V&A Autoworks

Introduction “Auto car repair.” It’s a phrase no one wants to type into Google. It usually means you are sitting on the side of the road, staring at a smoking bonnet, or listening to a noise that sounds expensive. In…

Introduction You call your local car mechanic to book a service, and they ask the inevitable question: “Is it for a major or a minor service?” For many South African drivers, the answer is a guess. You might think a…

Introduction Finding a reliable auto mechanic in South Africa is harder than it should be. We all have that one friend with a horror story: a simple service that turned into a blown engine, or a ‘quick fix’ that took…

Brake Repair Roodepoort Introduction Your engine makes the car go, but your brakes are the only thing that makes it stop. It sounds obvious, yet brake maintenance is one of the most overlooked aspects of car ownership in South Africa…

We’ve all heard the horror stories. You take your car in for a simple oil change, and suddenly you’re hit with a bill for R5,000 for “urgent repairs” you didn’t know you needed. Finding a car mechanic is easy. Finding…

With thousands of auto car repair “How-To” videos on YouTube, it is tempting to pop the hood and try to fix your car yourself. We get it—everyone wants to save money. But while changing a wiper blade is a great…

Car Alternator Repair Introduction Nothing is worse than turning your key (or pushing the start button) and hearing… silence. Most South African drivers immediately blame the battery, but often, the real culprit is hiding in plain sight: the alternator. If…

If you live in South Africa, you probably know someone who drives a VW Polo or a Golf. They are the heartbeat of our roads—reliable, fuel-efficient, and zippy. But every hero has a weakness. At V&A Autoworks, we service hundreds…

There is a specific kind of anxiety reserved for German car owners. You love the drive, the comfort, and the engineering. But you dread the day the service light comes on, because you know the dealership invoice is going to…

You check your odometer and realize you’ve hit the next 15,000km mark. It’s time to book your car in. But when you call specifically to book, you are asked: “Is it for a Minor or a Major Service?” For many…