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Car Repair Blog
Dirty Throttle Body Symptoms: 6 Signs Your Engine Needs a Clean
Rough idle, a lazy accelerator pedal and more trips to the pump. Here is how a dirty throttle body shows…
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Hermanus
Dashboard Shows “Service A2” on Your Mercedes? Here’s What It Means
Dashboard showing Service A2? Here's what the code means, Fangio Hermanus's checklist, and a rough estimate. No Mercedes dealer needed…
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Car Repair Blog
Nearest BMW Service Centre to Hermanus (and the Local Option)
No BMW dealer in Hermanus? Here's where the nearest BMW service centres are, and how Fangio Hermanus services your BMW…
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Hermanus
Mercedes Service B Workshop Code 606: What It Actually Means
Your Mercedes shows Service B and workshop code 606. Here's what it means, why it matters, and how Fangio Auto…
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Car Repair Blog
Water Pump Failure Symptoms: What Drivers Notice Before It Fails
A whine from the front of the engine, a weep hole drip, or coolant that just vanishes. Early water pump…
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Car Repair Blog
Faulty Radiator Cap Symptoms: What They Look Like, and Why This Small Part Fails First
Hissing, an overflowing reservoir, coolant vanishing with no puddle? Here's how to spot a faulty radiator cap, and why this…
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Car Repair Blog
Car Maintenance Tips: The Checks That Stop a Small Problem Becoming a Big Bill
Simple car maintenance checks any driver can do, and the ones only a workshop should. Catch small problems early with…
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Car Repair Blog
Engine Mount Symptoms: What the Vibration, Clunk or Knock Means
Feeling a shudder at idle, a clunk on gearshift or a knock from the engine bay? Here's what worn engine…
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Car Repair Blog
Car Vibrates at Idle? Here’s the Difference Between a Misfire and a Worn Engine Mount
Car shakes at idle but smooths out on the move? Learn the quick test that tells a worn engine mount…
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Car Repair Blog
Steering Wheel Shaking or Knocking Over Bumps? What Tie Rod End Symptoms Mean
Vibration at speed, knocking over bumps or a loose steering wheel? These are tie rod end symptoms. Book a steering…
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Car Repair Blog
Warped Brake Discs: What It Really Means and What to Do
Pedal pulsing or wheel shudder when you brake? Here's what "warped" discs really means, how we check it, and whether…
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Car Repair Blog
Steering Wheel Shaking? What the Speed Tells You
Steering wheel vibrating? The speed it happens at points to the cause. See what each speed band means, what's urgent,…
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Car Repair Blog
Radiator Fan Not Working? Why Your Car Overheats in Traffic but Not on the Open Road
Engine fine on the open road but climbing in traffic? It's often the fan, relay or switch. Fangio Auto Service…
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Car Repair Blog
Coolant Temperature Sensor Symptoms: When the Gauge Lies to You
Gauge reading normal but the engine feels hot, or the fan won't switch on? These are coolant temperature sensor symptoms.…
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Car Repair Blog
Warning Signs Your Car Needs a Service (And How Often You Really Need One)
Noise, warning light, or a change in how it drives? Here's what each sign means, what it risks if you…
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Car Repair Blog
Brake Pad Price in South Africa: What You’ll Actually Pay
Wondering about brake pad price in South Africa? See what pads really cost, what changes the price, and how Fangio…
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Car Repair Blog
Car Dashboard Signs: What They Mean And What To Do Next
A light came on and you're not sure what it means? See what your car's dashboard signs are telling you,…
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Car Repair Blog
How to Get Your Workshop RMI Approved
A workshop owner's guide to RMI approval: find the right trade association, use the current RMI joining documents, and understand…
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Car Service Advice
Is a Car Service Worth It?
Is a car service worth it? See what routine servicing prevents, where drivers lose money on false economies, the warning…
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Car Repair Blog
Car Shakes at High Speed? Wheel Bearing, Tie Rod or Alignment: and Who Fixes Which
Your car feels fine around town, then somewhere past 100 km/h it starts to shake or judder. It might come…
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General
Engine overheating? Here are the 10 real causes, and what each one means
Your temperature gauge is climbing, or the engine has already boiled over and there’s steam under the bonnet. There are…
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General
Car Shakes When Braking? What It Means and What to Do
Your car feels normal at a steady speed. Then the moment you touch the brakes, the pedal pulses under your…
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Car Repair Blog
How Much Does a Major Service Really Cost in South Africa?
