your vehicles suspension, is to keep your tyres in constant contact with the road while maintaining a comfortable ride.

The suspension system has many components but the most common parts to suffer wear and tear are the shocks, top mounts and rubber bushes.

Highest quality batteries available.

We fit them for you while you wait.

We have an extensive range to suit all vehicles.

If you hear clicking noises from the car when steering then it is likely that the CV joints need to be checked.

It may just need a visual inspection – just drive in for your inspection.

Wheel Bearings keep the rotation of the wheel smooth while reducing friction.

If you hear a roaring or screeching sound when the car wheels are rolling, it’s time to call into us to get the wheel bearings checked.

Reduce fuel consumption and faster tyre wear as well as reducing the risk of a traffic accident. The Tyresure Tyre Pressure Monitoring System monitors each tyre 24 hours a day and alerts the driver both visually and audibly within 3 seconds of any abnormality in tyre pressure or temperature.

TPMS Features:
• Completely wireless and CE certified.
• Displays pressures in bar or psi.
• Bright clear colour lcd display
• 7 year TPMS sensor battery life.
• Changeable TPMS valves.
• 4 complete sensors and valves.
• 1 year manufacturers warranty.

Benefits of using TPMS:
• No need to check pressures.
• Better fuel consumption.
• Normal tyre wear.
• Reduced chance of tyre failure.
• Less risk of accidents.

We supply and fit many ranges of tow bars and wiring kits.

Contact Us today for a quote to get a Tow Bar fitted to your vehicle.

It is important to keep your engine oil at a healthy level at all times.

A broken wing mirror will give you a blind spot which makes your driving unsafe.

We can replace broken glass or entire wing mirror as necessary.

We supply + fit new wiper blades because it’s vital to have clear visibility to see the road ahead.

We supply and fit premium car bulbs & lights, anything for your vehicle from a headlamp, to side light bulbs.

When a warning light illuminates on your dashboard, a diagnostic check of your engine can help identify the problem before more serious damage occurs.

Most modern vehicles today contain an on-board computer known as an Engine Control Unit (ECU) which continually monitors the performance of the vehicle. Sensors all around the vehicle report back to the ECU if there are problems such as low fluid levels or increased engine temperature. When an issue is identified the ECU generates an error code.

Here at Balbriggan Service Centre we can connect your car to our diagnostic system to read the faults and fix the problem before serious damage occurs.

Just drive in and we can provide the service of identifying and fix your emissions problems.

We carry a comprehensive range of catalytic converters and oxygen sensors, as these are the main cause of emission problems.

Balbriggan Service Centre is an expert fitting centre for Exhausts such as Bosal.

We stock the correct equipment for a majority of branded exhausts to ensure that they are fitted correctly for safety. It is advised that you should have your exhaust checked every 6250 miles (10,000 km) or at least once a year to ensure that it is not damaged.

It is very important that the exhaust is checked as it is one of the most hard working components on any vehicle as it is constantly in use whenever the engine is on. Having a healthy exhaust system does not only ensure safety whilst on the road but it is also cost effective.

Your exhaust is part of the NCT test so if your car is due it’s NCT pop into Balbriggan Service Centre so we can check your car or van’s exhaust meets the required standards.

A damaged or rotting exhaust can cause a lot of damage if it comes away from under the car when your driving in addition to the inconvenience of breaking down and getting towed home.

Making sure your exhaust is up to the job as it is an important part of maintaining your car.