Tips on Saving Money on Car Body Repair Services in Singapore

Sending your car for servicing can be costly and that's why people often skimp on it or do it ever so often. Whether it's a minor fender bender, a broken door ding or a major wreckage on your car, it can cost a serious dent in your wallet. Here are tips to help you save money on auto-body repairs.

1. Replace you own parts

For Do-It-Yourself car repairs, Google and your computer are your best friends. Websites such as AutoMD and Expert Village are great resources of step by step how-to guides and diagnostic assistance for the common car problems. AutoMD also has a user-friendly mobile app for Android and Apple users. You can easily get a hold of common car parts anywhere online or at car repair shops themselves. Watch the how-to guide video and load the walkthrough while fixing the parts yourself. Save money at the expense of you own hard labour.

2. Repair small dents yourself

Dents are the most common and easiest damage that you car will incur. It is also the bane of most people. Your heart aches a little bit when you spend a thousands of dollars on a shiny new ride and it gets damaged. There are several ways you can fix this issue instantly. One way is by using a plunger. Just splash some water on both the plunger and the dent and start pushing and pulling until it pops out. Make sure to use a cup plunger (for sinks), not a flange one (for toilets). The other way is using boiling hot water. Yup, it's as simple as that.  As soon as you pour the water, reach behind the bumper and try to pop the dent back in. With the heat of the water, the plastic would be more flexible, making it easier to put back into place.

3. Prevent Damage From The Start

Practice good driving etiquettes, keep to the safe and advisable distance from other cars or lamp posts. Protect your investment at all cost. Never get distracted, text or call on the road is a big NO. Always stick to the car speed limit and signal. With these right practices at hand, you and your car will be safe from any accidents.

MERCEDES BENZ ABSORBER/AIRMATIC REPLACEMENT

Mercedes Benz Absorber Air Matic
Mercedes Benz Absorber Air Matic
Mercedes Benz Absorber Air Matic

Customer was complain that the car is feeling very 'hard' when going through bumps and there were sound. 

Absorbers do not only constitute to a better suspension system by providing better comfort. A faulty absorber will eventually lead to other parts of the car being damage at a quicker rate. 

1) Tyres will wear out faster - a faulty absorber will make the car 'sink' to one side. The pressure then builds up on the faulty side and hence the weight of the car is focused on that area resulting in uneven wear on both sides of the tyres. 

2) Shorter lifespan of lower arms and bushing - The absorbers are meant to absorb the shock whenever the car goes through a uneven surface. Faulty absorbers will mean that they lose this function and hence the other parts in the suspension system will be affected and result in faster wear and tear. 

3) Comfort level - The cost of a car in Singapore is not cheap hence the decision to get one would mean that transport is one of the factor when you made the decision to get one. Would you want to travel daily in an uncomfortable vehicle? 

In conclusion, do get your absorbers changed when it is needed. If you do not know how to check for faulty absorbers, seek advice from your workshop. You can also ask them to teach you how to do a absorber test on your car. Trying to save on the cost of the absorbers might lead to even higher costs in future. 

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MINI Cooper Air-con compressor
MINI Cooper Air-con compressor
MINI Cooper Air-con compressor

Our client was complaining that his air-con wasn't cold and after diagnostics we found out that the compressor is faulty, failing to provide the necessary pressure for the refrigerant.

 

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Porsche Cayenne Car Servicing

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