67 articles about maintenance
Ford Focus gearbox replacement costs R6,000–R18,000 for a manual and R18,000–R38,000 for the PowerShift DCT in South Africa. Full price breakdown by variant, known DPS6 problems, and how to save.
How much does manual gearbox replacement cost in South Africa? Budget used units from R5,500 fitted; heavy-duty bakkie installs reach R32,000+. Real SA prices by model, gearbox codes, labour hours, and a worth-it decision framework.
BMW fixed the N47's chain-snap epidemic with the B47 — but the EGR cooler fire-risk recall, DPF clogging and carbon build-up became the new headaches. Symptoms, SA repair costs, and when a used engine wins.
Engine replacement in SA costs R15,000-R85,000 all-in (engine + labour + ancillaries). Full 2026 breakdown by car type, plus new vs used vs overhaul comparison.
Suzuki Baleno annual maintenance costs R3,500-R8,000 in South Africa. Full service cost breakdown, common engine issues, dealer vs independent pricing, and used engine prices.
Ford Ranger 3.2 TDCi (P5AT) engine problems include EGR cooler failure, turbocharger issues, injector faults, DPF clogging, and wet timing belt risks. Real SA repair costs and fixes.
A buyer's guide to Isuzu D-Max 1.9 engine problems in South Africa — common issues, repair costs in rand, mileage milestones and reliability vs the 3.0.
Understand real-world engine lifespan ranges, warning signs, lifecycle stages, costs, and maintenance best practices for South African drivers.
What is an engine overhaul, how it works, and what it costs in South Africa — from R15,000 (top) to R80,000+ (full). Compare overhaul vs used engine.
Learn everything about timing chains and timing belts (cambelts): differences, lifespans, replacement costs, and which is better for your engine in South Africa.
Land Rover 300Tdi engine problems include overheating issues, timing belt failure, big end bearing problems, and turbo failures. Learn symptoms, repairs, and costs in South Africa.
Land Rover 3.6 TDV8 engine problems include turbo actuator sticking, valve cover cracking, crankshaft bearing failures, and EGR issues. Learn symptoms, repairs, and costs in South Africa.