Potential faults on the Nissan Navara 2.5 Take note of these Navara 2.5 issues When discussing the Nissan Navara and the possible issues it may have in stall for you, it is important to present them on a platform suitable for that purpose. We at our SAC Service Centres hope to create such a platform,…
What is Vehicle Diagnostics? Tools and procedures during a Vehicle Diagnostic The word ‘diagnostic’ originates from a Greek word that refers to the capacity or art of distinguishing. In the common sense of understanding, it refers to identifying the nature or cause of something, usually an illness, disorder, or problem. When we talk about vehicle…
Your Vehicle’s Battery Car battery need to know guide and troubleshooting The last thing you need is to be stuck with a vehicle that will not start because of a dead battery. The electrical energy, stored in the battery, is what helps the vehicle to start and continue running. This is something we take for…
The Wheel Bearing What wheel bearings are, what cause damages and the signs of damage The wheel bearing may be one of the most overlooked yet highly critical parts of the drive-axle and steering assembly. The wheel bearings are essential in the operation of your vehicle; they allow friction-reduced movement and rotation of the hub…
Cambelts and Timing Chains What is Timing Belts and Chains, how do they work and Troubleshooting In this informative article, we will look at yet another essential vehicle component that may bring about costly damages if taken for granted. Yes, we talk about the cambelt, also referred to as the timing belt. This belt is…
Shock Absorbers and Struts The function, types and troubleshooting of Shock Absorbers Dampers, or better known as shock absorbers and struts, are vehicle components that many vehicle owners under valuate. The only way to realize the full value of shock absorbers and struts is when they start to malfunction. In this article, we will take…
Suspension System Suspension Components, Types and Issues The suspension of your vehicle is another system of the vehicle that vehicle owners easily take for granted, maybe because it is mainly out of sight and out of mind. It is easy to underestimate the importance of this system and we hope to rectify this. Harris (2017)…
Starters Starter Motor Troubleshooting A vehicle owner’s focus may mostly be on the fine working of the engine, the gearbox, the tyres and the presence of sufficient fluids (fuel, water, transmission fluid, brake fluid, etc.). There is however, an important yet mostly taken for granted component – the starter. Owners seldom think about the starter,…
Transmission (Gearbox) What is a Gearbox, how to maintain and known problems It is advisable to read this article in conjunction with the article written about the clutch system. In this article, we will continue to acquaint our readers with vehicle component knowledge. You will learn more about the transmission (gearbox), how to look after…
Service & Vehicle Maintenance What You Need To Know When it comes to vehicle service and maintenance, there is a lot of uncertainty that exist amongst vehicle owners, that is why we will answering the following questions: What is a vehicle service? Why is it so important to have your vehicle serviced? When/how often, should I service…
