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Beneath your car's bonnet
Ever taken a look under your car's bonnet? The engine of your car needs maintenance as much as the body.
Our first article tells you why your car needs anti-freeze - even if you live in a warm climate.
Anti-freeze - why you need it
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If you live in a warm part of South Africa, you may think that you don’t have to use anti-freeze in your car’s engine…. You’re wrong. This is why:
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- By Sasha Wyatt-Minter
Traffic congestion and your car's engine
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Is traffic congestion adversely affecting your car’s engine? According to AA Technical Services’ Colin Mussett, most definitely.
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- By Sasha Wyatt-Minter
What to look out for when servicing your car
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- By Automobile Association
Having your vehicle serviced is more often than not an annoyance. You don't know what to expect, how long it will take and what it will cost. Be prepared with the help of the AA.
Read your car's manual and avoid expensive repairs
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Many drivers ignore niggly noises and the appearance of strange lights on their instrument panels. If you read your car’s manual, you will educate yourself on possible problems and be able to fix them before your car breaks down.
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- By Sasha Wyatt-Minter
Buying a car with your head instead of your heart
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- By Sasha Wyatt-Minter
If you are buying within a specific budget, it pays to shop with your head rather than your heart, especially when buying a used car, where warranty and service plans no longer are effective and the price of replacement car parts could leave you broke.
Servicing and fixing your car: dealership vs local mechanic
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- By Sasha Wyatt-Minter
We look at the myths and truths of servicing your car at a dealership, as opposed to using your local mechanic.
