Vehicle Maintenance

Benefits of a Vehicle Cosmetic Plan

September 27, 2023 By Rokkit

Benefits of a Cosmetic Plan

Investing in a cosmetic plan when purchasing your new vehicle can benefit the upkeep of minor dents and scratches. A vehicle cosmetic plan cover keeps the interior and exterior of your car in showroom condition.

cmh-suzuki-hillcrest-technician-working-on-a-car — CMH Suzuki Hillcrest technician working on a car

Furthermore, the plan allows for one interior and one exterior maintenance application per month for the period of the cover.

Interior

The plan is a vehicle maintenance plan that provides for the maintenance and restoration of your vehicle’s interior to take care of those annoying scuffs, scratches, tears, burns, and scratches caused by everyday use and keep your car looking brand new.

Exterior

The plan aims to restore the paintwork of your vehicle that may have been damaged due to daily driving. This plan covers the repair of stone chips on the bonnet and minor dents and scratches caused by shopping carts. It helps to keep your vehicle looking its best despite wear and tear.

The Essence of a Vehicle Cosmetic Plan

A cosmetic plan for your vehicle goes beyond surface-level improvements and becomes a valuable investment in its long-term aesthetic appeal. It takes a comprehensive approach to vehicle maintenance, addressing the interior and exterior, and ensures that your car maintains a brand-new appearance.

cmh-suzuki-hillcrest-showroom — CMH Suzuki Hillcrest showroom

So, why wait? Contact CMH Suzuki Hillcrest at 031 763 3121 today to learn more about our plan and monthly specials that can elevate your vehicle ownership experience to a new level. Embrace the future of vehicle maintenance and ensure that your cherished car remains a symbol of enduring beauty and elegance.

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Understanding and Maintaining Recommended Tyre Pressure for Your New Vehicle

September 1, 2023 By Rokkit

Maintaining Recommended Tyre Pressure

So, you have just bought a brand-new vehicle from CMH Suzuki Hillcrest and need information on proper vehicle maintenance. Tyre pressure should be at the top of your priorities. The excitement of receiving a new car can sometimes overshadow essential vehicle maintenance details. One such crucial detail is your new vehicle’s recommended tyre pressure. No need to worry, though – we’ve got you covered.

suzuki-ciaz-cmh-suzuki-hillcrest-understanding-recommended-tyre-pressure — Suzuki Ciaz

As part of this guide, we will explain the importance of maintaining the correct tyre pressure, where to find this information, and why it matters.

Locating Your Vehicle’s Tyre Pressure

The easiest way to find the recommended tyre pressure for your new vehicle is by referring to the owner’s manual. Alternatively, you can locate this information on the sill or panel of the driver’s door. Ensuring that your tyres match the size specifications mentioned in your vehicle’s manual is essential for safety and performance.

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Conduct Regular Checks

It’s important to regularly check your vehicle’s tyre pressure every 2-3 weeks to ensure maximum safety and performance, even if you haven’t been driving it often. The ideal time to do this is when the tyres are still cold, preferably before embarking on a long trip.

suzuki-ertiga-cmh-suzuki-hillcrest — Suzuki Ertiga

Proper tyre pressure offers a multitude of benefits, including:

Safety: Maintaining the correct tyre pressure ensures stability and control while driving, reducing the risk of accidents.
Improved Vehicle Performance: Properly inflated tyres provide better handling and responsiveness on the road, enhancing your overall driving experience
Fuel Economy: Correct tyre pressure can positively impact fuel efficiency, saving you money in the long run.
Extended Tyre Life: Neglecting proper tyre pressure can result in uneven wear. Overinflated tyres, for example, tend to wear out faster in the centre, reducing their lifespan by half.

Take advantage of our specials

At CMH Suzuki Hillcrest, we are committed to your safety and satisfaction. We wish you many happy and safe travels in your new vehicle. Remember, the air pressure in your tyres supports the entire weight of your car.

suzuki-eeco-panel-van-cmh-suzuki-hillcrest — Suzuki Eeco Panel Van

For more information about our brand, accessories, and monthly specials, contact us at 031 763 3121 or visit our website. We’re here to ensure your journey with your new vehicle is as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

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CMH Suzuki Hillcrest – Optional Value Added Products

February 24, 2023 By Rokkit

CMH Suzuki Hillcrest has put together a list of optional value-added products you should consider when purchasing your vehicle for your convenience.

Optional Value-Added Products offered by CMH Suzuki Hillcrest — Optional Value-Added Products for CMH Suzuki Hillcrest deals

CMH Maintenance Plan

The Maintenance Plan allows you to manage and control the vehicle running costs and ensure that the amounts paid to service and maintain the vehicle are in line with the vehicle manufacture’s specified charges & labour rates and intervals.

CMH Protection Plan Policy

A stand-alone Policy that covers the benefits elected by the client (benefits must be appropriate to the client’s needs).
Death, Disability (Permanent & Temporary) & Retrenchment
Death, Disability (Permanent & Temporary), Retrenchment & Dread Disease
Death & Disability (Permanent & Temporary)
Death, Disability (Permanent & Temporary) & Dread Disease
Death Cover only
Death and Retrenchment

CMH Return to Invoice

Return to Invoice (RTI) is a stand-alone policy added to a comprehensive motor insurance policy with an Underlying Insurer. The RTI Policy covers the difference between the original Invoice Price of the vehicle and what the Underlying Insurer’s Policy pays out (Ts & Cs apply!).

Optional Value-Added Products — Vehicle maintainence at CMH Suzuki Hillcrest workshop

CMH Elite Interior and Exterior Cosmetic Plan

Elite Interior and Exterior Plan is a dent removal maintenance plan for scratches, windscreen chips and cracks and scuffs. The cover keeps the client’s vehicle in mint showroom condition without ever losing the client’s Underlying Policies No Claim Bonus.

