WAYNE'S 4X4 (British cars)

British 4x4s demand something different from routine car maintenance. The work involves understanding older electrical systems, sourcing specific parts that newer workshops don't stock, and knowing how these vehicles actually behave on South African roads — especially when load shedding means diagnostic equipment won't always be available. Experience with Land Rovers and similar marques means recognising wear patterns peculiar to their design: gearbox oil degradation at altitude, cooling system pressures, fuel pump quirks. It's hands-on work that can't be rushed through a computerised system. The mechanic needs history with these engines, not just general training.