KAM teams up with the Canaan Trust for Charity Bed Push

Hundreds of people came out to support a bed push in aid of the Canaan Trust, and helped to raise vital funds for charity.

The Canaan Trust, based in Long Eaton embarked on a bed push from Ilkeston to Long Eaton on Saturday 28^th July to raise money and awareness about the increasing problem of homelessness in Erewash.

Many of the Canaan Trust’ own volunteers were out in force and helped to educate the public by handing out leaflets about the organisation’s great work. They also carried donation buckets, which were generously filled by the public. They were accompanied on their quest by two vans courtesy of KAM Servicing.

The Canaan Trust has been established since 1995 and provides assistance and help in the community for homeless people. They cover a vast area of Nottingham and their vital work is helping to get people off the street and into homes and employment.

The aim of the bed push was to try and help raise the £125,000 needed to keep the Canaan Trust running each year.

The bed push began its journey at Market Square in Ilkeston at 10am and was launched by the Mayor of Erewash Councillor Jennifer Hulls. It then went through Stapleford and Sandiacre before finishing in Long Eaton at around 2pm.

KAM Servicing Garages from Long Eaton sponsored the event. They provided all supplies such as banners and posters and 2 vans to accompany the bed safely on its travels.

Canaan Trust manager Kevin Curtis said: “We have been very grateful for the support especially from KAM Servicing. They have done a lot to help us and providing the vans was very generous. We did the push because we just want people to know that homelessness is not just a city problem but it is going on right here on our doorstop. We want to help these homeless people get back into society and to lead independent lives.”

KAM are very happy to be a part of this great cause. For more information go to  http://www.kam-servicing-sawley.co.uk/promotions.cfm?id=3517 

To donate go to  http://www.canaan-trust.co.uk/ 

Mrs S's Astra Anomaly

Hello faithful readers it has been another hectic week at KAM as more and more of you take advantage of our great offers and low prices.

The countdown to the Olympics has begun and aside from the security issues I look forward to the ensuing events especially the opening ceremony next week. I hope everyone who was lucky enough to get tickets enjoys it I know I will be from the comfort of my sofa. It is certainly going to be a fun filled 2 weeks and I for one cannot wait to watch the show. Good luck to all those competing and hopefully it will be a golden summer for England.  

This week we received a visit from Mrs S who called in quite a state after experiencing some problems with her car. “Kev you have to help me. I don’t know what has happened with my car. One minute it is was okay and then I get the trifecta and suddenly my car is overcome with a plethora of problems.” Mrs S seemed to be quite shaken and so I reassured her that whatever the problem we would be able to fix it. She then explained that the problems had started a few days earlier as she had noticed that the steering wheel had become awkward to manoeuvre. Mrs S had not seen this as a threat to her driving and so had momentarily ignored the issue and now she was left with even more problems and was in dire need of our help.

“Kev I went out to my Vauxhall Astra this morning and there is smoke coming from the engine as well as a really bad noise, which I am guessing is not a good thing.” Mrs S was worried that her car was beyond repair and was far too scared to drive it. “Please say you can help Kev.” As an added conundrum Mrs S was on her way to work at a new job and was now stranded at home eager to get her car fixed and not to miss out on her first day of work.

With Mrs S being in desperate need of the KAM teams help we quickly loaded up the ‘twuck wid da fwashin lights’ to go and rescue Mrs S. A short while later Benjamin Button had arrived back at the Sawley depot with Mrs S and her smoky, lifeless car in tow. While the boys unloaded the car, we let Mrs S take comfort in our waiting room with a nice hot coffee. By this time she was less worried and was very thankful to the KAM team for coming so quickly to pick her up. “Wow Kev I can’t believe how great your service is. I might even make it to work on time.” We assured Mrs S that the KAM team would return her car back to its best and that she could have full access to one of our state of the art courtesy cars. After all the details were given Mrs S drove away in the courtesy car and we promised to keep her updated on all the car’s developments.

