Autoworld launches its range of Total Lubricants

We’ve just introduced Total Lubricants to our range of motor oils! Total is one of the top three players in the African lubricants market, building its reputation on bold Research & Development and rigorous testing.

Total’s leading lubricants include:

  1. QUARTZ engine oils: QUARTZ deals with the demands of a diversified customer base - from motorsports teams and top racers to manufacturers and mechanics. QUARTZ engine oils exceed even the most demanding requirements of car manufacturers. QUARTZ engine oils not only enhance engine cleanliness and boost engine protection, but also improve fuel efficiency.

  2. RUBIA engine oils: The RUBIA brand has been specially developed for trucks and other heavy vehicles. Tested in real world conditions during fleet tests, this range has been approved by heavy vehicle manufacturers.

  3. MULTAGRI transmission oils: Total’s MULTAGRI transmission oil brand has been developed for the lubrication of different systems of agricultural machinery. It is suitable for use in mechanical transmissions, gearboxes, reduction drives and bevel gears.

  4. COOLELF AUTO SUPRA coolant: This is a very long-life coolant which has been tested in different conditions. This coolant gives the best compromise between heat transfer and cold protection, meeting or exceeding the requirements of most engine manufacturers.

Here’s why using Total lubricants is a wise choice.

GREAT FOR YOUR ENGINE
Hot temperatures can cause some oils to become too liquid. When this happens, the oil will no longer coat the engine's moving parts, as though there is no oil in the engine. However Total motor oils are formulated to maintain their viscosity in the heat. In addition, Total engine oil can increase the life of your car's engine by minimising friction between moving parts. This reduces wear and tear and protects the engine from dirt and corrosion.

GREAT FOR YOUR POCKET
Total lubricants can save you money by

  • reducing the need for costly mechanical repairs

  • reducing fuel consumption

  • reducing oil change frequency 

To encourage you to get started with Total lubricants, in October we’re offering a 15% discount off our full Total range!

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Autoworld September 25% discount offer - yes really

Since the kwacha is still strong, we’re delighted to be able to continue giving amazing discounts. In fact we’re expanding and extending this offer:

1) The eligible items include more products! This massive 25% offer includes tyres, batteries, autospares, Ecogen and Yamabisi generators, Mercury Outboard 2-stroke engines (3-60HP) and marine accessories.

2) The discount has gone up from 20% to 25%

3) Our current offer starts on 1st September and continues for 14 days until 14th September.

Why not enjoy these amazing discounts now, before stock runs out? Available at all participating Autoworld branches and Impala Service Station.

Terms and conditions apply.

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Discount crazy in August

We’ve gone discount crazy this month :) We’re giving away 20% on tyres, batteries and most of our range of Autospares!!!! You’ll not want to miss out on this mother of all sales, from Thursday 5th Aug 2021 to Wednesday 11th Aug 2021. Check in store for details. Terms and conditions apply.

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Enjoy a 15% discount on Willard and Raylite batteries this June

In these cooler months, many a motorist finds their car begins to struggle to start. Their battery that seemed fine in those summer months now starts to show signs of fatigue. If this is your story, we’re here to help - with a generous 15% on all Willard and Raylite batteries at participating branches while stock last. Offer closes 9th June 2021. Don’t miss out!

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**Special June Bonus**
For the whole of June, we're also offering free battery testing, and free testing of your battery charging system.

Your vehicle problems sorted with Autoworld :)

Autoworld celebrates International Labour Day 2021

On May 1st 2021, Autoworld Zambia was happy to celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of its employees by awarding several prizes and certificates. This year managers nominated 15 employees for certificates in various categories. From this group of certificate winners, two employees were specially selected as prize winners.

Smart Ng'uni and Andrew Mwanza each won a genset - Smart for his hard work and Andrew for his honesty. Andrew is a salesman in the main shop on Freedom Way Lusaka, and Smart works at the Autoworld Kitwe Branch. Andrew has worked at Autoworld for the last ten years, and Smart for the last seven years.

The following employees each received a certificate for their hard work: Francis Choolwe (Salesman at Main Shop), Robert Nyirenda (Assistant Salesman at Downtown Shop), Webster Chilufya (General Worker at Downtown Warehouse), Dean Tandeo (Technician at Woodlands Branch) and Conellius Munyeka (Warehouse Clerk at Main Warehouse).

The following employees received a certificate in the ‘most improved’ category: Victor Silwimba (Technician at Kapiri Mposhi Branch), Victor Miller (Technician at Livingstone Branch), Webster Lukali (Salesman at Comesa Branch), Ephraim Nkhoma (Salesman at Cairo Rd Branch), George Mbasela (Technician at Impala Service Station) and Moses Manda (Purchasing Clerk at Downtown Head Office).

