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WHY IS ROUTINE SERVICING SO
IMPORTANT? |
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What could happen to my
car if I
don’t change the brake fluid? |
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By not
changing the brake fluid in your car every two years you
could be compromising the safety of your vehicle and
heading towards costly brake repairs.
In today’s vehicles, braking systems are hydraulic and
rely on a polyglycol type fluid as the hydraulic medium.
This performs a number of key functions in your braking
system. It acts as a heat transfer agent; seal swell
moderator and corrosion inhibitor. No matter how good
your brake fluid is when new, it will deteriorate over
time. This is because brake fluids absorb
moisture. The increased moisture content lowers the
boiling point of the brake fluid and increases the
corrosion rate on the internal metal surfaces.
Have your brakes serviced by us on a regular basis to
ensure the safety of you and your passengers and to
avoid unnecessary, costly repairs |
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Why does my car need a lube
service so often? |
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The oil in your engine doesn’t have a long
life span especially when a car is driven around the city
where most trips are of relatively few kilometres. Most
engines need runs of about 15 kilometres to fully warm up. In
cities where most cars are driven in stop/start conditions
over several short trips the rate of oil degradation increases
dramatically. By bringing your car to us for a lubrication
service every six months, you can extend the life of your
vehicle and ensure that it runs smoothly and efficiently. |
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What do Brake Pads do? |
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Your car’s ability to stop quickly is
crucial to accident prevention. Brake pads work in conjunction
with the other parts of your car’s braking system to ensure
that your car stops when you want it to. Worn brake pads are a
safety issue and need to be checked regularly along with the
rest of your car’s braking system. Don’t take any chances.
When we put your car through our thorough brake testing and
service, we’ll put your mind at ease. |
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Did you
know that putting water
in your radiator is not enough? |
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In every regular service we add
coolant and glycol to the water in your radiator to
avoid corrosion. These additives lower the freezing
point of the water in your radiator and increase the
boiling point. They also reduce heat erosion and
deterioration of metal surfaces including aluminium
cylinder heads and water pumps.
There’s no guesswork – we use specific tests to ensure
the correct mix of water/coolant /glycol for your vehicle. Once
again, a routine service which if performed regularly can avoid
costly, unnecessary repairs |
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