Buying your first car under 5000

Dec 1, 2021 | Buying advice | 0 comments

did you get your driver's licence? Then it's probably also time for a nice first car. Read in this article what to look for when buying a starter car up to 5000,- euro. 

The choice of a starter car is huge. Fortunately, most people already have a brand preference, which makes the choice a lot clearer. Buying your first car is more than just the price; insurance, road tax and maintenance also play a role. We have collected the most important information for you on the subject of buying your first car, so you can make a good decision and not be faced with any unpleasant surprises.

Find a nice first car

Finding a starter car is not something you do lightly. Take your time and do some good research on the model in question. Before you start looking for a specific model, it is a good idea to write down some of your requirements, so that you can focus your search. Then you can select a number of models based on your requirements. Of course, the budget is also an important factor in finding a first car. Most starters buy their first car under 5000 euro. And fortunately, there is more than enough supply for this budget. Here are some points you can use when finding a nice starters car:

  • How often do you want to be in the car?
  • How many kilometres do you drive a year?
  • Do you often drive in city traffic or more often on the motorway?
  • How much space is needed in the interior?
  • What is the maximum you want to spend?

Small beginners car

Small cars are often recommended as cars for novice drivers. With good reason, because a small vehicle makes it easier to find a parking space, consumes less fuel and is usually cheaper to buy and maintain. However, if you want to transport a lot, it's better to drive an estate car with a not too thirsty engine. In addition, a small car is often less comfortable on the motorway, so if you often drive long distances, a small car is often less suitable as a starter car.

Safety

Older and cheap used cars usually have fewer safety features. However, most 10-year-old cars already have many safety features. These include ABS, ESP and airbags. Of course, a new car is often safer, but also more expensive to buy. A number of brands are known for being safer than average. These include Volvo, Renault and Smart. These brands have been scoring 5 stars in the NCAP safety tests.

Sporty beginner's car

A sporty beginner's car - sounds tempting. But it can be difficult to find spare parts for these cars and they are usually more expensive. In addition, these cars often have a tougher life behind them because they have often had sporty drivers. The consequences are higher workshop costs.

The running costs of a starter car

Not only does the purchase of your first car cost money, but also the running costs have to be paid. These include fuel costs, vehicle taxes and vehicle liability insurance. In addition, there are the maintenance costs, MOT and depreciation of your car. Depending on the make, model and fuel consumption, running costs are around 200 to 400 Euros per month.

For first-time drivers: used or new car?

Used cars are often a good choice for beginners. Minor damage, for example from careless parking or a rear-end collision, is easier to repair with a used car and less painful on the wallet. And the depreciation on a new car is high, making the first few years relatively expensive.

First car under 5000

The list below shows cars that are popular as starter cars:

  • VW UP or Polo
  • Opel Astra or Corsa
  • Skoda Fabia / Citigo
  • Citroen C1 / C2
  • Toyota Yaris
  • Renault Twingo
  • Peugeot 108 / 107
  • Seat Ibiza
  • Ford Ka or Fiesta

Most of the above models can be found for under 5000 Euros.

Finally, we recommend our free car buying checklist download. This will ensure that you are well prepared and there is less chance of making a bad purchase.

Want to have your car wrapped? Explanations and addresses

Nov 26, 2021 | Tuning | 0 comments

Wrapping is very hot and has a wide range of applications. Apart from your kitchen, you can also have your car wrapped. But what exactly is car wrapping? In this article we will explain what car wrapping is, what the advantages are and what the possibilities are. At the bottom of the article you will find a list of professionals in your neighbourhood.

Car wrapping, what is that?

The partial or total covering of a car with wrap film (vinyl film) is called car wrapping. With the help of this special film, a car is completely wrapped or just partially stickered, so that a totally new look is created. This is possible because vinyl film is extremely malleable. This makes it possible to follow all the lines and shapes of your car. Besides the complete wrapping of a car, the so-called full body wrap, only (under-)parts of a car can be wrapped. Think of a roof, bumpers and mirror caps. Wrap film can be applied to all painted parts.

What are the advantages of car wrapping?

