At Northway's for the annual health-check...

At Northway's for the annual 12K mile service, brake fluid change, MOT and general health-check in advance of my very first track day and performance driving tuition next friday! I can't wait - Castle Combe Circuit + Mike Wilds here we come...

Plus, I took the opportunity to replace the front brake backing plates (they tend to rust through and can be a bit of an eyesore) and investigate the failed Air-Con. Mike gassed up the system and spotted some leaking from the compressor. He said that the cheapest way to do this is to look for a reconditioned one - and I was lucky enough to stumble across one, in stock from these local guys in Chertsey (A.C.R. Ltd), who specialise in rebuilding automotive air-con units. Here's the part and at 252.00 all in (for the full assembly) I've certainly saved a few beans. It's less than an hour labour to replace so I'll be heading back to Northway's some time soon.