Next month will see the team at Steve Taylor Cars in Whyteleafe celebrate 25 years since the Godstone Road workshop first opened in October 1988. 25 years on, Steve Taylor is delighted that a number of his original customers are still coming to the workshop for their annual car MOT, service and repairs.

Steve said: "We are normally very busy and I think the main reason our customers stick with us for so long is because of the quality of the service we provide.

We don't just MOT or service cars and give them back. We also advise our customers on things they may overlook such as reminding them to replace their car's cambelt before it breaks."

While on the subject of cambelts, Steve pointed out that scarily, if a cambelt goes, it normally happens on the motorway which is the last place motorists want to suffer mechanical problems.

Steve said: "When the cambelt goes the car instantly loses power which could result in the car behind hitting you. On most vehicles, the cost to repair the engine will sometimes exceed £1,000, which on older vehicles can write it off. The cost of replacing a cambelt with a new tensioner can vary depending on the engine. It really is a false economy to put off getting it replaced when it is due."

For advice on when the cambelt should be replaced on your make of car call Steve on the number below and he will check your model's specifications.

As Steve points out, it is much better to be safe than sorry!