Car wrapping has several advantages:

A completely new look

Wrapping allows you to give your car a totally new and unique look in a relatively cheap way. Maybe you have seen enough of the current colour of your car or you want that trendy carbon look.
Wrapping is a temporary metamorphosis. You do not have to have your car permanently resprayed. Wrapping versus repainting is also cheaper because it is less labour-intensive. Just as easily as your car can be fitted with new film, the film can also be removed. All you need is a hot air gun and an adhesive remover (find out more about this beforehand). The original colour of the car will then reappear. Wrapping is therefore an inexpensive way to give your car a different colour and appearance.
Please note that you have to inform the RDW about the new appearance of your vehicle (i.e. a different colour). Use this link -> Colour matching bodywork RDW.  The same applies, of course, when you have the wrap removed again.

Protective layer

Wrapping can also be used preventively. By wrapping a car you protect the original paintwork of your car optimally because it blocks the ultraviolet sunlight. When you have the foil removed, the original paintwork is still fully intact. This optimal protection ultimately results in a higher sales value. On average, the service life of a wrap film is three to ten years. The service life depends on the quality of the wrap film, the type of film, the maintenance and environmental factors.

Advertising purposes

Instead of having a car lettered, a car can also be partially painted. In this way, it is very easy to advertise a company or a business. Images or the company logo can be printed on the vinyl film to be applied. And if the company logo changes or some other adjustment needs to be made? The film is easy to remove and in no time you are driving around with the right advertising or data again.

Car wrapping colours

Wrap film is available in various colours and designs. Due to the wide range of colours and styles, you can personalise your car even with minor adjustments. The result is a car with a unique appearance. For example, give your car the much sought-after carbon effect. Wrap film is available in the most unusual colours. Of course, this comes at a price. Wrap film in a "standard" colour like matt black or metallic red is cheaper than in a more exclusive colour. Of course, you don't have to wrap your entire car to achieve a special effect. As mentioned above, you do need to report a colour change to the RDW.

Can any car be wrapped?

Wrap around film can be applied to any smooth paint finish. However, if your car's paintwork has deep scratches, rust spots or porous areas, the film will not adhere or will not adhere well.

How should a wrapped car be maintained?

It is advised to wash wrapped cars by hand, but it is also possible to drive them through a car wash without brushes. If you do it carefully, you can even clean a wrapped car with a high-pressure sprayer.
Remove bird droppings as soon as possible. Just like regular paint, bird droppings eat into a wrap.
Has your car been given a carbon, satin or matt wrap? Never wax your car. Over time, it will make your car shine, which will detract from the intended effect.
Therefore, always use a product that is specifically intended for the respective wrap (shiny, matt, printed).

Where can I have my car wrapped?

Do you want to have your car wrapped? Below you will find a list of companies in your neighbourhood that can wrap your car. Here you can also get information about the costs of car wrapping.

Car wrapping Alkmaar

Car Creation
Ruby Street 7 room 2.09
1812 RB Alkmaar
Telephone: +31 72 562 6535

Skytuning
Hamsterkoog 17B
1822 CD Alkmaar
Telephone: +31 6 11 37 07 82

Sign2Sign
Otterkoog 16 J
1822 BW Alkmaar
Telephone: +31 72 562 6535
Telephone: +31 6 21 80 22 85

Car wrapping Groningen

05 Zero-five Advertising Group
The Anchor 7D
9206 AL Drachten
Telephone: +31 51 254 8685

Shield Detailing
Kamerlingh-Onnestraat 12a
9351 VD Leek
Phone: +31 59 420 2406
Telephone: +31 6 55 86 17 19

Xwrap / SC
Koldingweg 23
9723 HL Groningen
Telephone: +31 50 785 0463

Carwrap North
Bird of Paradise Street 18
9713 BV Groningen
Telephone: +31 6 42 12 33 50

Car wrapping Amsterdam

Procarwrap / Icon Carwrap / TintTotaal
Isolatorweg 34
1014 AS Amsterdam
Telephone: +31 20 308 0200

Alpha Stickers
Thames Road 44
1043 BJ Amsterdam
Telephone: +31 20 331 2185

Quality Customs
Leidseplein
1017 PT Amsterdam
Telephone: +31 6 20 37 40 74

World Wide Wrap
Gatwick Street 1
1043 GK Amsterdam
Telephone: +31 29 977 6899

Qwrap
Ronde Tocht 7a
1507 CC Zaandam
Telephone: +31 6 27 01 67 74

Pro Car Wrapping
Aalsmeerderweg 285G
1432 CN Aalsmeer
Telephone: +31 29 726 9594

Car Kustoms
Weerenweg 15c
1161 AE Zwanenburg
Telephone: +31 20 223 4723

Car wrapping Leeuwarden

FFAnders Reclamation Makers
Uranus road 16
8938 AJ Leeuwarden
Telephone: +31 58 844 9552

