Roadworthy vehicles mean safer roads this Easter

The Easter holidays are around the corner and from 18 March thousands of people will head to their vacation destinations. With the increase in road traffic, the risk of being in an accident also increases. Last year 287 people lost their lives on South African roads over the Easter period, 38 of which on Limpopo roads.
The condition of the vehicle in which people travel makes a huge difference in their safety on the road. “A well maintained vehicle will protect the owner on the road. Many accidents caused by vehicle failure can be prevented and many stranded motorists face the preventable risk of criminals next to the road. It is important that we address the importance of vehicle maintenance for road safety and create awareness of preventative steps in properly maintaining our vehicles,” the Arrive Alive Campaign said in a press release.
Several businesses in Polokwane are serious about vehicle maintenance and safety, making it their quest to ensure their clients’ safety on the road.
PTB Tyres
The failure to attend to tyre safety is a vital factor in thousands of road accidents every year. When braking, the friction between the road surface and tyre brings the vehicle to a standstill. If the tyres are worn there will not be enough friction and the tyre will slide over the road surface, not stopping the vehicle.
After almost 40 years, PBG Tyres has become a well-known and trusted part of the Polokwane business community.
The team delivers a world class tyre fitment service from their specially equipped and modern workshop. Clients’ safety is at the heart of everything they do and owners Charl and Pierre van Biljon run an effective fitting service where well trained personnel ensure that all tyres fitted are roadworthy and safe.
The PBG Tyres team believes that the effort they put into the fitment experience, their fast and efficient turnaround time and comfortable waiting room for clients contribute to their success and clients’ positive experiences.
PBG Tyres is also an accredited Dunlop Zone and has a wide range of other top quality tyres at great prices in stock.
Visit them at 39 19th Street in Industria or give them a call on 015 297 3583.
Volkswagen Polokwane Services and Parts
When your car needs parts replaced before a long journey, it is important to use genuine parts. Genuine parts are designed by vehicle manufacturers and are produced to the same specifications and tolerances as the parts on the vehicle when it was manufactured. These parts meet stringent requirements and are the only parts proven during vehicle development to deliver the intended level of protection as a whole system.
Every part made by Volkswagen is specifically designed and tested to operate perfectly with every other Volkswagen part. Volkswagen designs parts with the whole vehicle in mind to guarantee the reliable function of every part in every situation.
Volkswagen Polokwane Services and Parts has parts available at special prices until 18 March. These include gearboxes for Polo Sedan or Polo Classic vehicles for only R5 445, pistons for Caddies and City Golfs at the bargain price of R256, and tooth belts for various models at R382.
Volkswagen Polokwane Services and Parts is located at N1 Motor City on the corner of Grobler and Thabo Mbeki Streets. Contact them on 015 299 8800.
Auto Fix Service Centre Polokwane
It is important to service your vehicle before you tackle any long journey. Should your mechanic recommend new parts, make sure to only use genuine parts for your car’s repairs.
Auto Fix Service Centre offers a special service plan that will keep your car purring like a kitten. At only R160 per month, they will vehicle for three years or 60 000 km.
The plan covers among others draining and refilling engine oil, replacing oil filters, replacing spark plugs, replacing air filters, inspecting and topping up all fluids and adjusting the handbrake. They also do a 49-point safety check.
Auto Fix Service Centre in Polo-kwane promises top quality workmanship at affordable prices. They offer all major and minor services needed to put a roadworthy car on the road, as well as general repairs.
Auto Fix is situated at 54A Bok Street and can be contacted at 015 291 5720.
Autozone Ladanna
AutoZone is the largest privately owned automotive parts retailer and wholesaler in Southern Africa. They have a span of 161 wholly-owned retail branches and 34 member-owned franchise branches.
With a supporting supplier base of 688 world-class suppliers contributing to a massive parts range of over 75 000 parts, Autozone can help their clients find any part that they may need.
All branches are supported by a well-developed supply chain as well as merchandising and support services.
AutoZone also offers a wide range of house brands catering to every aftermarket category as well as all major brands in the market. In addition to this, they stock an extensive range of accessories and a chemical product range.
From the simplest vehicle accessories like gear locks and aerials to garage equipment, parts, lubricants and even specialised parts, Autozone sells everything a vehicle owner could need.
Autozone Ladanna is situated on the corner of Blaauwberg and Spoor Streets and can be contacted on 015 293 1005.

MARKI FRANKEN
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