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We at CMH Ford Hatfield have a wide variety of Pre-owned Ford Approved and Ford Certified Vehicles. This can be very confusing to someone who does not understand what and how this affects the quality of the vehicle you are interested in or you are about to purchase. What does it mean when we say that a vehicle is Ford Approved or Ford Certified? Well, Ford Approved is Ford’s range of vehicles from a variety of brands that have gone for precise and comprehensive quality tests. Ford Certified vehicles go for the exact same rigorous testing, but these are exclusively for vehicles with some additional benefits. When purchasing a Ford Certified vehicle, Ford offers the following as a promise to you the consumer:

1. 160 point quality check
2. Mileage Verification
3. Your Trade-in is welcome, should you wish to trade in your current vehicle.
4. Full-Service history can be provided upon your request
5. One Year Ford Protect Extended Warranty
6. The balance of service plan (This may differ depending on models)

One can be very sceptical about purchasing a Pre-owned vehicle however, you can still enjoy peace of mind when you purchase a Ford Certified Vehicle because of the promise we make to you. You are welcome to visit us at CMH Ford Hatfield to view and test drive our wide range of Ford Certified and Ford Approved Vehicles. We are situated on Cnr Jan Shoba and Park Street in Hatfield, Pretoria. We go further-so can you!

All New Ford Ranger: It has arrived

Excitement was the order of the day at CMH Ford Hatfield on 6th April as we launched the much awaited 2019 All New Ford Ranger. Definitely one of our Favourites as a brand, we could not wait to share the excitement and experience with our customers. Let’s speak a little about the vehicle before we get into what made our launch day so special. The All New 2019 Ford Ranger personifies TOUGH, CAPABLE and COMFORTABLE with amazing changes to its interior and new innovative features. For one, you now have a “push start” button, which was not in the previous model, 800mm water wading capability, electronic rear locking system and driver assist features that make this vehicle a total “must-have”. The theme around the Ford Ranger Launch was “Ford Family Time” in Carnival style. Our customers enjoyed carnival food, music and beverages with a kiddies’ area helping mommy and daddy relax whilst they wait for their test drive. A photo booth allowed our customers to take family pictures and receive them instantly before they leave. Our sales executives were kept busy with lots of test drives and many questions. If you were unable to attend the launch, do yourself a favour and book a test drive with your family today. Our team is ready to help you experience this next level kind of vehicle. Remember we welcome your trade-ins!

On Saturday the 27th of April 2019 CMH Kempster Ford Randburg held a ride and drive fun day with a few of our faithful customers. The all-new 2019 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2.0 Bi-Turbo was the focal point of the event. All who had the luxury of attending the event were left astonished by the look and feel of the new Ford Ranger. With its revised bumper and new grill, which features as a horizontal bar, it’s no surprise that this masterpiece was a massive success.

Below are a few key points you can expect from the new Ford Ranger’s facelift:
• New Ranger builds on its 'tough truck' character with detail changes to the exterior and interior
• Advanced all-new 2.0 Bi-Turbo and Single Turbo engines introduced in conjunction with sophisticated 10-speed automatic transmission. Proven 2.2 and 3.2 TDCi engines remain an integral part of the line-up
• Significant changes to suspension improve ride comfort and refinement - particularly on rough surfaces
• Ranger continues to set the trend with new technologies: Semi-Automatic Parallel Park Assist, Passive Entry and Start, innovative EZ lift tailgate which drastically reduces closing effort
• All models come standard with Ford Protect, comprising a four-year/120 000km comprehensive warranty, three-year/unlimited distance roadside assistance and five-year/unlimited km corrosion warranty. A six-year/90 000km service plan is included, with 15 000km service intervals.

The Ford Ranger’s new features and modifications left our customers speechless with its all new extravagant capabilities. The ride and drive fun day was a massive success and was enjoyed by all who had attended. Emile Joubert, a customer who attended the event said “Thanks for taking the time to organize this event. Involving clients through initiatives such as these is welcomed and appreciated. Riaan, thank you for your insight and friendliness as always.” Come into CMH Kempster Ford Randburg and test drive the new Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2.0 Bi-Turbo Today. Call: 0877248840 Visit: www.cmhford.co.za/randburg Source: Ford Media Center SA

