Regular oil changes are the lifeblood of your engine, ensuring it runs smoothly, efficiently, and reliably. Over time, oil breaks down, collects debris, and loses its ability to lubricate vital components. For classic cars, this is even more crucial, as older engines often have unique needs and require specific oils to maintain performance and longevity.

At Restoria, we specialize in oil changes for both vintage classics and modern vehicles. Whether you’re preparing your car for regular use, a show, or storage, our expert technicians understand the importance of using the right oil and performing a thorough service. We’ll check for leaks, assess oil quality, and ensure your engine is ready for the road ahead.

Neglecting an oil change can lead to increased wear, reduced efficiency, and costly repairs. Protect your engine with a service tailored to your car’s specific needs.

Schedule your oil change with Restoria today to keep your vehicle running like a dream.

Get in touch to learn more information about services for your car.

07931 320164

info@restoriaclassics.co.uk

When To Replace Your Brakes

There are a few tell-tale signs that your brakes need replacing. If you’re experiencing any of these, then get in touch for an inspection!

Brake Pad Inspection Process

Regular brake pad inspections are crucial to ensuring your brakes are working effectively. During a brake pad inspection, we follow a meticulous process:

1. Visual Inspection: Our technicians visually inspect your brake pads to check their thickness and condition. If the pads are worn down to 3mm or less, they are considered unsafe and need replacing.
2. Rotor Examination: We inspect the brake rotors (discs) for signs of wear, grooves, or warping, as damaged rotors can impact brake pad performance.
3. Caliper Functionality: We check the calipers to ensure they’re functioning properly, as faulty calipers can cause uneven brake pad wear.
4. Brake Fluid Check: We also inspect the brake fluid, as low or old fluid can affect braking performance.

Brake Pad Replacement Process

When it’s time to replace your brake pads, here’s what you can expect from our service:

1. Wheel Removal: We begin by safely lifting your car and removing the wheels to access the brake components.
2. Removing Old Brake Pads: The worn brake pads are removed from the brake calipers, and we inspect the calipers, rotors, and hardware for any signs of wear or damage.
3. Installing New Brake Pads: We install high-quality, manufacturer-recommended brake pads that are specific to your vehicle. For classic cars, we use pads that match original specifications or provide modern equivalents.
4. Reassembling & Testing: After reassembly, we perform a thorough brake test to ensure everything is functioning properly and that your vehicle is safe to drive.

Neglecting to replace worn brake pads can lead to several serious problems, including:

• Damage to Rotors: When brake pads wear out, the metal backing plate can grind against the brake rotors, causing significant damage that may require costly rotor replacement.
• Loss of Braking Power: Worn brake pads lead to reduced braking efficiency, increasing the risk of accidents.
• Increased Repair Costs: Failing to address brake pad issues early can lead to more extensive and expensive repairs down the line, such as replacing the rotors, calipers, or brake lines.
• Potential Brake Failure: In extreme cases, neglecting brake maintenance can lead to complete brake failure, which is highly dangerous.

At Restoria, we offer a range of services that keep your classic car on the road and looking good. If you need more than just your car resprayed, then you’re in luck. Our on-site body shop offers everything from fabrication to chassis repair, to MOT preps for this specialised machinery.

Restorations

This is our bread and butter.

We’re proud of our ability to turn a piece of scrap metal into a good-as-new car. We’ve done everything here; complete restorations starting from bare rusty shells, engine rebuilds, reupholstering, welding and fabrication; you name it.

Learn more about our restorations here.

Build To Order

If you’re one to go against the grain and get what you want – even if it’s not on the shelf – then this is for you.

Our build-to-order service allows you to build your dream classic car from the ground up. You choose the vehicle model and all the specifications that suit your interests. We source the materials, vehicle, paint, and everything else needed to build the car of your dreams.

Our team is skilled in recreating classic cars so that they look fresh out of the factory.

Learn more about build-to-order cars here.

Servicing

Perfect for check-ins and routine maintenance. Bring your car in for basic servicing to make sure it’s healthy and road-ready. We’ll help you determine if there’s anything within the car’s bodywork that needs a little TLC.

We also offer MOT prep, rust treatment, engine maintenance, and panel fabrication – all tailored to you.

So what are you waiting for? Check it out.