Essential Services & More...
Wheel Balancing
Wheel alignment is part of standard automobile maintenance that consists of adjusting the angles of the wheels so that they are perpendicular to the ground and parallel to each other.
The purpose of these adjustments is maximum tyre life and a vehicle that tracks straight and true when driving along a straight and level road.
The primary angles are the basic angle alignment of the wheels relative to each other and to the car body. These adjustments are the camber, caster and toe.
Properly aligned wheels extend tyre life and improve fuel economy. It is recommended that a vehicle’s wheels be aligned at least once a year or every 15,000 kilometers.
When a car starts pulling to one side, most drivers suspect that the wheels might be out of alignment. Irregular tyre wear, vibration, and odd handling are other clues.
Misalignment is caused by impacts from hitting potholes and bumps, loose steering or suspension components and wear from aging suspension components.
Oil Filter Change
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All cars need an oil filter to keep them running, it stops any solid deposits from reaching critical engine parts.
The oil passes through the engine lubricating components such as the valves, cylinder walls and pistons, camshafts and connecting rod and crankshaft bearings.
As the oil flows over these various parts, it picks up small metal particles, dirt and other types of harmful deposits.
A good motor oil holds these harmful deposits in suspension until it reaches the filter, where the deposits are trapped and removed from the circulating motor oil.
Filters should be changed every time the oil in the car is changed. Oil passes through your engine four times for every mile you drive. By the time you drive 3,000 miles, the same oil has passed through your filter 12,000 times.
To provide greater protection against engine wear, most experts suggest changing your customers' oil every three months or 3,000 miles (2,500 miles with turbo-charged designs and stop-and-go driving styles). A used oil filter contains dirty oil and contaminants, and if the oil is changed but the filter isn't, that dirty oil in the filter quickly adds its load of contaminants to the fresh oil. It's comparable to pouring fresh milk into a dirty glass.
Timing Belt Replacement
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The Timing Belt co-ordinates the rotations of the camshaft and crankshaft so the engine’s valves and pistons move in synchronisation.
The expected lifespan of your timing belt is specific to your car and engine configuration. Usually between 60,000 and 100,000 miles.
The crankshaft converts linear energy from the pistons, which move up and down, into rotational energy that eventually turns the wheels.
The camshaft opens and closes the engine’s valves to allow air and gas in and out of the engine. The timing belt links the two in harmony.
Brake Pads & Brake Discs
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Maintaining your brake system and replacing ineffective components is of the utmost importance. Each of your wheels has a brake disc attached to it which has a brake pad either side of the disc.
When you press your foot on the brake pedal, it forces the brake pads to press either side of the brake disc. The brake pads are held in place by what is known as a brake caliper. The caliper pushes the brake pad against the disc when hydraulic fluid is forced into it. when you press the brake pedal you are forcing this fluid into the caliper and in turn pushing the pads against the disc.
Brake pads | Brake pads typically last 25,000km to 35,000km depending on the amount of braking you do. The rear brakes last longer because they do not have as much force applied to them, however because they are not used as intensely as the front brakes they can become stiff over time and the brake caliper can require servicing.
Brake discs | Brake discs last two to three times longer than brake pads, but over time and depending on your braking style, the brake pad will wear into the brake disc resulting in the need for professional attention