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🔧 COE Renewal – What Should You Really Check?
Your car is reaching 10 years… renew COE or not?
Before making that decision, the most important step is:
👉 Check the actual condition of your car first.
⚠️ What Happens After 10 Years
Even if the car is still running well, many parts are already aging internally:
• Rubber hoses become brittle
• Seals start to wear
• Cooling system weakens
• Brake components deteriorate
These issues may not show obvious symptoms — until failure happens.
🔍 Key Areas to Inspect
🔧 Engine & Cooling System
• Water hoses
• Radiator
• Water pump
• Engine condition
👉 These parts age over time and can fail without warning.
🛑 Brake System
• Brake hoses
• Brake pump & seals
• Brake discs and pads
👉 Safety comes first — worn brake components must not be ignored.
🚗 Suspension & Ride
• Shock absorbers
• Linkages
• Rubber bushings
👉 A worn suspension affects handling, comfort, and safety.
💡 Important Advice
✔️ Not every car needs full overhaul
✔️ Not every part must be replaced
👉 The key is proper inspection and correct judgment
⚠️ Common Mistake
Many owners either:
❌ Spend too much replacing unnecessary parts
OR
❌ Spend too little and face bigger problems later
✅ The Right Approach
👉 Inspect first
👉 Understand condition
👉 Decide to repair, renew or export
🔧 Our Role
We help you:
• Assess real vehicle condition
• Identify what is necessary to repair
• Avoid unnecessary spending
So you can make a clear and confident decision.
👉 Planning to renew your COE?
📱 Contact us to arrange a proper inspection.
🔧 Diagnostics | Repair | Inspection
Your Ride, Our Pride.

🔥 Follow-up Post
Ferrari 458 – Final Result (Case Closed)
This Ferrari 458 came in with repeated aircon gas loss after multiple top-ups.
After proper diagnosis, the issue was traced to a leaking evaporator hidden inside the dashboard.
With the evaporator replaced, the system is now:
• Holding vacuum properly
• Cooling efficiently
• No more gas loss
• No more repeated visits
This is why accurate diagnosis matters.
Not every issue can be solved by topping up — the root cause must be identified.
👉 Have you experienced aircon problems that keep coming back?
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🔧 Diagnostics | Repair | Inspection
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🔧 PART 3 – The Repair & Result
Ferrari 458 – Evaporator Replacement Completed
The real repair begins here.
To access the evaporator unit, a major dismantling process was required:
🔧 Repair Work
• Full dashboard removal
• Access to HVAC system
• Evaporator unit replaced
• System reassembled and tested
✅ Final Result
• Leak completely resolved
• System holds vacuum properly
• Cold air restored
• No more repeated gas top-ups
💡 Key Takeaway
Repeated refrigerant top-ups are only temporary solutions.
The correct approach is always:
👉 Find the leak → Repair the root cause
👉 Swipe to see the repair process and results.
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🔧 Diagnostics | Repair | Inspection
Your Ride, Our Pride.

🔍 PART 2 – The Diagnosis
Ferrari 458 – Finding the Leak
The problem is not always visible.
During our inspection, we carried out a vacuum test on the air-conditioning system.
🔍 What We Found
• Slight vacuum pressure return detected
• System unable to hold vacuum perfectly
• Unusual smell inside the cabin
🧠 Experience Matters
From previous experience, these signs strongly indicate:
👉 Evaporator leak inside the dashboard
This is one of the most difficult leaks to detect, as it is hidden deep inside the vehicle.
⚠️ Why It’s Missed
• No obvious external leak
• Requires experience to interpret symptoms
• Easy to overlook without proper testing
👉 Stay tuned for Part 3 – Repair & Result.
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🔧 Diagnostics | Repair | Inspection
Your Ride, Our Pride.

🔥 PART 1 – The Problem
Ferrari 458 – Air Conditioning Issue
Aircon gas topping every few days… but the problem keeps coming back.
A Ferrari 458 came into the workshop after the owner experienced ongoing air-conditioning issues.
⚠️ Customer Situation
The vehicle had already been to another workshop where:
• Refrigerant (R134a) was topped up
• Issue temporarily improved
• Gas leaked out again after 3–4 days
This cycle repeated multiple times, until the owner decided to seek a second opinion.
💭 The Question
If gas keeps disappearing…
👉 where is it actually leaking from?
👉 Stay tuned for Part 2 – Diagnosis.
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🔧 Diagnostics | Repair | Inspection
Your Ride, Our Pride.

🔧 PART 3 – The Repair & Result
Ferrari Getrag Gearbox – Repair Completed
Repair what is necessary. Replace only when required.
After confirming the issue, we carried out a Level 1.1 repair:
• Replaced seals using original repair kit
• Restored proper sealing
• Retained all usable components
✅ Final Result
• Oil leak completely resolved
• Gearbox operating normally
• Clean and dry housing
• Cost kept reasonable and justified
This is the difference proper diagnosis makes —
no unnecessary replacement, just the right repair.
👉 Swipe to see the before and after.
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🔧 Diagnostics | Repair | Inspection
Your Ride, Our Pride.

🔍 PART 2 – The Diagnosis
Ferrari Getrag Gearbox – Finding the Root Cause
Not all oil leaks mean major failure.
After carrying out a detailed inspection, we identified that the leak was coming from worn sealing components within the gearbox assembly.
This is a critical step — because without proper diagnosis, the issue may be mistaken for a larger failure.
⚠️ What often happens
In many cases, oil leaks lead to recommendations of major component replacement, especially when the exact cause is not isolated.
🔍 What we confirmed
• Leak source identified precisely
• No major internal gearbox damage
• Repair possible without full replacement
👉 Proper diagnosis always comes before repair.
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🔧 Diagnostics | Repair | Inspection
Your Ride, Our Pride.

🔥 PART 1 –
Ferrari Getrag Gearbox – Oil Leak Detected
Something doesn’t look right…
A Ferrari equipped with a Getrag gearbox came into the workshop with signs of an oil leak from the gearbox area.
At first glance, it may seem like a minor issue — but gearbox oil leaks can lead to:
• Loss of lubrication
• Increased internal wear
• Potential long-term damage
👉 Swipe to see where the leak was found.
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🔧 Diagnostics | Repair | Inspection
Your Ride, Our Pride.

🔧 Ferrari California T– Why “Clutch Overheat” Happens
After sharing the diagnostic data in our previous post, here’s a simple explanation of what actually happened on this Ferrari California.
⚠️ What the Customer Saw
The driver received a warning:
👉 “Clutch Overheat”
Most people would think the gearbox is overheating — but that’s not always the real cause.
🔍 What Was Really Happening
In this case, the problem was a worn clutch that started slipping.
Think of it like this:
👉 The clutch is supposed to grip and transfer power from the engine to the wheels
👉 When it slips, it cannot hold properly
👉 Friction increases → heat builds up
👉 The system detects this and shows “Clutch Overheat”
🔧 Why It Matters
If ignored, clutch slip can lead to:
• Poor driving performance
• Jerky gear changes
• Increased heat and wear
• More expensive damage to the gearbox
✅ After Repair
After replacing the clutch:
• No more warning message
• Smooth gear changes
• Normal driving feel restored
💡 Key Takeaway
Sometimes a warning message is just a symptom — not the actual problem.
That’s why proper diagnosis is important before replacing parts.
👉 Have you ever seen a warning message but didn’t know the real cause?
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🔧 Diagnostics | Repair | Inspection
Your Ride, Our Pride.