Sticker Direct
Aldebaranweg 18A5
8938 BD Leeuwarden
Telephone: +31 58 289 8772

FLEXTINT
Icarus road 7
8938 AX Leeuwarden
Telephone: +31 6 33 81 58 47

Car wrapping Friesland
De Marne 126A
8701 MC Bolsward
Telephone: +31 51 557 2490

Car wrapping Rotterdam

Perfect Blinding & Carwrapping
Lubeck 8
2993 LK Barendrecht
Telephone: +31 6 46 43 59 78

Budget Blinding
Koperhoek 74C
3162 LA Rhoon
Telephone: +31 6 39 37 60 70
PM Carstyling Hoogvliet
Boerenhoek 108
3191 TA Hoogvliet
Telephone: +31 6 51009 91018

Absolute Motors BV
Euroweg 20-26
2988 CM Ridderkerk
Telephone: +31 18 076 2751

Juicy Graphics
Florine Street 9
2988 CL Ridderkerk
Telephone: +31 6 42 44 03 14

Technicolor Customs
Christa Ehrlichhof 75A
3059 LL Rotterdam
Telephone: +31 10 261 3613

Wrap Maniacs
Copper angle 162
3162 LA Rhoon
Telephone: +31 6 20 43 44 18

Just Customzd
Arnhemseweg 9,
2994 LA Barendrecht
Telephone: +31 6 40 57 37 40

Wrap And Go
Hoogweg 2C
2678 KV De Lier
Telephone: +31 70 368 1097

Car wrapping Eindhoven

Pro-wrap Netherlands
Scherpakkerweg 13
5616HP Eindhoven
Telephone: +31 6 308776703

Addit Signmakers Carwrap & Signing
Lisieuxhof 29
5627 MH Eindhoven
Telephone: +31 6 27 34 93 21

Wrapresent
Avenue de la Tour 1
5627 KW Eindhoven
Telephone: +31 6 22 52 47 33

Car lettering Eindhoven
De Dieze 31a
5684 PR Best
Telephone: +31 49 937 8666

Carwrappro.com
The Run 8215
5504 EM Veldhoven
Telephone: +31 40 303 3777

Glance&Vision
Kruisstraat 32
5502 JE Veldhoven
Telephone: +31 40 230 1150

Car wrapping Zwolle

Van Dijk Signmakers
Telford Street 51
8013 RL Zwolle
Telephone: +31 38 741 0020

Figures And Letters Illuminated Advertising
Morse Street 2
8013 PP Zwolle
Telephone: +31 38 465 9555

RGCardesign
Eiffel Street 101
8013 RT Zwolle
Telephone: +31 6 11 76 01 97

The Small Advertising
Telford Street 12
8013 RM Zwolle
Telephone: +31 38 466 0058

I am Advertising
Popov Street 28
8013 RK Zwolle
Telephone: + 31 38 454 7478

Car wrapping Haarlem

Cartelli Customs
Fustweg 1H
2031 CJ HAARLEM
Telephone: + 31 6 14 52 17 69

Tobo Advertising
Sint Eustatiusstraat 2
2071 XP Santpoort-Noord
Telephone: + 31 23 538 8073
Telephone: + 31 6 54 33 22 75

Climax Design
Foundry 12
2211 XK Noordwijkerhout
Telephone: + 31 25 251 4358

SignWise
HENDRIK FIGEEWEG 5J
2031BJ HAARLEM
Telephone: +31 23 548 33 44

Wrap Destination
Noordermeerstraat 7
2131 AD Hoofddorp
Telephone: +31 23 584 9444

Car wrapping Enschede

Tuccer advertising
Inner harbour 18
7547 BH Enschede
Telephone: +31 53 430 55 66

The Letter Concurrent
Cromhoffsbleekweg 126
7513 EW Enschede
Telephone: +31 53 432 8248

