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Makhura Auto Repair Shop

Our services

Everything your car needs. One workshop.

Motor mechanical repairs, diagnostics, servicing and towing for all makes and models – every job quoted in writing before we start.

Maintenance

Repairs & Servicing

Minor and major services to manufacturer spec, with the correct oils, quality filters and a full multi-point check.

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Diagnostics & Electrical

Computer Diagnostics

Engine light on or the car not running right? We scan every system and test the parts to find the real fault.

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Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Repairs & Rebuilds

From oil leaks, misfires and timing belts to head gaskets and complete engine rebuilds.

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Engine & Drivetrain

Gearbox & Clutch

Clutch kits, flywheels, gearbox repairs and oil services for manual and automatic cars.

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Brakes, Suspension & Steering

Suspension & Steering

Knocks, rattles and vague steering fixed – shocks, bushes, ball joints, links and steering racks.

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Brakes, Suspension & Steering

Brakes

Pads, discs, drums, callipers and brake fluid – for safe, confident stopping every time.

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Towing & Recovery

Towing & Roadside Assistance

Broken down or in an accident? Roll back, sling back and heavy commercial towing straight to our workshop.

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Diagnostics & Electrical

Auto Electrical & Batteries

Battery, charging and starting faults, lights, central locking, windows and wiring repairs.

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Engine & Drivetrain

Cooling & Overheating

Radiators, water pumps, thermostats, hoses and fans – stop overheating before it damages the engine.

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Maintenance

Fleet & Commercial Vehicles

Servicing and repairs for business bakkies, panel vans and light trucks – keep your fleet working, not waiting.

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Other Services

Pre-Purchase Inspections

Buying a used car? Get an independent mechanical inspection before you pay.

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Other Services

Air-Conditioning

Aircon not blowing cold? Performance checks, leak tests and repairs.

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Other Services

Roadworthy Preparation

Selling or re-registering? We check and fix the items that commonly fail a roadworthy test.

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Not sure what is wrong?

Book a diagnostic – we’ll find it

Describe the noise, smell, warning light or feeling. We run a full diagnostic, explain what we found and quote the fix. No guessing, no unnecessary parts.

FAQs

Service questions, answered

All makes and models – Toyota, Volkswagen, Nissan, Ford, Hyundai, Kia and the Chinese brands, right up to Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi – plus bakkies and light commercial vehicles.

Yes. We do roll back (flatbed) and sling back towing, heavy commercial recovery and roadside assistance. Call or WhatsApp us with your location and we will confirm the price and arrival time before we come out.

Yes – Makhura Auto Repair Shop is a member of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), the body that represents and sets standards for motor workshops in South Africa.

After inspecting your vehicle we send an itemised quote – usually on WhatsApp or email as a PDF – with parts and labour shown separately. We only start once you approve it, and if we find anything else, we contact you first.

No. South Africa's automotive aftermarket guidelines allow you to have your car serviced and repaired by an independent workshop during the warranty period, as long as the work is done to manufacturer specifications with quality parts. We record all work so you keep a full service history.

Most services are done the same day if the car is dropped off in the morning. Bigger repairs depend on parts – we give you a realistic time with your quote and keep you updated on WhatsApp.

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Your vehicle. Our priority.

Book online in two minutes, send us a WhatsApp or call the workshop. We diagnose it properly, quote you in writing and get you back on the road.

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