Vehicle Service and Repair Blog with Tips
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We hope our expert tips and maintenance guides help you stay road-ready, but we are always here if you need more hands-on advice.
Established in 1992, GJ Motors is a family-run garage with over 30 years of experience specializing in vehicle servicing, repairs, and Class 4 MOTs.
Whether you’re unsure how to check your oil or need help choosing the right service for your car, our friendly team is ready to help. We have built a long-standing reputation for trust across Surrey Quays, Rotherhithe, Canada Water, Bermondsey, and the wider South East London area. If you can't find what you're looking for on our blog, don't stay puzzled—reach out for the professional peace of mind you deserve.
We’re always happy to have a friendly chat about your car, whether you’re learning how to check your oil or need some friendly advice. If you can’t find the answer in our blogs, just give us a ring or drop by. We’re here to help and love to chat about vehicle care.
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PureTech Engine Care
Date: 05/02/26
We have just taken delivery of a fresh 208 L drum of Castrol Magnatec 5W-30 P At GJ Motors, we use this specialist oil because it is specifically engineered for PureTech engine wet belt care, preventing the belt from degrading and protecting your engine from costly failures.
This is the manufacturer-approved lubricant for 1.2 PureTech engines and is also a high-performance match for many Toyota, Peugeot, Citroën, and Vauxhall models.
Another 1.2 PureTech Wet Belt Done
Date: 29/01/26
Another 1.2 PureTech Wet Belt Done
We’ve just completed another wet belt replacement on a 2015 Citroën C4 Cactus 1.2 PureTech for one of our long-term customers.
This vehicle was still running its original wet belt after 70,626 miles, and despite natural belt deterioration with age, there was minimal debris in the oil pick-up and the variable valve timing solenoids were clean.
This is a perfect example of what happens when a car is serviced correctly, on time, and with the correct PSA-approved engine oil.
Proper maintenance makes a real difference to the lifespan of these engines and helps avoid costly failures.
✔ Regular servicing
✔ Correct oil specification
✔ Long-term engine protection
If you own a 1.2 PureTech, don’t wait for warning lights or engine damage — get in touch for advice, inspection, or preventative maintenance.
GJ Motors
Telephone:: 0207 231 8861
Mobile: 07720606274
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Address:
17 Plough Way,
Surrey Quays
London,
SE16 2LS
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- over 34 years experience.
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GJ Motors is a local garage that has built a reputation for trust with its local customers who are returning to us time and time again for all their Vehicle servicing needs.