service and maintenance

  1. GeeWillakas

    Pathetic service

    I have been struggling for months now with Afrihost. It all started with Metrofibre doing some sort of upgrade on the line to support both PPPoE and dynamic IP. My router would constantly reset and default to PPPoE. After weeks of back and forth, I asked for a new Router as even browsing the...
  2. S

    Springfield gearbox & diff in Ottery

    Anyone used this business in Cape Town? They have good reviews on Google, but months after them repairing my car I think I got fleeced. Several months ago I took my car into Springfield as there was a rattling under the bonnet. I found this Springfield business that took a look at my car and...
  3. S

    Recommendations please & thank you.

    I've been out of the country for a long time so I'm somewhat unfamiliar with car service pricing here. My little city car runaround needs new ball joints + arms, (front left and right) as well as front shocks + shock mounts. That's what they've told me anyway. Will go for a second opinion...
  4. Tech_

    Hyundai i10 Service

    Hi All My missus’ i10 is due for 120 000km service and got told by Hyundai The Glen it will cost over R7k for the service, I’m not a massive car enthusiast but even I know something isn’t right with that amount. I wanted to know if anyone knows of any good mechs in Jhb who I can send the car to...
  5. V

    Major service or Minor Service

    Hi all, I have a Honda Ballade which is regularly serviced as per schedule. Now it is the time for a major - 90,000 Kms service but my car has clocked only 67,000 kms. I don't forsee any major change in driving, so expecting to drive maximum of 10,000 Kms by next service. Can you please...
  6. H

    Which maintenance plan?

    My manufacturer extended warranty expires in April. I’m told I can’t extend it anymore. I’d like to pay off the car before I trade it in and need to find a reputable maintenance plan provider (for services plus any unexpected issues) as I have a few months’ payments left. I’ve done basic...
  7. S

    Jeep Compass

    Hello. I am looking at buying a used Jeep Compass. What are the general service cost of a Jeep?
  8. S

    Fleet Management Software

    Hi, I'm looking for a program we can use to basically manage license renewals (With reminders when due) and basic service history reports for my fleet of trucks. I've been to a few places, but they all include a GPS tracking device with a monthly fee. I only need the program, to pay it...
  9. M

    Good place to service a opel astra 2008 1.6 in cape town

    Im kinda new to cpt and looking for a good place to service my car at a reasonable price. Any help will be much appreciated.
  10. aalwees

    Opel Zafira service and repair

    Anyone know a good place to take an Opel Zafira to in the Cape Town southern suburbs? I don't want to go to the official dealer because I don't trust how they price and replace parts based on how they operated while the car was under its maintenance warranty, but I would like to go to someone...
  11. I

    Service Charges - for things not broken

    A little while ago my wife dropped her Nissan Livina off at Nissan to be serviced like normal. During they day they called her and said they wanted to replace the suspension in front for R10k. We told them no, and asked for a quote, because we couldn't pay for it just then. The quote just says...
  12. N

    Budget Car for ~R60k

    Hi all, So, my girlfriend is in the market for a second-hand car, with a budget of approximately 60k. Been looking at the VW Polo Vivo, Ford Figo and Toyota Etios. She really likes the Figo and Vivo. Any other options to look at? Hyundai i10 is out... Aesthetics :D Also, please share...
  13. L

    Cheap cars to service and maintain in South Africa? Also, reliability?

    Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum but joined specifically for this question. I see some of the older posts are a bit outdated and therefore really want some fresh perspective on a good choice for a small run around or just an all round economical, reliable and inexpensive car to service and...
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