If your vehicle needs a service or repair, RS Mechanics will go extra mile to help. We come to you and carry out the service of your requirements at your home or work at a time that’s convenient to you – saving you time traveling to a garage and waiting around or leaving the car there.
Engine oil is the most important fluid in your vehicle. It provides lubrication inside your vehicle’s engine, reducing heat build-up from the friction of metal sliding against metal, reducing engine wear.
Engine oil also picks up contaminants from combustion as well as small particles of metal and dust. As oil circulates through the engine it passes through the oil filter which removes those particles helping to reduce the risk of damage to the engine.
Over time your engine oil’s ability to carry out its vital role is reduced and it needs to be replaced. How often it should be replaced and what kind of oil you should use will vary depending on the type of driving you typically do, the age of your vehicle, and a number of other factors.
I have performed tens of thousands of oil changes and can advise you on the most cost-effective approach for your vehicle at affordable prices.
Components will wear on all types vehicles, and if you use your vehicle regularly & frequent journeys an interim service is recommended every 6 months.
This will prolong the life of the vehicle and pick up on any potential upcoming issues before they happen. Your interim service includes an oil and filter change, and multiple inspection checks around your vehicle.
A full service is a major annual service that replaces all your filters and your oil, along with fluids like antifreeze if a change is due.
A full service at RS Mechanics will exceed most manufacturers' recommended services and include checking more critical components that are more liable to wear in areas of your vehicle, to ensure it remains in road-worthy condition and safe for you to drive.
A properly functioning braking system is the most important safety system in your vehicle. It’s a complex system of parts that require proper maintenance throughout your vehicle’s lifetime. Keeping your braking system components in great shape should be your top vehicle maintenance priority.
Your vehicle’s brake pedal is connected to a master braking cylinder. This component is made up of a piston and a fluid reservoir. When you step on the brake pedal, it moves the piston which then pushes brake fluid through the brake lines to the brake caliper (for disc brakes) or the wheel cylinder for drum brakes.
Brake calipers apply force to the brake pads which press against the disc to produce friction (and heat) that stops your vehicle. Drum brakes contain a piston that pushes the brake shoes outward against the drum to produce the friction needed to stop your vehicle.
The brake pads that press against the disc or drum take a lot of punishment with heat and friction. Pads wear out over time and should be replaced regularly. A squealing sound when you step on the brake pedal is an indicator that your brake pads need to be changed.
Ignoring this sound will lead to further degradation of the brake pads and possibly damage to the disc and/or drums which will require more extensive repairs. Regular maintenance on your vehicle’s braking system will keep you safe and save you money.
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