It was then time for this week’s mechanic to stand forward and so it fell to Benjamin Button to take on this week’s gremlins. He started out with some visual observations and then got to work on testing various areas of the car. It was not long till the infamous words rang out “I’ve got it Kev.” It so transpired that the air conditioning compressor had siezed and so this had been the reason that the steering wheel was acting erratically and the awful noises. This had also been why the smoke had been billowing and all that remained was to find the cheapest solution and Mrs S would have her car back as good as new.

Now there was one small problem, it was in fact a Sunday and our fantastic suppliers would not be able to drop off promptly a new air conditioning compressor. It would take at least 4 days for the part to arrive, as it is a very particular and rarely replaced part. It was then time for the team to revert back to some old style mechanics and see whether the existing compressor could be salvaged. 

Ben stripped back the compressor to take a closer look and found that the reason for the siezing was faulty bearings and pulleys. It would be much cheaper to replace these smaller parts than the whole compressor so he got straight to work. Once the pulleys and bearing were replaced Ben then re-gassed the air conditioning system. The moment of truth had arrived and it was time to see whether using some old school mechanics had paid off or whether we would need to disappoint Mrs S with bad news.

Ben took the car out on a road test and arrived back at the depot with a large grin adorning his face. 

“We did it Kev, this car is back on the fast track.” Thankfully this time all that was needed was some smaller parts and we managed to save Mrs S hundreds of pounds, where other garages would just have replaced it and left her with a large bill.

The car was fixed and Mrs S was ecstatic to have her car back and at such low prices. “Wow Kev, next time I have even the slightest problem I will bring it in, you just never know. I’m so glad I came down, nobody does honest and reliable like the KAM team.”

You can leave your comments, questions and queries at www.twitter.com/kamservicing and our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/kamservicing. For your nearest depot go to www.kamservicing.com     

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.

    

KAM teams up with the Canaan Trust for Charity Bed Push

KAM Servicing are very happy to be teaming up with the Canaan Trust charity in Long Eaton to help raise awareness and much needed funds.

The Canaan Trust has been established since 1995 and provides great assistance and help in the community for homeless people. They cover a vast area of Nottingham and their wonderful work is helping to get people off the street and into homes and employment.

On Saturday 28th July the Canaan Trust will be embarking on a Bed push to raise awareness and to raise vital funds. The bed push will start from Market Square in Ilkeston and will make its way through Stapleford and Sandiacre to finish at the War Memorial in Long Eaton.

KAM Servicing are very happy to be able to provide the transport for the push and our trusted KAM van will be accompanying the bed. The van will follow the entire route and Canaan’s trusted volunteers will also be out in force with collection buckets.

So make sure to come down and support us along the way and donate to this great cause. Every pound counts and the Canaan Trust need £125,000 to keep their operations running every year. So to help out go to their website or look out for us on Saturday.

Canaan Trust manager Kevin Curtis said: “We just want people to know that homelessness is not just a city problem but it is going on right here on our doorstop and its getting worse.
“We don’t want people to turn their backs, these people need their support. We want to help these unfortunate homeless people get back into society and we want to help them to lead independent lives. 
“We have been very grateful for the support from everyone, especially from KAM Servicing." 

The Bed push will start at 10 o clock and the Mayor of Erewash Counsellor Jennifer Hulls will be present for the launch of the push. Hopefully the weather will hold out till the weekend and it will be a great time to come out and support this great cause. We look forward to seeing you there.
Look out for the KAM van and the bed as it passes through your town.

KAM are very happy to be involved so closely with the community and we will continue to support local causes that are making a difference. 