GA Car
WOOLDRIKSWEG 166
7512 AW ENSCHEDE
Telephone: +31 53 574 6396

eXpressZO design & advertising
Autumn Road 29 B
7532 SK Enschede
Telephone: +31 6 11 14 09 49

Car wrapping Nijmegen

Ottoman carwrap & carcleaning
Koopvaardijweg 5C
6541 BR Nijmegen
Telephone: +31 6 34 70 89 11

Langeveld Automotive
Doctor de Blécourtstraat 76 U20
6541 DK Nijmegen
Telephone: +31 6 40 62 46 01

Quickprint B.V.
Energy Road 76
6541 CZ Nijmegen
Telephone: +31 24 377 1483

Uijt den Boogaard Advertising
Kerkenbos 10, 18A
6546 BA Nijmegen
Telephone: +31 24 373 7079

Car wrapping Antwerp

Nextime Wrapping
Van Duyststraat 137
2100 Antwerp - Belgium
Telephone: +32 48 341 6680

Art Vision International BVBA
Herentalsebaan 406/b1
2160 Wommelgem - Belgium
Telephone: +32 32 889 524

Infinity Artwerps
Patriottenstraat 14
2600 Antwerp - Belgium
Telephone: +32 48 933 1000

5 advantages of alloy wheels

Nov 25, 2021 | Tyres, Tuning | 0 comments

Aluminium alloy wheels have become increasingly popular in recent years. Many car owners choose to replace the standard steel rims of their car with alloy rims. This can be an excellent choice. There are more advantages than one would initially expect. We discuss five advantages of alloy wheels.

Chic or flashy appearance

The main attraction of alloy wheels is, of course, their appearance. Aluminium alloy wheels are available in a variety of beautiful designs and colours. They can give your car that extra chic or just that extra sporty look that will make you stand out even more. You buy for example beautiful light metal rims at Online-Velgen.nl

Less chance of corrosion

Aluminium rims, provided they have had a good surface treatment, are less sensitive to corrosion than steel rims. As long as damage, for example from hitting a kerb, is avoided, aluminium rims can often last longer. But beware: alloy wheels with a bad paint treatment are more susceptible to corrosion than steel wheels.

Better dimensional accuracy

A steel rim is pressed and then welded together in a mould. In the production of an alloy rim, a special finishing process is used that ensures more precise dimensions and a more accurate weight. This ensures optimal balance and avoids unwanted vibrations while driving.

Better for life of tyres, braking system and wheel bearings

Compared to steel rims, thick-walled aluminium rims handle the heat generated by the tyres and braking better. They absorb and dissipate this heat better. This ensures that the operating temperature of the tyres, the braking system and the wheel bearings remains lower. As a result, the life span of these parts can be extended compared to use in combination with steel rims.

Less distortion after absorption pressure

It is wrongly said that aluminium rims are not as strong as steel rims. It is indeed the case that aluminium has greater flexibility than steel. However, this also ensures better absorption of pressure. As a result, an alloy rim deforms less quickly if it has to absorb a blow than a steel rim.
It is true that aluminium rims require more maintenance than steel rims if you want to ensure that they remain beautiful and last as long as possible. But that is probably what you are prepared to pay for when you invest in classy alloy wheels.

Car polishing, what you should know

Nov 24, 2021 | Damage | 0 comments

Car polishing

Does your car have some small scratches or dull spots? These things are almost impossible to prevent and have many different causes. A bush you drove too close to, a bunch of keys hitting your door or maybe even a manual wash. For this kind of superficial damage, polishing your car is the solution. You don't have to have your car repainted and the result is fantastic. A fresh new layer appears and your car looks like new again.
In this article you can read all about the polishing of your car and which professional you can go to in your area.

Polishing your own car

Will you take on the challenge of polishing your car yourself? Apart from putting in a lot of energy, it is important to keep the following things in mind:

The basis, a clean car

Because polishing is nothing more than very intensive rubbing of the surface of your car with a polishing pad and polishing agent, the car's paintwork must be carefully cleaned beforehand. Residual dirt, dust or sand can otherwise cause scratches during polishing. This is exactly what you want to avoid.

