TJA autos

TJA autos We are a fully insured garage based in Lovedean. We offer a pick up, drop back service at no extra

BMW E46 and E36 rear subframe reinforcement.Subframe reinforcement is required as the factory mounting points are prone ...
14/04/2026

BMW E46 and E36 rear subframe reinforcement.

Subframe reinforcement is required as the factory mounting points are prone to tearing and cracking under stress. This is caused by a design flaw where high-torque loads from the differential are concentrated on thin, layered metal. The differential puts immense strain on the subframe mounts during hard acceleration, aggressive gear changes, and cornering. Reinforcement plates redistribute these forces to prevent floor pan separation.

The Rear Axle Carrier Panel (RACP) in the E46 is made of thin, layered steel spot-welded together. Over time, these spot welds fail, causing the layers to separate. As these vehicles age, the repeated structural fatigue causes hairline cracks that can lead to, in some cases total separation of the rear floor.

Common symptoms are -

* Clunking noises from the rear end during shifting or acceleration.
* Unstable or loose rear-end feeling.
* Visible cracks in the trunk floor or near the rear mounting points.

Reinforcement plates secures the structural integrity of the chassis, as repairing a severely torn floor is significantly more expensive and difficult than preventative welding.

Prevention is always better than cure.

You are more than just a customer to us, our reputation matters!

📍259 Lovedean Lane,
Lovedean,
PO8 9RX

📧 [email protected]

📱 TJA autos - 07990502117

Started the New Year off with some welding ⚡️This car failed the MOT on corrosion so we replaced some sections on the in...
14/01/2026

Started the New Year off with some welding ⚡️

This car failed the MOT on corrosion so we replaced some sections on the inner sills and fitted complete replacement outer sills to both sides.

Another car kept on the road for many years to come.

You are more than just a customer to us, our reputation matters!

📍259 Lovedean Lane,
Lovedean,
PO8 9RX

📧 [email protected]

📱 TJA autos - 07990502117

As we wind down at the end of what’s been another crazy year, I would like to say a huge thank you to all our amazing cu...
24/12/2025

As we wind down at the end of what’s been another crazy year, I would like to say a huge thank you to all our amazing customers and anyone who has used our services throughout the year. We truly appreciate your continued support.

I am excited to see what 2026 has in store! Spanners are down until Monday 5th January.
I’m looking forward to spending some quality time with family ❤️

As always, you are more than just a customer to us!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year 🥳

📍 259 Lovedean Lane,
Lovedean,
PO8 9RX

📧 [email protected]

📱 TJA autos - 07990502117

Locking wheel nuts and bolts!This car was recovered to us for locking wheel bolt removal after having a blow out on the ...
03/12/2025

Locking wheel nuts and bolts!

This car was recovered to us for locking wheel bolt removal after having a blow out on the A3 and not having a locking wheel bolt key to remove the wheel.

These are just a handful of locking wheel nuts and bolts we’ve had to remove the past few weeks due to lost or misplaced locking wheel nut/bolt keys.

Do you know where your locking wheel nut/bolt key is? Please check it’s in your car. It’s better to know it’s in the car than not know where it is when you have a flat tyre or blow out on a dark, cold, miserable winters evening.

You are more than just a customer to us, our reputation matters!

📍259 Lovedean Lane,
Lovedean,
PO8 9RX

📧 [email protected]

📱 TJA autos - 07990502117

This customer got in contact with us after his BMW cut out and wouldn’t start. RAC attended to the breakdown and told th...
29/11/2025

This customer got in contact with us after his BMW cut out and wouldn’t start. RAC attended to the breakdown and told the customer they suspect it’s timing chain failure as the engine would turn over without compression.

We had the vehicle recovered to the garage and started investigating the cause of the problem.

It was visible that the timing chain was intact and the engine internals were actually very clean due to regular servicing.

We found many fuses had blown which was the reason the engine would crank but not fire. Once we investigated further, we found a wire exposed which was located in the fuse box. This was due to the wire rubbing on the casing and causing a short circuit and blowing the fuses.

As expected, once the wire was repaired and the blown fuses replaced the car started.

