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News and tips
Mechanics and tyre advice for cars, farm vehicles and trucks, written by the Pinchazos Vargas team in Villarrobledo.
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Workshop ·
How to book an appointment at Pinchazos Vargas with our online assistant
Book your car in with the website assistant: tell it what you need, pick a free day and time, and it goes straight into the workshop diary.
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Tyres ·
Flat tyre on the road near Villarrobledo: what to do and how our 24-hour service works
What to do if you get a flat tyre on the road in or around Villarrobledo, and how the Pinchazos Vargas 24/7 tyre emergency service works.
4 min read
Tyres ·
When should you change your car tyres? The 1.6 mm minimum tread depth and other signs
The legal minimum tread depth is 1.6 mm, but it isn’t the only sign. Here is how to tell when your car tyres need replacing.
4 min read
Agricultural ·
Narrow tyres for vineyard tractors: the advantages for working in La Mancha
Converting your tractor to narrow tyres improves manoeuvrability between rows, reduces soil compaction and protects crops.
5 min read
Agricultural ·
How to prepare your tractor for the grape harvest: tyres, steering and mechanics
Checklist for your tractor before the grape harvest: tyre condition, pressure, wheel alignment and preventive maintenance.
4 min read
Agricultural ·
Type-approval certificates for farm vehicles: when you need one
What a farm vehicle type-approval certificate is, when it is needed and how we handle it at Pinchazos Vargas.
4 min read
Tips ·
Wheel alignment: signs of poor alignment in cars, tractors and trucks
An off-centre steering wheel, a vehicle that pulls to one side or uneven tyre wear are all signs you need a wheel alignment.
4 min read
Cars ·
Car air conditioning not cooling? Causes and when to recharge it
If your car’s air conditioning no longer cools, there may be a leak, a lack of refrigerant or a fault. Here is what to check.
4 min read
Trucks ·
Truck preventive maintenance: the check that prevents breakdowns
Preventive truck maintenance reduces breakdowns, improves safety and protects your business’s productivity.
4 min read
Trucks ·
Truck tyres: pressure, wear and warning signs on the road
Excessive wear, loss of pressure, vibrations or visible damage: the signs that your truck’s tyres need checking.
4 min read
Cars ·
Checks before the ITV inspection: mechanics and tyre checklist
What to check before Spain’s ITV vehicle inspection: tyres, brakes, lighting, exhaust and shock absorbers. Avoid a fail with a check beforehand.
4 min read
Cars ·
Car battery: how to tell if it is in good condition
A healthy battery should read at least 12.6 volts with the engine off. Here is how to check it and which symptoms mean it is failing.
3 min read
Tyres ·
Uneven tyre wear: causes and how to prevent it
Lack of maintenance, poor alignment, incorrect pressure or worn suspension: the causes of uneven tyre wear.
4 min read
Cars ·
Quick service or heavy-duty mechanics: which one does your vehicle need?
The differences between quick service and heavy-duty mechanics for cars, vans, SUVs and pick-ups.
3 min read
Cars ·
Oil and filter change: why it is the most important service
Changing oil and filters protects the engine, prevents breakdowns and improves performance. What you should know and how often to do it.
3 min read
Cars ·
The most common car electrical faults: starting, battery and lighting
The most frequent electrical faults in a car and how we diagnose them in our auto electrics service.
4 min read
Agricultural ·
Agricultural tyres: sales, fitting, repair and balancing
All about the Pinchazos Vargas agricultural tyre service in Villarrobledo: top-brand sales, fitting, repair and balancing.
4 min read
Trucks ·
Truck air conditioning: 4 signs it needs checking
It doesn’t cool, it smells, it makes noises or water drips inside: the four signs your truck’s air conditioning needs checking.
3 min read
Tips ·
Checking your car before a trip: what you shouldn’t forget
Tyres, brakes, lights, fluids and air conditioning: the basic check before a long road trip.
3 min read
Workshop ·
More than 50 years in Villarrobledo: the story of Pinchazos Vargas
Since 1975, when Diego Vargas founded the workshop, Pinchazos Vargas has been a benchmark for mechanics and tyres in Villarrobledo.
3 min read
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