Social Networking

Hello faithful readers- In this time of social networking and computer interaction we here at KAM have decided to jump on the bandwagon.
I would just like to say that I have become an avid twitterer and so if you would like to keep up to date with all of the latest adventures at KAM follow us on our Twitter at www.twitter.com/dr_kev.
Our Facebook page is also up and running and you can see all of our latest posts showing our boys hard at work at www.facebook.com/kamservicing
We are becoming more interactive and we are putting up daily posts of all the gremlin hunting.
So for an insight into KAM's daily duties join in the discussion...

Dr Kev

Mr H's Cabriolet Confusion

This week at KAM we received a visit from a good friend of mine who arrived at our Beeston depot in quite a state. “Kev you know I always trust you and your boys and I have got a new puzzle for you to solve.”

Mr H explained that the car in question his recently purchased Audi A6 Cabriolet had one small problem that he knew about before he bought the car. “I know it sounds silly Kev but I actually bought the car much cheaper and there was but one imperfection on this beauty.” He said pointing to his pristine Blue car, which appeared to be far from the gremlin riddled cars we usually see trudging through our workshops. “Kev the electric hood is not working on the car. I knew this when I first bought it and it wasn’t a problem because the weather was awful anyway. But now the sun has recently sprouted out and I am roasting in there. My girlfriend wants to enjoy the sun in my new car and we just can’t. Please say you can help.” We assured Mr H that he was in good hands and that our Beeston boys were raring and ready to go on all diagnostic machines. They have spent the last few weeks introducing new customers and have had time to flex their ever-expanding skills.

Mr H was confident that our talented Beeston team would solve the problem and that he would be enjoying the wind in his hair in no time. We took all of his details and we then whisked him away in one of our courtesy cars. It was then time to choose this week’s master diagnostician and all eyes fell on Diagnostic Dan. Dan has long been a staple of KAM’s diagnosis team and has continued to increase our winning record of mysteries solved. He and the team at KAM Beeston have taken on all mysteries with passion and vigour and our new customers have been very pleased.

 Dan got straight to work, armed with his multimetres and his diagnostic machines and started on his gremlin-hunting mission. He first made some visual observations and then started to hook the machines up to the car to try and identify the problem. We awaited the results and a short while later the paper was released and Dan’s eyes scanned the results. “The Beeston team has done it again.” It so transpired that the wiring that goes to the electric hood control module had quite simply corroded away which meant no power to the motors. This had been the reason for the hood’s inability to work and would require a simple procedure to reverse the problem. All that was required was to replace the affected wiring and Dan used his excellent technical skills to ensure that all wiring was fitted correctly so that no future problems would ensue.

The repairs were undertaken and now it was the moment of truth and all the boys waited with baited breath. Dan jumped in the front seat and turned the key, the car purred along nicely and then Dan flipped the hood switch. There was a short pause and then the hood started to descend in all its glory and revealed Dan’s smiling face, then the real test came, having got the roof open would it shut again?? Of course it would, with a quick press of the switch the roof quietly ascended back into place again. “We did it Kev, the kings of Beeston are victorious once more.”  The car was returned to its previous glory and the sun beat down on the newly fixed and newly cleaned car.

Mr H was ecstatic to have his car fixed by the Beeston dream team and couldn’t wait to start basking in the sunny weather with his top down. “Wow Kev thank you I knew I could rely on the KAM team. You give the best prices; the best service and you have guaranteed me a great summer. Thanks.”

For a limited time the KAM team at Beeston is offering a number of money saving deals for all of our customers. So if you need your brakes, batteries or alternator checking make sure to come down to KAM for total piece of mind.

You can leave your comments, questions and queries at www.twitter.com/dr_kev and our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/kamservicing.

Remember faithful reader, our team of dedicated and hard working staff at the branches in Sutton, Long Eaton, Bulwell, Beeston and Belper along with our bodywork shop are open every day of the week, EXCLUDING Sunday’s, while the lads at our Sawley and Heanor workshops are at your service seven days a week, keeping your car where it belongs. ON THE ROAD.
So until next week faithful reader, drive safely and keep it shiny side up.
Dr.Kev.

Mr G finds the light

Hello faithful readers our Beeston depot is officially open and the boys have got off to a flying start. We are seeing more and more customers come through the doors and the boys are being kept busy with all the new challenges that arrive. I myself have been helping out down there but am happy to report that Super Sunny is doing an excellent job along with Fearless Frank and all the new boys that have joined the KAM team. Our new ramps continue to hoist up cars and our winning record for finding and fixing faults continues.