And the following employees received a certificate for their honesty: John Chomba (General Worker at Kitwe Branch) and Kaluba Mtamira (Audit Assistant at Downtown Accounts Office).

Many congratulations to each and every one of these star performers!

Why is my car failing to start in the cold weather?

Photo courtesy of RAC UK

Photo courtesy of RAC UK

Cooler weather can cause problems with car batteries due to damage that has accumulated during the summer months! High temperatures may speed up plate corrosion and cause electrolytes to vaporise faster.

In winter, when the battery is colder and the motor oil is thicker, your battery may no longer be able to turn the engine

That's the time to think about a new battery, especially if it's 3 - 4 years old. However regular checks and general vehicle maintenance will prolong the life of your battery.

Check out our monthly offers here

Read our recent article “Should I use synthetic engine oil? Or stick to conventional mineral oil?” here

Men more likely to speed than women, UK research finds

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UK research has found that men are almost twice as likely as women to break the speed limit while driving. Telematics insurance firm insurethebox analysed more than five billion miles of driving data, and discovered that "boy racers" behaved the worst, speeding 130% more than girls of the same age. However women in their forties are found to speed two per cent more than their male counterparts! Read more here

May 2021 15% special on Safeline brake pads and GUD filters

We’re here to help you keep your vehicle safe and performing well. For those all important vehicle maintenance jobs, we’re offering our complete range of Safeline brake pads and GUD filters at a 15% discount from 6th - 12th May 2021!

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Available at all participating Autoworld branches and Impala service station while stocks last.

Should I use synthetic engine oil? Or stick to conventional mineral oil?

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You may have noticed that some engine oils claim to be synthetic oil, which sounds like a good idea to avoid the use of petroleum-based products. But what is really meant by synthetic oil? Is it any good for my car? And does it really help the environment?

The best synthetic oils offer more mileage, keep the engine cleaner, perform equally well in low and high temperatures, and protect your engine by keeping wear at bay. But some automotive enthusiasts will argue that conventional oil performs the same as synthetic oil, adding that synthetic oil is simply marketing. And it does help the environment - not because it’s made from green products, but because you need to change it less often than regular oil. But one thing is certain - you’re going to pay a higher price for synthetic oil.

The most important thing is to stick with the recommended viscosity. If your owner’s manual says 5W30, or 15W40, or 10W60 as an oil viscosity grade, that’s what you need to use.

So let’s dig in. There are several terms used to describe the varying degrees of synthesis in engine oil:

  • Fully synthetic engine oil

  • Synthetic technology engine oil

  • Synthetic blend engine oil

  • Conventional (mineral) engine oil

‘Fully synthetic’ engine oil consists of chemical compounds that are artificially made, with no petroleum products involved. Manufacturers of high performance European cars have been recommending fully synthetic motor oils for well over a decade.

Synthetic engine oils provide better engine protection than mineral oils, especially from wear and corrosion, and they also contribute to engine cleanliness, since they create practically no residue. Additionally they reduce internal resistance, thus increasing engine power and torque, and reducing fuel consumption. Lastly they provide a lower level of exhaust emission.

‘Synthetic technology’ oil is produced by mineral refining with chemical treatment, meaning that petroleum products are used in its manufacture but the additives are completely identical or similar to those in synthetic engine oils. This engine oil category is especially common among freight vehicles or motorcycles. Synthetic technology engine oils represent great value for money.

As its name implies, ‘synthetic blend’ engine oils are made out of a combination of mineral and synthetic base oils, with the right additives. Also called synthetic-based engine oils, they contain additives whose composition is identical or similar to mineral engine oils, which is why synthetic-based engine oils are, as far as their quality is concerned, closer to mineral engine oils. They are simply a cheap alternative to fully synthetic or synthetic technology oils - ideal for vehicles that are over 10 years old, or that have gone over 200,000 km.

Conventional (mineral) engine oils are refined from petroleum products, with no synthetic ingredient in sight. These oils are less resistant to high temperatures and oxidation compared to synthetic engine oils, which is why they have to be changed more often. But they have higher liquid points, which makes them favorable for winter conditions and extremely low temperatures.

In summary, if you have a brand new or a fine tuned car, it’s worth using a fully synthetic oil, for optimal performance and longer life. But if your vehicle has seen better days, or has a high mileage, it’s probably sensible to go for a blend or even a conventional motor oil. Whichever you choose, make sure you get the correct viscosity grade, as recommended for your vehicle model.

This month April 2021 we’re running a special 15% discount offer on our full range of Castrol and Shell lubricants - from 8th - 14th April. These include synthetic and mineral engine oils. Choose wisely. And happy motoring!

