The only thing between your car and the road.
Tyres are one of the most safety critical elements of a vehicle. We stock one of the largest range of tyres in the KwaZulu-Natal region, and are affiliated to the best brands on the market. We buy in bulk in order for our customers to get the best possible deal. We specialise in light commercial and passenger tyres, but can also provide the best deals on truck, mining, and aircraft tyres. Whatever your requirement, give us a try.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment concerns the specifically calculated direction and angle of your wheels, relative to each other and the surface terrain, which determines the overall balance of your vehicle. Proper alignment affects the lifespan of your tyres, fuel consumption and the overall comfort and safety of your ride.
Wheel Balancing
Wheel balancing ensures that there is proper and even weight distribution of your tyres and wheels, and that it is consistent throughout. Correct balancing is vitally important to performance, safety and prolonging the overall lifespan of your vehicle. Get a Hi-Q professional to inspect the wheel and tyre balance of your car at least every 10 000km. Also, take the opportunity to ensure your tyres are evenly inflated every time you fill up your vehicle.
Tyre Fitment
For all commercial and passenger vehicles. We are well equipped to change run-on-flat, and ultra high performance tyres.
Tyre Repair
Tyre repair involves addressing punctures or damage to ensure optimal performance. Common types include patching, plug repair, and sealants.
Improve your performance, and looks.
Lighter wheels can improve handling by reducing unsprung mass, allowing suspension to follow the terrain more closely and thus improve grip. Reduction in overall vehicle mass can also help to reduce fuel consumption.
Better heat conduction can help dissipate heat from the brakes, which improves braking performance in more demanding driving conditions and reduces the chance of reduced brake performance or even failure due to overheating.
We sell a wide range of high quality alloy wheels for passenger, high performance, recreational (4WD), and light commercial vehicles. Give us a call for the best deals and advice.
The most safety critical aspect of motoring.
Your vehicle’s braking system is without a doubt the most safety critical aspect of motoring. We perform a full range of brake services, including brake pads, linings, drums and discs, as well as general system maintenance.
Fully functional brakes are possibly the most essential component to ensuring your vehicle’s safety. When the driver pushes down on the brake pedal, the vehicle’s brake system uses hydraulics that apply force to each wheel through the use of pressurised fluid, in order to slow it down or bring it to a complete stop.
Essential for passenger comfort and vehicle handling.
Shock absorbers are hydraulic (oil) pump like devices that help to control the movement of your vehicle’s springs and suspension. That makes them a vitally important part of your vehicle’s ability to accelerate, travel and stop with safety and control.
Shock absorbers are essential for passenger comfort and vehicle handling, but their importance can easily be overlooked. Your car will still run without them, however vehicle safety could be severely compromised. Shock absorbers are perhaps one of the hardest working components on a vehicle’s chassis. They are designed to help control the movement of a vehicle’s suspension springs, making sure that the tyres maintain their contact with the road surface.
Signs of worn shock absorbers
Nose-Diving & Swerving
If the bonnet of your car dips when you brake or slow down, or your vehicle swerves under brakes, you may have a shock absorber problem.
Trouble Stopping
Worn shock absorbers can add as much as 20% to your stopping distance. That’s the sort of fault that can be fatal and requires immediate attention.
Bad Vibes
If your car veers in side winds, particularly when the wind isn’t so strong, you could have shock absorber problems.
Shake, Rattle & Roll
Notice that your car ‘rock and rolls’ over bumps, railway tracks or uneven surfaces? Not hugging the bends? Time to get those shock absorbers checked then!
Uneven Tyre Wear
If your tyres are wearing unevenly, particularly if there are bald patches, odds are it’s your shock absorbers.
A critical automotive component.
The exhaust system on a vehicle is a critical component in ensuring that your vehicle achieves the best fuel economy, as well as reducing noise levels and the economically harmful and health hazardous gas emissions that result from the combustion of fossil fuels.
We provide a complete range of services for exhaust systems, including gaskets, replacement parts, rubbers and hangers. If you vehicle seems excessively noisy, or there are rattles coming from your undercarriage, maybe its time to check your exhaust.
The heart of your vehicle’s electrical system.
Buying the right battery for your car is not as easy as it sounds. First, make sure you really need a battery. Anyone may have to buy a battery for their car, especially if they have it for a few years. Make sure to have your battery tested before you decide to purchase a new one. Our technicians can test your battery and let you know if you need to buy a new one or not.
Once you know you need a new battery, you need to get the proper size battery for your car. Along with battery size, you must be sure that the placement of the terminals are positioned properly within the battery slot so that your battery cables will have room and the terminals will not rub against the frame. Our technician can ensure that your new battery is the proper size and is installed right as well. We will recommend a new battery with the right reserve capacity for your car.
Get hitched in style.
The towbar is typically fitted to the rear of the vehicle, welded to its chassis. It is used for transporting or towing caravans, trailers and other vehicles. Although it is often overlooked, you should inspect the condition of your towbar periodically, especially if you frequently haul caravans, trailers or other heavy loads. TyreLab is your best bet for replacing or fitting towbars.
