Your car survived the festive season. Now make sure it survives the year.

December is tough on vehicles. Long-distance trips, heat, heavy loads, potholes, stop-start traffic and idling don’t just add kilometres—they add stress. And January is when that stress shows up: vibrations you didn’t have before, longer stopping distances, overheating surprises, or “new noises” you can’t unhear.

A post-holiday service isn’t a luxury. It’s how you reset your vehicle after the busiest driving month of the year—before minor wear becomes costly breakdowns.
What the holidays do to vehicles
Festive-season driving punishes the systems you rely on most:
• Engine oil and filters (worked harder in heat and traffic)
• Cooling system efficiency (coolant condition, hoses, leaks, radiator performance)
• Brakes (pads, discs and fluid affected by extra load and heat)
• Suspension and steering (bushes, joints and shocks take pothole impacts)
• Tyres and alignment (uneven wear, wandering, reduced grip)
• Battery and alternator (repeated starts, accessories, slow traffic)

December doesn’t just test your car—it accelerates wear. January is often the month that reveals it.

Why a January service is different
This isn’t just “routine maintenance.” It’s preventative repair: catching small issues early, while they’re still affordable and easy to fix. It also protects fuel economy. Underinflated tyres and poor wheel alignment quietly increase fuel consumption, and in Zimbabwe—where fuel spend is a real monthly pressure point—that extra consumption adds up fast. A slightly tired car can cost you daily without announcing it.

Performance & handling (where it matters)
A proper post-holiday inspection affects how your vehicle accelerates, brakes and corners. Worn brake components can increase stopping distance. Tired suspension bushes can make steering feel vague and unstable. Misalignment can cause wandering and uneven tyre wear. Bring these back into specification and the car often feels “tight” again—more predictable, more stable, and safer.

Safety isn’t a slogan
Safety is practical: tyres that grip, brakes that bite consistently, lights that work, and steering with no unnecessary play. A thorough check reduces blowout risk, improves braking confidence, and helps prevent heat-related cooling failures that can leave you stranded.

Why DRIVUS World stands out
DRIVUS World is a leading Zimbabwean service centre for Ford, Isuzu, Toyota, Mazda, Nissan, Land Rover, Hyundai, Kia and Chevrolet. What customers really buy is confidence: correct diagnostics, correct parts, and technicians who understand brand-specific weak points—from cooling systems and sensors to bush wear and driveline vibration.

The smart January checklist
When booking your post-holiday service, ask for:
• Brake inspection (pads, discs, fluid condition)
• Tyre rotation + alignment report
• Battery and charging system test
• Coolant condition + cooling system inspection
• Air filter check
• Suspension and steering health report

January is the month to reset your car properly—before the year resets it for you.
DRIVUS World: Professional Service You Can Trust
When it’s time to service properly, expertise matters. DRIVUS World is Zimbabwe’s leading repairs and service centre for Ford, Toyota, Isuzu, Mazda, Range Rover and other leading brands. Their highly trained team—led by Managing Director Godwin Kwenda—handles both routine maintenance and deeper mechanical issues with the right tools, procedures and attention to detail.

Accessible, reliable, and ready to serve
Conveniently located in Southerton, Harare, DRIVUS World sits at the crossroads of Zimbabwe’s major transport networks—ideal for private motorists and fleet operators nationwide. For customers operating remotely, DRIVUS World also supports online and telephonic ordering, ensuring prompt assistance and dependable logistics wherever you are.

Book Your Post-Holiday Service
Start the new season the right way: service after you travel, not after you break down.
Contact DRIVUS World:
Phone: +263 777 677 935 | +263 719 144 072 | +263 772 917 708 | +263 242 621 723 / 621 739
Email: info@drivus.co.zw | sales@drivus.co.zw | parts@drivuscommercial.co.zw