Air con re-gas & refresh

At Southside we offer a full Aircon re-gas service, the computerised system that we use completely drains, checks for leaks then refills the system at the same time it replaces the essential lubricants that all aircon systems need.

Headlight Restoration

If your vehicles headlight lenses are dull or faded, perhaps they are starting to yellow, we can restore their condition to as-new within a few hours without the need for replacement with new lenses.

New drivers behind half of road crashes

Almost half of all road accidents in Scotland involve new motorists, according to new research. The latest New to the Road statistics underline why young drivers generally pay the highest car insurance premiums – and the RAC claims the problem must be addressed through earlier driving education and a modernisation of the driving test. The Scottish road…

Drivers not ready for winter’s bite

Many people in the UK would have woken up to a frosty car yesterday as temperatures dropped across the country. But with winter’s grip firmly taking hold, it may surprise you that nearly two-thirds of drivers (63%) do not check their anti-freeze, oil or water before setting off on a winter journey. And almost half…

Car insurance market faces overhaul

Exclusive pricing deals between motor insurers and price comparison websites will be banned, the UK competition regulator has said. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said such deals were preventing insurers from making their products available more cheaply elsewhere. But the CMA has ruled out a cap on replacement car and repair charges which it…