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)
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 Van 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