THE VAN DOCTOR CAR DOCTOR SERVICES
🔧 Our Services
Specialist Ford Car Repairs — Without the Dealership Prices
At The Car Doctor, we offer dealership-level expertise for Ford car owners — without the cost, the hassle, or the upselling. Our team of ex-Ford technicians delivers precise, reliable repairs backed by genuine experience and a 12-month warranty as standard.
From EcoBoost timing belt replacements to full servicing and diagnostics, we’ve got your car covered.
If your EcoBoost engine is approaching 60,000 miles or 5 years old, it’s time to replace the wet belt — Ford says 150,000 miles, but real-world failures happen much earlier.
We’ve completed 100+ successful replacements, using genuine or OE parts and manufacturer-level precision.
Includes:
Timing belt & oil pump drive belt
Full engine oil & filter change
Vehicle health check
💷 From £1,000 + VAT — Save £800+ vs main dealer
Keep your car running smoothly and reliably with regular servicing. Whether you're after a basic oil change or a full service, we’ve got options to suit your vehicle’s age and mileage.
We offer:
Interim & full servicing packages
Oil, filters, spark plugs, brakes & fluid checks
Service records for lease vehicles
Timing belts are critical to engine performance. If it snaps, your engine could be written off.
We offer full timing belt replacement packages for a range of Ford engines including EcoBoost, Duratec, and TDCi.
Why choose us:
Ford-trained technicians
Genuine/approved parts
Fast turnaround times
Modern Fords are full of tech — and when something goes wrong, generic code readers won’t cut it.
We use dealer-level diagnostic tools to accurately pinpoint faults and avoid unnecessary repairs.
Diagnostic services include:
Engine management lights
Electrical faults
Fuel & ignition issues
Software reset and updates
While we don’t run MOT tests on-site, we work with trusted local partners to handle MOTs for our customers.
Let us take care of it — we’ll prep your car and get it tested on your behalf.
We work with 1link and other platforms to service and repair lease and contract vehicles, keeping your paperwork compliant and your car in warranty.
What You Can Expect
12-Month Warranty on most repairs
Genuine or OE-Quality Parts
Fixed Pricing – no surprises
Friendly, Ford-trained Technicians
- Transparent Advice – we only recommend what’s truly needed
EcoBoost Wet Belt Replacements
1.0 & 1.5 EcoBoost engines are known for premature wet belt failures — sometimes as early as 36,000 miles. We’ve completed over 100+ successful replacements, helping customers avoid engine failure and dealer overcharging.
✅ Genuine or OE parts
✅ Full oil and filter service included
✅ Fixed pricing from £1,000 + VAT (Save £800+ vs main dealer)
General Servicing
Keep your Ford running reliably with interim and full service packages tailored to your vehicle. We check all key components and use high-quality fluids and filters.
🛠 Oil & Filter Change
🛠 Brake & Fluid Checks
🛠 Full Vehicle Health Check
Timing Belt / Cambelt Replacement
A failed timing belt can destroy your engine. We offer complete belt replacements using Ford-trained precision — no cut corners.
🔧 1.0 EcoBoost, 1.5 EcoBoost, 2.0 TDCi
🔧 Includes new tensioners, seals, stretch bolts & fluids
🔧 Work completed in 1–2 days
Lease Vehicle Services
We’re registered with 1link and other fleet platforms — so we can service and repair lease and contract vehicles while keeping your paperwork compliant and your car in warranty.
Advanced Diagnostics
Modern Fords need dealer-level tools to diagnose issues properly — and that’s exactly what we use.
💡 Engine lights
💡 Fuel & Ignition
💡 Electrical & ECU faults
💡 Software resets and DTC clearing
MOTs (Outsourced)
While we don’t run MOTs in-house, we work with trusted local partners. We’ll prepare your car and handle the process so you don’t have to.
📅 Add MOT to any service
📦 Pre-check & test transport arranged
Exhaust Camshaft
(Pictured is the pressed gear on the end of the exhaust camshaft which is driven by the wet timing belt)
Inlet Camshaft
(Pictured is the air intake camshaft which is driven by the wet timing belt)
Wet Belt Tensioner Bolt (this bolt keeps the tensioner fitted to the engine)
Wet Belt Tensioner
(this tensioner is spring loaded and keeps the tension on the timing belt)
Fuel Pump Gear
(this gear is driven by the idler gear which is driven by the crank shaft and must be correctly timed)
Idler Gear
(this gear links the camshafts to the crankshaft, and if incorrectly installed it can fail leading to engine failure, the bolt holding this gear on is common for snapping if tampered with)
Crank Shift Gear (this gear drives the idler gear, therefore the rest of the engine as it is driven directly from the rotation of the engine. This gear also contains the drive gear for the oil pump belt)
Oil Pump Belt
(this belt is made of the same material/structure as the wet timing belt and can also delaminate leading to engine low oil pressure - in turn causing engine failure)
Camshaft Assembly
(this is one unit containing both the exhaust camshaft and inlet camshaft)
Wet Belt/ Timing Belt (this is the belt that ensures perfect timing of the engine)
Cylinder Head
(this is the top part of the engine, which contains the inlet/exhaust valves, and the cylinder head gasket sits directly underneath the cylinder head between the top of the engine block)
Common Issues
Technical Support
Helping You Understand What’s Under the Bonnet
Whether you’re booking a repair, trying to understand a fault, or need guidance on engine symptoms — our technical support is here to help.
At The Car Doctor, we believe informed customers make better decisions. That’s why we’re not just here to fix your car — we’re here to explain what’s going wrong, why it matters, and how we’ll fix it.
- Common Ford fault codes and warning lights
- Wet belt symptoms (1.0 & 1.5 EcoBoost)
- Engine ticking, knocking, or cutting out
- Diagnostic interpretation & advice
- Servicing schedules for Ford cars
- Guidance on repair urgency & risk
- Warranty coverage questions
- Lease or fleet technical support