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Goodbye, 2021. Hello, 2022! 😄🎉🚗⁣⁣⁠

As we’re stepping into the new year, we have a chance to start over. To let the old things stay behind. Here at 3 Service Centre we can give the “New year, new me” experience to your car! 🚗⁣⁣⁠

Essential new year car services

Why not give your car a much-needed restart just in time for 2022 with our services:⁣⁣⁠

• mechanical repairs ⁣⁣⁠
• BM and MINI original parts⁣⁣⁠
• suspension work⁣⁣⁠
• full vehicle inspection⁠
• electronic diagnostics ⁣⁣⁠

Our car parts wear and tear when driven over long periods of time. Start your new journey into the new year with car services and repairs that will provide your vehicle with optimal functioning! ⁣⁣⁠

Happy New Year! 🚗😄⁣⁣⁠

3 Service Centre is a car repair and service shop. What makes us different from other car mechanics? Well, our values precede our reputation. 😃✨⁣⁠

The core values at our mechanic shop

Our core values are:⁣⁠

⚪ Family first⁣⁠

Run by a family, we prioritize the needs of you and your loved ones. You can trust us with your car, your partner’s car, your children’s car- we are the car shop for the whole family. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧⁣⁠

⚪ Safety is the main priority ⁣⁠

All our diagnostics and repairs are done with your safety in mind. To further extend vehicle safety, we share car safety tips and tricks on our social media accounts to ensure our clients are always educated and prepared. 💡⁣⁠

⚪ The heart of Cape Town⁣⁠

From Parow to Stikland, we know the ins and outs of Cape Town since 1982. Our goal is to provide top-quality services to our local community including Durbanville, Parow, Brackenfell, Bellville, Kraafontein, and surrounding areas.🤝🏻⁣⁠

As regular drivers, we become very comfortable on the road in our cars. However, let’s go over some olden but golden safety tips to ensure our comfortability is not putting us at risk while driving. ✔🚗⁣⁠

Safety tips for drivers

🚗 Doors locked, safety on

As soon as you get into your car, lock all your doors. Make sure your boot is locked too. Put on the safety belts of yourself, your passengers, and babies too. Safety belts protect you from accidents, but they also protect you from being grabbed out of your vehicle. ⁣

🚗 Be alert to robots

Do not reach for your phone or bag when you’re stopping at a robot- this is a smash and grab zone. Avoid opening your windows to strangers. Do not stand longer at a robot than needed.⁣⁠

🚗 GPS

When you’re driving in dangerous areas or on dangerous highways, make sure you put your GPS on completely before embarking on your journey. You become an easy target if you seem confused about where you are headed.⁣⁠

From the team here at 3 Service Centre, we wish you nothing but safe kilos on all your journeys, Stay aware, stay safe. ❤⁣⁠

6 ways to save money on car repairs 🔧🧰⁣⁠

6 Steps to save on car repairs

1️⃣ Owner’s manual:

Reading when your car should go for scheduled maintenance will save you money on later repairs and damages. It’s best to listen to your manufacturer. ⁣⁠

2️⃣ Find a trustworthy mechanic:

When you build a relationship with a local mechanic, they will give you the best advice and best deals.⁣⁠

3️⃣ Location:

If you can find a mechanic in your area, you will save fuel on driving your car back and forth. If you are in Cape Town surrounding areas, come on over to 3 Service Centre.

4️⃣ Preventative maintenance:

This prevents you from driving your car to unrepairable damages. ⁣⁠

5️⃣ Original car parts:

This is expensive upfront, but saves you on constant repairs done on duplicate backdoor parts.⁣⁠

6️⃣ Warning signs:

Your car helps you with repairs by often telling you what to repair. When you tend to warning lights ASAP, you prevent one damage to lead to many other complications. ⁣⁠

My car broke down on the road, now what? 🚗❌🛣⁣⁠

Breaking down on the road can be very stressful if you don’t know what to do. Here are 5 crucial steps to follow when your car breaks down on the road:

What to do when your car breaks down on the road

1️⃣ What to do if your car is moving

If your car is still moving but shows indications of damage then turn on your hazards, slow down, and pull over to a safe space. ⁣⁠

2️⃣ What to do if your car stopped

If your car stops abruptly, engage your hand brake. Move out of harm’s way. If possible, push your car out of the road to a safe parking space. ⁣⁠

