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Marine Drive Motors With over 20 years experience in the motor vehicle repair industry, Marine Drive Motors are your tried and trusted local mechanic in Hibiscus Coast.
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Don't Forget the Wipers🌧️ Visibility is everything on the road, especially during sudden coastal downpours. If your wind...
15/10/2026

Don't Forget the Wipers🌧️ Visibility is everything on the road, especially during sudden coastal downpours.

If your windscreen wipers are leaving streaks, squeaking, or skipping across the glass, the rubber has perished.

Replacing them out is a quick, inexpensive fix that makes a massive difference to your safety.

Book a routine service today at Marine drive Motors in Manaba, to keep your engine running smoothly and protect your pocket.

📍 236 Marine Drive, Manaba (Reception is on the first floor above CrossFit.

📞 Denesh: 073 032 2866
📞 Hansie: 074 213 4487

Marine Drive Motors — now at our new home in Manaba.

The Five-Second Dashboard Check⏱️🚘🚘🚘Dashboard lights aren't suggestions—they are your car’s way of talking to you! Ignor...
13/10/2026

The Five-Second Dashboard Check⏱️🚘🚘🚘Dashboard lights aren't suggestions—they are your car’s way of talking to you! Ignoring a check engine or oil light can turn a minor fix into a major budget breaker.

If a light comes on, get it scanned sooner rather than later to save yourself time, money, and a roadside breakdown.

Book a routine service today at Marine drive Motors in Manaba, to keep your engine running smoothly and protect your pocket.

📍 236 Marine Drive, Manaba (Reception is on the first floor above CrossFit.

📞 Denesh: 073 032 2866
📞 Hansie: 074 213 4487

Marine Drive Motors — now at our new home in Manaba.

📅 Life gets busy, but don't let your vehicles service book collect dust. Missing your scheduled service intervals causes...
05/10/2026

📅 Life gets busy, but don't let your vehicles service book collect dust. Missing your scheduled service intervals causes engine oil to degrade into thick sludge, choking your engine and slowing down moving parts.

Book a routine service today at Marine drive Motors in Manaba, to keep your engine running smoothly and protect your pocket.

📍 236 Marine Drive, Manaba (Reception is on the first floor above CrossFit.

📞 Denesh: 073 032 2866
📞 Hansie: 074 213 4487

Marine Drive Motors — now at our new home in Manaba.

🚗 MARINE DRIVE MOTORS HAS MOVED!New premises. Same team. Same commitment to keeping you on the road.Marine Drive Motors ...
26/09/2026

🚗 MARINE DRIVE MOTORS HAS MOVED!

New premises. Same team. Same commitment to keeping you on the road.

Marine Drive Motors has moved to our new premises in Manaba, and we are ready to welcome you!

📍 236 Marine Drive, Manaba
Above CrossFit
🔧 Workshop entrance: Shepstone Road

If you are looking for us, do not head to the old premises — we have moved!

For assistance or enquiries, contact:

📞 Denesh: 073 032 2866
📞 Hansie: 074 213 4487

Marine Drive Motors — now at our new home in Manaba.

I owe my being to the hills and the valleys, the mountains and the glades, the rivers, the deserts, the trees, the flowe...
24/09/2026

I owe my being to the hills and the valleys, the mountains and the glades, the rivers, the deserts, the trees, the flowers, the seas…”
— Thabo Mbeki, 1996

From the mountains to the coastline, our landscapes are part of the story we call home.

This Heritage Day, we celebrate the places, people and journeys that make South Africa ours.

Happy Heritage Day from Team Marine Drive Motors.

🔩 New Engine vs. Rebuilt Engine — What’s the Real Difference?This is one of the biggest decisions a vehicle owner can fa...
11/09/2026

🔩 New Engine vs. Rebuilt Engine — What’s the Real Difference?

This is one of the biggest decisions a vehicle owner can face — and it’s one worth understanding properly before you commit.

A brand-new engine comes directly from the manufacturer, built to original specifications, with full manufacturer warranty. It’s the gold standard — but it carries a premium price tag.

A rebuilt (reconditioned) engine is an existing engine that has been stripped, inspected, worn components replaced, and reassembled to meet manufacturer tolerances.