 Our new customers have also been enjoying our new facilities and the comfortable sofas have already become a favourite with waiting customers and our mechanics at Beeston are on hand to take on any gremlins that may besiege your car and as always you can expect high standards at the lowest prices.

  For a limited time the KAM team at Beeston is offering a number of money saving deals for all of our customers. So if you need your brakes, batteries or alternator checking make sure to come down to KAM for total piece of mind. At KAM Beeston we are also in possession of one of the most state of the art wheel alignment centres in the Midlands and we can offer you HALF PRICE on all wheel alignments. We also offer a free health check to all customers and all tests have no obligations so you can choose the work that is undertaken on your car.  

    But don’t just take our word for it, our customers have been very vocal in their support for KAM Beeston and this week was no different. A few days after the grand opening of Beeston, we received a visit from Mr G, who had read about the new depot and was eager to see what the fuss was about. “Kev I have read all about you and I thought I would put you to the test.” Mr G was sceptical about garages having spent a lot of money and with no solution being found. We welcomed him into the reception and as he took on a seat on the sofa and sipped from a cup of hot coffee he regaled the recent problems he had faced. His car a Toyota Landcruiser had been displaying the ABS light intermittently for quite a while and Mr G was concerned especially after another garage had supposedly ‘fixed it’. “Kev I have taken it to other garages and have had 4 ABS sensors fitted and the problem still exists. Please say you can help.” Mr G was desperate to find the cause of the problem and so we assured him that the KAM team would find the problem.

 After all the details were taken Mr G was whisked away in one of our courtesy cars and we got straight to work. “I’ll take it Kev.” said the familiar voice of ‘Big Ben’. Ben immediately plugged the car up to our new, state of the art machines at Beeston and awaited the results. But a short while later he was to be disappointed as they did not point to any faults. Next in the diagnosis process would be a reversion to old school mechanics and armed with his multi-metre and probes Ben got to work checking the wiring of the car. He stripped the back seats of the car and checked the continuity of the wires. After a short time of prodding and poking the famous words rang through the workshop. “I’ve got it Kev.”

It so transpired that part of the wiring loom had burnt out. The wiring loom goes towards the ABS and so this had been the reason for the sporadic appearance of the light. Thankfully the damage had been minimal and all that was needed was a new section of wiring loom. The new part arrived after a quick call to our fantastic suppliers and Ben fitted it meticulously making sure to ensure that no further faults would occur. The car could now need to be tested. As Ben started the car, one by one the dashboard lights went out. “We did it Kev, the light is gone. This car is back on the fast lane.”

When Mr G arrived later he was very happy to have his car back to it’s best. Wow thanks Kev, the service you provide is excellent and KAM Beeston is surly going to be a big success.”

 You can leave your comments, questions and queries at www.twitter.com/dr_kev and on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/kamservicing. 

   Remember faithful reader, our team of dedicated and hard working staff at the branches in Sutton, Long Eaton, Bulwell and Belper along with our bodywork shop are open every day of the week, EXCLUDING Sunday’s, while the lads at our Sawley and Heanor workshops are at your service seven days a week, keeping your car where it belongs. ON THE ROAD.

So until next week faithful reader, drive safely and keep it shiny side up.

Dr.Kev.

KAM Beeston Editorial

Hello faithful reader we were lucky enough to be in this week's Nottingham Post's Motoring section with a great editorial about our new Beeston branch here it is, happy reading: 

KAM's new state- of- the- art garage opens in Beeston

KAM Servicing has continued to expand their business with the recent opening of a new depot in Beeston. 

The new site was unveiled on May 8th and the KAM team are looking forward to rolling up their shutters to take on new motoring challenges.

   KAM Servicing has been a staple in the motoring trade for over 30 years and has seen its business develop increasingly over the years. From one garage, KAM has strongly built up its portfolio to 7 workshops around Nottingham and Derbyshire. They have seen off the recession and in doing so have been able to bring their quality services to more and more customers, while maintaining an excellent reputation. The addition of the Beeston depot shows the strength of the company and the demand for high quality car repairs. 

   The new site on Queens Road East, Beeston, is ready and waiting to take on all makes and models of cars. The last lick of paint has been applied, the signs have been raised and the shutters have already welcomed an influx of new customers. 

