“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would still smell as sweet” (Romeo and Juliet, Act 2, Scene 2). That’s all well and good for roses, Mr Shakespeare, but what about cars? And what about prestige cars? What about Mercedes-Benz?
This week, we are looking at what goes into a Mercedes-Benz name.
Australia may be the home away from home for Germany’s VW, with a number of Volkswagen events happening around the country. (more…)
This month, Google and Audi have revealed the internet company’s OS for the 2018 Audi Q8. The Q8 Sport will have a touch screen and more infotainment features than ever before. The two companies argue that a Google OS will allow for more apps to be written specifically for your Audi.
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It’s getting colder! We’re using our car heaters more and we imagine you are too. It is the season to stay toasty but what do you do if your heaters are under-performing? At Volks Affair, Melbourne’s German car service specialists, we have written down three common heater problems to keep you warm this winter!
Car overheating and don’t know what to do? Our experts explain what to do if you find yourself in this unfortunate situation. (more…)
Many Melbournians love to hit the road and explore with the family over Easter. In all the hustle and bustle of preparations, it can be easy to forget about the car. (more…)
Did you know you can suffer from allergies even in the car?
The car recirculates air from outside the vehicle through the air conditioning and engine. So, if there’s hay fever or allergens in the air, everyone in your car could suffer symptoms.
Follow our easy tips to reduce your chances of suffering an allergic reaction in the car this year.
Wishing our customers a safe and festive holiday season!
We remain open as usual until Thursday 22 December.
We are closed from 12 noon on Friday 23 December until Monday 9 January.
It’s a good idea to get your car serviced before your summer road trip. So contact us today to book your car in for a service before the summer holidays.
Nothing ruins a trip like an overheated car. Whether you’re on the road trip of a lifetime or simply stopping at the supermarket, if your car overheats, you are not going to have a good day.
To help you protect your vehicle, we’ve prepared answers to all your questions about car overheating. (more…)
Summer is around the corner, and we’ve been waiting a long time for it here in Melbourne!
Now that the weather is finally hotting up, it’s a good idea to check your car’s cooling system to make sure it’s still in good working order. (more…)