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Lots of Country Vehicles customers are astounded when we tell them they need new tyres. “But I’ve only just changed them!” is a common reply. And it can feel like that, can’t it? Of course tyres take quite a pounding with the amount of driving we tend to do now. And it can feel like…

When we talk about braking distance, what do we mean by the term? Common sense suggests that it’s the time it takes for your car to come to a stop. And of course, that’s true – but it’s only half the equation. As well as braking time there’s ‘thinking time’; the time it takes for…

Need an Air Conditioning Recharge in South Bedfordshire? It may not have been the hottest summer on record – but it’s not over yet. There are rumours that the late August Bank Holiday may still deliver the goods. So if you’re heading for the coast with the family it’s worth checking whether your air con…

Given the state of the weather so far this summer, keeping an umbrella in the boot would be our top tip! There are rumours, though, that the hot weather could return for the August Bank Holiday. On the off-chance this might happen, the Country Vehicles team has come up with 5 tips for summer driving.…

5 Tyre Maintenance Tips From CVS Tyres tend to come into focus only when there’s a problem but, in fact, they’re critical to the safety and fuel efficiency of your vehicle. After all, your tyres are what connect you to the road surface and maintain control for the driver. The grooves you see in your…

5 Driving Myths Debunked Local garages like Country Vehicles in Shefford aren’t just about getting your car serviced, or sorting your MOT. We’re part of the local community, so we take time to get to know our customers, as well as their cars. We also see ourselves as a source of useful information, whether it’s…

Preparing for Your MOT – a Checklist If your car is over 3 years’ old, it will need to pass an MOT test each year to prove its roadworthiness. This is a date in the diary that drivers tend to dread – because a fail means your car cannot be driven until the required repairs…

What’s the Purpose of the Diagnostics Test? Diagnostic testing for cars first arrived in the UK in the 1980s, although early prototypes were prohibitively expensive. It wasn’t until the mid 90s that diagnostic machines became affordable and were available to garages like Country Vehicles. Now they’re part of our fixtures and fittings but that doesn’t…

5 Benefits of Using an Independent Garage in Bedfordshire In a recent survey carried out by Servicing Stop, 70% of UK motorists said that they would rather use an independent garage than a dealership. Now that’s the kind of survey we like! Country Vehicles in Shefford has always been a local independent garage in Bedfordshire,…

Independent Jaguar Servicing in South Beds When you’ve invested in a Jaguar, you want the very best care and attention for your vehicle. Which means a dealership, right? Not every owner would agree. A good many of our CVS clients choose independent Jaguar servicing over the dealerships. Why? Because they value the passion we bring…