KAM Servicing and The Good Garage Scheme

At KAM Servicing we are proud to be registered members of the Good Garage Scheme (GGS). It is through the GGS that our existing customers can give an honest account of their experience at KAM Servicing and can say whether they think we are adhering to the high standards expected of us.  We are happy to report that all of our depots are now members of the Good Garage Scheme. Bulwell and Beeston our most recently opened depots were given their membership this week and we welcome all feedback from all of our new customers. Here at KAM we aim to bring you the best standards of car repairs and we do this by providing the highest quality of care at the best prices. With over 35 years experience in the motoring trade we have had continued success thanks to our loyal customers who take advantage of our great services.     Our other depots at Sawley, Belper, Heanor, Long Eaton and Sutton In Ashfield already have high scores in all areas with a 5 star recommendation from our customers. We have scored over 95% for our services at the existing garages and we would like to thank all of you who took the time out to give us such glowing reviews. With high scores in all areas including helpfulness and attitude of staff, quality of vehicle updates and standards of repair, KAM is a garage you can trust. The Good Garage Scheme is a regulatory body that ensures that workshops and MOT centres adhere to a strict code of conduct. This allows customers to effectively choose a trustworthy and reliable garage, which has been approved by other customers. All garages must agree to have their customer’s best interests at heart and must ensure that any necessary changes to facilitate this are made. There is also an industry standard checklist that each garage must adhere to.The GGS has a strict complaints procedure in place and so any garage that is found to be providing inadequate services will be ejected from the scheme. Here at KAM we have so far avoided any complaints and we are very happy to be able to provide a service that people are happy with. We want to bring you the best services at the best prices and we will not compromise on quality. We are very happy to be members of the Good Garage Scheme and hope that our customers continue to see the hard work and commitment of the KAM team. For all your motoring needs come down to KAM Servicing now. To see our highly rated garages go to the Good Garage Scheme Website.

KAM Sponsors 4th Dimension's Summer Challenge

KAM Servicing is happy to announce that we have recently become sponsors of the 4th Dimension gym in Long Eaton.

KAM has a long history within Long Eaton, having started our humble beginnings here, and are always eager to help out in the community.

4th Dimension gym located in 4 Brothers House, Wilsthorpe Road, Long Eaton will use the generous donation to fund the new deadlift challenge that is taking place this summer. All gym members can get involved and the challenge will see many of Long Eaton’s finest competing for the title of champion.
There will be a weekly leader board to showcase each participant's progress and this can be seen on the KAM Servicing and 4th Dimension Facebook pages.

The challenge started on the 6th July and will continue till 6th August with everyone welcome to take part. No matter your weight or strength the challenge is a great way to test yourself. For an added incentive there will also be prizes available courtesy of KAM. These will be announced nearer the time but we can say that winning competitors will be handsomely rewarded.

The sponsorship cheque was handed to owner Wayne Kirk by KAM area manager Shaun Huxley Duggan who expressed KAM’s delight at being able to give back.

Shaun said: “We here at KAM have been involved in the community for over 30 years and there is no better way we would rather spend our time and money. We have known Wayne for years and we are happy to support his vision and see his increasing success. This partnership with 4th Dimension will be a great way for people to get involved and to hopefully get them interested in mixed martial arts.”

4th Dimension MMA Nottingham is the largest mixed martial arts gym in the Midlands and offers various forms of training and fitness. They offer a mixture of Muay Thai Boxing, Wrestling, BJJ and Submission Grappling and many others.

Owner Wayne Kirk accepted the check and said he was looking forward to the gym’s future endeavours and was very happy with KAM’s generous donation.

“We are ecstatic to receive this generous donation from KAM Servicing. They have always been supportive of 4th Dimension and it is with their continued support that we are able to grow and become one of the premier gyms in the Midlands.
I would also like to invite people to come down and take part in the challenge. It doesn’t matter if you are not that strong we will help provide you with a workout that suits you.”

So if you would like to get involved come down to the gym or go to www.4thdimensionmma.com for more information.

KAM Servicing has been a prevalent presence within the community since opening our first garage over 30 years ago. We have steadily grown over the years to now boast 7 KAM depots around Derbyshire and Nottingham. Our state of the art depots have helped to get you back on the road and it is with KAM’s continued success that we can effectively help out smaller businesses.

