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Are you adjusting your car seat correctly?⁣⁠

Your car mirrors and seat position determines your visibility and your accessibility in your car. If it’s done incorrectly, you are placing yourself in danger. 💺🚗⁣⁠

How to adjust your seat the right way:

Here’s how to do it correctly:⁣⁠

1️⃣ Adjust your seat

Ensure you are sitting upright. Your seat should be far enough from your steering wheel that your arms are slightly bent when they are extended and when both your wrists are at the top of the steering wheel.⁣⁠

2️⃣ Check your legs

To check your legs, make sure you can press the pedals flat to the ground without sitting forward in your seat. Also, be far enough from the steering wheel to ensure that your legs aren’t hitting it when you’re moving between pedals.⁣⁠

3️⃣ Check your seat height

If your arms are the right distance, but your legs aren’t or vice versa- your seat height could be the solution. Adjust the height of your seat or steering wheel.

Is your car pulling to the side? 🤔 ⁣⁠

Reasons your car is pulling to the side:

This may be happening because:⁣⁠

• your wheel alignment is off⁣⁠
• wheel bearing has worn out⁣⁠
• uneven tyre pressure⁣⁠
• worn out suspension⁣⁠
• steering system failure⁣⁠

Nothing is worse than having a car issue, and not knowing what it is. You gain more control over your car when you take it in for preventative maintenance and regular servicing. ✔ ⁠

Manual vs Automatic- which one is better? Not sure which to choose? Well, both car types have their benefits so let’s go over them.🚗⁣⁠

Is manual or automatic better?

1️⃣ Price

In the price battle, manual models win. 😂🤼‍♂️ It’s cheaper because manual transmissions have less complicated parts which are easier to produce. It’s generally less expensive to pay for mechanical repairs and maintenance on a new manual car than on a new automatic car of the same model.⁣⁠

2️⃣ Speed

Manual cars are easier to increase speed with due to your ability to change gears. However, automatic cars are easier to maintain speed with as the car’s electronic system is set to automatically change gears.⁣⁠

3️⃣ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲⁣⁠

When speaking in terms of comfort, automatic cars are better. All you need is one foot to drive with and both hands on the steering wheel. It’s also easier to drive on steep hills and in long traffic lines. On open roads, they have the option of cruise control for even more comfortability. ⁣⁠

Here at 3 Service Centre, safety is our priority. That’s why I’ve decided to pop in here today and share with you guys how I put my safety first while living in a city where car theft occurs often. 🚗⁣⁠

How to put your car’s safety first

• Invest in both a steering wheel lock and a GPS tracker. Spending money on protective tech can prevent even higher costs of replacing a stolen vehicle⁣⁠
• If possible, avoid parking where you see a lot of people looting ⁣⁠
• Never leave your keys in your ignition, no matter how quickly you’ll be gone. Also don’t leave a spare near your car⁣⁠
• Place all bags and valuables in the boot and out of visibility⁣⁠
• Keep your doors locked while driving⁠

Theft happens all around us. Please stay cautious and aware! 🚗❤⁣

Have you ever heard the term “prevention is better than cure?” Well, it applies to your car too.🚗✔⁣⁠

What does preventative maintenance include?

Preventative maintenance is car maintenance that:

• keeps your car functioning optimally⁣⁠
• diagnoses problems⁣⁠
• saves you money⁣⁠
• keeps your car roadworthy ⁣⁠

Why is it important to have preventative maintenance done?

It is important to have preventative maintenance done to ensure that your car’s mechanical systems are always working efficiently. It helps you spot issues early on and resolves them before they become long-term and pricey repairs. ⁣

How do you ensure you do preventative maintenance timeously? 