3️⃣ How to get out of your car

Getting out of your car- it’s usually not recommended to climb out. However, if you see that your car is at risk of being crashed into by other cars, rather get all passengers out and stand in a safe location away from traffic.⁣⁠

4️⃣ Who to call

Call for help. Note any exits, intersections, and boards. Here’s who to call: 1. Call the police first, especially if your car is in harm’s way. 2. Call roadside assistance. 3. Call a friend or family to let them know what’s going on. Generally, someone that can drive you home or help you. ⁣⁠

Have you been taking your battery to be repaired over and over again? Is this your 3rd visit to the mechanic for recurring battery problems? 🔋⁣⁠

Battery repair vs battery replacement

Sometimes your battery gets to the point where repairs no longer last. At this point, all you can do is replace it.🔋🔧 ⁣⁠

Indications that your battery needs to be replaced

Here are signs its time for a brand new battery:

• Your engine starts very slowly regardless of the number of repairs you’ve had done⁣⁠
• It is corroding⁣⁠
• Electrical malfunctions recur⁣⁠
• Your check engine light comes on to let you know there is a problem⁣⁠

My job is to fix your car, but more than that- my passion is to provide you with the best solution for your safety. This means that sometimes the best thing you can do is no longer pay for endless repairs on your old car, but rather consider purchasing a new car. ⁣⁠

When you should consider getting a new car instead of repairing your old one

Here are 5 signs that you should consider letting go of your old car:

• rust has spread all over the frame of your car ⁣⁠
• it’s very fuel inefficient, regardless of all the repairs you’ve done⁣⁠
• your car constantly burns oils and leaks fluids⁣⁠
• its default sound is shaking, rattling, and bumping
• one repair exposes a cascade of other problems all the time⁣⁠

At 3 Service Centre, we do all suspension work. This is the sum of all elements that lay between the tyres and the vehicle itself.⁣⁠

What is done during suspension work?

When you get your suspension done with us, it includes:

1. Tyres and tyre pressure⁣⁠
2. Springs and shock absorbers⁣⁠
3. Struts and control arm⁣⁠
4. Steering rack and steering pump⁣⁠
5. Ball joints and tie rods⁣⁠ 
6. Steering fluid and wheel bolts⁣⁠
7. Brake disks and much more⁣⁠

Bring your car to us for your suspension work. We will provide you with a smooth ride. Our suspension work is the key to making the handling of your car easy. 🔥⁣⁠

Sunroofs are great features of modern cars. More ventilation, more sunlight, and more freedom. This feature can make any driver feel like a boss! 😎🚗⁣⁠

Your guide to sunroof care

Here are tips to maintain your car’s sunroof:

• open it up and clean all visible areas often⁣⁠
• lubricate regularly with heat-resistant grease or oil⁣⁠
• use ammonia-free and vinegar-free wash for the glass⁣⁠
• dust it often if you live in a windy town⁣⁠
• listen out for squeaking sounds when operating the roof⁣⁠
• schedule a yearly detail for preventative maintenance ⁣⁠

Make sure you take care of your sunroof during all seasons so that it can function optimally during the “suns out, buns out” season! 🤩☀⁣⁠

Need new tyres? Not sure? 🎡⁣⁠

Healthy tyres for driving are just as important as healthy feet for walking. Just as with long uninterrupted walking, long unmaintained driving can wear down your tyres. With worn out tyres your car will lose control and leave you in catastrophic situations.⁣⁠

Do you need new tyres?

Here’s how to tell if you need to lose the old tyres and get new wheels: 

• when you notice blisters and bulges on the tyre surface⁣⁠
• if your car vibrates a lot when driving⁣⁠
• your tyres do not have enough tread⁣⁠
• cracked sidewalls⁣⁠
• squeaking or thumping tyre noises while driving ⁣⁠
• if they’ve extended their lifespan warranty. Do not drive them past this limit⁣⁠
• you can see metal or fabric through the cracks of your tyre
• uneven tread wear⁣⁠

Whatever the reason is for your tyres needing replacement, never ignore it. Letting go of old tyres might cost you some bucks at the moment, but it will save you from a lot of future damages and accidents. Drive safely. Drive smart. ⁠