
Replace Parts In Pairs: Why is it recommended?
Over the years we have had numerous instances where we advised customers to replace certain parts in pairs. More often than not we get asked

Important Fluids in Your Vehicle
There many important components in your vehicle working under pressure. In order for these parts to work in optimal condition it needs certain fluids. These

The Purpose Of A Rear Main Seal
A Rear Main Seal is a circular seal mounted where the crankshaft comes out of the engine. This seal would be mounted behind the flywheel

Manual transmissions- Will it survive the new EV- world?
The transmission is probably one of the most complicated components in your vehicle. The transmission is a metal case that houses a series of

THE IMPORTANCE OF A BRAKE FLUID SERVICE
Ever received a phone call from your technician, telling you that your vehicle’s brake fluid service is due? Many people tend to ignore this important

Scheduled Maintenance = Fuel Economy
As the effects of the rising fuel price are being felt daily, it’s important to understand why scheduled maintenance is more important than ever. Services

Travel Emergency Preparation
A car emergency kit can mean the difference between getting back on the road quickly, and being stranded for hours. With December and holiday time approaching

What to Look Out For When Buying a 2nd Hand Car
Buying 2nd Hand: Expert advice For most people, buying a used car is an in-person experience, whether with a private party or at a

Three Most Common DSG Gearbox Problems
DSG or the direct-shift gearbox comes as a fully automatic gearbox or semi-manual gearbox. It is responsible for controlling the speed and the torque in

The “Right To Repair” is now yours
The VAG SPEC CENTRE GROUP is perfectly aligned to service customers under the new Right2Repair campaign. We have been ready for this for a very

Annual Services VS Distance Based Services.
The service intervals for all VW and Audi vehicles as per the manufacturer is 12 months or 20 000km, whichever comes first. With the varying levels

Should I Service My Automatic or DSG Gearbox?
Most dealerships advise that gearboxes do not need to be serviced. At VAGSpec Centre Cape Town we often have clients asking how gearbox oil can

Expert advice: DSG & S-Tronic Mechatronic failures
What Is A DSG And How Do They Work? With the DSG (direct-shift gearbox) transmission, a dual-clutch automatic, Volkswagen and Audi made one of the biggest

10 Audi Facts You did NOT know
THIS WILL BLOW YOUR MIND!!!!! 1. Audi founder trained under Karl Benz August Horch, the founder of Audi was a young German engineer