Air Conditioning

Proper heating and cooling performance is critical for interior comfort and safety reasons such as defrosting. We expect the heater to keep us warm when it’s cold outside, and the air conditioning system to keep us cool when it’s hot. Some tips: Have a thorough inspection of your car’s HVAC system performed annually. Have a

Family car technician? Who’s that?

DEVELOP A FAMILY TECHNICIAN, LIKE A PHYSICIAN Unfortunately, tales of crooked mechanics are as prevalent as crooked politician stories, resulting in most car owners being wary or downright defensive before they even walk in a repair shop’s door. Auto Technicians are human too, and know how it feels to be on both sides of that

Confessions of a good car technician

I am open to communication. I listen with respect to your opinions and answer your questions clearly. I keep customers informed about delivery times and potential delays, estimates and changes, if any. I do not try to cover up my ignorance or take advantage of yours. I do not give instant diagnoses before confirming the

Getting my car repaired. Any tips?

Describe the symptoms of your car’s problem in detail when dealing with a professional mechanic, letting him make the diagnosis on what is ailing your vehicle. Have a list ready for the service advisor of issues or services you need performed, or symptoms the vehicle is experiencing so there is no misunderstanding. Always ask for

Assist me select a repair facility for my car…

Here are some tips: Always ask for reference from a friend, relative or co worker when looking for a good service point. Find one nearby that you feel comfortable with, if you’re unable to find one by reference. Don’t wait until your car needs major repairs or a tow to find a good mechanic. Bring

What does car insurance cover?

Car insurance policies and the cover offered varies by company. However, the following are some general guidelines on coverage offered: Car Damage Coverage: provides cover for damages to your car caused by collisions or accidents, natural or man made calamities like fire, flood, storm, riots & strikes, theft. Different covers / packages are offered by

Insurance Claim or “Out of Pocket.” What’s best for me?

That decision is best made by you. Based on the nature of damage, the estimate and other factors, we can make a recommendation though. If making a claim is your best course of action, we’ll take it from there…all the way through filing the claim with the company, have an appraiser inspect your car, seek

I’ve seen cars painted under a tree. What’s the big deal with Paint Booths?

A paint booth is a structure specifically designed to optimize painting procedures. A paint booth is an enclosure with only doors to move vehicles and people in and out. Exhaust fans and compressors are used to pressurise the air inside the booth and keep the environment as clean as possible. Working inside a paint booth

We use the Miracle Panel Repair System for fixing accident repairs. Know why?

The Miracle Panel Repair System is a product from Star Co. Ltd, Japan. Based on the ISHIHARA method of panel repair technology, the Miracle Panel Repair System is designed to repair damaged body panels from the outside. This avoids the time consuming strip and refit process normally involved in the repair of damaged body panels.