05/09/2018
We at Sonon Benz Centre hope this message finds you well.
Here are a few tips on how you can save money on maintenance and service of your Car
Remove weight
Remove excess weight. Take unnecessary bulky items out of the car.
Reduce drag
Remove external carrying kit such as roof boxes or bike racks whenever they aren’t being used. The car has to work harder to cut through the air due to the extra wind resistance such items create.
Basic maintenance
Keep your car well maintained and serviced regularly. Pump up your tyres to reduce resistance and get the car serviced regularly.
Plan journeys
Plan your journey. Avoid traffic black spots and busy times if possible, and get the GPS out to avoid getting lost and driving farther than necessary.
Turn off air conditioning
Unless it’s really cold or uncomfortably warm in the car, leave the air-con turned off. Using it can put a strain on the engine and burn more fuel, especially at low speeds. The same goes for heated windscreens, demisters and other electrical appliances.
Read the road
Use gravity to your advantage and build up momentum when going downhill to help you then get uphill, rather than accelerating more to get up the incline. The best way to do this is to read the road as if you were on a pushbike and accelerate accordingly.
Use gravity
Look far ahead while driving and keep moving where possible by anticipating obstacles. Easing off the throttle and keeping momentum is better than speeding up, braking and then starting all over again.
These are just a few tips, but you are welcome to visit us and learn more about your car, and take advantage of our specialized expertise, with reduced and competitive pricing on parts and maintenance services.
Feel free to request a quote for your vehicle.
Assuring you of our best service and attention at all times,
Best Regards
Michael Sonon
0722519688