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50 Phonebox Magazine | October 2025Your local, independent Service, MOT & repair centreElectricVehicle Servicingwww.soulgarages.co.uk service@soulgarages.co.ukCall 01234 712592Lime Street, Olney, MK46 5BATHE HIDDEN ENGINE ISSUE EVERY LOCAL DRIVER SHOULD KNOW ABOUTIf you%u2019re unsure about your belt, we%u2019re here to help. Modern engines are more effi cient than ever %u2013 but also more complex. One component causing concern is the wet timing belt, now found in many popular vehicles.Unlike traditional belts, wet belts run inside the engine, lubricated by oil. This should reduce friction and extend lifespan %u2013 but many are failing earlier than expected. As they degrade, rubber particles can clog oil passages, risking catastrophic engine failure.Many manufacturers now recommend replacing wet belts at 60,000 miles or 6 years, much sooner than initially advised. Yet most drivers don%u2019t even realise their car has one.Here%u2019s how to stay protected:%u2022 Check your service history %u2022 Maintain regular oil changes%u2022 Watch for warning signs (engine noise, leaks, reduced power)%u2022 Don%u2019t delay preventative maintenanceYARDLEY HASTINGS GARAGESpecialists in Accident RepairsServicing (all makes and models)Insurance work %u2013 Free Estimates & AdviceTyres & ExhaustsWheel Alignment DiagnosticsCollection & Delivery %u2013 Loan cars availableUsed Cars for SaleAre you looking to sell? We are looking to buy late, low mileage cars for stock.8am to 5.30 pm Monday to Friday8 am to 12.30 pm SaturdayOpeningTimesTel 01604 696 225 Fax 01604 696 551Bedford Rd West, Yardley Hastings, Northampton, NN7 1HBTraditionalFriendly Service C%u2022 Loft Ladders %u2022 Hatches %u2022 Boarding %u2022 Insulation %u2022 Lights %u2022 Fully GuaranteedSTARTER PACKAGE: Aluminium loft ladder, light plus 50 sqft boarding, fully fitted in less than a day from %u00a3355Need more storage space?STARTER PACKAGE Aluminium loft INSTALL A LOFT LADDER AND USE YOUR LOFT!CALL FREE: 0808 301 9552These days most homeowners suffer from a lack of storage space. So many precious items that need to be kept %u2013 but where to store it all? That%u2019s where Home Counties Loft Ladders come in. The company, based locally, offers homeowners the opportunity to maximise their storage space with a loft ladder, 50sqft of boarding and a light - all fully fitted in less than a day from just %u00a3444! But it%u2019s not just the affordability of the package that makes Home Counties Loft Ladders stand out, as manager Jamie Oakley explains: %u2018Our watchwords are Quality, Integrity and Value. Quality in the materials that we use for all our installations and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served tradesmen, so our customers are assured of the best job. Integrity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford. Our business relies on referrals and we get a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply wouldn%u2019t happen if we didn%u2019t adhere to our overriding principles. At the end of the day the old adage that happy customers lead to more happy customers is true and we work hard to make that happen for every installation we carry out!%u2019 So, if you want to make use of your loft space, call Jamie free on 0808 301 9552 and he%u2019ll be happy to pop round and give you a no obligation quote so you too can make use of your loft!Home Counties Loft Ladders, Quality You Can Trust!%u00a3444