When done correctly by a skilled mechanic, a rebuilt engine can deliver excellent performance and longevity at a significantly lower cost.

The right choice depends on:
✅ The age and value of your vehicle
✅ Your budget
✅ The extent of the original engine damage
✅ The quality and reputation of the rebuilder

At Marine Drive Motors, we give you honest, straight-talking advice — not the most expensive option. We’ll assess your engine and help you make the decision that makes sense for your vehicle and your wallet.

Marine Drive Motors;
📍 22 Foster Str, Uvongo | 📞 039 315 1362 / 073 032 2886

❄️ Is Your Car AC Blowing Hot Air? Stay cool with Marine Drive Motors. Your car’s AC is a closed-loop system that uses r...
29/08/2026

❄️ Is Your Car AC Blowing Hot Air? Stay cool with Marine Drive Motors.

Your car’s AC is a closed-loop system that uses refrigerant gas to cool the air inside your cabin. Over time, refrigerant levels drop as the gas gradually leaks through worn seals and hoses. When that happens, your AC loses its ability to cool effectively — and eventually stops working altogether.

Signs your AC needs attention: 🌡️ Air coming through the vents is warm or barely cool 🌡️ The system takes much longer than usual to cool the cabin 🌡️ Unusual noises when the AC is switched on 🌡️ A musty smell coming from the vents.

A professional re-gas service replenishes the refrigerant, includes a full system check, and a leak inspection — so you’re not just cool for a week, you’re sorted for the season.

❄️ Don’t sweat it, call Marine Drive Motors:

📍 22 Foster Str, Uvongo | 📞 039 315 1362 / 073 032 2886

Every tyre sold legally in South Africa has small rubber bar built into the groove of the tread. They sit about 1.6mm f...
24/08/2026

Every tyre sold legally in South Africa has small rubber bar built into the groove of the tread.

They sit about 1.6mm from the base of the groove — and they’re called tread wear indicators. You’ve probably driven over them thousands of times without knowing they exist.

When your tyre tread wears down to the level of those bars, the bars become flush with the tyre surface. That’s your tyre telling you: “I’m done. Replace me.”

Here’s why that matters beyond just the law:
Tyre tread channels water away from the contact patch between your tyre and the road. The deeper the tread, the faster water escapes, the better your grip in the wet.

At 1.6mm of tread depth, stopping distances in wet conditions increase by up to 44% compared to a tyre at 3mm.

On the KZN South Coast — where afternoon summer downpours are practically a daily event — worn tyres aren’t just an inconvenience. They’re genuinely dangerous.

✅ Coin check: Place a R1 coin into your tyre groove. If you can see the silver rim of the coin clearly, your tread is dangerously low.

Marine Drive Motors
📍 22 Foster Str, Uvongo | 📞 039 315 1362 / 073 032 2886

🔧 Monday Mechanics Tip #2 | Your Car could be Running a Fever — And You may not realize it.Your car’s engine operates ...
17/08/2026

🔧 Monday Mechanics Tip #2 | Your Car could be Running a Fever — And You may not realize it.

Your car’s engine operates at an optimal temperature of between 90°C and 105°C. Combustion engines are most efficient, most powerful and produce the least emissions.

Your cooling system — the radiator, coolant, thermostat, water pump, and hoses — exists for one purpose: to keep your engine locked at that temperature no matter what conditions you’re driving in.

Now here’s the part most drivers miss: an engine can be overheating long before the temperature needle creeps into the red. A slow coolant leak, a failing thermostat, or a blocked radiator can gradually push temperatures higher over weeks — with no dramatic warning.

Signs your cooling system needs attention before it becomes an emergency:

🌡️ Temperature gauge sitting higher than usual 🌡️ Sweet smell from under the bonnet (that is a coolant burning off)
🌡️ White smoke from the exhaust.

An overheated engine cracks your cylinder head and is one of the most expensive things to repair in motor car.

Marine Drive Motors
📍 22 Foster Str, Uvongo | 📞 039 315 1362 / 073 032 2886

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222 Foster Street
Uvongo
4270

Opening Hours

Monday 07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 07:30 - 17:00
Thursday 07:30 - 17:00
Friday 07:30 - 17:00
Saturday 08:00 - 12:30

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