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05/06/2023

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01/06/2023

What happens to your automatic transmission without maintenance?

In the absence of timely maintenance of your automatic transmission fluid, the fluid will lose its lubricating and protective properties. This causes higher wear rates that can agglomerate, resulting in gearbox failure.

Replacing your transmission fluid with fresh lubricant can preserve the performance of your gearbox which in turn will extent your gearbox's life.

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29/05/2023

KEEPING YOU SAFE | How often should you have your vehicle engine serviced?

Regular servicing helps ensure that the oil and filters are changed, and preventative maintenance checks are carried out. There are typically three service intervals, A, B, and C, each with varying levels of work done.

• An 'A' service is a major service
• A 'B' service has fewer items
• A 'C' service replaces essential wearing parts, such as fuel filters, oil, oil filters, air filters, and spark plugs.

If cost is a concern, consider taking your vehicle to a reputable mechanic or workshop instead of a dealership. Don’t let high dealership prices put you off from servicing your vehicle regularly, take advantage of your right to choose, and shop around for the best price!

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KEEPING YOU SAFE | How often should you have your vehicle engine serviced?

Alert Engine Parts SA, one of our Tier 1 Right to Repair sponsors, says that your engine is the heart of your vehicle and requires regular attention to keep it running at peak performance. Waiting until your engine breaks down to service it is not what the manufacturer intended. Neglecting to service your engine regularly can lead to faster depreciation and reduced reliability.

Service intervals vary depending on the make and model, with petrol engines typically requiring servicing every 10,000 to 15,000 kilometres, and diesel engines every 5,000 to 7,500 kilometres.

Regular servicing helps ensure that the oil and filters are changed, and preventative maintenance checks are carried out. There are typically three service intervals, A, B, and C, each with varying levels of work done.

• An 'A' service is a major service
• A 'B' service has fewer items
• A 'C' service replaces essential wearing parts, such as fuel filters, oil, oil filters, air filters, and spark plugs.

If cost is a concern, consider taking your vehicle to a reputable mechanic or workshop instead of a dealership. Don’t let high dealership prices put you off from servicing your vehicle regularly, take advantage of your right to choose, and shop around for the best price!

To learn more about the Right to Repair campaign, click here: https://www.right2repair.org.za/services/

Alert Engine Parts website: https://www.alert.co.za/

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24/05/2023

16/05/2023

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Car advice: 10 things you should be doing to extend the life of your car

Times are tough and we’re here to offer motorists car advice that will help extend the lifespan of their vehicles in South Africa.

Times are tough and we’re here to offer motorists car advice that will help extend the lifespan of their vehicles.

The global economy is in tatters thanks to the impact of the war in Ukraine, rising interest rates and logistical nightmares thanks to a shortage of cars due to the pandemic, according to Business Insider https://www.businessinsider.com/car-prices-interest-rates-used-new-vehicles-2022-11

“With cars being kept that much longer there is no truer saying than, ‘Take care of your car and it will take care of you’,” says Dewald Ranft, Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation.

Ranft provides 10 simple basic car care tips to ensure your wheels stay on the road longer and that you pick up smaller repairs before they become big ticket items.

Here are 10 car advice tips you should always remember:

1. Read the car’s manual and schedule maintenance accordingly

Don’t let your manual sit neglected in your glove compartment. Keeping up with your car’s recommended maintenance schedule can help avoid costly problems with your cooling system, drivetrain, suspension and other components. Following the recommended schedule religiously and only use quality oil, fluids and parts.

2. Battery Check

Like other car parts that have been made to last longer, most car batteries are maintenance-free and can last more than three years. The first sign that may indicate you need a new battery is if you have trouble starting the engine.

3. Good Visibility

One of the most neglected basic car care tips is taking care of your windshield wipers. You should change your wipers every 12 months or if the rubber becomes worn. You will also want to check the wiper fluid reservoir and keep it full.

4. Use online forums

You want to learn about potential problems before they happen so that you can prevent them — or fix them immediately. Find an owners’ forum online and get on the wavelength of what the potential problems could be as your car gets older.

5. Check the fluids

You should check the level of your antifreeze, oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, and brake fluid, very regularly. We advise you check every time you put in petrol. Even if your car doesn’t leak fluids, it can develop a leak and quickly have a dangerously low level of fluids. It’s also important to change the oil regularly. This will improve your mileage and protect your engine.

It is also important to change the oil filter as well – there is no sense in putting clean oil through a dirty filter, and filters are cheap and available at any parts store. Please check your service manual or contact a MIWA accredited workshop for your car’s specific needs.

6. Brake Pads

Monitor your brake pad thickness and don’t let the pads wear down to metal. This will cause damage to your brake rotors (discs) at least and possibly your callipers as well. Rotors and callipers are much more expensive to replace than pads.

7. Rotate the tyres

Changing tyre position is very important and reduces uneven wear and tear on the tread, thus extending the life of the tyres. Generally they should be rotated every 8000 kilometres and it is recommended to follow the advice of an accredited tyre and fitment centre specialist. You also need to check your tyre pressure regularly. Proper tyre inflation will help the tyres handle better and last longer, and it will help you get the most out of a tank of petrol. It’s also a good idea to have your tyres checked for wear regularly.

8. Use your hand brake

Even if you are driving a car with an automatic transmission, use your hand brake regularly, especially if you’re parked on an incline. It helps keep the brakes adjusted in the rear of the car and makes them last longer.

9. Don’t ignore small problems

Pay close attention to your vehicle’s noises and also to its warning lights and even cosmetic things, like a piece of rubber trim that’s loose. Ignoring a problem only allows it to get worse and parts for aging vehicles only get harder to find.

10. Give your car some love

Wash it, wax it and vacuum it and treat all leather surfaces. You will protect both the paint and the interior from aging prematurely.

Ranft says these tips are all valid irrespective of whether you own a new or used vehicle and stresses again the importance of regular maintenance which is the key to extending the life of your car.

We hope this list of sound car advice helped and be sure to save this post and return to it whenever you’re in doubt.

https://www.thesouthafrican.com/motoring/car-advice-10-things-you-should-be-doing-extend-life-your-car-11-may-2023/

15/05/2023

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15/05/2023

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