Worried your major service quote is too high? See real South African price ranges by vehicle type, what pushes the…
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Car Repair Blog
Randburg
Car Leaking Oil? What It Means and What to Do Next
Oil spot under your car or a low dipstick? Learn what's likely leaking, how urgent it is, and book a…
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Car Repair Blog
Signs Your CV Joint Needs Replacing: What the Clicking and Vibration Mean
Hear a click on turns or feel a vibration? Here's what it means, whether it's safe to drive, and how…
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Electrical
Windscreen Wipers Not Working? Causes, Checks and Repairs
Find out why windscreen wipers stop working, what you can check safely, and when an electrical or mechanical fault needs…
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Car Repair Blog
Randburg
Turbocharger Failure Symptoms: Noise, Smoke and Lost Boost
Learn which turbocharger symptoms need checking, what can mimic turbo failure, and why diagnosis must come before repair or replacement.
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Car Service Advice
Garage Near Me: How to Find a Repair Workshop and Not a Petrol Station
Searching for a garage near me in South Africa can show petrol stations and repair workshops. Learn what to type…
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Car Service Advice
What Does a Major Car Service Include?
See what a major car service usually replaces and checks, why the list differs by vehicle, and how to compare…
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Car Repairs
What Does EPC Mean in a Car? Safe Next Steps
EPC means Electronic Power Control on many Volkswagen Group petrol cars. Learn what the warning means, when to stop and…
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Suspension
Hermanus
Air Suspension Sagging? Find the Leak Before Replacing the Compressor
Vehicle sagging overnight or running its air-suspension compressor often? Learn what should be tested before air shocks or the compressor…
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Brakes
Randburg
Handbrake Adjustment or Repair? Why It Will Not Hold
A high or weak handbrake may need more than adjustment. Learn when cables, rear brakes or calipers need repair and…
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Electrical
Randburg
Starter or Alternator? How to Read the Symptoms Before Replacing Parts
Clicking, slow cranking or a battery light can point to different faults. Learn why testing the battery, cables, starter and…
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Brakes
Randburg
On-Car or Off-Car Brake Disc Machining: What Actually Changes, and What Fangio Randburg Does
Compare on-car and off-car brake disc machining, learn why runout can bring shudder back, and see what a measured brake…
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Car Maintenance
Randburg
Engine Flush: When It Helps and When to Avoid It
Thinking about an engine flush? Learn when it may help, when it can be risky and why the engine should…
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Car Repairs
Randburg
French Car Mechanic Near Me: A Randburg Guide for Renault, Peugeot and Citroen Owners
Drive a Renault, Peugeot or Citroen? Use these seven checks before booking a French car service or diagnosis near Randburg.
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Car Repairs
Car Clutch Replacement: Signs, Parts and Cost Factors
Clutch slipping or gears hard to select? Learn what a clutch replacement may include, what affects the quote and why…
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Car Maintenance
Hermanus
How Often Does a Fiat 500 Need Servicing?
Fiat 500 service intervals differ by model, engine and year. Learn how to confirm the correct schedule before booking a…
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Car Repairs
Randburg
Fix a Radiator Leak Near Me: Safe Checks and Repair Options
Coolant leak, rising temperature or steam? Learn the safe next steps, how the source is diagnosed, and when repair or…
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Brakes
ABS Brake Repair Near Me: Warning Lights and Diagnosis
An ABS light does not always mean the same repair. Learn the warning signs, likely causes and diagnosis steps before…
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Car Repairs
Randburg
Head Gasket Repair Near Me: Symptoms, Tests and Cost Factors
Suspect a blown head gasket? Learn the warning signs, tests and repair cost factors before booking an engine and cooling-system…
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Car Repairs
Randburg
Intercooler Repair Near Me: How a Boost Leak Is Found
Power loss, hissing or a boost leak? Learn how intercooler faults are tested before booking a diagnosis at Fangio Auto…
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Car Maintenance
Randburg
2015 Kia Sportage Timing Belt or Chain? Check the Engine First
Not sure if your 2015 Kia Sportage has a timing belt or chain? Learn why the engine code matters and…
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Car Maintenance
Randburg
Toyota Corolla Timing Belt or Chain? What South African Drivers Should Check
Not every Toyota Corolla uses the same timing setup. Learn how to check whether yours has a belt or chain…
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Car Maintenance
How Often Should You Really Service Your Car?
