Riaans Auto

25/08/2026

🌡️ YOUR CAR’S COOLING SYSTEM DOES MORE THAN STOP WATER FROM BOILING — IT PREVENTS ENGINE DAMAGE.

Let’s talk operating temperature.

Your engine is designed to run within a specific temperature range. A healthy cooling system keeps that temperature stable — coolant, radiator, thermostat, water pump, pressure cap, fans and hoses all working together.

Now here’s where things get interesting…

💧 Water doesn’t just get “a bit hotter” when it boils.

When liquid water turns into steam, it expands to roughly 1,600 times its original volume at atmospheric pressure.

Now imagine that happening inside a cooling system that is already under pressure.

That pressure always goes somewhere.

And that’s where you end up with:
🔥 overheating
💥 burst hoses
💥 damaged radiator components
💥 blown seals
💥 cylinder‑head damage
💥 a compromised system that continue to fail...
💸 and a repair bill that makes that little bottle of coolant look VERY cheap!

And please… 🙈

If your vehicle keeps losing water/coolant, topping up every few days is NOT a repair — it’s a red flag.

A healthy cooling system should not need topping up.

If you’re driving around knowing your vehicle is losing coolant and your solution is simply:

“Ag, I’ll just put some more water in.”

…you are not fixing the problem.
You’re just giving the problem more time to become expensive. 😅

🚗 If your car is using coolant, find out WHY.

A small leak today can become a very big problem tomorrow.

Riaans Auto Repairs — fix the leak today, save the engine tomorrow. 🔧

02/06/2026

We’ve been quiet… so here’s your reminder: “just quickly check it” is never quick 😄

Customer: “Starter not working… uncle says it’s just bushes, how much?”

Workshop reality: 💀
🔥 Melted windings
🔥 Burnt insulation
🔥 Starter looks like it tried to weld itself to the engine

… officially retired starter.

No bushes.
No hammer trick.
No “just clean it”.

Just electrical devastation.

Moral: if it was diagnosed over a braai… still bring it to people with a multimeter 😂

We fix cars.
Not campfire theories.

09/02/2026

We don’t normally look this relaxed 😄

Between customers, paperwork, diagnostics, and keeping the workshop spotless, we managed to capture a fun version of the team behind Riaans Auto Repairs.

The humour is intentional — the quality of work is non-negotiable.

Thanks for trusting us with your vehicles.

30/01/2026

True story! 😅

05/01/2026

🔧 We recently had the pleasure of hosting a learner from Bellville Technical High School for job shadowing at Riaan’s Auto Repairs.

During his time with us, Glody Bantu showed great eagerness to learn, a positive attitude, and a solid understanding of the motor industry and workshop environment.
We’re proud to present him with a Certificate of Acknowledgement and wish him all the best with his future in the automotive trade.

Well done and keep up the good work! 💪

25/12/2025

10/11/2025

03/11/2025

🌱 Exciting Changes at Riaan’s Auto Repairs CC! 🌱

We’re not just fixing cars — we’re investing in a cleaner, greener future!

Right now, we’re replacing our old asbestos roof at 12 Huguenot Street with a brand new, environmentally safe one. 🚧
A big thank you to Reno Roofs for the professional installation and to HMS – Occupational Hygiene Monitoring Services for overseeing the process in full compliance with Asbestos Regulations 11(2). Safety first — for our team, our customers, and our community. 💪

And we’re not stopping there! ⚡
Next up, we’ll be partnering with Durbanville Electrical and Lighting to install solar power, reducing our carbon footprint and taking another step toward a sustainable, energy-efficient workshop. ☀️

At Riaan’s Auto Repairs, we believe that going green isn’t just about the cars we service — it’s about how we operate every day.

💬 “A cleaner workshop. A cleaner community. A cleaner future.”

14/10/2025

Proud to support the DHI Western Province Over 40 Action Cricket team. Well done to all — what a great evening celebrating teamwork and dedication!” 💙💛🏏

29/08/2025

🚗🔧 Proud Moment for Riaan’s Auto Repairs! 🔧🚗

We are extremely proud of Thys van Zyl, who is serving as a Provincial Skills Adjudicator on behalf of Retail Motor Industry Organisation - RMI/MIWA at the WCED Provincial Skills Competition 2025 👏

This exciting event takes place on 29 & 30 August 2025, covering various subjects and categories at HTS Bellville – including Mechanical Technology: Automotive, Welding, Fitting & Machining, and many more.

It’s an honor to see one of our own representing the industry at this level, sharing his knowledge and passion with the next generation of skilled professionals. 💪

Stay tuned – we’ll share more info and updates soon!