Car Service Advice – Fangio Auto Service https://fangioauto.co.za Personal attention from a family business Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:05:35 +0000 en-ZA hourly 1 https://fangioauto.co.za/wp-content/themes/fangio-main-v15/assets/icons/favicon-48x48.png Car Service Advice – Fangio Auto Service https://fangioauto.co.za 32 32 Renault Service Plan: Do You Have to Drive to Somerset West? https://fangioauto.co.za/car-repair-blog/renault-service-plan-hermanus/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:39:26 +0000 https://fangioauto.co.za/car-repair-blog/renault-service-plan-hermanus/ Renault service plan due and the dealer is in Somerset West? Service your Renault in Hermanus and get the book stamped. Fangio Auto.

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]]> Dashboard Shows “Service A2” on Your Mercedes? Here’s What It Means https://fangioauto.co.za/car-repair-blog/mercedes-a2-service/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:25:10 +0000 https://fangioauto.co.za/car-repair-blog/mercedes-a2-service/ Dashboard showing Service A2? Here's what the code means, Fangio Hermanus's checklist, and a rough estimate. No Mercedes dealer needed in Hermanus.

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]]> Nearest BMW Service Centre to Hermanus (and the Local Option) https://fangioauto.co.za/car-repair-blog/nearest-bmw-service-centre-hermanus/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:22:56 +0000 https://fangioauto.co.za/car-repair-blog/nearest-bmw-service-centre-hermanus/ No BMW dealer in Hermanus? Here's where the nearest BMW service centres are, and how Fangio Hermanus services your BMW locally without the drive.

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]]> Mercedes Service B Workshop Code 606: What It Actually Means https://fangioauto.co.za/car-repair-blog/mercedes-b-service-workshop-code/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:15:33 +0000 https://fangioauto.co.za/car-repair-blog/mercedes-b-service-workshop-code/ Your Mercedes shows Service B and workshop code 606. Here's what it means, why it matters, and how Fangio Auto Hermanus reads the real code before booking.

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]]> Car Maintenance Tips: The Checks That Stop a Small Problem Becoming a Big Bill https://fangioauto.co.za/car-repair-blog/car-maintenance-tips/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:07:41 +0000 https://fangioauto.co.za/car-repair-blog/car-maintenance-tips/ Simple car maintenance checks any driver can do, and the ones only a workshop should. Catch small problems early with Fangio Auto, Randburg and Hermanus.

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]]> Warning Signs Your Car Needs a Service (And How Often You Really Need One) https://fangioauto.co.za/car-repair-blog/warning-signs-your-car-needs-a-service/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:04:10 +0000 https://fangioauto.co.za/car-repair-blog/warning-signs-your-car-needs-a-service/ Noise, warning light, or a change in how it drives? Here's what each sign means, what it risks if you leave it, and when to book with Fangio Auto.

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]]> How to Get Your Workshop RMI Approved https://fangioauto.co.za/car-repair-blog/how-to-get-your-workshop-rmi-approved/ https://fangioauto.co.za/car-repair-blog/how-to-get-your-workshop-rmi-approved/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:57:16 +0000 https://fangioauto.co.za/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 why membership and accreditation are two separate steps.

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]]> https://fangioauto.co.za/car-repair-blog/how-to-get-your-workshop-rmi-approved/feed/ 0 Is a Car Service Worth It? https://fangioauto.co.za/car-repair-blog/is-a-car-service-worth-it/ https://fangioauto.co.za/car-repair-blog/is-a-car-service-worth-it/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:07:51 +0000 https://fangioauto.co.za/car-repair-blog/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 signs a service is overdue, and when it should not wait.

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]]> https://fangioauto.co.za/car-repair-blog/is-a-car-service-worth-it/feed/ 0 How Much Does a Major Service Really Cost in South Africa? https://fangioauto.co.za/car-repair-blog/major-service-price-guide/ Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:43:41 +0000 https://fangioauto.co.za/car-repair-blog/major-service-price-guide/ Worried your major service quote is too high? See real South African price ranges by vehicle type, what pushes the cost up, and get a free written quote from Fangio.

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]]> Garage Near Me: How to Find a Repair Workshop and Not a Petrol Station https://fangioauto.co.za/car-repair-blog/garage-near-me/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:30:18 +0000 https://fangioauto.co.za/car-repair-blog/garage-near-me/ Searching for a garage near me in South Africa can show petrol stations and repair workshops. Learn what to type and how to check a workshop before you book.

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