Whatever the challenge… Bring it! The new 2019 Ford Ranger has arrived and is ready to be your reliable partner for life, to take on any challenge life throws at you and to tackle the toughest of terrains, creating life’s most precious memories with you. We are proud to say that the new 2019 Ford Ranger is locally built and assembled at Ford’s Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria and is being exported to 148 countries worldwide. The heart of the new 2019 Ford Ranger’s outstanding durability and strength just got an upgrade, introducing the new-generation 2.0-litre four-cylinder bi-turbo and single turbo. This is the engines with big power and small appetite, they are more powerful and fuel-efficient than ever which means you can spend more time on the road and less time at the fuel pump. These remarkable new engines are exclusively available with the refined all new 10-speed automatic transmission which delivers the perfect combination between automatic convenience and manual efficiency, selecting the appropriate gear at exactly the right moment for performance, making the ride superbly smooth and fuel efficient. Additional innovations include the Progressive Range Select and there is the option of full manual from the Sport mode, controlled by buttons on the gearshift lever. The line-up includes Single Cab, Super Cab and Double Cab body styles to suit your needs as per usual and now you will have a wider range of engines to choose from as well:

• 2.0L Bi-Turbo: The innovative Bi-Turbo diesel engine’s two turbos work in sequence to deliver huge power and torque, combined with a state-of-the-art 10 speed auto transmission, resulting in the ultimate combination of performance and refinement. Perfect for the tech pioneers and those transitioning from SUVs 157kW  500Nm  4 Cylinder Diesel Engine  Mated with the all-new 10-speed auto transmission Fuel economy (Double Cab 4x4 Auto): 7.4L/100km
• 2.0L Single-Turbo: Delivers strong performance lower down the ref range and the 10-speed automatic also improves the fuel efficiency. 132kW  420 Nm  4 Cylinder Diesel Engine  Mated with the all-new 10-speed auto transmission Fuel economy (Double Cab 4x4 Auto): 6.3L/100km
• 3.2L TDCI: The tried, tested, proven and respected one, satisfying those with the “Bigger is better” mindset. 147kW  470NM  5 Cylinder Diesel  Mated with 6-speed auto and manual transmissions Fuel economy (Double Cab 4x4 Auto): 8.3L/100km
• 2.2L TDCi: The economic choice, this engine will provide thrifty service for years and is simply the perfect workhorse and ideal for the price sensitive customers. 118kW  385Nm  4 Cylinder Diesel Engine  Mated with 6-speed auto and manual transmissions Fuel economy (Double Cab 4x4 Auto): 6.9/100km

To personalise the 2019 Ford Ranger even more and to satisfy your unique taste we have a range of attractive colours you can choose from: Colours for the Ranger includes Frozen White, Moondust Silver, Diffused Silver, Blue Lightning, Sea Grey, Absolute Black, Colorado Red and Copper Red. Colours for the Wildtrak includes Absolute Black, Sea Grey, Moondust Silver, Frozen white and the famous Saber Orange. Some innovative features you can find in selected models include: Pre-collision assist with pedestrian detection is designed to detect if the vehicle in front has suddenly stopped or if a pedestrian has stepped onto the road, it can automatically apply the brakes if you don’t. Active park assist with parallel parking helps you find the right size parking space and automatically steers itself in for a perfect park making you look like a pro! Adaptive cruise control can automatically slow down to maintain a pre-set distance if traffic slows down in front of you, so no more having to turn your cruise control on and off as the road conditions change. Smart keyless entry and push start button makes you get in and out your Ranger without taking your keys out your pocket, the intelligent access system will detect your key so you can get going easily at the push of a button. Rear-view camera activates automatically and shows what’s behind you on a screen, revealing objects you might miss, it displays virtual lines to help you park into the smallest possible spaces. SYNC3 is a fully integrated voice activation system that allows you to use your favourite devices while your hands stay on the wheel and your eyes on the road. Sync your phone to call your friends and play your favourite music and stay on the right track with a satellite navigation system. The all new Ranger features a 230V/150W power inverter in the back of the centre console, powering your electrical equipment wherever and whenever you need it. Easy lift tailgate makes it easier to load your new Ranger with lift assistance that now requires 70% less effort to close, because we know you have enough heavy lifting to do. Lane departure warning detects if you appear to unintentionally move out of your lane and makes your steering wheel vibrate if you do so and will also direct you back into your lane by applying steering torque if the warning continues, unless your indicator is on. Loadbox lighting gives you all the light you need to get on with the job at any time. Tyre pressure monitoring system alerts you when a tyre has lost pressure as it can compromise safety and fuel economy if the pressure isn’t right. Electronic locking rear differential help you gain the best possible control over challenging and uneven terrains like steep inclines and loose surfaces where it can be difficult to keep both rear wheels on the ground. Hill descent control is designed to automatically apply braking when needed to safely slow the vehicle to a set speed in off-road downhill conditions. Electronic shift-on-the-fly 4x4 allows you to switch between 4x2 and 4x4 high range whilst on the move. Active noise cancellation makes use of three highly sensitive microphones to detect and measure engine noise, then cancels it using opposing sound waves. And so much more… Make light work of big challenges with 800mm Water-wading capability, up to 3500kg towing capacity, trailer sway control and a ground clearance of 230mm. Come visit CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria North at 610 Steve Biko Road, Gezina, Pretoria or contact our sales team on 087 724 8757 to book your test drive and be prepared to be amazed with our incredible new Ranger range. Source: https://www.ford.co.za

