How to Check Your Vehicle’s Oil Level

Your engine has a lot of moving parts, which means a lot of parts rubbing against each other, very quickly, in a very hot environment. Without good lubrication, this creates a lot of friction and wear. When you check your oil, if it is dirty or smells of gasoline, it should be changed. Keeping track of the oil level in your vehicle is one of the most basic general car maintenance checks you can do yourself. But it’s a pretty important one. Read More

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How to diagnose when your Brake Pads are worn?

Do you hear a noise when braking? is it grinding, squeaking, growling? Does your brake pedal feel lower than it used to? Is your car increasingly harder to stop than it used to be? Only a complete brake system inspection can give you an answer. Read More

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How do i check my tyres?

The legal limit for car tyre tread depth is 1.6mm (across 75% of the tyre). However, the deeper the tread is on your tyres the more grip you have and the more safe you are on the road. You also should make sure your tyres have the right pressure to avoid uneven tyre wear, increase your vehicle’s safety and helps save fuel. Read More

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When should my cambelt be replaced?

There’s no a standard change interval for cam belts (also known as timing belt or timing chain). There is few considerations or best practices with regard to cambelt replacement. Your vehicle owner’s manual will recommend at what mileage the timing belt must be replaced. Read More

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How often should I change my oil?

It’s really important to maintain the right level of car engine oil in your vehicle. Engine oil is an oil used for lubrication of various internal combustion engines. The main function is to lubricate moving parts. It also cleans, inhibits corrosion, improves sealing, and cools the engine by carrying heat away from moving parts. Read More

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What is Five Whys concept?

At ABC Car Service we are not only using, adapting the newest technologies, but also trying to learn the best practices, ideas and concepts from the leading players on the market. Very good example would be adapting the “Five Whys” idea to solve problems with your vehicle and find the root cause. Read More

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Do I have to get my car serviced by a main dealer?

You are not obliged (since Oct. 2003) to get the car serviced by a franchise dealer during the warranty period. You must however get it serviced according to the manufacturer’s recommended schedule and criteria using only manufacturer approved parts. Read More

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Regular Car maintenance

Why is regular car maintenance so important for your vehicle? Regular maintenance is critical to ensure safety, reliability, drivability, comfort and longevity of a car. During maintenance, a number of parts are replaced to avoid major damage or for safety reasons, e.g. timing belt or break pads replacement. Read More