Blog

Guides from the workshop and the warehouse

Written by our parts specialists and export team — no filler, just what customers ask us every week.

Shipping Updates

August Shipping Schedule and Port Update

Current transit times to Durban, Beira, Dar es Salaam and Mombasa, plus our revised weekly cut-off.

5 August 2026 3 min read

Car Maintenance

Dust, corrugated gravel and long fuel intervals change everything. Here is the service interval we recommend for Hilux fleets across Southern Africa.

28 July 2026 6 min read

Export Advice

A simple decision framework based on part value, weight and how long the vehicle can stand idle.

12 July 2026 5 min read

Vehicle Repairs

Earth points, alternator output and body control module symptoms explained for workshop technicians.

30 June 2026 7 min read

Solar

How to work out panel, inverter and battery sizing for a typical household or small business.

18 June 2026 6 min read

Agriculture

Pump selection, filtration and the spares you should always keep on the farm.

22 May 2026 5 min read

Industry News

What changing UK vehicle parc and freight rates mean for African buyers this year.

30 April 2026 4 min read