You have greatness in you… The ability to do more than you could ever even imagine! Are you living to your full potential? Are you trying each and every day to improve yourself and to be better than you were yesterday? Are you pushing yourself to the limit and giving it your all? If you don’t try each day to be better than you were yesterday then that means you are happy with average and don’t you dare settle for anything less than extraordinary! You might already be at a good level or even a great level, but you need to keep in mind that there is always a higher level and you need to challenge yourself daily. Here at CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria North,we encourage each other to always seek to excel ourselves, we strive to make it a daily obsession to make the most out of our potential. We’ve put an “Own Personal Best” award system in place where we gave certificates with every individuals’ personal best from the past few months, encouraging them to better themselves to get another award by the end of each month if they improved from the previous month and selecting an employee of the month for each department.   We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the following people:

• Philemon Lukhele for being sales person of the month from our new car department
• Masego Leballo for being sales person of the month from our used car department
• Werner Helsberg for being Technician of the month from our workshop
• Chantel Gerber (F&I) who broke the CMH new vehicle income record

Thank you all for your hard work and dedication, we do appreciate each and every one of you. By combining our passion and teamwork we are definitely turning into an unbeatable winning team hungry for success.

What a year that was at CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria North, each year we like to reflect on the year we had as a Dealership and this year has been no different.

Our year end function was held on the 16 November 2018 to celebrate our successes and appreciate the lessons.

This will mean as a dealer we had to thank our dealer Principal Mr Heine Venter for signing the cheque that had to make all of this possible.

We were at Hawaii (well not literally…) but our theme was Hawaii, it was nothing short of colour, Festive, Fun and celebration.

We celebrated achievements of colleagues who went the extra mile to make us the number one dealership in service delivery.

As much as there was joy, we were saddened as it was announcement that Tinus Van der Walt our Used cars manager will be leaving the dealership, we wish him well and nothing but the best on his new chapter.

We enjoyed delicious food, great conversations, good laughs and of course great music accompanied by some great moves.

Yearend functions are to rekindle friendships in the work place, lift spirits and to appreciate all the effort that the employees put in throughout the year as well as to unwind, relax and reflect.

Let us take this opportunity to wish each and every member of the CMH Ford Gezina family a safe and happy Festive season with nothing but joy, Peace and love.

We hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy new year, with all the love from CMH Ford Pretoria North.

• Facebook: @cmhkempsterfordpretorianorth
• Google+: CMH Ford Pretoria North
• Email: [email protected]
• Tel: 012 404 9200

The Parts Department is your number one resource for quality parts, expertise in knowledge, and insurmountable service. We deliver on our promise of absolute customer satisfaction. We provide a full range of superior quality replacement parts. We pride ourselves on providing premium quality products at competitive prices while delivering the best customer service in the industry.   At CMH Kempster Ford Umhlanga, we know that our customers demand the highest quality parts and accessories, and that's why we provide FORD genuine parts to our customers. Our Vehicle parts are perfectly matched to your vehicle because they are designed at exactly the same time as your vehicle was. Our highly trained personnel are always here to ensure that you get the right parts or accessories, when you need them. Whether you have a mechanical breakdown or need to replace a part, we at CMH Kempster Ford Umhlanga are always there to assist you. Meet the Guys behind our very successful Parts department. They have every part you need for your Ford.   The Parts department is managed by Ayden Naidoo. Also part of the team is Logan Naidoo (Manager Assistant) who has served this very department for just over 20 years. Our sales executives, Jessy Chetty, who is a platinum member at Ford Motor Company South Africa, and Clinton Poonsamy, along with their assistants, Smanga Ngongoma and Ash Sewbaran.   Ford. Go Further.

