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 leave it, and when to book with Fangio Auto.
Fangio Auto Service Blog
Category: <span>General</span>
Workshop advice, service guidance, and car repair notes for drivers in Randburg, Hermanus, and nearby areas.
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 quotes you up front before any work starts.
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, what’s urgent, and where to get it checked properly.
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 through the steering wheel, the seat, or the whole car. This is a common complaint, and it is not something to ignore. Whether it is safe to keep driving depends on what is causing it, […]
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 ten common engine overheating causes, some cheap to fix, some serious, and it is not safe to keep driving with the needle in the red. Below are the causes, grouped by what you actually notice […]
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 foot, or the steering wheel starts to shudder. This is a common complaint, and it usually is not an emergency, but it is not something to ignore either. Below is what causes it, what it […]
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 cost up, and get a free written quote from Fangio.
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 to book a CV joint check at Fangio Auto.
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, hoses, ABS warnings and pedal feel at our Randburg and Hermanus workshops.
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 time vs mileage rules, and shows when to book.