Washing

What do you need?
- 2 buckets
- Good car shampoo
- Washing glove
- Microfibre drying cloth

First of all, hose down your car thoroughly. Now wash your car thoroughly using the two-bucket method (one bucket with soap, one bucket with clean water) and a washing glove. Rinse the washing glove in the bucket of clean water.
A good car shampoo cleans better, smells good and glides more smoothly over the paintwork and is therefore safe to use. With a washing glove, it is easier to get into the corners. Moreover, a washing glove lifts up the dirt and holds the water well. This way you prevent possible new scratches.
Dry the car with a microfibre cloth. The soft and water-absorbent material does not damage the paintwork and does not leave streaks. Never use tea towels, towels or old T-shirts.

Clay

Washing only removes relatively simple and superficial contamination. Clay can be used to remove stubborn dirt, such as fly rust (small rust particles). Using clay in combination with clay lubricant, residual dirt is literally pulled off the paintwork. The clay becomes dirty and discoloured. Time to knead the clay a little. You don't get a "clean" piece of clay by kneading? Then replace the clay. By using a clay lubricant, you prevent so-called marring. Due to a combination of pressure, the coarseness of the clay and how clean the clay is (still), a very small unevenness in the paintwork can occur (marring). Don't worry, it will disappear again when you polish.
The result after claying is a clean and smooth surface that can now be polished.
Is the sun shining brightly? Before you start colouring, put your car in the shade.

Polishing

Polishes are available in various coarsities. Find out more about these products and never buy a coarser polish than necessary. Start with the coarsest polish, for example a medium polish, and finish with a finishing polish.
The right polishing pad distributes the polish better and makes polishing more effective. Polishing pads are available in different grooves. For example, combine a medium polish with a medium polishing pad.
When you have finished polishing, you can safely remove any residual polish from the paintwork using a microfibre cloth, without the risk of scratching it. When you have done this, there may still be some polishing oil left on the paintwork. Sometimes you can feel it, but you can hardly see it. The oil remains in microscopic scratches and only disappears after a few weeks. It is better to remove the polishing oil immediately with an IPA or panel wipe and see what the real result of the polishing has been. Moreover, wax, coating or sealant will perform much better.
Now protect your paintwork again with a coating, sealant or wax. By polishing, you have removed the old protective layer. These products often add extra shine. They make your car shine even harder. Apply these products with special applicator pads, small foam pads that are very suitable for applying these products.
Polishing by hand is a very labour-intensive job. Fortunately, there are polishing machines that make polishing a lot easier and the job can be done more quickly.

The professionals

Is all the hard work not producing the desired result? Then why not leave the polishing to a professional? The costs of car polishing often do not outweigh the number of hours you have to spend on it yourself. The price of car polishing starts from € 99.
In the overview below, you can find a professional near you who would like to take care of your car. Let it shine!

Car polishing Utrecht

Car Cleaning Service Utrecht
California Drive 31
3565 BJ Utrecht
Telephone: +31 30 266 1135

Car Cleaning Company The Car Butler
Mississippi Drive 2
3565 CG Utrecht
Telephone: +31 30 262 0075

Car cleaning company Low Budget Utrecht
Labradordreef
3565 AN Utrecht
Telephone: +31 6 30959519

Wash and Care Utrecht - Service at home
Zuiderzeelaan 105 (note not a visiting address)
1382 JV Weesp
Telephone: + 31 82 130 0716

Car polishing Amsterdam

E.J. van de Berg CarCleaning
School Avenue 79
2121 GD Bennebroek
Telephone: + 31 6 33 62 17 40

Car Care Expert
Learning route 3a
1161 AA Zwanenburg
Telephone: + 31 6 46 56 87

Amstel Car Shine
Spaklerweg 89
1114 AE Amsterdam
Telephone: + 31 20 463 6139

The Wash Crew, mobile car cleaning company Amsterdam
Telephone: + 31 20 210 1265

Wash and Care Amsterdam - Service at home
Zuiderzeelaan 105 (note not a visiting address)
1382 JV Weesp
Telephone: + 31 82 130 0716

Car polishing The Hague

American Carwash
Scheldestraat 13
2515 TA The Hague
Telephone: + 31 70 406 3862

Cleaning business Leyweg
Leyweg 515 A
2545 GD The Hague
Telephone: +31 6 41463362

Steamclean B.V. Professional Car Care
Henricuskade 31
2497 NB The Hague
Telephone: +31 70 744 2023

