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Water Pump Failure Symptoms: What Drivers Notice Before It Fails

Fangio Auto Service — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:08:30 +0000

A whine from the front of the engine, a weep hole drip, or coolant that just vanishes. Early water pump failure signs. Book a diagnostic check at Fangio.

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Faulty Radiator Cap Symptoms: What They Look Like, and Why This Small Part Fails First

Fangio Auto Service — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:08:06 +0000

Hissing, an overflowing reservoir, coolant vanishing with no puddle? Here's how to spot a faulty radiator cap, and why this small part fails first. Book at Fangio.

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Car Maintenance Tips: The Checks That Stop a Small Problem Becoming a Big Bill

Fangio Auto Service — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:07:41 +0000

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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Engine Mount Symptoms: What the Vibration, Clunk or Knock Means

Fangio Auto Service — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:07:24 +0000

Feeling a shudder at idle, a clunk on gearshift or a knock from the engine bay? Here's what worn engine mounts feel like, the risk of leaving them, and what to do next.

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Car Vibrates at Idle? Here’s the Difference Between a Misfire and a Worn Engine Mount

Fangio Auto Service — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:07:04 +0000

Car shakes at idle but smooths out on the move? Learn the quick test that tells a worn engine mount from a misfire, and what Fangio checks first.

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Steering Wheel Shaking or Knocking Over Bumps? What Tie Rod End Symptoms Mean

Fangio Auto Service — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:06:41 +0000

Vibration at speed, knocking over bumps or a loose steering wheel? These are tie rod end symptoms. Book a steering check at Fangio Auto, Randburg or Hermanus.

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Warped Brake Discs: What It Really Means and What to Do

Fangio Auto Service — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:06:08 +0000

Pedal pulsing or wheel shudder when you brake? Here's what "warped" discs really means, how we check it, and whether skimming or replacement is right.

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Steering Wheel Shaking? What the Speed Tells You

Fangio Auto Service — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:05:43 +0000

Steering wheel vibrating? The speed it happens at points to the cause. See what each speed band means, what's urgent, and what to do next. Fangio Auto, Randburg and Hermanus.

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Radiator Fan Not Working? Why Your Car Overheats in Traffic but Not on the Open Road

Fangio Auto Service — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:05:21 +0000

Engine fine on the open road but climbing in traffic? It's often the fan, relay or switch. Fangio Auto Service finds the fault fast. Book or WhatsApp today.

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Coolant Temperature Sensor Symptoms: When the Gauge Lies to You

Fangio Auto Service — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:04:48 +0000

Gauge reading normal but the engine feels hot, or the fan won't switch on? These are coolant temperature sensor symptoms. What it means and what to do now.

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