A clear, no-nonsense guide to car service intervals in South Africa: when to book, what gets checked, and how to…
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Brakes
Brake Service in Randburg & Hermanus: 5 Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Hearing squealing, grinding, feeling vibration, or seeing a brake warning light? Fangio Auto Service checks brake pads, discs, fluid, callipers,…
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Randburg
Randburg
Fiat Repairs in Randburg: 7 Checks Before You Book
Fiat warning light, jerky gearbox or rough idle? Fangio Auto Service in Blairgowrie can inspect, diagnose and quote before repair…
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Randburg
Cambelt Ford Figo: 5 Trusted Tips Every Owner Needs
A clear guide to the cambelt Ford Figo owners need to know about, including belt vs chain checks, intervals, symptoms,…
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Car Maintenance Tips
Car Service Kilometers: Trusted 2026 SA Schedule Guide
Not sure how often to service your car? This trusted 2026 guide breaks down car service kilometers by brand, explains…
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Electrical
Hermanus
Electrician for Cars: 7 Trusted Light Upgrades in Hermanus
A friendly guide to upgrading your car's lights with a trusted auto electrician at Fangio Auto Service in Hermanus, with…
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Brakes
Randburg
Brake Fitment Centre Near Me: Trusted Randburg Workshop
Fangio Auto is Randburg's trusted brake fitment centre, offering expert pad and disc replacements, brake inspections, and same-day service. Find…
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Randburg
Randburg
Cambelt Fiat 500: A Trusted Owner’s Replacement Guide
Your Fiat 500 cambelt has a strict replacement window. Here is what every Randburg owner needs to know about timing,…
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Engine
Randburg
Timing Chain Service: 5 Warning Signs in Randburg
Hear a rattle on startup, or noticing misfires? These 5 warning signs may mean your timing chain needs attention before…
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Randburg
Randburg
When to Change the Cambelt: 5 Trusted Warning Signs
A practical guide to cambelt replacement intervals, warning signs, and costs for South African car owners. Know when to act…
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Randburg
Randburg
Brake and Clutch Randburg: Repairs in Blairgowrie
Fangio Auto Service in Randburg handles brake and clutch repairs for all vehicle types. Get an honest quote and a…
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General
Brake Disc Skimming: Can You Skim Yours? SA Guide 2026
Brake disc skimming can restore a scored disc for less than the price of replacement, but only when there is…
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Randburg
Randburg
Fiat 500 Specialist Near Me | Trusted Randburg Experts
Fangio Auto Service in Randburg is your local Fiat 500 specialist. From routine services to TwinAir faults and electrical gremlins,…
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Randburg
Randburg
Clutch Repairs Near Me in Randburg: Brakes Checked Too
Need clutch repairs near me in Randburg? Fangio Auto Service checks slipping clutches, high biting points, flywheel wear, hydraulics and…
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Randburg
Randburg
Fiat 500 Mechanic Near Me: Expert Randburg Workshop
Searching for a fiat 500 mechanic near me in Randburg or Johannesburg? Fangio Auto Service in Blairgowrie has the experience,…
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Hermanus
Hermanus
DPF Filter Cleaning Near Me | Trusted Experts, Hermanus 2026
If your diesel vehicle is losing power or showing a DPF warning light, the filter may be blocked. Fangio Auto…
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Engine
Cambelt vs Timing Belt: Trusted Guide for SA Drivers
Cambelt and timing belt are the same thing, and knowing when to replace yours could save your engine. Here's what…
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Hermanus
Hermanus
Car Clinic Hermanus | Car Care Clinic, Marks AutoCare and Fangio
Searching for Car Care Clinic or a car clinic in Hermanus? Here is the simple local update: Car Care Clinic…
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Randburg
Randburg
Kia Randburg Service: Logbook Servicing in Blairgowrie
Looking for reliable Kia Randburg service? Fangio Auto in Blairgowrie offers full logbook servicing, transparent pricing, and expert Kia care…
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Randburg
Randburg
Oil Change Service Randburg | Trusted Workshop in 2026
Fangio Auto Service in Randburg offers fast, reliable oil change services for all makes and models. Get your oil changed…
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Randburg
Mechanic Randburg: Servicing and Repairs in Blairgowrie
Finding a trustworthy mechanic in Randburg takes more than a quick Google search. Here's what to look for, what Fangio…
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Randburg
Car Service Near Me: Trusted Randburg Workshop 2026
Finding a trustworthy car service near you in Randburg doesn't have to be stressful. Fangio Auto Service in Blairgowrie services…
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Randburg
VW Strijdom Park service specials: trusted deals for 2026
Fangio Auto in Blairgowrie, Randburg, offers service specials for VW and all other makes, a short drive from Strijdom Park…
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Randburg
Car Service Centre Near Me in Randburg: What to Check Before You Book
Searching for a car service centre near me in Randburg? Here is what to check before you book, what a…
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Hermanus
Hermanus
Renault Service Centre Near Me | Reliable Hermanus 2026
Fangio Auto Service Hermanus is an RMI-approved independent workshop for Renault owners across the Overberg, offering logbook servicing, diagnostics, brakes,…
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Hermanus
Hermanus
Car Service Hermanus: Trusted Local Workshop in 2026
Need car service in Hermanus? Fangio Auto Service is an RMI-approved local mechanic for minor, major and oil services, diagnostics…
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Randburg
Fiat Mechanic Near Me | Trusted Randburg Workshop 2026
Fangio Auto Service in Randburg is your local specialist for Fiat servicing, repairs and diagnostics. Trusted technicians, quality parts, honest…
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Car Repair Blog
Mercedes C180 Battery Warning: What the Charging Light Really Means
Battery warning on a Mercedes C180? Learn the difference between a charging fault and an auxiliary battery message, plus the…
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Electrical
Hermanus
Auto Electrician Hermanus: What a Proper Wiring Repair Looks Like
Need an auto electrician in Hermanus? See a real wiring repair from our RMI approved workshop, plus what a proper…
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Randburg
Randburg
Radiator Flush: 5 Telltale Signs Your Car Needs One
A radiator flush helps clear old coolant and protect your cooling system. Here's when Randburg drivers should book a check.