City Car Cleaning
Noorderbeekdwarsstraat 173
2562 XR The Hague
Telephone: +31 6 47 81 40 12

Wash My Car
Energy Street
2525 KA The Hague
Telephone: +31 6 82 68 1166

Wash and Care The Hague - Service at home
Zuiderzeelaan 105 (note not a visiting address)
1382 JV Weesp
Telephone: + 31 82 130 0716

Car polishing Rotterdam

Car cleaning company Tim van der Hoek
Coriet van Alphen-Roosstraat 9 to 11
3088 GT Rotterdam
Telephone: +31 6 14595953

Perfect Polish
Adamshofstraat 44-46
3061 ZG Rotterdam
Telephone: +31 10 411 3332

Ancar Cleaning
Abraham van Stolkweg 96
3041 JA Rotterdam
Telephone: +31 6 47 72 20

Star Car Cleaning
Weena 940
3014 AX Rotterdam
Telephone: +31 6 47293360

Fresh Car Clean
Gouderakstraat 28a
3079 DB Rotterdam
Telephone: +31 6 48811412

Wash and Care Rotterdam - Service at home
Zuiderzeelaan 105 (note not a visiting address)
1382 JV Weesp
Telephone: + 31 82 130 0716

Car polishing Groningen

Cleaning Groningen
Koningsweg 14-Unit 1
9731 AT Groningen
Telephone: +31 50 579 3029

Car Guys Groningen
Stavangerweg 41-25
9723 JC Groningen
Telephone: +31 6 29 07 97 07

Small Car Cleaning
Koldingweg 14
9723 HK Groningen
Telephone: +31 50 549 0705

Car cleaning Roden
Hagen 16
9301 ZJ Roden
Telephone: +31 50 501 3867

Car polishing Arnhem

Car cleaning company Arnhem
P.Calandweg 13
6827 BJ Arnhem
Telephone: +31 26 361 3075

Carcleaning SpiQ BV
Innovation Road 34B
7007 CD Doetinchem
Telephone: +31 6 81 79 05 61

Carcleaning Arnhem
Santkamp 53
6836 BE Arnhem
Telephone: +31 6 28 81 05 29

Bosch Car Service Arnhem Car Company NH
P.Calandweg 13
6827 BJ Arnhem
Telephone: +31 26 361 3075

CarDream
P.Calandweg 13
6827 BJ Arnhem
Telephone: +31 26 361 3075

Car polishing Almere

Car cleaning company Almere | Shiny City Cars
Market Square 1211
1314 AJ Almere
Telephone: +31 36 525 9733

Jurgh Car Detailing
Hand-Eg 5A
1648 GD De Goorn
Telephone: +31 88 587 4444

Alja Cleaning Services
De Huchtstraat 4
1327 EE Almere
Telephone: +31 36 533 3776

Wash and Care Almere - Service at home
Zuiderzeelaan 105 (note not a visiting address)
1382 JV Weesp
Telephone: + 31 82 130 0716

Car polishing Zwolle

Car Cleaning Zwolle
Popov Street 20-31
8013 RK Zwolle
Telephone: +31 6 31 28 79 57

Spotless car detailing
Telford Street 9-22
8013 RL Zwolle
Telephone: +31 6 23 24 60 34

Car ProCleaning
Graham Bellstraat 12F
8013 PL Zwolle
Telephone: +31 6 31 33 13 32

SCS Car Detailing
Popov Street 20-31
8013 RK Zwolle
Telephone: +31 6 31 28 79 57

Car polishing Assen

E&A Autocleaning V.O.F.
Spanjelaan 30
9403 DP Assen
Phone: +31 59 240 5769

Vip Cleaning Assen
J.C. van Markenstraat 3B
9403 AR Assen
Telephone: +31 6 41803837

Ratyl
Thyme Street 61
9408 AH Assen
Telephone: +31 6 81 40 73 20

Farman Cars & Cleaning
Ketellapperstraat 14
9403 VR Assen
Phone: +31 59 248 1819

Car polishing Alkmaar

Polytop
Wolvenkoog 9
1822 BE Alkmaar
Telephone: +31 72 564 6444

Vanderdetails | Detailing | Glass Coating | Antidust | Alkmaar
Hazenkoog 10b
1822 BS Alkmaar
Telephone: +31 6 28 24 13 57
Go Cleaner Alkmaar
Helderseweg 31
1817 BA Alkmaar
Telephone: +31 6 85 45 67 16

