Auto kits or tools for the Car and the Garage
Choosing the right tools
Building up a kit of tools for routine repairs and to deal with roadside emergencies does not involve a big initial outlay. A basic kit can cost some R50. With this as the starting point, the best way to build up a comprehensive kit is to buy extra tools as they are needed.
The quality of tools varies considerably and buying some of the cheaper ones can, in time, prove to be an expensive economy.
A cheap spanner is a typical example. The jaws will eventually spread under pressure and mutilate a nut rounding off the corners until it is impossible to shift and a nut-splitter may be needed. At the least, a badly fitting spanner can mean bruised knuckles. (more…)
Auto Parts and Car check, what to check before going on a long Trip
Don’t let a breakdown ruin your holiday
A roadside breakdown can ruin a well-planned holiday—so it is worth taking a little time to check over your vehicle before setting out. It is obviously impossible to foresee every type of breakdown that could occur; but by following the check list you should be able to avoid some of the more common roadside problems.
Remove one of the rear wheels and check the thickness of the brake pads. If the pad is less than 2 mm thick, seek advice. (more…)
An Auto revolution in clean Diesel Technology
Mercedes-Benz is introducing a revolution in clean diesel technology. The World’s Cleanest Diesel Technology: the cleanest and most efficient diesel engines ever built - with the power to turn exhaust into water. A diesel UV can be clean, fuel-efficient, and powerful. Mercedes-Benz revolution technology features an innovative modularly designed exhaust gas treatment system.
The BuleTEC diesel technology not only complies with the very grim reduced exhaust emission regulations of the future, but also offers amazing fuel-efficeint engines and a revolutionary exhaust system that emits 80% fewer smog-causing emissions. (more…)
