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⚠️ Do Not Ignore an Oil Leak Even a slow oil leak can drain your engine oil level to a dangerously low point within days — especially in Nairobi's stop-start traffic...
⚠️ Some Noises Are Urgent A clicking noise when turning is usually a worn CV joint — annoying but manageable for a short time. A grinding or clunking noise when turn...
ℹ️ How Much Is Too Much? A Toyota Corolla should average 10–13 litres per 100 km in Nairobi traffic, and 7–9 litres on the open highway. A Subaru Forester typically...
ℹ️ Before You Book a Repair Some AC problems in Kenya are simple and cheap to fix — a refrigerant top-up costs Ksh 2,000–4,500. Others, like a failed compressor, can...
⚠️ Safety Warning A car that pulls strongly to one side when braking is unpredictable in an emergency stop. This is not a problem to defer — have it inspected by a m...
⚠️ Your Safety Comes First Mombasa Road has fast-moving traffic and limited hard shoulder in many sections. Your first and only priority when something feels wrong i...
⚠️ Do Not Ignore This A shaking steering wheel that gets worse over time, or that is accompanied by pulling to one side or unusual tyre wear, can lead to loss of con...
ℹ️ Quick Diagnosis Listen carefully when you turn the key. No sound at all, a single click, rapid clicking, or a slow cranking sound each point to a different proble...
⚠️ Stop Driving Immediately If your temperature gauge is in the red or you see steam from under the bonnet, pull over safely and switch off the engine. Continuing to...