There have been 5, state of the art ramps installed into the large workshop. These will ensure that all cars can be given equal attention and there will be no long waiting periods. There is also a stylish waiting room for customers to enjoy while their cars are being repaired. Here customers will be able to relax on comfortable leather sofas, enjoy watching the plasma television and indulge in a hot beverage from the state of the art vending machine.    

    Over £100,000 has been invested into new equipment. Manager Kev Allen says: “Whenever we open a new garage we only use the best equipment to make sure that all diagnostic work is fast and efficient. Our customers are our first priority and we hope they recognize our commitment to providing the best services.”

   The new equipment means that KAM Beeston will be able to provide a high quality MOT service. A ministry automated MOT testing lane has been installed and so all work undertaken will be to highest standards.  There is a limited time offer for a free MOT with a full service from only £99 (dependant on make and model).

   Other offers at KAM include FREE brake performance check, FREE car level checks, FREE battery and alternator checks, FREE suspension and steering checks and a full health check for your car. If any problems should arise and the KAM team need to keep your car for repairs a FREE courtesy car can also be arranged.

    One way to guarantee long lasting repairs is by hiring fully trained and dedicated staff to take on all major and minor faults. One of the many new faces of the Beeston depot will be ‘Tornado Tyler’. Having started as a fledgling apprentice, Tyler has proven to be one of KAM’s brightest stars. He says: “Working for KAM has been fantastic as they have helped me to become a great mechanic and I feel very happy to be a part of KAM’s continuing success.”

 ‘Super Sunny’ from the successful Belper depot will be transferring to Beeston to take the reins. He says: “It is great to see KAM expanding and we look forward to seeing where the future takes us.”

Sunny will be managing the site with the help of KAM favourite ‘Fearless Frank’, who has been an integral part of the company for many years. He says: “With all my years in this business I have a good idea of what people look for when they bring their cars in. They want a high quality service, good customer service skills, great prices and a smile. Here at KAM we give the customers what they want.”

   The Beeston branch is located on 122 Queens Road East, Beeston Nottingham. The depot will be open every day except Sundays. If you are experiencing any car problems call the depot on 0115 678 111.

You can leave your comments, queries and questions at www.twitter.com/dr_kev and on our  Facebook page at www.facebook.com/kamservicing.

 By Rickee Bhardwaj 

KAM's new Beeston Depot

Hello faithful readers and welcome to another week of adventures from the KAM team. We have been very busy this week as you continue to heed the call and more and more of your cars are being restored to perfect health. You can leave your comments, questions and queries at www.twitter.com/dr_kev and  our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/kamservicing. 

    With our grand opening on Tuesday I am happy to report that our new depot in Beeston is off to a flying start. Our busy mechanics have been hard at work fixing the cars of Beeston’s finest and we are welcoming new mysteries every day. Super Sunny has been handling the reigns and he along with Fearless Frank and Tornado Tyla are ensuring that all work undertaken is to the highest standard.

  The KAM Beeston team are happy to tend to all your motoring needs and we are happy to inform you of all of the special offers we have to offer you:

We are happy to take on all makes and models of car and we will ensure that your car is road ready. A ministry approved automated MOT lane has been installed and the equipment is of the highest quality possible. We can also take on all vans and large vehicles. You can get a free MOT with a full service from only £99 (dependant on make and model), so make sure to come down to take advantage of this great offer.

The brakes within your car are an important component on keeping you safe and so we offer a FREE brake performance check. Our trusted Beeston mechanics will check that all brakes are in full working order and that you are kept safe.

It is also important to keep your car levels topped up and so the KAM team will top them up as you wait in our comfy waiting room and sample the delights of our coffee machine. Other services include half price wheel alignment and FREE battery and alternator checks. We will also be offering half price fault code reading, FREE suspension, steering checks and a full health check for your car. A FREE courtesy car can also be yours while we undertake the repairs so that you are not caused too much inconvenience.

   Our staff at Beeston are fully trained in all areas of mechanics and with all of our top of the line tools and equipment we are ready to take on all gremlins. The workshops at our Beeston depot are fully equipped with state of the art diagnostic equipment. We have scoured the country to find the best machines and so we cannot wait to get down to the diagnosis process, should you decide to come through our doors. We have a great record in diagnosing problems and we hope to continue our winning record by ensuring that all cars are fixed to the highest standard.

   Our prices are unbeatable and we pride ourselves on having the best prices in the Midlands. We here at KAM Beeston will make sure that you are not left with a large bill and mounting costs and will only consider undertaking work with your permission. We will devise a bespoke plan of action for all repairs and so you will not be disappointed with our services. We work hard to put our customers first and we look forward to meeting you. 

