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24/11/2020

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22/09/2020

COSTS OF TIRE ALIGNMENTS VS. MISALIGNMENT DAMAGES AND EXPENSES DRIVING
Misalignment that goes uncorrected adds unwanted problems and expenses. To prevent this, have your vehicle’s tires, suspension and alignment checked periodically.
Gas Efficiency
A vehicle works harder to drive straight on the road when the tires are misaligned, increasing fuel consumption. According to Investopedia, a misalignment can lower fuel efficiency by up to 10%.
Tire Wear
When tires aren't aligned correctly, they are essentially dragged straight as the vehicle drives. Imagine a shopping cart whose wheels are favoring the left or right side. It becomes difficult to steer the cart straight while the wheels continuously try to pull the cart to one side, and the cart must be dragged to move straight.
Driving a misaligned vehicle is no different. The vehicle works harder to keep travelling straight on the road, while the misalignment continuously pulls the car to one side or the other. Extra pressure is exerted on the tires due to the back and forth pulling of the vehicle, leading to premature wear.
Risk of Accidents
In cases of severe misalignment, a vehicle’s emergency handling may become abrupt or unpredictable, resulting in a loss of stability and control.
Blowouts and Flats
Misalignment causes tire tread to wear faster than usual due to unequal pressure on the tread. If the additional wear goes unnoticed, the resulting prematurely worn tire is more susceptible to punctures, loss of air pressure and sudden failures - “blowouts”. This may mean damage to the vehicle, and possibly a loss of control and an accident.
Signs of Misalignments
While only a qualified alignment technician can tell for certain if a vehicle is out of alignment, there are signs an owner can look for to tell if there may be a problem. And, having the alignment checked when one of the following signs is evident can prevent problems from getting worse (and costing more to fix).
Drifting to a Side
You’ll need to check all four tires’ pressure before performing this test - and be sure they agree with the car maker’s recommendations on the vehicle placard. The test: On a straight, level road you should be able to briefly remove your hands from the steering wheel and have the vehicle continue travelling in a straight line. If the vehicle drifts or “pulls” to the left or right, it’s possible it’s out of alignment.
Uneven Treadwear
Uneven treadwear is another result of misalignment. If the tires are not rolling straight when driving or are tilted too far from vertical, one side of the tread will wear more quickly than the other. They will also deliver fewer miles than if they were properly aligned, requiring more frequent replacement. If your tires exhibit uneven wear, be sure to have the alignment checked.

25/08/2020

WHY TIRE ALIGNMENT MATTERS
Improper wheel or tire alignment can cause your tires to wear unevenly and prematurely. Here are some specific types of undue tread wear attributable to misalignment:
FEATHERING
Tires are “feathered” when the tread is smooth on one side and sharp on another. This is usually a sign of poor toe alignment.
CAMBER WEAR
This strain of tread wear means the inside or outside of the tread is significantly more worn than the center of the tread. As its name implies, positive or negative camber causes this type of wear.
HEEL/TOE WEAR
This happens when one side of your tread blocks wears down more quickly than the other in a circumferential direction. When you run your hand over the tread, it will look and feel like saw teeth when viewed from the side. Heel/toe wear could be a sign of under inflation and/or lack of rotation.
If you’re experiencing any of these unusual wear patterns, you should have a technician check your alignment. While tire wear prevention is a good reason to keep your wheel alignment in check, the consequences of misalignment can also play out in overall vehicle performance. A car that pulls to one side or steers erratically, for example, probably has an alignment problem.
Does your vehicle drift to one side while driving on a straightaway? This may be an indicator that its alignment is off and needs to be checked.
The benefits of good tire alignment far outweigh the costs. First and foremost, properly aligned vehicles provide the stable, accurate handling the manufacturer intended, enhancing safety. It is also worth noting that if misalignment is not corrected, there could be additional costs and problems down the road.

28/07/2020

Tire alignment, also known as wheel alignment, can help your tires perform properly and help them last longer. It can also improve handling and keep your vehicle from pulling in one direction or vibrating strangely on the road.

WHAT IS TIRE ALIGNMENT?
Alignment refers to an adjustment of a vehicle’s suspension – the system that connects a vehicle to its wheels. It is not an adjustment of the tires or wheels themselves. The key to proper alignment is adjusting the angles of the tires which affects how they make contact with the road.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED A TIRE ALIGNMENT?
There are a couple ways to tell if your car needs a tire alignment. If you've noticed one or more of these indicators, you should have your alignment checked by a licensed service technician immediately.

Uneven tread wear
Vehicle pulling to the left or right
Your steering wheel is off center when driving straight
Steering wheel vibration

15/07/2020

Trouble stopping
Worn shock absorbers can add as much as 20% to your stopping distance! That's the sort of fault that can be fatal and requires immediate attention.
Nose-diving and swerving
If the bonnet of your car dips when you brake or slow down, or your vehicle swerves while braking, you may have a shock absorber problem.
Bad vibes
Uncomfortable steering wheel vibration could mean worn shock absorbers.
Side slide
If your car veers in side winds, particularly when the wind isn't so strong, you could have shock absorber problems.
Shake, rattle & roll
Notice that your car 'rocks and rolls' over bumps, railway crossings or uneven surfaces? Not hugging the bends? Time to get those shock absorbers checked!
Uneven tyre wear
If your tyres are wearing unevenly, particularly if there are bald patches, odds are it's your shock absorbers.

29/06/2020

How do shock absorbers work?

Shock absorbers are, simply put, small oil pumps. There is a piston inside each shock absorber which forces oil through tiny holes as the piston moves. Because the holes only allow a small amount of fluid through, the piston is slowed which in turn slows down or 'damps' spring and suspension movement.