To take advantage of KAM’s great prices call in at your nearest depot and we guarantee to bring you a high quality service at unbeatable prices.

KAM Updates

Hello faithful readers

Here at KAM we have been very busy as more and more of you come through our doors.
Our Beeston depot is growing increasingly everyday as we gain more loyal customers and our other depots are enjoying new gremlin fighting missions!!

I would also like to say that KAM have made a conscious effort over the years to stay involved in the local community. As we started our humble beginnings in Long Eaton we have always tried to give back in whatever way we can.

This year we started with our sponsorship of 4th Dimension MMA Nottingham Gym in 4 Brothers House, Wilsthorpe Road, Long Eaton- The sponsorship will go toward this summer's 'deadlift' challenge in which the winner will win prizes courtesy of KAM.

 We have also teamed up with the Canaan Trust in Long Eaton to help them with their charity bed push  on Saturday 28th July. Our trusted KAM van is to push the bed from Ilkeston to Long Eaton.

Our twitter has also been gaining a lot of followers so if you are a big tweeter go on over to our page and give us your thoughts.

Our facebook page is also up and running so go over now and like our page.

I will be posting much more details of all of KAM's latest adventures so stay tuned....

Dr Kev

Mrs K's Toyota Torment

Hello faithful readers it has been another busy week at KAM as we deal with the erratic weather and get more of you back on the road. With this strange weather ensuing, it is the best time to get your car checked by the trusted KAM team. Whether you want to ensure that it can handle a sudden flooding or just want to keep cool with the air conditioning make sure to call KAM now. We have great offers that could save you lots of money and we also offer free checks for your car. From exhausts and gearboxes to tyres we want to makes sure that you are kept safe this summer.

   It has not only been a good week for KAM but also for England as Andy Murray made it to the final of Wimbledon. He was the first Briton to make it since Bunny Austin but unfortunately it was not to be. The magnificent Roger Federer overpowered Andy but we must applaud Murray’s efforts and surely now that elusive grand slam cannot be far away. We shall see at this year’s 2012 Olympics. There is already excitement in the air for the games and I for one cannot wait to see every minute. We are in for a great summer of sport- we just have to hope that the weather holds out.      

   Talking of weather it was on a surprisingly hot day that we received a call to our Long Eaton depot. The boys were hard at work on their gremlin fighting when Mrs K called in quite a panic. “You have to help Kev. I can’t believe this. I barely touched it. Oh My Goodness, what will I do?” Mrs K was definitely at the higher end of panic than we are used to and I listened to see what the problem was. “Kev it’s my husband’s car it just started smoking out of the exhaust and I haven’t even driven it yet. He’s going to be so upset he loves that car. Please say you can help.” Mrs K explained that the car in question a Toyota Landcruiser had, after she turned the key, suddenly without warning began to smoke and had filled the air with a dark grey cloud. The reason Mrs K was so upset was that her husband was away on business and had given her strict instructions not to drive his beloved car. “Kev he is back in a couple of days and after all I have read the KAM team are the only ones for the job.”

We assured Mrs K that the KAM team would be able to help her out and that we would not rest until the fault was found. We also advised her to switch the car off until we arrived. Tasmanian Trev immediately embarked on the short trip in the ‘twuck wid da fwashin lights’ and before long a happier looking Mrs K arrived back at the garage with the sluggish car in tow.

We assured her that the KAM team would not let her down and that she need not worry. We were also curious to see whether she had in fact driven the car and if any incidences had occurred. But Mrs K was adamant that she had not driven the car. “Kev I was going to this morning when the smoke started, I have no idea.” Mrs K was then dispatched in one of our courtesy cars and we got straight to work.

Benjamin Button was this week’s mystery solver and saw noticed that the smoke was probably an internal problem and that he would have to revert back to some old style mechanics. Armed with his tools he looked around the car and then proceeded to remove the ancillaries to take a further look. It was not long until the infamous word rang out. “I’ve got it Kev.”