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Car Maintenance Tips
How Much Does a Car Service Cost in Hermanus? Here’s What to Expect
Wondering what a car service costs in Hermanus? Fangio Auto Service explains what affects the price, what parts we use,…
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Hermanus
Hermanus
Renault Leaves Hermanus: Why Fangio Auto Service Is Your Next Stop for Expert Care
The recent departure of the Renault dealership from Hermanus has left many Renault owners in the area uncertain about where…
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General
Toyota Hilux 2.7 Service Intervals: Keep Your Bakkie Running Like New
Owning a Toyota Hilux 2.7 is more than just having a vehicle. It’s about power, reliability, and long-term durability. Whether…
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General
Worn Brake Pads: The Signs, and What Is Not the Pads
How to tell when your brake pads are worn, which warning signs point at something else in the brake system…
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General
Guide to Car Service with We Buy Cars By Fangio Auto
Hey car owners! If you’ve got a service plan with We Buy Cars, you're in for a treat. We’re here…
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Randburg
Randburg
Limited Time Offer: 20% Off Major and Minor Services from 9 July 2024 to 16 July 2024 at Fangio Auto Randburg
Rev up your savings with Fangio Auto's latest offer! Enjoy 20% off on all major and minor car services from…
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General
Hyundai Service Intervals: Keeping Your Vehicle Running at Its Best
At Fangio Auto, we understand the importance of regular maintenance for your Hyundai vehicle. As an authorized Hyundai service center,…
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Engine
Hyundai H100 Cylinder Head Overhaul
The Hyundai H100 stands out as a versatile and trusted commercial vehicle, known for its rugged reliability. To keep it…
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Car Service Advice
RMI-Approved Workshop: What It Means for Your Car Service
RMI approval means a workshop is accredited by the Retail Motor Industry Organisation and answerable to a code of conduct.…
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Car Repair Blog
Can a CV Joint Be Repaired? Replacement Costs and Smart Fixes
A split CV boot may be repairable before the joint wears out. Learn what affects CV joint replacement cost in…
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Car Repairs
Wheel Bearing Replacement Warnings: Heed Them or Brace for Breakdowns!
Uncover the crucial signs indicating your car's wheel bearing is on the brink. Keep your ride smooth and safe with…
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Engine
The Heartbeat of Your Engine: Unraveling the Mysteries of Spark Plugs
Your car's engine is a finely tuned machine, and at its heart are spark plugs, essential for efficient combustion and…
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Car Service Advice
Mercedes A vs B Service: What’s the Difference?
Owning a Mercedes-Benz is a privilege that comes with the responsibility of keeping your vehicle in optimal condition. Regular maintenance…
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Car Repairs
Understanding and Resolving Limp Mode: A Comprehensive Guide
Has your car suddenly lost power and begun to “limp” while driving? It’s a situation that can leave you frustrated…
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Car Service Advice
Are Car Service Plans Worth It in South Africa?
Compare cover, exclusions, mileage limits and like-for-like service costs to decide whether a car service plan suits you.
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Car Service Advice
Strip and Quote: Unveiling the Inner Workings of a Mechanical Workshop
To navigate the strip and quote process effectively, it is essential to understand the distinctions and considerations involved.
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Car Service Advice
Booking your car for service? 10 tips to have a stress free car service
Bookings When booking your car, it’s possible that the workshop may not be able to schedule it on the same…
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Electrical
The Frustrating Dilemma: Window switches That Refuse to Go Up and Down
Are your window switches refusing to open and close your window? There are various components to a window, which require…
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Car Maintenance
10 Reasons to Prioritize Mercedes-Benz C-Class Services
Welcome to the world of the iconic Mercedes-Benz C-Class. This luxury vehicle is the perfect combination of style, performance, and…
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Car Repairs
wheel bearing noise?
are you expriancing some howling or a humming sound?
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Car Repairs
Oil on Spark Plugs Symptoms: Causes and Safe Next Steps
Oil on a spark plug can point to a seal leak or internal oil fouling. Learn the symptoms, safe next…
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General
GUD Service Parts
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General
NGK Service Parts
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Engine
What are bad spark plugs
At some point, your car will need spark plugs replaced. We know for a car to run correctly, the engine…
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