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
Common Vehicle Parts That Need Replacement
Due to modern manufacturing and design improvements, today’s vehicle’s stay on the road longer than ever before! Maintaining this longer lifespan will take some work
TIMING CHAIN OR TIMING BELT: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
The job of a timing belt and timing chain stays the same, although they look different and have different positions in an engine. They both
VOLKSWAGEN & AUDI NAMING SCHEME: MEANINGS AND DEFINITIONS
There are so many features and accessories that make each vehicle brand and model unique. We can name quite a few that makes Volkswagen and
The Audi e-tron: Finally in South Africa
The future has arrived. Audi introduced us at the end of 2018 to its new all-electric vehicle, named the Audi e-tron. E-tron simply means ‘enjoyment
ALL ABOUT THE DSG TRANSMISISON
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
Mechatronics and What Can Go Wrong
The mechatronic unit is the heart and soul of the gearbox in a DSG Gearbox (direct-shift gear oil). The job of mechatronics is to manage
EPC WARNING LIGHT – VW & AUDI
You’re driving your car and the EPC light suddenly appears on the dashboard. What does it mean? What is the cause? How can you fix
How To Prevent Car Hacking
WAYS YOUR CAR CAN BE HACKED AND HOW TO PREVENT IT Vehicle software updates are regularly issued for a variety of reasons. Reasons include bug
What You Need to Know About Downpipes
If you know anything about car exhaust system parts, then you might be familiar with downpipes. If not; read on to learn about what a
MANUAL TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS
MANUAL TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS Manual transmission issues can develop because of high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance; however, they are rather rare. Most manual
Know Your Suspension System
Know Your Suspension System The suspension system of your car is complex and made up of many different parts. They include shock absorbers, springs, struts
SYMPTOMS OF A FAILING CLUTCH
The clutch is a key part of a manual transmission that enables you to shift between gears. If it is not working correctly or any part of
PETROL ENGINE vs DIESEL ENGINE
Most of today’s automobiles run on engines based on fossil fuels. Many types of engines have been developed, the two most common types of engines
WHAT IS YOUR EXHAUST SMOKE TRYING TO TELL YOU?
Knowing the different types of smoke can be helpful to get to the root of the problem and prevent major damage to your car.
The Difference Between Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts both have an integral role to play in a vehicle’s suspension system. They ensure the feel of a smooth drive. They seem
What is an insurance write-off?
If you have a warranty or an insurance membership for your vehicle then you may have heard about an insurance write-off before. What does it
Do you know your driving habits are damaging your vehicle?
No? Well let me tell you there are certain driving habits everyone enjoys that are actually secretly very damaging to your car. Sometimes in an
Warranty, Service plan and Maintenance plan, which is Which?
People often hear these terms when buying a car without every really knowing what the difference is. Each of these are important assurances to have
Engine repairs/overhaul
This marks the most difficult job to on a car. It is an agonizing process and tends to also be quite costly. At VAG Spec
6 Signs you need to check/replace your vehicle battery
The battery of your car plays an important role such as powering the electrical components of the vehicle. A weak battery may leave you unable
5 Common Audi Problems
There is very little doubt that Audis are among the best vehicles. Mechanical problems are quite rare with Audis, but like any other car types
Why valves bend when a timing belt break?
An interference engine is a type of 4-stroke internal combustion piston engine in which one or more valves in the fully open position extends into
The All new Golf 8 GTI
Launched at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt 45 years ago, the three letters G, T and I have gone on to identify an icon.
The all new Audi Skysphere Concept.
Audi has unveiled the first member of a new family of concept vehicles, a spectacular roadster. Audi skysphere concept is the name of the electric-powered,
Audi e-tron coming to South Africa!
Audi has confirmed that South Africa is getting six new electric e-tron models in the first quarter of 2022. The e-tron vehicles that will reach
Audi RS3 with Torque splitter.
The new RS3 is the first Audi to have an RS Torque Splitter, a device which distributes drive torque between the rear wheels in a
Faulty Oil Cooler
This customer’s vehicle was towed into our workshop after she found that there is oil mixing with the coolant in the coolant bottle. The oil
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
Steering Rack problems
The steering rack system utilized in many modern vehicles is a rack and pinion steering system. The rack is a bar parallel to the
Timing belt replacement on Polo 1.9 TDI
This VW Polo 1.9 TDI came in for a timing belt replacement for it is due according to its mileage. As mentioned in our previous
The importance of Brake fluid change
The importance of brake fluid change (services) Brake fluid is a type of hydraulic fluid used in hydraulic brake and hydraulic clutch applications in automobiles.
Turbo Failure
Turbo Failure: Adding a turbo to a vehicle’s engine is a highly effective way of massively increasing its power. In simple terms, a turbo
Faulty Pistons
Pistons: A short intro Pistons are the very heart of the reciprocating internal combustion engine, which is why they are often called the “piston engine.”
Faulty water pump: How to identify problems
Faulty water pump: Here’s some important info Your vehicle’s water pump is the key to making the entire system work. The water pump is located
Volkswagen: Short history
Volkswagen: How it began Volkswagen is a car company originally from Germany. The word Volkswagen means “People’s car” in German. It was started in the
Cylinder heads: Causes & symptoms of a cracked head
Cylinder heads: Causes and symptoms In an internal combustion engine, the cylinder head, also referred to as the head, sits above the cylinders on top
Control arm assembly: Critical suspension parts
Control arms : Important suspension parts They are the core of your front suspension system. Simply explained, control arms are the link that connects your
Vagspec Centre Zeerust: Expert Technicians
VAGspec Centre V.A.G Spec Centre, your number one Audi and Volkswagen service and repair centre! V.A.G Spec Centre Zeerust is one of the five
Brake system: Important Safety system
Brake system: Have it checked regularly. The brakes on our vehicles are one of the things that keeps up the safest when we are
CV joints- Important info
CV joints: You should know the following Constant-velocity joints, also known as CV joints, allow a drive shaft to transmit power through a
Clutch system: How does it work?
Clutch system The clutch is a part of the vehicle which connects two or more rotating shafts. In a manual transmission vehicle, the clutch controls
Typical tyre problems
Typical tyre problems: Heres all you should know Improper tyre alignment can cause your tyres to wear unevenly and prematurely. Common irregular tyre tread
Timing belt
Timing belt: without timing you are going nowhere The timing belt, or also known as a cam belt, is an internal engine component and
DSG gearbox: Fast shifters
DSG Gearbox DSG stands for: Direkt-Schalt-Getriebe or as we know it, Direct Shift Gearbox. We can treat it as two manual gearboxes working alternatively but
Vehicle service: Why is it important?
Vehicle service: Important maintenance: Many people are uncertain about the concepts of an oil change (minor service) and an inspection service (major service). They
Identify faulty spark plugs
Spark plugs: A part related to the ignition coil we have discussed, is the spark plug. Spark plugs are electrical gadgets that fit into your
Faulty ignition coils
Faulty Ignition coils: Faulty Ignition coils are an electronic engine management component that are part of the vehicle’s ignition system. The function of the
Common oil consumption problems on 2.0T engines
Oil consumption- Engines can be tricky, but luckily it’s our specialty! We get this problem quite often on the Audi A4 2008-2012 models. We
Expert advice: Dsg & S-Tronic Mechatronic failures
If you are a VW or Audi owner then you are familiar with the two names DSG and S-Tronic. Both these transmissions have made a