Alkmaar Car Cleaning
Berenkoog 66-A
1822 BZ Alkmaar
Telephone: +31 6 27203855

Wash and Care Alkmaar - Service at home
Zuiderzeelaan 105 (note not a visiting address)
1382 JV Weesp
Telephone: + 31 82 130 0716

Car polishing Haarlem

IQ Car service
Hendrik Figeeweg 53
2031 BJ Haarlem
Telephone: +31 23 202 7409

Carmetic Detailing Studio - Exclusive car cleaning company
Rutherford Street 9
2014 KA Haarlem
Telephone: +31 6 33 03 77

The car polishing shop
Haarlemmerstraat 39
2182 HB Hillegom
Telephone: +31 6 33 62 17 40

Wash and Care Haarlem - Service at home
Zuiderzeelaan 105 (note not a visiting address)
1382 JV Weesp
Telephone: + 31 82 130 0716

Car polishing Nijmegen

Edwin Auto Detailing
Binderskampweg 40A
6545 CB Nijmegen
Telephone: +31 6 52 04 44 53

Bonel Detailing
Heiweg 53
6533 PA Nijmegen
Telephone: +31 6 46 28 6 050

BarBaros Detailing
Kraanstraat 94
6541 EJ Nijmegen
Telephone: +31 6 43 61 36 63
Wash and Care Nijmegen - Service at home
Zuiderzeelaan 105 (note not a visiting address)
1382 JV Weesp
Telephone: + 31 82 130 0716

Car polishing Den Bosch

Purol Car Cleaning Center
Sigarenmakerstraat 2a
5232 BK 's-Hertogenbosch
Telephone: +31 6 16 48 61 47

B&T Car Cleaning & Detailing
Afrikalaan 12-C
5232 BD 's-Hertogenbosch
Telephone: +31 73 644 1241

Easy clean
Tram Quay 15
5211 VB 's-Hertogenbosch
Telephone: +31 73 690 0316

Car polishing Tilburg

Top End Car Detailing
Aresstraat 13-01
5048 CD Tilburg
Telephone: +31 6 29 49 86 72

Mart Auto Detailing (Car Care & Cleaning)
Poppelseweg 1, 05 A
5051 PL Goirle
Telephone: +31 6 44 14 22 48

CleanPlus AutoCare
Railway meadow 3
5133 NM Riel
Telephone: +31 6 51 59 10 96

Flash Carcleaning
Nautilusstraat 169
5015 AN Tilburg
Telephone: +31 6 22 94 08 88

Car polishing Maastricht

Car Cleaning Kevin
The Rondeel 3-9
6219 PG Maastricht
Telephone: +31 6 49 91 36 34

ABC Cleaning Braeken
Oosterbroekweg 2-G
6247 BN Gronsveld
Telephone: +31 6 24 55 34 72

Tom's Car Cleaning
Overbroek 2
6247 EN Gronsveld
Telephone: +31 6 12 22 17 80

Car Makeover Car cleaning- car body repair shop Margraten South Limburg
Tromputte 2
6269 BC Margraten
Telephone: +31 43 458 9304

Car polishing Deventer

CSC Exclusive | Cleaning & Detailing | Exclusive Car Care | Deventer
Emdenstraat 9A
7418 BR Deventer
Telephone: +31 6 48 25 28 07

Car cleaning centre Deventer
London Street 9
7418 EE Deventer
Telephone: +31 57 062 5254

iClean Carwash
Rostockstraat 2
7418 EL DEVENTER
Telephone: +31 57 060 6909

Car polishing Almelo

Car cleaning centre Almelo
Nightingale Street 4
7605 BN Almelo
Telephone: +31 6 13 22 36 96

Car Care Twente
Lange Voort 2
7627 NG Bornerbroek
Telephone: +31 74 349 2854

Memo Car Clean Service
Frederik van Eedenstraat 1
7606 BH Almelo
Telephone: +31 54 645 5765

PURE car Cleaning
Van Meelweg 5
7602 RD Almelo
Telephone: +31 6 10445592

Car polishing Enschede

Albert's Car Cleaning
De Zoeker Esch 2C1
7582 CN Losser
Telephone: +31 6 51 11 39 03