We at CMH KEMPSTER FORD PRETORIA are very proud to be part of Ford South Africa's CSI initiative. Ford South Africa assisted by KEMPSTER FORD PRETORIA donated one Ford Transit Bus each to the Wesley Community Centre as well as to Nosa Early Learning Orphans and Vulnerable Children’s Centre. We had Ford South Africa’s representatives there to help with the hand over, it was a memorable and fun day for all involved. The smiles of the people who were there to represent the organisations were overwhelming, thank you to Johan Booysen our New Vehicle Sales Executive for taking the time to explain the specifications and user specifics of the busses to the organisations. He made sure the individuals were comfortable and ready to use these great vehicles. We believe we will keep the good relationship going further. Welcome to our Ford family and We know you will #GOFurther

Now we all know we live in a world where customer service is becoming key and a new marketing tool. To over-deliver service to a customer, is by far the most valuable thing to a business. Having said that, I would like to congratulate our Service Department, for delivering excellent customer service to one of our clients. They executed our core values and ethics to our customer as the Ford brand, to perfection. Mr. Dave Moran who recently brought his car in for service seems extremely happy and excited about the service he received from the service staff. He wrote an email to our dealership in which he had this to say:    Hi “I am writing this email to thank CMH Ford Umhlanga for their excellent service and friendly professional staff. We are a small business and our Ford Delivery vehicle is a key part of our service delivery. So having this vehicle off the road for any amount of time presents tremendous challenges to us. Each time I have asked the service department to see if they can help minimise my downtime they have gone out of their way to help. The service conducted yesterday was dealt with by Ramondo. He accepted our vehicle the day before and had it ready for me by 8h00. He was enthusiastic, friendly and professional and above all, got my vehicle on the road quickly. Thank you. I will surely recommend your dealership to friends and family. A great day to you all.   David Moran Eat Greek Foods”     It is employees like you that keep shining our Ford brand. Congratulations and thank you for the amazing service delivered.  

Technology is ever evolving, and we see it changing. How we do things these days? The motor industry is also embracing the change in technology which is why Ford is also continuing to improve the technology in their vehicles. The question is, are you tech savvy? Learn how to use your sync 3 with these easy steps:

1. Make sure your phone is turned on when you enter your Ford Vehicle
2. Go to your settings and switch on your Bluetooth
3. Your SYNC 3 screen has a button with settings. Press the settings button
4. Choose the Bluetooth and add your device to connect
5. Your device will start to scan the number of Bluetooth devices available nearby
6. Your FORD SYNC 3 should reflect as one of the devices available
7. Select it to continue
8. You will receive a pin on both your device and your SNYC 3. This pin should be the same on both devices allowing you to pair the two devices together.
9. You may receive a pop up message on your SYNC 3 system asking you “if you would like to make your phone a favourite on the SYNC system” – You can deny or accept
10. Press “finish” to complete the process.

With these easy steps you will be able to connect your device to the SYNC 3 system and enjoy easy driving pleasure.

What a year that was at CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria North, each year we like to reflect on the year we had as a Dealership and this year has been no different.

Our year end function was held on the 16 November 2018 to celebrate our successes and appreciate the lessons.

This will mean as a dealer we had to thank our dealer Principal Mr Heine Venter for signing the cheque that had to make all of this possible.

We were at Hawaii (well not literally…) but our theme was Hawaii, it was nothing short of colour, Festive, Fun and celebration.

We celebrated achievements of colleagues who went the extra mile to make us the number one dealership in service delivery.

As much as there was joy, we were saddened as it was announcement that Tinus Van der Walt our Used cars manager will be leaving the dealership, we wish him well and nothing but the best on his new chapter.

We enjoyed delicious food, great conversations, good laughs and of course great music accompanied by some great moves.

Yearend functions are to rekindle friendships in the work place, lift spirits and to appreciate all the effort that the employees put in throughout the year as well as to unwind, relax and reflect.

Let us take this opportunity to wish each and every member of the CMH Ford Gezina family a safe and happy Festive season with nothing but joy, Peace and love.

We hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy new year, with all the love from CMH Ford Pretoria North.

• Facebook: @cmhkempsterfordpretorianorth
• Google+: CMH Ford Pretoria North
• Email: [email protected]
• Tel: 012 404 9200

During the month of January, we were the proud sponsors of the Pretoria Old Motor Club, as they went on their annual Tour. We sponsored them with branded T-shirts which they wore with pride, and on the 21st of April 2018 they returned the favor and turned our showroom floor into a vintage emporium. The Saturday was abuzz with our customers coming in to experience the evolution of the Ford brand. Selfies and videos of the vintage vehicles were the order of the day. The following vintage vehicles were on display: Ford Model T 1914, Ford Model T 1926 Pickup, Ford Model A 1928 Pickup, Ford Model A 1928 Tudor, Ford Model A 1931 Roadster, Ford Model Y 1933, Ford Thunderbird 1956, Ford Fairlane Victoria 1956 ,Ford Mustang 1966 ,Ford Anglia 1200 Super 1966 ,Ford Thunderbird 1972 ,Ford Model T 1926 Tudor ,Ford Model A 1930 Tudor As an added extra to our customers, we did a lucky draw every hour, with our customers winning great vouchers from some of our partners. Our staff was not left out of the fun, as we also create an internal competition with staff members asked to wear their vintage inspired outfits for a chance o win a dinner for two vouchers. They jumped at the opportunity to participate and pulled out some great outfits. We would like to thank the Pretoria Old Motor Club for their great support and we cannot wait till we do it again next year, BIGGER & BETTER.                                     

Ford Credit Financing Products

We have a wide range of financing products. Explore them below and find the one that best meets your needs. Interested in Commercial Financing?

Ford Options

Provides security plus flexible terms and mileage options.

Details:

Vehicle type:New

Benefits: A new vehicle more often. No trade-in worries – Ford guarantees the future value of your vehicle. Choose from four annual mileage options- 10k to 40k km. Choose from three terms – 24 months to 48 months. Choose a fixed or linked rate of interest. Three great options at the end of the agreement – RENEW, RETAIN, RETURN.

Ford OPTIONS

Ford Options is the newest finance package, tailored to suit you with monthly repayments that are lower than traditional vehicle finance. It works to your advantage by dividing the cost of your brand new car into three parts, all calculated according to your unique needs.

Because Everyone deserves to have options… Ford Options is our finance package that’s tailored to suit your needs. You structure your own finance deal by choosing your deposit amount, loan term and annual mileage. You even have the option to trade in, purchase or return the vehicle at the end of the term.

Instalment Sale

Provides flexible payment terms.

Details:

Vehicle type:New and Used

Benefits: Option to include a final balloon* payment, No mileage limitations or potential wear and tear charges. Choose a fixed or linked rate of interest. Choose from five terms – 24 months to 72 months. A balloon is the final instalment which is usually significantly larger than the other instalments

Deferred Payment Plan

Drive a new Ford today and start paying for it in the future.

Details:

Vehicle type:New and Used

Benefits: Provides a 90 day payment holiday at the start of the agreement. Option to include a final balloon* payment. No mileage limitations or potential wear and tear charges. Choose a fixed or linked rate of interest. Choose from five terms- 24 months to 72 months

* A balloon is the final instalment which is usually significantly larger than the other instalments

Graduate Purchase Programme

Designed to help graduates drive their first Ford vehicle.

Details:

Vehicle type:New

Benefits: Offers recently qualified graduates a 5% discount off the purchase price of a new Ford and a preferential rate of interest. Available on any finance plan.

Getting a degree is hard work. That's why Ford is rewarding recent graduates with 5% OFF the price of a brand new Ford AND a preferential interest rate when financing through Ford CREDIT.

Qualifying criteria

Graduates who have obtained a bachelor's honour's or master's degree, national diploma, BTech or MTech degree within the last five years.

The maximum age of eligible candidates is 30 years at the time of initial application, proof of age and an original degree certificate will be required. (No copies will be accepted.)

The vehicle must be registered and financed in the name of the applicant.

Offer cannot be used in conjunction with other offers or promotions.

Note:

Additional proof of eligibility may be requested.

FFS Finance South Africa (RF) Proprietary Limited reserves the right to amend or withdraw the Graduate Purchase Programme at any time without notice.

The preferential interest rate will be determined by the risk profile of the applicant.