References:

https://www.castrol.com/en_us/united-states/home/motor-oil-and-fluids/engine-oils/motor-engine-oil-types/full-synthetic.html

https://www.total-serbia.rs/en/advice-proposals/ehow/differences-between-mineral-synthetic-and-synthetic-based-engine-oil

https://www.autoguide.com/top-12-best-synthetic-oils-you-can-buy

Electric powered vehicles in Zambia?

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In this article we look briefly at the electric car concept and what it means for the Zambian driving experience.

Because of the environmental issues of petroleum products, it's inevitable that electric cars are coming. And they will certainly change everything. Find out more from Jaguar Zambia’s Electric cars FAQs.

In fact Zambia stands to benefit from the transition from petrol-based fuel to electric power as the batteries used to store the power in electric cars need cobalt in their manufacture. And Zambia has cobalt in abundance as a bi-product of copper.

In addition the charging time for electric car batteries is getting shorter - see this recent article in the UK’s Guardian newspaper.

But for Zambia, as for any other country, there is one big challenge - that of infrastructure. You will be able to charge your electric car at home overnight, which will work for school and shopping trips. But to cater for longer distances, instead of gas stations, the country will need a web of charging stations. And this is going to take time to develop. So don't think of exchanging your petrol car for a Tesla just yet!!

Autoworld 15% discount March offer on batteries and terminals

This month we’re giving away 15% off the value of all our Willard and Raylite batteries* as well as Extratech battery terminals! Available at all participating Autoworld branches and Impala Service Station while stocks last.

This promotion comes with free battery checking and charging system checking.

Offer runs from 3rd - 10th March 2021.

*The promotion does not apply to solar batteries

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Offers Galore at Autoworld this Valentine's

To celebrate Valentine's this month, we have not one, not two, but three offers for you! Find out below how you can save as you buy - on filters and engine oil, jerry cans and windscreen cleaner. For the sake of your loves ones, get yourself kitted out and driving smoothly for those summer trips. And show your vehicle some love - give it an engine makeover with new filters and a change of oil!!

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New Year engine lubricants offer from Autoworld

Enjoy a smooth start to 2021 with a 15% discount on our full range of Castrol lubricants! Now is your chance to ‘spring clean’ your car’s engine with a change of engine oil and other lubricants. This will not only give you a better motoring experience, but also give your engine a longer life.

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All about filters + our October offer

Dusty October is upon us. Time to think about air filters, oil filters, fuel filters …

A clean engine runs more efficiently than a dirty engine and your car’s air filter is the engine’s first line of defense. A new air filter allows your vehicle’s engine to get clean air, a key component in the combustion process. The air filter prevents airborne contaminants such as dirt, dust and leaves from getting pulled into your car’s engine and potentially damaging it. Champion Auto Parts

Whatever your filter needs, Autoworld can help, and at a 15% discount! For the next 7 days enjoy this generous offer … and do your car a favour with clean filters.

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Oil change alert + September monthly special from Autoworld

Engine oil is absolutely essential for your car (engines can run without oil for less than 30 minutes). And it's not just the quantity of oil that's important. It's also vital that the oil quality is good.

"Dark colored, cloudy or gritty textured oil is a sign the lubricating components of the oil have been exposed to heat for too long and needs to be changed. Adding oil instead of an oil change at this point could cause engine issues. This used oil needs to be removed to allow new oil to lubricate your engine's parts." Global Automotive Jan 17 2020

In short, you need to check your oil regularly, and top up or change as required.

This month buy any of our range of Castrol lubricants with a 15% discount! The offer is valid for 7 days from today.

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August special from Autoworld

THIS MONTH’S SPECIAL

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We’re excited to announce a 15% special discount on all Goodyear tyres + free tyre fitting, balancing and wheel alignment when you buy 4 Goodyear tyres*.

Keep safe by replacing tyres when they are worn. Treads help cool the tyre by allowing air to flow in between the grooves. Bald tyres don't have the grooves provided by treads, so the heat can easily build up to unsafe levels.

This offer starts today and lasts until next Wednesday, 19th August 2020.

*Note that we normally offer free fitting and balancing on every single passenger tyre bought from Autoworld. This month's offer includes free alignment too.

The TJM 4x4 Brand at Autoworld

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TJM has been empowering adventures into the unknown since 1973. Today TJM continues to relentlessly innovate 4x4 accessories so you can go further than ever before. Ideal for Zambia’s outdoor and safari experiences.

Autoworld Zambia stocks a full range of TJM 4x4 accessories:-

  • Recovery kits

  • Winches

  • Bull bars

  • Mini air compressors

We also offer TJM’s 4x4 Suspension upgrade kits.

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