JC's British & 4x4

Products And Services

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  Vehicle Alignment

  Keep your alignment in spec for good gas mileage and tire wear. HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED A TIRE ALIGNMENT? There are a couple ways to tell if your car needs a tire alignment. If you've noticed one or more of these indicators, you should have your alignment checked by a licensed service technician immediately. Uneven tread wear Vehicle pulling to the left or right Your steering wheel is off center when driving straight Steering wheel vibration I've included a link to Bridgestone tire's site explaining vehicle alignment measurements and what they mean.

  Link: Vehicle Alignment

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  Vehicle Diagnostics

  With our genuine Land Rover, and aftermarket diagnostic equipment, we can diagnose any issue with your vehicle. And even perform updates to your vehicle's software. Warning lights can come on for a multitude of reasons, and while you may not notice a problem it is always smart to have them checked out as soon as possible. As each generation of vehicle comes out there are more and more warning lights that could come on, not necessarily because there are more things to go wrong, but that more existing systems are being monitored by the vehicles computers. Warning lamp status is broken down into three categories: 1. Red Warning lights: Primary warning, must be investigated immediately. 2. Amber Warning lights: Secondary warning, some indicate a system is in operation, others indicate seek assistance as soon as possible. a. NOTE: A flashing CEL (Check engine light) indicates the vehicle should not be driven, as further damage may occur. 3. Green & Blue lights: Are status indicators – i.e. Directionals, Headlights, etc.

  Link: Vehicle Diagnostics

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  Engine & Drivetrain Repairs

  Engine Work Your engine is the heart and soul of your vehicle. And we are here to keep her ticking away nicely. Being specialists in the field, we know how best to maintain and repair your vehicle. From regular scheduled maintenance and minor repairs, to larger job that may entail major disassembly or removal of your engine. Don’t wait for a Check Engine Light to come on if you’re feeling something is not running right or there is a strange smell, some issues may not trigger the light. Drivetrain Your drivetrain consists of the Engine, Transmission, Transfer case, Drive shafts, Differentials (front & rear), axle shafts, and hubs. These all need to work in unison to “put the power to the road”.Simply put: The engine creates the power, the transmission shifts gears for various speeds, the transfer case splits the output to the front & rear, and the differentials split the output side to side. The driveshafts & axle shafts are couplings between the transfer case, differentials and hubs. Hubs are what hold your brake rotors and wheels to the vehicle.

  Link: Engine & Drivetrain Repairs

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  Brakes & Suspension

  Brakes Brakes are the number one safety item on your vehicle, for you and those around you. In a panic stop situation there is little more assuring than hitting the brake pedal and having your vehicle stop quickly and securely with no unusual steering feedback, and little more fearsome than that same situation and questioning if your vehicle will stop while the steering wheel shakes in your hands or the vehicle pulls right or left. Brakes have evolved to include many other systems: ABS (Antilock braking), TC (Traction Control), DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), and who knows what’s next. That is why we here at JC’s British only use high quality brakes from well-established suppliers. Many of these suppliers have also worked hard to engineer products that will give you better service life and reduced noise in comparison to the OE components. Suspension Your suspension is what isolates the bumper and dips in the road from your seat, controls body roll when cornering, and fore/aft movement under braking and acceleration. Suspension wear is often not noticed by the driver as it is often a slow degradation of the bushings and joints in the suspension over many thousands of miles. We know what to look for to keep your suspension in good form, ensuring comfortable and safe driving. Air suspension systems add another level of comfort, and complexity. We are experts in understanding the systems used, how to maintain, diagnose and repair them. Routine inspections and maintenance can keep your vehicle performing like new, maximize tire life, and avoid inopportune failures.

  Link: Brakes & Suspension

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  General Maintenance

  From the routine Oil and Filter service, to larger Manufacturer suggested maintenance interval packages, JC's British & 4x4 is here for you. Did you know that we can handle your general maintenance service while still under warranty? It's true, you do not have to go to the dealer. We can service your vehicle for any needs outside of a factory warranty claim.

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  Outfitting

  We're here to help you outfit your vehicle to suite your needs. Be at an evening on the town, or an overlanding trip across the continent. JC's can build it for you. We work with suppliers from the UK, and all across Europe, to the Aussies down under to offer you the best products available from companies like ARB, Bull Dog Winch, Compomotive, Old Man Emu, TerraFirma, Warn, Superwinch, Rhino-Rack, Frontrunner, and more!