It so transpired that the oil pipe that feeds the turbo was broken and so the oil was going to the exhaust and was causing the clouds of smoke from the exhaust. The mystery was solved and in an impressively short space of time by Benjamin Button. I think Diagnostic Dan may have some competition. Thankfully all that was needed was a new turbo pipe and seals, which arrived from our fantastic suppliers in an even shorter amount of time.

 Benjamin Button fitted the parts with precision and then came the moment of truth as Ben sat behind the steering wheel and the key was turned in the ignition. The boys concentrated on the exhaust as the car sprung to life and the smoke was nowhere to be seen. “We did it Kev. This car is back on the fast track.” Ben shouted in delight.

Mrs K arrived later and was very relieved to have her husband’s car back fault free and shining from our complimentary car wash. “Wow Kev I can’t believe you solved this one so quickly. You really are the A team of mechanics and you really saved me today.” She also explained why her husband had been so persistent about not driving her car. “Kev he said that the oil had been leaking for a few weeks and that he had told me not to drive it because it was faulty. But it was the KAM team to the rescue yet again so thank you from both of us.”

I love it when a diagnosis comes together.       

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, 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.

KAM beats London prices to save Mr M hundreds

Hello faithful readers, this week has been another hectic week at KAM as we welcome more and more of your cars into our workshops. The boys at KAM have been taking on your request for the ‘holiday checks’ I recommended last week. Remember if you are going away in your car make sure to bring your car into KAM so we can keep you and your family safe. We will check all levels, tyres and brakes and you can have a fun filled holiday with no risk of breaking down. Another thing to consider in this erratic weather is the air conditioning and we here at KAM are offering free air conditioning checks so make sure to come down and take advantage of our great prices.

   

Now not only was last week busy for the KAM team but it has also been a busy week for Nottingham and Derby with the arrival of the Olympic torch. We have had the privilege of seeing some of Nottingham and Derby’s finest proudly represent our area by brandishing the historic flame. We here at KAM were lucky enough to see the runners and we had a great time cheering everyone on and experiencing the air of patriotism. With the Jubilee and now the Olympics we have been able to celebrate a lot this year and there is hopefully more to come with Andy Murray at Wimbledon, could this be his year?

 Now back to this week’s adventure it was Friday when we received a visit from Mr M who coincidentally arrived at our Beeston depot in yet another van. Here at Beeston we have seen an influx of van drivers recently and we welcome them all as we help to get our loyal customers back on the road. If you have a van that is in need of repair bring it down to KAM and we will get you back on the road in no time.

   On this particular day Mr M arrived in his Vauxhall Vivaro van and had come quite a long way to test the KAM boy’s services. “Hello Kev I have heard nothing but great things about you boys from my parents and they said I would not be sorry.” Mr M was from London and had been having problems with his van recently. He was a self-employed electrician and was back In Nottingham for the weekend to see his parents. It was on his father’s advice that he had bought his van down so that the KAM team could help him out. “Kev I have been told that the air conditioning condenser need replacing as well as new cam belts and apparently the water pump needs changing.” This was a scenario that the KAM team are used to. When another garage says that work needs to be done it usually means that they want to extract more money from you. Here at KAM we do the correct testing and only undertake the necessary work. Mr M also added: “Kev I have been quoted over £1500 for the work and I just think even for London that is extortionate. I also need the van back for Sunday please say you can help.”

We assured Mr M that we would find and fix any faults that lay within his car and that we would do it a price that he would be happy with. We were also shocked at the estimated price as it seemed very high for the parts needed.  He was then whisked away in one of our courtesy cars and we had a deadline so we got straight to work.

Diagnostic Dan got to work and started to rigorously test the van to see where the problems lay. After a short while the infamous words rang out “I’ve got it Kev.” it was clear that the diagnosis had been correct and that we would need to replace the air conditioning condenser, replace the cam belt and the water pump would need to be changed. However we were certain that it would not cost £1500.