The best way to ensure you do preventative maintenance accurately and timely is to check your owner’s manual.⁠

Constantly having to replace your battery due to lack of proper care can become very stressful and pricey. Here are some tips to preserve your battery’s life:🔋🚗⁣⁣⁠

How to preserve your battery and keep your car lasting longer

• Ensure your battery is tightened correctly ⁣⁠
• Switch off all lights when your engine is not running to reduce unnecessary power usage⁣⁠
• Don’t drive many short trips because it’s not possible for the battery to recharge the energy it spent starting up⁣⁣⁠
• Avoid early corrosion by keeping your battery clean and dry⁣⁠
• Avoid leaving your car stationary for too long⁣⁠

It’s important, however, not to push your battery past its natural life span. Driving with a worn-out or malfunctioning battery exposes you to many safety risks. Stay cautious, stay safe. ✔✨ ⁣⁠

Let’s say you only take your vehicle in for repair once things are broken. Or you ignore the odd smells, the rattling sounds, and the slow response of your car. Are there any risks and what are they?

A car service prevents many risks:

A service is basically a preventative method for your vehicle. It reduces the need for you to have repairs done. No service puts you at risk of:⁣⁠

• increased fuel consumption⁣⁠
• breakdowns ⁣⁠
• irregular gaps in service history⁣⁠
• reduce resale value⁣⁠
• decreases the performance of your car⁣⁠
• unnoticed hidden damages ⁣⁠
• negatively affect passenger and even pedestrian safety⁣⁠

To protect your car and your safety, go for regular service and maintenance. Prevention is always better than cure! Contact us for your next service appointment .😄🔧⁣⁠

With hundreds of new mechanics emerging every day, it gets tricky to determine which mechanic will provide quality services! 🔧🚗⁣⁠

How to avoid being scammed by mechanics

We at 3 Service Centre want to help you avoid being scammed by car mechanics by going over some tips:⁣⁠

• Ask for a time approximation of how long your repair/service might take ⁣⁠
• If there is a time delay in repair/service, don’t let it go on for too long ⁣⁠
• Ask for proof or explanations about diagnostics made⁣⁠
• Keep a record of invoices and receipts⁣⁠
• Check up on their customer satisfaction policy⁣⁠
• Don’t be afraid to ask for your old car parts- they belong to you and you have the right to see if the claimed repairs/replacements actually happened⁠

Here at 3 Service Centre, we have 40 years of experience and passion in servicing ALL vehicle brands. We encourage you to get your vehicle serviced regularly because of these 11 benefits!⁣⁠

Regular car service comes with many benefits:

• Reduces fuel usage ⁣⁠
• Decreases internal wear⁣⁠
• Improves your car’s response ⁣⁠
• Avoids issues before they arise⁣⁠
• Reduce the risk of roadside emergencies and accidents⁣⁠
• Prevent malfunctioning ⁣⁠
• Reduce operational costs ⁣⁠
• Increases the lifespan of your car ⁣⁠
• Reduces poisonous emissions causing pollution⁣⁠
• Increases resale value of your vehicle ⁣⁠
• Helps you feel safe and in control of your car⁣⁠

The benefits of car service are endless. Bring your car to us when you next need a service 🚗♥⁣⁠

As a car owner, you’ve probably heard “get your car serviced” many times. However, what does a full car service actually include?⁣⁠

Everything that is inspected during a full car service

The process of a car service is diagnosing and system check-ups which consist of:⁣⁠

• Steering wheel alignment⁣⁠
• Battery car check⁣⁠
• Checking coolant levels⁣⁠
• Ensuring the engine is connected properly and functions optimally⁣⁠
• Checking or changing fluids: oil, hydraulic, brake fluid etc.⁣⁠
• Filter replacement if needed⁣⁠
• Check lights and exhaust⁣⁠
• Ensure functioning of brake and steering systems⁣⁠
• Checking suspension⁣⁠

Where to get excellent car services

Getting a full car service regularly is very important as it ensures your car functions optimally. A proper car service could just be the bridge between you and a safe journey. Consider us for your full car service. We have been doing this for the last 38 years!⁣⁠