Another happy customer.

You are more than just a customer to us, our reputation matters!

📍259 Lovedean Lane,
Lovedean,
PO8 9RX

📧 [email protected]

📱 TJA autos - 07990502117

Something a little different, we were asked to weld these flag poles upright for ROCKETTS Of Denmead Car SalesWayne has ...
28/11/2025

Something a little different, we were asked to weld these flag poles upright for ROCKETTS Of Denmead Car Sales

Wayne has been out with his tape measure to make sure they are all the same height 😅

If you are looking for a secondhand car, pop in and have a chat with Wayne. Plenty of stock to choose from. Many of our customers have brought cars from Rocketts and been very happy.

You are more than just a customer to us, our reputation matters!

📍259 Lovedean Lane,
Lovedean,
PO8 9RX

📧 [email protected]

📱 TJA autos - 07990502117

⚫️🔴 BLACK FRIDAY! 🔴⚫️Our Black Friday deal includes a brake fluid change free of charge with every full service carried ...
28/11/2025

⚫️🔴 BLACK FRIDAY! 🔴⚫️

Our Black Friday deal includes a brake fluid change free of charge with every full service carried out in December. Usually £65.00.

To those customers who are already booked in the diary, this also includes you ❤️

Monday 22nd December is our last day pulling spanners 🔧

You are more than just a customer to us, our reputation matters!

📍259 Lovedean Lane,
Lovedean,
PO8 9RX

📧 [email protected]

📱 TJA autos - 07990502117

We’ve been welding various vehicles lately and in a throw away world, there is nothing better than keeping old cars on t...
27/11/2025

We’ve been welding various vehicles lately and in a throw away world, there is nothing better than keeping old cars on the road for many more years.

You are more than just a customer to us, our reputation matters!

📍259 Lovedean Lane,
Lovedean,
PO8 9RX

📧 [email protected]

📱 TJA autos - 07990502117

We had the pleasure of fitting a Hayward and Scott exhaust to this stunning BMW E39 M5 for a very good friend.This took ...
23/11/2025

We had the pleasure of fitting a Hayward and Scott exhaust to this stunning BMW E39 M5 for a very good friend.

This took some fabrication and adjustment due to the previous owner having oem replacement cats fitted so the centre section needed extending.

The iconic V8 now sounding incredible 🔊

You are more than just a customer to us, our reputation matters!

📍259 Lovedean Lane,
Lovedean,
PO8 9RX

📧 [email protected]

📱 TJA autos - 07990502117

This BMW E46 came in to investigate a noise and clutch judder. The noise was identified to be the dual mass flywheel rat...
24/09/2025

This BMW E46 came in to investigate a noise and clutch judder. The noise was identified to be the dual mass flywheel rattling which was also causing the clutch to judder when pulling away.

A LUK clutch kit was supplied which is what’s fitted from factory.

No more clutch judder and back to driving as it should.

You are more than just a customer to us, our reputation matters!

📍259 Lovedean Lane,
Lovedean,
PO8 9RX

📧 [email protected]

📱 TJA autos - 07990502117

BMW E46 clubsport in for a MOT, annual service and oil leak investigation.Oil leaks on this BMW platform aren’t uncommon...
17/09/2025

BMW E46 clubsport in for a MOT, annual service and oil leak investigation.

Oil leaks on this BMW platform aren’t uncommon, usual suspects on the M54 engine are the rocker cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket or the sump gasket. In this case the sump gasket was found to be leaking.

Sump gasket was replaced with a genuine gasket from BMW, engine mounts also replaced due to the original 23 year old mounts being worn.

The oil pump nut was also checked while the sump was removed as the engine harmonics at high revs can cause the nut to come loose. This causes loss of oil pressure and catastrophic engine damage.

This clubsport has always been maintained to a very high standard which can be seen by the oil that’s being drained from the engine.

Now ready for the customers trip to the Nurburgring in Germany 🇩🇪

You are more than just a customer to us, our reputation matters!

📍259 Lovedean Lane,
Lovedean,
PO8 9RX

📧 [email protected]

📱 TJA autos - 07990502117

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