How To Maintain Your Vehicle

Here at Megavaux, we recognise the importance of regularly performing maintenance on your vehicle. Here’s a little check-list of some of the most important things you need to look over.

Oil Check
One of the most important things you’ll need to do is check your oil levels regularly. This is because oil helps lubricate and cool your car, and without the correct levels it could start to damage your engine.
To check your oil levels, make sure the car is level, and then pull the oil dipstick out (the yellow one) and wipe it clean. Place it back in the engine and then pull it out again, and check whether the oil is between the max and min markers.

If there is not enough oil, find the oil filler cap and gradually refill the engine until there is a suitable amount. Doing this in stages, checking each time, ensures that you do not overfill the oil level. Make sure to use the same oil that is already in the car.

Tyre Maintenance 
Tyre maintenance is also important, as any wear and cracking can result in a fine of up to £2500. Many modern tyres have tread wear indicators, which are bumps which show that the tyre should be replaced when the tread reaches these levels. Tyres should have no less than 1.6mm of tread left before being replaced.

Tyre Pressure is important to check, not only or safety reasons but also to ensure your car is performing at its most efficient. The correct tyre pressure, which can be found in your car’s manual, will give it the best miles to the gallon possible.
This can be checked with your own pressure gauge, or failing that, an air dispenser found at petrol stations. Always check the pressure of the spare tyre, too.

Checking your brakes
As a general rule of thumb, brakes should be checked every 10,000 miles to ensure they work. However, you might be able to feel signs of your brakes failing whilst driving.
For example, if the brake pedal feels loose, or has to be pushed all the way down to make any effect, then it is possible that there is not enough brake fluid in the system. Any squealing or screeching sounds are also an indication that there is something very wrong with the brakes.

To check the handbrake, see how far the lever has to be pulled up before the car feels secure. If it’s more than a few clicks then it’s likely that the cable or drums to the handbrake need checking.

And of course, if you require any repairs for your Vauxhall, then Megavaux is your one-stop shop for parts and spares.

Buying Car Parts Online- Why You Should Be Buying Your Parts Online

Every time your car breaks down it’s often followed up with a quick call to the garage to book your car for a check over. This often results in an expensive bill for something which technically you could have fixed yourself if you just had the thought to do so.

However, technically you know all this already- So what’s holding you back? Lack of time, skill, knowledge? All of the above doesn’t have to stop you from buying your car parts online as you can get professional mechanical advice but opt to purchase your own parts rather than letting them do so.

Purchasing your parts online rather than letting a garage do it for you means you can avoid that nasty little VAT charge you often find added when you let a garage buy the parts for you.

If you have no mechanical knowledge or skill, how about asking a friend first, even if they want some money for their time you can bet it would be cheaper than any garage! Even if turning to a friend isn’t an option you can always ask a mechanic to fit the parts for you.

Plus, shopping online for car parts couldn’t be easier! At Mega Vaux you can easily navigate round the site by choosing the model of your car. If you can’t find the part you’re looking for you can put a request using our car part request form on site.

So next time you need a car part  why not shop online at Mega Vaux, we have exclusive offers on our website for great quality parts for Vauxhall and Opel cars.

Vauxhall Tigra’s Common problems

If you are looking to repair your Vauxhall Tigra and you are in need of Vauxhall Tigra parts, it may be worth taking note of the common problems you get with the car. In this way you can be prepared for future costs and any future Vauxhall Tigra parts you may need.

According to Parkers there are no major common problems reported with the 01 to 09 versions of the car, although there has been some recalls related to the engine and gearbox where moisture has penetrated the unit. Also there was a 2005 recall for the passenger airbag coming loose and a 2007 recall for the sterling control getting lost.

The older Vauxhall Tigra’s launched between 1994 and 2001 were developed fairly quickly and this shows in its reliability, many owners have reported a variety of different issues. The body is susceptible to suspension wear, accident damage and appears to be a victim of botched repairs. Neglecting the engine and gearbox can cause major issues and the cylinder head can become a problem. The car is susceptible to clutch wear, worn front tyres and general abuse. It seems that as the car is a coupe it tends to be driven as a sports car but doesn’t have the goods to keep the engine running.

So if you have a Vauxhall Tigra, be aware of its faults and if you need parts take a look at Megavaux.