So shock absorbers provide resistance to the movement of the springs. The energy used to compress the spring is dissipated into heat by the shocks. This conversion of kinetic energy is what helps create a comfortable ride for you and your passengers. The rocks and rolls are absorbed by the shock absorbers meaning your car drives and handles with greater reliability and comfort.

If you allow your shock absorbers to become old and ineffective, this will result in a degrading of the ride comfort and handling performance of your vehicle. You will also be at greater risk of having an accident because your ability to manoeuvre your vehicle quickly or on rough terrain will be considerably reduced.

How long do shock absorbers last?

You should have your shock absorbers checked about every 20,000 km and replaced every 80,000-100,000 km. Your specialist mechanic will be able to check and recommend the right shock absorbers for your vehicle.

Many Monroe shock absorbers are covered by a three-year/60,000 km warranty, so there's a benchmark to start from!

What are the signs of worn Shock Absorbers?

Stopping – At 50 km/h, just one worn shock absorber can increase your stopping distance by up to 2 metres.

Steering – Worn shock absorbers can cause your tyres to lose contact with the road, dramatically affecting steering.

Stability – Worn shock absorbers cause excessive sway around corners, making the car a lot less stable.

22/06/2020

What are shock absorbers?

A shock absorber is a mechanical device that absorbs the shock impulses that travel through a moving car's wheels from the road surface. By dampening these bumps, the comfort of your journey is greatly enhanced. Without shock absorbers, you would feel every imperfection on the road when driving.

Shock absorbers work in conjunction with springs. Springs store the energy and shock absorbers dissipate the energy. It's the combination of springs and shock absorbers that contribute to the ride comfort of your car.

Not all shock absorbers are created equal. Shocks are chosen according to the loaded and unloaded weight of the vehicle and its intended purpose. A large four wheel drive vehicle will require different shock absorbers to a small family hatchback.

As the quality and performance of vehicles has improved, so has the quality and performance of shock absorbers. Many types of shock absorbers are now available.

All shock absorbers have moving parts so they will eventually wear out. However you use your vehicle – whether it's for quiet, around-town driving or rough road outback adventures – you should have your shock absorbers checked every 20,000 km.

A specialist mechanic will be able to check your shock absorbers and recommend the right ones for your vehicle and driving requirements.

19/06/2020

19/06/2020

What is suspension?

When you think of the performance of your car, do you think of torque, horsepower, and zero-to-100 acceleration?

Have you ever thought that all that power and acceleration is useless if you can’t control the car? That’s why your suspension system is crucial. In simple terms, the suspension in your car is designed to maximise the friction between your car's tyres and the surface of the road. Your suspension provides you with steering stability, improved braking response, better handling and passenger comfort.

Of course, if all roads were perfectly flat with no potholes, grooves or distortions you wouldn’t need suspension. But roads are far from perfect even when freshly laid.

This means your vehicle needs suspension to ensure its wheels remain in contact with the road

When engineers look at vehicle dynamics they consider two key perspectives:

The Ride - how smooth a car is on a bumpy road

Handling - how a car safely brakes, corners and accelerates

Whilst these two characteristics are primary, there are three secondary principles engineers consider. These are:

Road Holding - the degree to which tyres remain in contact with the road

Road Isolation - the vehicle's ability to absorb shocks

Cornering - handing to minimise body roll and weight transfer

Your car's suspension addresses ride, handling, holding, isolation and cornering issues.

The suspension is part of the chassis which is positioned underneath the body of the vehicle. The chassis includes the following:

The Frame - a structural support that holds the car’s engine

The Suspension System - this supports weight, absorbs shocks and helps tyres to remain in contact with the road

The Steering System - this guides and directs the vehicle

The Wheels and Tyres - these grip the road

There are three main components of the suspension system. These are the springs, shock absorbers and anti-sway bars. All three components must be in good working order for your car to drive safely on the road.

21/06/2019

CONTACT DETAILS.
051 633 2804 OFFICE
051 633 3169 OFFICE
063 684 5690 SPARES
082 925 5188 JOHAN/OWNER
082 444 3715 CORNEEL/SALES
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21/05/2019

Special
215R15 from R1110
30x9.5R15 from R1520
225/70R15 wsw from R1575
245/75R15 from R1160
245/70R16 from R1090
265/70R16 from R1440
265/65R17 from R1410
Call our friendly sales team on 051 633 2804

16/05/2019

We feel privileged and blessed to be able to sponsor warm-up t-shirts to the 1st Soccer team of High school Aliwal-North. It make us proud to be associated with such a talented young generation. Good luck for the rest of the soccer season.

15/05/2019

Tyre Specials
185/60R14 AS LITTLE AS R560
185/60R15 AS LITTLE AS R590
195/50R15 AS LITTLE AS R570
205/55R16 AS LITTLE AS R670
PLEASE CONTACT OUR SALES TEAM FOR A FREE QUOTE 063 684 5690

08/01/2019

Receiving of stock
Ordering of stock
Counting of stock
Packing storeroom neat and duty and marking of stock
Admin related to storeroom
Handling claims

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CV can be mailed: [email protected]
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25/10/2018

It is essential to check your wheel alignment every 8000km to avoid irregular tyre wear and tyre damage.
We can also align 3t trucks, Cabstar and Iveco's.
Visit us today 051 633 2804

25/10/2018

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Contact us for all your exhaust repairs/replacements or cosmetic needs.
051 633 2804

03/10/2018

YES
We do exhaust.
From repairing and replacing to changing the way it sound or look😍