Dan called up our fantastic suppliers and the parts arrived promptly and Dan used his military style precision to ensure that the van was put back together properly. “We did it Kev. This car is in perfect condition, and at a fraction of the cost he’d been quoted.”

Mr M arrived later and was ecstatic to have his van back in such a short amount of time and was even happier at the price of the repairs. “Wow Kev I am so glad I decided to come to the KAM team. You are kings among men and I can’t believe your repairs were nearly half the price I was quoted. I’ll definitely be back.”   

 You can leave your comments, questions and queries at www.twitter.com/dr_kev and on our blog at www.drkev-kam.blogspot.com 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.

KAM's Annual Holiday Check

Hello faithful readers it has been another week of gremlin busting here at KAM as our talented team works hard to get your cars back on the road. We have seen many people coming in recently complaining of faulty air conditioning. Thanks to the recent surge in good weather more and more of you have been relying on your trusted air conditioning to keep you cool. But after a winter of being unused the air conditioning can sometimes have the opposite effect. It can become faulty and bacteria can build up resulting in a rather unpleasant smell. 

If you are experiencing similar problems with your air conditioning make sure to bring it down to KAM where we can undertake a free test to determine the problem. It may just be something minor but you must not hesitate as the problems can worsen. The test is free and can end up saving you money in the long run. The test is no obligations and so you will not be left with any hidden or added charges and we will not commence with work until you give the go ahead. For all your air conditioning needs come down to KAM and let us keep you cool this summer.

   I would also like to impart some more advice for all car owners for this upcoming summer. With Britons shunning overseas beaches to stay home and enjoy our fine shores it would seem that this would be the perfect time to get your car checked. However shockingly according to the Good Garage Scheme, 58% of holidaymakers will not have their car checked before departing on long road trips. Now if you were to breakdown on the way to your holiday destination this could prove very costly and dangerous. So to avoid having your holiday ruined let KAM check your car over to ensure that it is road ready.

Here at KAM we will undertake the most comprehensive tests to ensure that all gremlins are found and that you and your car are kept safe. We will check the tyres to ensure that the pressure and tread are within the correct parameters. One of our talented mechanics will happily top up all oil and fluid that is running low. This can be very important and prevents the engine from overheating. If the car’s wipers or washers need replacing we will call up our fantastic suppliers and get them at a fraction of the price so you save money. The brakes are the most important components to your safety and we implore you to look out for excessive noises and any changes in the quality of drive. If so the KAM team can check the discs and pads so that you are not putting your life in danger. We will finish this ‘holiday check’ by ensuring that the air conditioning is in good working order and you will be free to take to the road- worry free.

   Now back to this week, there was disappointment in Football with the England team being knocked out of Euro 2012.  With the wave of patriotic pride sweeping the nation it almost seemed a possibility that we could get through to the semi finals. But alas it was not to be and instead we must look forward to bigger and better things. With football out, it is tennis in and it is that time of year when the whole country must again pin all their hopes on Andy Murray.  With expectation weighing heavily, Andy Murray will again try to get his first grand slam and we shall wait with baited breath. Can he finally break through? Will we have our first British winner in 76 years? Only time will tell whether Murray can take that giant leap but I for one am looking forward to the next two weeks of exhilarating tennis.  I hope everyone has got their strawberries and cream ready.

It is also an exciting week for Nottingham as the Olympic torch will makes it way around Nottingham on Thursday and Friday. It will be great to see and we are especially happy, as the torch route will be passing our very own KAM depot on Queens Road, Beeston. Our boys will be cheering on those lucky torchbearers and we hope everyone has a great time. But remember it is these types of occasions you don’t want to miss and so make sure your car is in good condition before you embark into busy Nottingham. It is better to be safe than sorry and so if your car is suffering from any problems make sure to bring it down to your nearest KAM depot.

   You can leave your comments, questions and queries at www.twitter.com/dr_kev and on our blog at www.drkev-kam.blogspot.com 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.