Car Repairs at Petersfield Automotive
Petersfield Automotive are your local car repairs centre for brakes, suspension, steering, exhaust, batteries, wipers, lights and bulbs, and everything needed to safely maintain your vehicle.
Perhaps the most important part of your vehicle. When you press the brake pedal in your vehicle, you send a signal to a host of parts that work together to reduce your vehicle’s speed. When you press the pedal, you need confidence that these parts will work correctly to slow the vehicle safely and efficiently.
At the business end of your braking system are the pads and disks that do the hard work! These, along with an array of pipes, fluids, and pumps, all need regular checks and periodic servicing to keep them working to the best of their ability.
Worn or neglected brake components not only feel uncomfortable but also pose a direct threat to your safety and that of your passengers and other members of the general public.
At Petersfield Automotive, we can help with all your brake service needs. Whether it is changing brake pads or checking brake fluid, our team are on hand to help. If you suspect an issue with your car’s braking system or just need regular maintenance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Why Get Your Vehicle Repaired at Petersfield Automotive - Your Local, Family-Style Garage
As a local, family-style garage, we know the importance of trust, quality, and convenience. We combine experienced technicians, modern equipment, and clear, honest advice to make looking after your vehicle simple and stress-free. We take the time to do the job properly and keep you informed every step of the way. With a focus on safety, reliability, and customer care, we’re proud to offer a dependable local service you can rely on. Many of our customers are neighbours and friends, so you can expect a friendly welcome, honest advice, and a relaxed, down-to-earth service every time you visit.
Book a RepairSuspension and Steering components on road-going vehicles comprise hundreds of parts with a large number of moving parts. From clips and bolts to steering racks and shock absorbers – each part has an important role to play in moving your vehicle along the road in the direction you wish to go!
Suspension is one of the most worked items on the vehicle; given the condition of the UK roads, these items are working overtime at the moment. Ensuring all items are in perfect working order is important to provide a more enjoyable journey for you and your passengers. Getting these items checked regularly can help reduce the risk of major mechanical failure later down the road. For example, a weeping shock absorber means the lubricant that helps it perform its function is being released. Without this lubricant, a shock absorber cannot do its job. This would lead to complete failure and potentially cause other issues.
Steering items are complex and interesting. From the driver’s perspective, steering a car is simply turning the steering wheel, and the vehicle moves in the direction one wishes. There is so much more going on beyond what we can see. Most cars on UK roads are fitted with power steering. Some of these are electric power steering, and some are hydraulic power steering.
Electric Power Steering uses ECUs and an electric motor mounted on the steering column or steering rack to assist the driver in turning the wheels in direct response to the driver’s steering wheel input.
Hydraulic Power Steering uses pressurised fluid driven by a power steering pump that pushes it through the steering rack, depending on how the driver turns the wheel.
All items that make up these systems must be regularly checked and serviced to ensure they operate at the best possible level. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any queries!
The Exhaust system on motor vehicles is multi-functional. The exhaust simultaneously discharges gases from the engine whilst reducing their impact on the environment and the sound of the discharge to further reduce the vehicle’s impact on the environment and community. Whilst doing all this, carefully designed exhaust systems help to improve the vehicle’s efficiency, including fuel consumption!
The exhaust system gets extremely hot; at the engine end, temperatures of up to 800 degrees pass through it, cooling as they flow.
These systems are also largely exposed to the environment and grime that is on our roads, causing their condition to deteriorate. Therefore, regular checks and periodic servicing are required to ensure the correct function of the exhaust system. Contact us here at Petersfield Automotive to speak with a member of our team.
Car batteries are mainly 12V and are used to initiate the starting procedure, making a car turn on! They are among the most critical components that make a car function; without them, vehicles would not work properly. They are responsible for starting the process of turning a vehicle on and regulating the power flowing through the vehicle once it is turned on.
They are hugely important, and the battery health is equally important. If your battery is not working properly, you could experience inconveniences, such as being unable to start the vehicle or vehicle functions not working as well as normal when the vehicle is running. We have seen low voltages cause powered tailgates fail to operate or assistance systems to pause functioning.
If you would like your battery health tested or believe you require a new battery, please do not hesitate to contact the team here at Petersfield Automotive. A member of the team will happily guide you through the process.
Windscreen wipers are an important aid to the driver’s visibility. Faulty or inconsistent wiper blades can severely impair a driver’s ability to see what is ahead, posing a major risk to everyone, from the driver to members of the public in the vicinity. Ensuring that the wipers are performing their intended function is essential for safer motoring.
Windscreen wipers are checked as part of an MOT and must be in good working order to pass.
They must not be damaged or worn, and any wipers that do not obviously clear the windscreen will fail… Small tears in the wipers can prevent this from happening and therefore cause the vehicle to fail an MOT.
Contact the team at Petersfield Automotive if you require any help or advice regarding your wipers!
Vehicle lights and bulbs are essential for your safety, visibility, and legal compliance. Headlights help you see the road ahead, brake lights warn drivers behind you, indicators communicate your intentions, and fog and reverse lights improve awareness in poor conditions. Even a single faulty bulb can reduce safety and is one of the most common reasons for MOT failures.
At Petersfield Automotive, we conduct thorough checks of all exterior and interior lighting systems. This includes bulb condition, brightness, alignment, lenses, and dashboard warning lights. Our experienced technicians can quickly diagnose faults, replace failed or dim bulbs, and ensure everything meets current MOT standards using high-quality, road-legal components.
Whether you’re preparing for an MOT, booking a routine service, or simply want peace of mind, we’re here to keep your vehicle safe, visible, and fully compliant, so you can drive with confidence, day or night.
Why Get Your Vehicle Repaired at Petersfield Automotive - Your Local, Family-Style Garage
As a local, family-style garage, we know the importance of trust, quality, and convenience. We combine experienced technicians, modern equipment, and clear, honest advice to make looking after your vehicle simple and stress-free. We take the time to do the job properly and keep you informed every step of the way. With a focus on safety, reliability, and customer care, we’re proud to offer a dependable local service you can rely on. Many of our customers are neighbours and friends, so you can expect a friendly welcome, honest advice, and a relaxed, down-to-earth service every time you visit.
Where to find Petersfield Automotive
Petersfield Automotive is located in the highly regarded Upper Adhurst Industrial Park, with plenty of secure parking available and a helpful, friendly team on hand for all your automotive servicing and repair needs.
We are strategically based amidst 3 differing counties; Hampshire, West Sussex and Surrey. Just like this website, we offer a completely unique and top quality service for you and your vehicle.