When servicing an electric vehicle (EV), there are many things you do not need to do – no oil change, new spark plug, nor replacing a fan belt that may have suffered wear and tear sinc... Read more
It’s so easy to get excited about the upcoming holiday at the sea and forget about the car that is meant to get you there. It’s better to ensure it’s working fine before your departure than... Read more
If you are packing up your car to leave to a holiday destination this festive season, are you sure your vehicle is in the best condition for your trip? This not only includes ensuring your m... Read more
Owning that first car and not having to rely on anyone else to get you to where you need to go, is a true rite of passage. However, as Spiderman’s Uncle Ben said: “With great power com... Read more
The CEO of MasterDrive, Eugene Herbert, reminds fleet operators that the driver plays an important role in keeping maintenance costs down. “Every company should take measures to ensure their... Read more
Many drivers aren’t accumulating the same mileages as they were before the pandemic, and some vehicle owners are missing scheduled services as a result Service schedules are based on a combi... Read more
You decided to declutter your garage during this lockdown period and came across an old bottle of motor oil….Now you are thinking to yourself… • Can it still be used? • Did it ex... Read more
Have you ever noticed your wiper blades leaving streaky marks on your windscreen and they are not nearly due for replacement? Here’s a couple of tips to help clean your wiper blades effectiv... Read more
Tyre maker Bridgestone has called on motorists to make tyre safety one of their 2014 resolutions. “Many crashes in South Africa arise from tyre failure,” said Bridgestone Field Engineer Mana... Read more
Alternators The alternator is the main power source for a vehicle and is responsible for keeping the battery fully charged as well as supplying power to all the electrical components in the... Read more