Ctb Automotive

10/12/2025

Busy day at CTB Automotive 👨‍🔧
Today we sorted a full front-end refresh for a customer:

🔧 New front calipers
🔧 Fresh drop links
🔧 Front discs & pads replaced
🔧 New shock absorbers fitted
🔧 Brakes fully bled and pedal feel’s restored

Car’s now stopping straight, riding smooth, and ready for the road again.
Need yours checked over? Drop us a message! 🚗💨

02/12/2025

🔧 Full Service Completed on a Volkswagen Jetta! ⚙️

This Jetta came in for a complete service package – fresh oil, quality filters, full inspection, brakes checked, fluids topped, and a good look over for any hidden issues. Runs smoother, quieter, and ready for many more miles on the road.

Keeping on top of servicing isn’t just maintenance… it’s peace of mind.
If your car’s due, get booked in — we’ll keep it running at its best.

🚗💨 CTB Automotive – Reliable. Thorough. Trusted.

29/11/2025

🔥 Headlight Restoration – Before & After! 🔥

Check out the difference a proper restoration can make!
This set came in dull, yellow and seriously reducing visibility… and left looking clear, bright and like new again.

Before:
⚠️ Cloudy
⚠️ Faded
⚠️ Poor light output

After:
✨ Crystal clear
✨ Improved night visibility
✨ Much fresher look to the car
✨ MOT-friendly

If your headlights look the same as the before photo, drop us a message — CTB Automotive will get them shining again!

18/11/2025

❄️Preparing for snow❄️
🚗Vehicle preparation checklist🚗
Here is a guide on how to prepare your vehicle and yourself for snowy weather.
Tyres & Traction
❄️ Tread depth: Check your tyre tread. While the legal minimum is 1.6mm, 3mm or more is highly recommended for better grip in snow and ice.
❄️ Pressure: Check and adjust tyre pressure according to your vehicle’s specification (found in the manual or on a sticker inside the driver’s door). Cold weather causes air pressure to drop.
❄️ Winter tyres: If you live in an area with heavy or frequent snow, consider fitting winter tyres.
Fluids & Battery
❄️ Battery: Have your battery checked by a professional. Cold weather reduces battery power, and a weak battery is likely to fail.
❄️ Antifreeze/Coolant: Ensure your coolant is at the correct level and strength to prevent the engine from freezing.
❄️ Washer fluid: Top up your washer reservoir with winter-grade fluid that contains antifreeze.
Visibility:
❄️ Wipers: Inspect and replace worn wiper blades (lift them off the glass over night to prevent the from freezing to the windscreen).
❄️ Lights: Check that ALL headlights, brake lights, and indicators are clean of snow and road dirt.
❄️ Clear the car: Always clear ALL snow and ice from your windscreen, rear window, mirrors, side windows, and rood before driving (carry a ice scraper and de-icer).
By keeping these points in mind, you’ll be as prepared as possible for safe winter travel.
Stay safe of the road everyone! 🌨️

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10/11/2025

🚗💙 Wow — over 200 followers! 💙🚗
We’re absolutely chuffed to bits! Thank you to everyone who’s liked, followed, shared, and supported CTB Automotive. Your trust means everything to us, and we’re proud to keep you safe and running smoothly. Here’s to many more miles together — we’re just getting started! 🙌🔧

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04/11/2025

Ever wondered what those dashboard lights mean? 🚗 💡
Here’s a quick guide to help you stay safe and informed on the road.
RED: Indicates there is a serious, potentially dangerous issues – you should when it’s safe get it checked.
YELLOW/ORANGE: Something is wrong that needs to be checked but it’s not as urgent as a red light – take extra care and get it looked at when you can.
GREEN/WHITE/BLUE: The system is working correctly or is correctly in use.
IF A RED LIGHT POPS UP – DON’T IGNORE IT
🔧Engine management light: Signals a problem with the engine or emissions.
🔧Battery warning: Points to a problem with the vehicle’s charging system (Battery, alternator, cables).
🔧Brake warning light: Parking brake light or brake fluid warning light.
🔧Coolant levels warning light: The yellow coolant warning light will come on when coolant levels are running low, to remind you to top them up.
🔧Airbag warning light: Will turn red when at least one element of the airbag safety system is not working correctly.
🔧Power steering warning light: This warning light will come on when there is a problem with the power steering.
🔧Diesel particulate filter warning light: Also known as the DPF or exhaust particulate filter warning light, this yellow symbol affects diesel cars and comes on when the system has become blocked with soot and needs an exhaust repair.
🔧Engine temperature warning light: The red engine light will come on when the engine is overheating. This could mean that coolant levels are running low, perhaps due to a leak in the system.
🔧Oil warning light: The oil warning light comes on when the pressure is too low.
🔧Low tyre pressure warning light: The yellow low tyre pressure warning light will illuminate if a problem is detected with one or more of your vehicle's tyres.
🔧Anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light: Warning light will come on when there is a fault detected with the system.
🔧Electronic stability problem (ESP) warning light: This car warning light indicates a problem with traction control.
🔧Brake pad warning light: If this symbol shows up it means a sensor has detected your brake pads are worn.
Need help diagnosing a warning light? CTB Automotive is here for you.
📍 Located in Halifax, West Yorkshire
🕒 Open weekdays with flexible booking options
📞 Call or message us to book your visit today

01/11/2025

🚗💦 Quick tip from CTB Automotive💦🚗

We see this one a lot - people topping up their washer bottle with washing-up liquid when they run out of screen wash.
Sounds harmless, right? 😅
But trust us... it's not!

Here's what actually happens👇
🧽 It leaves a greasy film on your windscreen that smears when the sun hits.
🚫It can block your washer jets and damage the pump.
❄️It freezes in cold weather and can crack your washer system.
💥And it can even strip wax and damage your paint!

Proper screen wash is made to clean glass, stop it freezing, and protect your car parts - so skip the washing-up liquid and keep your vision crystal clear!👀

Need a top-up? We'll sort it 👍

27/10/2025

At CTB Automotive, we are passionate about precision, performance, and peace of mind. Whether your prepping for your MOT or just need expert care for your vehicle, we deliver top-tier service.

Our services include:
EXHAUST SYSTEMS: From catalytic converters to lambada sensors, dpf's and full replacements, we ensure your exhaust runs clean and quiet.
PRE MOT CHECKS: Avoid surprises - our thorough inspections help you pass your MOT first time.
SUSPENSION REPAIRS: Suspension diagnostics and upgrades.
BRAKE SERVICES: Safety first - our brakes checks, repairs and replacements keep you in control.
GENERAL REAPAIRS & MAINTENANCE: From fluid top-ups to fault finding, we treat every car like our own.

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