Services offered by Blackswan Tyres & Exhaust Centre

Manufacturers recommend that your vehicle’s air conditioning should be recharged with gas and lubricant every 2 years to keep it running effectively and efficiently. 

There are currently two types of air con gas available R134A gas is common in vehicles manufactured before 2014. Since1st January 2014 all vehicles include the new R1234YF air con gas which is more environmentally friendly.  Please check before purchasing if you are unsure which gas your vehicle requires.

Manufacturers recommend that your vehicle’s air conditioning should be recharged with gas and lubricant every 2 years to keep it running effectively and efficiently. 

There are currently two types of air con gas available R134A gas is common in vehicles manufactured before 2014. Since1st January 2014 all vehicles include the new R1234YF air con gas which is more environmentally friendly.  Please check before purchasing if you are unsure which gas your vehicle requires.

Manufacturers recommend that your vehicle’s air conditioning should be recharged with gas and lubricant every 2 years to keep it running effectively and efficiently.  This service isn’t usually part of your annual vehicle service so if your vehicle is over 2 years old then a recharge is probably due.

The MOT is your annual test to ensure your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards. The test is compulsory on all vehicles over 3 years old. You can renew your MOT up to a month before it expires so why not let us do it while your car is with us? The price shown is for a Class 4 MOT applicable to cars and small vans with up to 8 passenger seats.

A warning light on your dashboard can be a worry. With a diagnostics check the issue can be quickly identified and stop a huge expense later down the line

The simple act of banging a kerb or hitting a pothole can skew your wheel alignment. Poorly aligned wheels result in irregular and accelerated tyre wear and can affect the handling and safety of your vehicle. Let us give you peace of mind and ensure you get the maximum wear from your new tyres by ensuring the wheels are correctly aligned. Please note that the price shown is for two wheel alignment.

A locking wheel nut key is required to remove the alloy wheels from you vehicle. If this has been lost or your vehicle wan't supplied with one, this will result in a tyre change taking longer to complete.

The MOT is your annual test to ensure your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards. The test is compulsory on all vehicles over 3 years old. You can renew your MOT up to a month before it expires so why not let us do it while your car is with us? The price shown is for a Class 4 MOT applicable to cars and small vans with up to 8 passenger seats.

For your convenience we can fit tyres same day. Simply add same day fitting to your basket. Please note that same day fitting applies to tyre purchases only.

To ensure the smooth running of your vehicle it should be serviced once a year. A full service includes series of maintenance checks including an oil change. Any issues due to wear and tear will also be noted should any further work be required.

Due to the constant movement of suspension parts, the joints and pivots gradually wear out over time. With this in mind, we recommend regular checks of your suspension system to keep everything running smoothly.

TPMS Valves

Driving over a foreign object can result in a reduction in tyre pressure and eventually a completely flat tyre. Depending on the damage some tyres can be repaired. **This excludes run flat tyres**

The Tyre Check service inspects the condition of your tyres including wear and any damage sustained.

The simple act of banging a kerb or hitting a pothole can skew your wheel alignment. Poorly aligned wheels result in irregular and accelerated tyre wear and can affect the handling and safety of your vehicle. Let us give you peace of mind and ensure you get the maximum wear from your new tyres by ensuring the wheels are correctly aligned. Please note that the price shown is for four wheel alignment.

Make sure you're ready for winter's cold spells and difficult road conditions with our winter safety check. This includes everything your vehicle needs to cope with any difficulties that wintery conditions may bring including tyre health, battery and wiper blades checks amongst others.