We’re always asked “how can I keep my car running for years?” our response is always…maintenance and making a few simple checks in between services. How can I get my car up to and over the 200,000 kms mark? It’s very likely that you know ‘someone’ who...
Fortunately for SVS Autocare, we have one of the Bentley Factory Master Technicians in our midst. Nicholas Wilkinson joined SVS Autocare just over a year ago and has fast become a valued member of our ‘family’. Nicholas worked alongside his father and brother at the...
The Power steering system in your car (also known as power assisted steering (PAS) or steering assist system) helps you steer without a large amount of effort at the steering wheel. Hydraulic or electric actuators add controlled energy to the steering mechanism, so the driver...
Have you ever had that annoying light illuminated at your instrument cluster and wondered what it meant? The SRS warning light refers to the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) and is most commonly known as the airbag system light. This is a computer controlled system designed to...
We use OEM Parts…they are just as good! Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is a term used when one company makes a part that is used in another company's end product. The term is used in several ways and sometimes refers to a part or subassembly maker, sometimes...
In 2013, Volkswagen (VW) reduced the interval (both kilometres and time) recommended to replace the timing belt on VW vehicles. On certain engines with overhead camshafts, the timing belt has a limited lifespan. The timing belt is an essential component of the engine. It turns the...
