What to do if your car overheats
Car overheating and don’t know what to do? Our experts explain what to do if you find yourself in this unfortunate situation. (more…)
Managing allergies in the car
Did you know you can suffer from allergies even in the car?
The car recirculates air from outside the vehicle through the air conditioning and engine. So, if there’s hay fever or allergens in the air, everyone in your car could suffer symptoms.
Follow our easy tips to reduce your chances of suffering an allergic reaction in the car this year.
Don’t let your car overheat
Nothing ruins a trip like an overheated car. Whether you’re on the road trip of a lifetime or simply stopping at the supermarket, if your car overheats, you are not going to have a good day.
To help you protect your vehicle, we’ve prepared answers to all your questions about car overheating. (more…)
Check your car’s cooling system as the weather gets hotter
Summer is around the corner, and we’ve been waiting a long time for it here in Melbourne!
Now that the weather is finally hotting up, it’s a good idea to check your car’s cooling system to make sure it’s still in good working order. (more…)
Summer road trips: how to get your car ready for a big summer drive
Summer is nearly here… and families across Australia are preparing for the annual summer trip to the beach, outback, farm or countryside. Whether you are visiting friends in the city or family in the country, it’s sure to be an exciting trip. Amidst all the chaos of preparation, it can be easy to overlook the most important aspect of the journey – getting there and back safely. (more…)
Cool Runnings
The winter weather has arrived, and the last thing you want to think about is your car. But being mindful of the overall condition of your car could save a lot of heartache – and cash – in the long run.
Wipers
Often overlooked are the windscreen wipers; when it’s sunny and the sky is blue, you may not need to think about them, but on dark stormy days they’re of the utmost importance for safe driving and clear visibility. Deteriorated blades or malfunctioning wipers can leave grubby streaks on the windscreen that will interfere with the driver’s vision, not to mention leaf debris and other nasties that can land on your windshield when you least expect it. The team at Volks Affair will always check and replace, if necessary, your wipers to ensure they are working correctly. Then, when you come to use them for the first time after a really dry spell, you can be sure that the wipers are problem-free.
Headlights
With cooler temperatures come foggy mornings and rainfall. The winter days are shorter, and the likelihood of having to drive in the dark is higher. Dark mornings are a hazard, that’s why it’s necessary to have your headlights checked. Has a bulb blown? Is the headlight glass in need of a good clean? Could the wattage be a little higher? For all of these reasons, it’s imperative to have the car’s headlights checked and aimed properly for best visibility when you’re driving on those cold and misty mornings and evenings.
Demisters
Need to make a quick getaway? Misted up windows often take an age to clear, unless you have a rapid demister as one of your car’s features. On any service, Volks Affair will check and repair your car’s demister, so you don’t get caught out when you hop into the car on a freezing day and have to wait for the windows to clear, or worse, have to wipe them down so you can actually see through them. An efficient demister is the only way to ensure optimum visibility, and to watch for slippery conditions.