  I would also like to take this opportunity to introduce a new member of the team. We will be seeing more over the coming weeks and it will be interesting to see if any of them can challenge Dan for KAM’s resident ‘mechanical wizard’. First is ‘Tornado Tyla’, he was an apprentice at KAM and now is a fully-fledged member of the team. He will be on hand to take on all mysteries but is a qualified tyre and exhaust specialist and so I predict a lot of success from him.

  There will be more of the team introduced in time but there will also be help from some old favourites. Our very own Diagnostic Dan will be on hand to help out with any diagnostic mysteries and will be hoping to impart some of his wisdom to our new team. Senator Shaun will also be overseeing some quality control and will ensure that the garage runs smoothly for the first few weeks.  I will also be there- so if you would like to come down and visit we look forward to your call.

   Remember faithful reader, our team of dedicated and hard working staff at the branches in Sutton, Long Eaton, Bulwell and Belper along with our bodywork shop are open every day of the week, EXCLUDING Sunday’s, while the lads at our Sawley and Heanor workshops are at your service seven days a week, keeping your car where it belongs. ON THE ROAD.

So until next week faithful reader, drive safely and keep it shiny side up.

Dr.Kev.

New KAM depot opens in Beeston

KAM Servicing is to add to its ever expanding business by opening a new depot in the heart of Beeston. After months of preparation and long hours spent cleaning up and installing new equipment, the latest addition to the KAM team is nearly ready. The Beeston depot will open from Tuesday May 8th.

   Over the last few weeks the team has been hard at work polishing and painting to get the new site ready for all the gremlin hunting missions to come. Like KAM’s other garages the Beeston depot will be available to take care on all your motoring needs and will be introducing some new mechanical wizards to the team The staff at the new depot is hoping that customers will recognise KAM’s fantastic reputation within the motoring industry and urge the residents of Beeston and the surrounding areas to come and test them out.
  The popular manager and newsletter favourite Dr Kev said he was happy to hear the buzz surrounding the opening. He said: “We have been successful in the motoring arena and the whole team is looking forward to meeting new customers and taking on new motoring challenges. We all know the bad reputation some garages have given us mechanics but here at KAM we want to dispel those myths and are happy to bring you a high standard of service at the lowest prices.”
  There will be some familiar faces, as Super Sunny and Fearless Frank will be leaving the successful Belper depot to take the reigns of the Beeston branch. There will be 6 new, fully trained members of staff joining the team and so this means no long waiting periods and each customer getting that personal touch sometimes lost at the bigger corporations.
   Sunny and Frank are looking forward to the adventures that will surely follow the grand opening and Frank says all new customers will be more than satisfied with the Beeston team’s work. He continued: “We are very happy to be opening in Beeston and welcoming all of our new customers. Our talented technicians are ready and waiting to take on all makes and models and will not rest till the fault is found.”
   Here at KAM we provide ourselves on being up to date on all the latest advancements in vehicle repair technology. We are very happy to say that our Beeston depot is stocked with state of the art diagnostic machines and all the tools needed to take on even the biggest diagnostic mystery. We are also offering a great price on MOTs, at £29.99 and we have new automated test lanes to take on all sizes of cars. We are also able to offer original equipment, for all cars, at a fraction of the price of other garages thanks to our long standing relationship with our fantastic suppliers. Even cars covered by a manufacturer’s warranty can be serviced in our workshops without the warranty being affected.     Here at KAM our customers are our main priority and so we have invested in new courtesy cars for our customers to take home. You will no longer need to be stranded or your day disrupted by the loss of a car. Here at KAM Beeston we have all the corners covered and you can drive away in one of our new Hyundais for the duration of the repairs.
   Super Sunny said he was very excited for the opening: “I would encourage people to come down to the depot if they are experiencing any car problems. We can’t wait to get more cars back on the fast track.”
  The Beeston branch is located on 122 Queens Road East, Beeston Nottingham. The depot will be open every day except Sundays.
We are taking bookings and so if you would like to see our talented team in action call 0115 678 111. You can leave your comments, questions and queries at www.twitter.com/dr_kev and on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/kamservicing.
Remember faithful reader, our team of dedicated and hardworking staff at the other branches in Sutton, Long Eaton, Bulwell and Belper, along with our bodywork shop are open every day of the week, EXCLUDING Sunday’s, while the lads at our Sawley and Heanor workshops are at your service seven days a week, keeping your car where it belongs. ON THE ROAD.