CMH Tyre Warranty

The Policy is a stand-alone Policy which commences the day the Policy is purchased and, following an insured event, will repair or replace your tyres.

CMH Power Torque Extended Warranty

Power Torque NM300, 400, 500, 600 & 700: a stand-alone warranty range for vehicles still in original Manufacturer’s Warranty.
Protection against the unexpected and costly out-of-pocket expenses associated with vehicle repairs.

CMH Power Torque Pre-Owned Warranty

A stand-alone policy designed to protect the insured against the unexpected and costly out-of-pocket expenses for vehicles out of warranty.

Come to us for a test drive in your dream car. Contact us at 031 763 3121 or visit CMH Suzuki Hillcrest for more details on our brand, accessories and monthly specials.

CMH Suzuki Hillcrest – Guide On How To Change A Flat Tyre

November 29, 2022 By Rokkit

CMH Suzuki Hillcrest has compiled a step-by-step guide on how to change a flat tyre. Tyre punctures are the bane of every driver’s life. They demand immediate attention, regardless of where you are and what you had otherwise planned.

Whether or not a tyre is repairable depends entirely on the size and location of the puncture and the internal damage resulting from driving with a deflated tyre.

Step-By-Step How To Change A Flat Tyre:

Prioritise Your Safety

Flat tyres often happen in the most inconvenient locations. You will need to find a safe spot to pull over should this happen to you. If possible, have the flat tyre facing the verge side of the road instead of the traffic side. Once safely parked, put on your hazards, put your vehicle in neutral/park and pull up the handbrake.

Place Your Emergency Triangle in Plain Sight

In the event of a flat tyre, place your emergency triangle approximately 20 meters behind your vehicle on the road.

Find Objects to Support Your Brakes

Look for bricks, small rocks or logs and place them behind the other wheels to secure the vehicle and prevent it from rolling.

Retrieve Your Spare Wheel and Jack

Get your spare wheel, jack and wheel spanner from their respective compartments. They vary from car to car.

Look for a Suitable Spot to Place Your Jack

Look for the markings or notches on the metal frame under the vehicle near the tyre that needs changing. Place the jack and raise the wheel just enough to release vehicle weight.

Loosen the Wheel Nuts and Remove the Damaged Wheel

Turn the wheel spanner anti-clockwise to remove the hubcap and partially loosen the wheel nuts. Proceed to jack the vehicle up high enough off the ground to remove the wheel, remove the wheel nuts, carefully remove the flat tyre and place it under the car in case your jack fails.

Proceed to Change Your Tyre

Align the spare wheel rim with the wheel bolts and slot them into place, and put back the wheel nuts tightening the nuts in a star pattern (don’t tighten the wheel nut next to the one you’ve just worked on, but rather the one just opposite it) to ensure even torque with your hands till they nice and snug.

Remove your flat wheel from under your vehicle to lower and remove your jack. Double-check that the wheel nuts are snug with the wheel spanner.

Place Your Jack and Damaged Wheel in Their Respective Compartments

Place the flat wheel, jack, wheel spanner and emergency triangle into the boot. Take the damaged wheel for repairs at your earliest convenience.

Come into CMH Suzuki Hillcrest and let us assist you with proper vehicle care. Contact us at 031 763 3121 or visit www.suzukihillcrest.co.za for more details on our brand, accessories and monthly specials.

Vehicle Warranty, Maintenance and Service Plans

July 20, 2021 By Rokkit

The Importance of Understanding the Different Services

It is important To Understand the Different Services – So you have bought that car that you have had your eye on for a while. You are happy with the monthly instalments and your insurance has been approved. But are you aware of the manufacturer Warranty, Maintenance Plan and Service Plan?
Most cars are sold with a standard maintenance or service plan. The price of these plans is usually included in the purchase price of the vehicle. You will benefit from the above plans when your vehicle is being serviced and maintained.

What is the difference between a maintenance plan, a service plan, and a warranty plan?

Maintenance Plan

A maintenance plan is an upgrade on a service plan. It comes with more benefits than a service plan which include wear-and-tear on the vehicle such as the gearbox, clutch, suspension, brake pads, discs, wiper blades, shock absorbers, globes and fuses, wheel bearings, replacement gas for the air-conditioning system etc. The maintenance plan simply covers the cost of your regular service (including labour) as well as the cost of repairs to parts caused by wear and tear.

Service Plan

A service plan covers all the costs involved in having your car serviced as per the stipulations of the manufacturer. This will generally include the labour and replacement cost of air, pollen, oil filters, cam belt, brake fluid, oil, and gearbox oil as well as spark plugs. These services will have to be carried out by an authorised service centre or dealer network to guarantee that the terms of the service plan are met.

Warranty

New vehicles carry some sort of warranty but depending on the brand they can differ. However, warranties are all restricted in terms of time and mileage. Your car’s warranty is mainly a promise by the manufacturer that the faults in manufacturing or factory defects will be repaired, or replaced, within a specific period. Items that are covered by the warranty include engine, gearbox, electric components, fuel systems, audio systems and sensors. It is important to note that a warranty does not cover all items. The items not covered are tyres and brake pads, and any damage resulting from negligence will not be covered. Damages caused by reckless driving or indecent use could void a warranty. Make sure you familiarise yourself with exactly what is covered under the warranty and for how long.

Come into CMH Suzuki Hillcrest and let us assist you in finding the best plan for your vehicle.
Contact us on 031 763 3121 or visit www.nissanhillcrest.co.za