Wilex GmbH

12/06/2026

Retreaded tyres offer great cost savings and environmental benefits.

While legal for cars, they are mostly practical for heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

This is because passenger car tyres are already cheap to buy brand new, and their lightweight casings degrade too quickly to safely rebuild.

Al-fayaz Sunderji

11/06/2026

One of the biggest risks in dump truck and trailer operations is tipping on uneven ground, causing injuries, costly downtime, and damaged cargo.

The Edbro Inclinometer helps prevent this by monitoring ground angle in real time and locking out unsafe tipping conditions.

Al-fayaz Sunderji

10/06/2026

Visiting Tanzania always makes our Sales and Marketing Director, Al-fayaz Sunderji , emotional.

It represents where it all began - the journey from medium sized business to industry giant began here.

Together with Andreas Jester, Area Sales Manager at MS Motorservice International GmbH, Al-Fayaz visited the warehouses of a very significant Tanzanian business family.

A small business started by seven brothers grew into one of the largest spare parts operations in Tanzania.

Today, the family business is a conglomerate, with exposure to sectors like pharmaceuticals and commodities.

Our relationships last generations and it was a moment of awe to see how efficiently the children of the founders continue to run operations.

09/06/2026

If you own a vehicle in East Africa, chances are you've experienced at least half of these. Some unscrupulous local mechanics have a way of giving every vehicle owner a story to tell...

1. Even a windscreen repair requires a road test. Is it to check the direction of the wind?

2. They always seem to have their own cars, yet you never see them at a petrol station.

3. You can leave your vehicle with a mechanic in Nairobi and travel to Mombasa for a short vacation; don't be surprised if you spot your mechanic there too, conducting a "road test."

4. If they tell you to pick up your vehicle on Monday next week, just know it was probably hired out for wedding functions over the weekend.

5. They can smell a new vehicle owner from a distance, and you will pay their child's school fees through that "repair" 😂

6. They can identify a problem by sound from 50 metres away, yet fixing it requires replacing six unrelated parts.

7. Most repair starts with "This is a small issue," and ends with "while we were there, we discovered..."

8. The more expensive your vehicle, the more mechanics suddenly become experts in that exact model..

9. When a job starts to appear difficult, they start saying the manufacturer designed the car badly.

10. The final invoice always contains at least one item called "miscellaneous" that neither of you can fully explain.

It is always advisable to use a trusted mechanic, preferably one accredited by parts suppliers or manufacturers.

Also, avoid counterfeit parts; they are the quickest way to damage and shorten your vehicle’s lifespan.

Al-fayaz Sunderji

09/06/2026

We join Uganda in celebrating Heroes Day, honoring the brave men and women who fought for the country's freedom and the visionary leaders whose dedication, sacrifice, and service have contributed to the nation's progress and development.

Happy Heroes Day!

Al-fayaz Sunderji

08/06/2026

Your vehicle's engine parts are delicately interconnected so that a malfunction in one small component can trigger widespread issues across the entire system. For example, the oxygen sensor.

The oxygen sensor monitors the air-to-fuel ratio in your exhaust, and can severely degrade performance, fuel economy, and emissions when dirty or faulty.

Signs of a Failing or Dirty O2 Sensor.

1. Poor Fuel Economy

A faulty O₂ sensor can trick the ECU into adding more fuel than the engine needs. As a result, your vehicle burns more fuel, reducing fuel economy and increasing emissions.

2. Rough Idling or Misfires

The engine may receive too much or too little fuel. This disrupts the ideal air-fuel mixture, making the vehicle feel slow to respond when you press the accelerator, hesitate during acceleration, or struggle to deliver its normal power.

3. Rotten Egg Smell

A strong sulfur odor coming from your exhaust, which indicates the excess unburnt fuel is overwhelming and damaging your catalytic converter.

If you suspect your O₂ sensor is failing, don't ignore it. This may eventually damage the catalytic converter, which is a far more expensive component to replace.

Start by scanning the vehicle for diagnostic trouble codes using an OBD-II scanner.

It is also worth inspecting the sensor's wiring for loose connections, corrosion, or physical damage.

Depending on the condition of the sensor, cleaning may help if carbon buildup is minor, but severely contaminated or failed sensors will need replacement.

Additionally, it is good to differentiate between the roles of the MAF (Mass Air Flow) and the O₂ (oxygen) sensor in the fuel management system.

MAF sensors measure incoming air before combustion, helping the ECU calculate the correct fuel to inject (pre-combustion). In contrast, the O₂ sensor checks exhaust gases after combustion, giving feedback to the ECU to fine-tune fuel mixture, improving efficiency and performance.

Al-fayaz Sunderji

05/06/2026

Prolonged idling in traffic causes carbon and other deposits to build up around various components like spark plugs and valves, faster wear to engine components and the need for more frequent oil changes. Your cooling system is also stressed.

On the other hand, frequent hot starts can cause faster battery and starter motor wear, among other things. Therefore, cars equipped with a factory start-stop system have become the gold standard.

Al-fayaz Sunderji

04/06/2026

Hydrocarbon wealth and labour shortages created one of the most migrant-dense regions on Earth.

For the Gulf, this model built modern cities, such as Dubai and Doha, incredibly fast. For origin countries, remittances are a huge economic lifeline.

Al-fayaz Sunderji

03/06/2026

Knorr-Bremse brake pads deliver lower diesel consumption, protection of complimentary components, less vibration, improved performance and less wear.

Knorr-Bremse brake discs are thoroughly tested for optimal heat management and performance.

Only OE quality for you.

Al-fayaz Sunderji Knorr-Bremse

02/06/2026