ACC Twente Autoservice & CarCleaning
Bultsweg 90
7532 XJ Enschede
Telephone: +31 53 230 8140

Excellent Carcleaning
Wooldriksweg 140
7512 AW Enschede
Telephone: +31 53 434 3868

Polish & Shine Hengelo
Steen saltweg 21G
7554 RN Hengelo
Telephone: +31 74 820 0950

Replace front and rear axle drive? What you need to know

Nov 18, 2021 | Various, Safety | 0 comments

Gaiters - you may not hear about them very often. Yet they are very important car parts. Driving around with damaged homokinetic joints can be life-threatening in some cases. What does this car part do? How do you know that it needs to be replaced and how much does it cost to replace a joint pinion? We tell you more!

What are homokinets?

Hubs are also known as pinion joints or homokinetic joints. It is the car part that connects the wheel to the drive shaft. It is an ingeniously designed joint that ensures that the wheels and the axle always rotate at the same speed, even when steering or taking a bumpy sandy road.

The part that often shows defects first is the sleeve that surrounds the homokineet. This shaft sleeve contains grease for the proper, smooth operation of the clutch. When the sleeve is damaged and gets torn, this grease leaks. Dirt also gets into the hub axle.

Crankshaft symptoms in the event of damage

Crank joints broken? The sooner you get there, the better. This will not only save you high maintenance costs, but will also be safer. In order to help you spot defective parts in time, we have listed the damaged joint pin symptoms for you.

Ticking sound when steering

Do you hear a ticking or clicking noise when you steer and accelerate at the same time? There is a good chance that one of the coil joints is broken. When in doubt, find an empty parking space where you have the space to drive in circles in reverse. Accelerate a little at a time. If the ticking gets louder, there is probably a defective axle box.

A grease spot

If the axle cover is damaged, grease will leak out. This grease ends up on the hub axle, the wheels and the tyres. Do you suspect that one of the joints is broken? Then don't conclude that you are wrong, because you don't see a grease spot on the wheels. In the beginning these grease spots are small. Only when the axle cover is damaged further and more grease is leaking, you will see this on the wheels. If there is a large grease spot, the car part is probably already so badly damaged that not only the axle cover, but also the homokineet itself and maybe the drive shaft need to be replaced.

Shock or vibration of the car

Homing joints in good condition ensure that the wheels and axle have the same speed. If a homokinetic clutch is not doing its job properly anymore, this will cause jolting or vibrating. In the beginning, you only notice this when you make a sharp turn and accelerate. The more the car part is damaged, the more severe the jolting and vibrating becomes. Eventually, you will also feel it when driving in a straight line at a constant speed. At this stage, driving with a broken hub cap becomes really dangerous. The joint is so badly damaged that it can now come loose, leaving your wheel disconnected from the axle. Your car becomes uncontrollable.

Replace front drive shaft - the sooner, the better

A seriously damaged axle box causes life-threatening situations on the road. No wonder that a cracked axle cover results in an MOT-approved car. When you hear a ticking or clicking noise for the first time while steering or accelerating, you do not have to take the emergency lane immediately. However, it is important to go to the garage as soon as possible. If you get there quickly, there is a chance that only the axle cover needs to be replaced. This is relatively cheap.

Does the homokineet itself also need to be replaced? That is a more expensive option. Often the axle is also replaced. The axle has to be dismantled anyway to replace the homokinets and often the drive shaft itself is also worn out. To prevent having to go to the garage again within six months, it is best to buy a completely new driveshaft. Sometimes you have no choice. Not all drive shafts are supplied separately. They are only for sale as part of the drive shaft. Since replacing the complete driveshaft is a very expensive undertaking, many people choose to get rid of their car.

Camshaft replacement costs

Replacing the axle cover of a joint pin usually costs between 90 and 150 euros. Replacing a single drive pinion joint costs between 400 and 750 euros. Replacing a drive shaft costs between 430 and 1200 euros, and replacing both drive shafts can cost between 760 and 2200 euros.

The large price differences for the same repairs are related to the cost of parts for specific car makes and models, but also to the workshop's labour costs.

en_GBEN
nl_NLNL de_DEDE en_GBEN