Call: 0877248840

Visit: www.cmhford.co.za/randburg

Source: Ford South Africa: www.ford.co.za

The most common dilemma facing new car buyers is whether to trade their existing car in to the dealer, or sell it privately.

When it’s time to upgrade your ride, you’re faced with the choice of trading it in to the dealership or selling it elsewhere. While a private sale can be a hassle, it often means getting more money for your vehicle. However, it really depends on what you have and whether the dealership would be able to structure a proper deal should you have a shortfall on your vehicle.

Selling privately

If you are trading something lightly used, chances are you will make more money if you sell it privately. We suggest you get a subject to view offer from your dealership first so you can decide whether or not it will be worth your while to try selling it privately. If you have an older vehicle with high mileage that you know might not be worth that much, your best bet will be so sell it to a private buyer.

Just keep in mind that it comes with a bit more hassle and safety risks while being a lot more time conceiving and stressful.

When to trade

There are 2 major benefits when trading your vehicle in, opposed to selling it privately.

First benefit is that you are spared the risk and hassle of preparing, advertising, and selling your vehicle. It is convenient to drop your car off at the dealership and going home with another.

Also, when your trade value is much lower than the outstanding settlement, it makes it almost impossible to sell your vehicle privately, as the shortfall will be too much. Dealerships have the ability to load that balance into the next loan or lease.

The key thing is to be realistic about your vehicle’s trade value. Have a look at what similar vehicles to yours are selling for on local web sites. Keep in mind that most dealers will make an offer based on what the current market value is.

For trade-ins or if you would like to sell your vehicle, you are more than welcome to contact CMH Kempster Ford Umhlanga on 0877248040 or visit us at 89 Flanders Drive Mount Edgecombe.

Whether you are planning on going to the coast this coming Long weekend or the bushveld, there are certain precautions that you can take when travelling by vehicle to ensure that your trip runs as smooth as possible.

Here at CMH Kempster Ford Umhlanga, our workshop offers an inspection for your vehicle, so make sure that you phone us on 087 724 8040 and ask for one of our service consultants to book an inspection for your vehicle.

If you aren’t in the position to book your vehicle in with us, but still planning on going on a long trip, here are some steps that you can follow to help you drive safe and avoid any breakdowns or mechanical issues;

1. Check the fluids in your car. Checking the oil, coolant, brake fluid and windscreen wash levels may help you avoid an accident or an unnecessary breakdown. Also check the levels for the clutch fluid (often the same as brake fluid) and power steering fluid (if fitted to your car). Refer to your owner’s manual to see where fluid reservoirs are located.


2. Check your air pressure. These should be printed in the owner’s manual or a sticker on the body where the driver’s door shuts. The pressure marked on the side of the tire is the max, which must not be exceeded. Also, don’t forget to check your spare tire pressure. Often neglected, not doing so will turn a bad time into a worse one if the spare is unusable.


3. Get the oil changed before you leave if it’s almost time for a change. A long trip can put additional stress on your motor. Don’t think that adding extra oil by yourself will work like an oil change because that does not get rid of the sludge from old used oil. You may not realize this due to the fact that you are continuously adding new, cleaner oil which makes it appear as if it is clean oil. When changing your car’s oil, you must always replace the oil filter at the same time.


4. Check your tire wear. Ensure you have at least 1/16th” or 1.6mm tread left. If the tread is less than 1/12″ or 2.5mm, consider replacing your tires for very long journeys as they will wear down more quickly. Tires heat up on long trips which can cause blowouts on worn out tires.


5. Check your car’s air filter. A plentiful supply of clean air to your engine improves the vehicle’s performance and efficiency. Also check and change your car’s cabin (pollen) filter if it has one, as these are often ignored in services and, if worn, adversely affect the quality of air in the cabin.


6. Check to be certain that all lights and signals are functional on your car. You may need the help of another person for this. Sit in the car, turn on each light or signal and ask your friend to tell you if it is working or not. Replace bulbs as necessary. Also, consider carrying spare bulbs on a road trip.


7. Ensure that you have all emergency equipment inside your car and that everything works properly. Emergency equipment includes an up-to-date map or GPS, a cell phone, spare tire, a puncture repair kit, jumper cables and emergency tools like a flashlight, screwdrivers, pliers and an adjustable spanner.

Caring for our customers is what we do best at CMH Ford Umhlanga.