10 Reasons To Service Your Car
10 Reasons To Service Your Car 10 Reasons to service your car. We would recommend annually or every 10 000km because you will: Save on fuel Less emissions Extend engine life Safety – we check and adjust brakes Avoid wear and tear – all parts lubricated Lights checked and adjusted/bulbs replaced for legal and safe […]
WARRANT OF FITNESS FAILURES
WARRANT OF FITNESS FAILURES Drivers should to be doing more to monitor the safety of their car. See below for the most common faults. We recommend you should check – lights, brakes, suspension and tyres at least every six months. The message should be that any necessary repairs should be done straight away – for […]
SUMMER MOTORING – SUNSCREEN DAMAGE
SUMMER MOTORING – SUNSCREEN DAMAGE Hoping everyone’s having a great summer and many of you managed to get away for a well deserved break. The weathers been pretty warm so I’m sure that car air conditioning has been getting regular use! Also ensure that windscreen is clean inside and out so you can see clearly […]
Christmas Is Coming Get Your Car Serviced
Its December already and the Christmas holidays are coming up fast, and we would like to thank you, our loyal customers for your patronage in 2019. Just a friendly reminder that it pays to have your vehicle safe and in good condition before your holiday, so you can have a trouble-free trip. So if your […]
Car Service Due Or Is It Making A Funny Noise?
Is your car service due or is your vehicle making any sort of funny noise? We recommend you get it looked at immediately. Also check that service sticker on your windscreen for time and kilometres for your car service due details. If it is about time or kilometres you need to look to get it […]
Driver Responsibility
DRIVER RESPONSIBILITY How often have you been a car passenger in a vehicle and thought I wish the driver would just slow down. Or focus on the driving. Its not always easy to speak up and comment. Whether its your partner, friends, boss or work colleague. Your sitting there thinking I’m so scared are we […]
CAR SEEMS A BIT OFF?
Car seems a bit off? Keep an eye, ear/nose/feel out for: Strange noises or vibrations Noisy, juddery, brakes Leaking oil/fluids Dash warnings Heavy steering, steering wheel vibrating and/or off-centre Headlight, brake light or indicator bulbs not working, or beams too high or low Wiper blades smearing/not working Worn tyres, slow punctures, flat spots If you […]
CHOOSING A FIRST CAR
CHOOSING A FIRST CAR Help choosing a first car for your child can sometimes be a bit challenging. Remember it is a milestone event for your son or daughter whether you are paying or they have saved up some hard cash to contribute. The best advice we can give is “ Spend as much as […]
HOWS YOUR SPARE TYRE
HOWS YOUR SPARE TYRE AA Directions magazine winter edition features an article. Worth review and comment. Quote – Its a common misconception that the condition of your spare tyre is checked as part of your WOF. The mechanic will check that your spare tyre is secure – but they wont check its condition. This is […]
DIESEL USERS WARNING
DIESEL USERS WARNING WARNING – DO NOT PUT ADBLUE INTO YOUR DIESEL FUEL TANK AdBlue (trademarked name for diesel exhaust fluid). It is a liquid solution added to some diesel engines with selective catalytic reduction to lower nitrogen oxide emissions (it breaks down soot and unburnt fuel into water and nitrogen). So makes the vehicle […]