Fangio Auto Service - Randburg

10/08/2026

Your ABS light is on and the first question is always the same. Can I still drive it?

Usually the everyday brakes still work. What you have lost is the part that stops the wheels locking during a hard or emergency stop. On many cars the same wheel speed information also feeds traction and stability control, which is why those warnings often appear together. It is normally not three faults. It is one shared signal that has gone missing. Check what your handbook says about that light on your model.

The answer changes the moment something else joins it. A red brake warning. A soft, long or spongy pedal. The car pulling under braking. Braking that feels weak. Brake fluid you can see or smell. A new noise from a wheel. Any of those and you stop driving and arrange help, because they point at the braking system itself rather than the electronics watching it.

Our new guide covers what actually turns that light on, and the list is longer than most drivers expect. A wheel speed sensor. Damaged wiring or a corroded connector at the wheel. A dirty or damaged tone ring. A worn wheel bearing letting the hub move. Low brake fluid or a hydraulic fault. A supply, earth or fuse problem. Or the control module itself.

It also walks through how a workshop narrows it down before replacing anything. Symptoms and lights, fluid and brake condition, a scan for stored codes and freeze frame data, live wheel speed compared across all four corners, then a physical inspection of the suspect corner and a proper circuit test. A fair number of ABS jobs turn out to be wiring rather than the part the code named. That is also why clearing the code repairs nothing. If the cause is still there, the warning comes back.

Send our Randburg workshop these and we will test before quoting parts:
1. Make, model and year
2. Which warning lights are on, and whether they clear on restart
3. What the brake pedal feels like
4. Any noise from a wheel that changes with road speed

Fangio Auto Service Randburg
110 Susman Ave, Blairgowrie, Randburg
Phone 011 326 3133
WhatsApp 082 402 3517
Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 16:30

Read the full guide: https://fangioauto.co.za/car-repair-blog/abs-brake-repair-near-me/

09/08/2026

Toyota Corolla: timing belt or timing chain?

There is no single answer for "the Corolla". The Corolla has been sold here across many generations and several engine families. Some of those engines use a rubber timing belt, the one most workshops call a cambelt. Others use a metal chain running in oil.

It comes down to the exact engine in your car, not just the model year. That is why a supplier cannot quote on "a Corolla" alone, and why forum advice about someone else's Corolla can be about a completely different engine.

Our new guide walks you through how to pin it down: your service book, the engine code, the VIN, and what a workshop can confirm on inspection. It also covers the warning signs worth acting on and what a proper replacement quote should spell out, including whether the water pump sits behind the timing cover.

Send us three things and we will give you a straight answer instead of a guess:
1. The year of your Corolla
2. The engine size, for example 1.3, 1.6 or 1.8
3. The VIN, the seventeen character number on your licence disc

Fangio Auto Service Randburg
110 Susman Ave, Blairgowrie, Randburg
Phone 011 326 3133
WhatsApp 082 402 3517
Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 16:30

Read the full guide:

Not every Toyota Corolla uses the same timing setup. Learn how to check yours and when to ask Fangio Randburg for an engine-specific assessment.

21/07/2026

In the 1950s, Juan Manuel Fangio became a five-time Formula One World Champion, famous for his speed, skill and precision.

We may not be racing around a track, but we bring that same sense of urgency to looking after you and your vehicle.

Fast responses. Quality service. No playing around.

We’re called Fangio for a reason. 😁🔧

15/07/2026

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29/06/2026

Please note that we will be closed due to the protest action taking place in the area. To avoid putting our staff or customers at risk, and to stay clear of any potential trouble, we feel it is safest to close for the day.
We apologise for any inconvenience and will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so.

we're open again on Wed

23/06/2026

Are your brakes starting to feel different?

Noisy brakes, vibration, longer stopping distance or a soft pedal can all be signs that pads, discs or drums need attention.

Fangio Auto Service has a clear brake replacement guide to help drivers understand the warning signs.

Read it here:

21/05/2026

Not sure if your brakes are due for replacement?

Fangio Auto Service has put together a practical guide on brake pads, discs and drums, plus the signs that your braking system may need attention.

If your car is making grinding noises, taking longer to stop, vibrating when you brake, or showing brake warning lights, it is worth understanding what could be happening before it becomes a bigger issue.

Read the brakes replacement guide here:

19/03/2026