AutoJet Blog
Practical guides on APK, maintenance and repair in Almere. Clear answers, honest prices — and always the price up front by license plate.
Battery (nearly) dead?
Battery nearly dead? Spot the signs: slow cranking, battery warning light, dim headlights, clicking when starting and needing a jump-start. AutoJet in Almere tests your battery for free and replaces it for €195 — price up front by license plate.
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Aircon refill — when?
Car aircon cooling less in Almere? Your system slowly loses refrigerant, here are the signs, how often to refill and what AutoJet does: refill, clean & disinfect and leak check. Price up front by license plate.
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Failed APK — what now?
Car failed its APK (Dutch MOT) in Almere? How the re-inspection works, the deadline you have, the most common failure points and what repairs cost. AutoJet repairs the defects and arranges the APK via our partner.
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Car won't start
Car won't start in Almere? Do a quick self-check, learn the most common cause (a flat or old battery) and what not to do. AutoJet tests the battery, diagnoses the cause with equipment and replaces or repairs — price up front by license plate.
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Car pulls to one side?
Car pulls to the left or right? The causes: uneven tyre pressure, wheel alignment out (after a pothole or curb hit), uneven tyre wear, a brake dragging on one side or a worn suspension part. AutoJet in Almere checks the cause for free and does the alignment — price up front by license plate.
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Car winter-ready
Getting your car winter-ready in the Netherlands? Full checklist: tyres, battery, wipers, antifreeze, lighting and brakes. AutoJet checks your car and replaces only what's needed — price up front by license plate.
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Replace spark plugs?
When should you replace spark plugs? Spot the signs: hard starting, rough idle, misfire, loss of power and higher fuel use. AutoJet in Almere reads the fault codes and fits the correct plugs — price up front by license plate.
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Timing belt replacement
Timing belt replacement in Almere? What the belt does, why it's critical, when to replace it (mileage or age) and what it costs. AutoJet replaces to manufacturer spec, price up front by license plate.
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Checking coolant
Checking coolant (antifreeze): when to top up, when to replace and why it matters. Seeing a low level or a temperature warning? AutoJet in Almere checks your coolant for free at every service and replaces to the manufacturer's spec — price up front by license plate.
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Worn clutch? The symptoms
Is your clutch worn out? Spot the symptoms: slipping clutch, high bite point, juddering when pulling away, burning smell and hard shifting. AutoJet in Almere replaces the clutch — including DSG — from €630, price up front by license plate.
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Engine warning light — what now?
Check engine light on in Almere? What it means, the difference between steady orange and flashing, the most common causes and when to stop driving. AutoJet reads the fault codes and finds the cause — price up front by license plate.
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Serpentine belt replacement — when?
Squealing or whining engine? How to spot a worn auxiliary (serpentine / poly-V) belt, what happens if it snaps and when to replace it. AutoJet in Almere checks and replaces — price up front by license plate, from €100.
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Suspension noises
Knocking or clunking noises from the suspension? Often a worn stabiliser link, ball joint or wheel bearing. AutoJet in Almere checks your undercarriage for free and pinpoints the noise on the lift — price up front by license plate.
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Replacing brake fluid
Replacing brake fluid: why and when? Brake fluid absorbs moisture, which lowers its boiling point and can make your brake pedal feel soft. AutoJet in Almere tests the moisture content for free and replaces to spec — price up front by license plate.
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DPF clogged?
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) clogged? Spot the signs: DPF warning light, loss of power or limp mode, higher fuel use and failed regeneration. AutoJet in Almere reads the fault codes and advises the cheapest fix — price up front by license plate.
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Worn shock absorbers?
Worn shock absorbers? Spot the signs: bouncing after a speed bump, swaying in bends, longer braking distance and uneven tyre wear. AutoJet in Almere checks your undercarriage for free and replaces per pair — price up front by license plate.
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Steering wheel shakes when braking
Steering wheel shaking when you brake? Usually warped brake discs, worn pads or wheel imbalance. Why not to ignore it and what AutoJet in Almere does — replace pads & discs, price up front by license plate.
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Used car inspection
Buying a used car in Almere? Get an independent pre-purchase inspection first. What it checks, why it pays off and what it costs. AutoJet does a full check with honest advice and a report with photos — from €100.
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Exhaust broken or rattling?
Exhaust rattling or droning in Almere? Recognise the signs of a broken exhaust, why you shouldn't put it off and what a replacement costs. AutoJet checks and replaces your exhaust — price up front by license plate.
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When to get wheel alignment?
Does your car pull left or right, or is the steering wheel off-centre when driving straight? How to tell when wheel alignment is needed, why it matters and what it costs. AutoJet in Almere aligns with 3D equipment — price up front by license plate.
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When to replace tyres?
When should you replace your tyres? The legal minimum in the Netherlands is 1.6 mm, but wet grip drops well before that — replace around 3 mm. Check tread, age and damage. AutoJet in Almere does a free tyre check — price up front by license plate.
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When to change your oil?
When should you change your engine oil? The interval depends on your car and oil — often 10,000–30,000 km or once a year. How to spot overdue oil and what an oil change at AutoJet in Almere costs (from €130, by license plate).
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What does the APK check?
What does the Dutch APK (MOT) check exactly? The mandatory safety and emissions inspection explained: how often, every checkpoint (brakes, tyres 1.6 mm, lighting, rust) and how to avoid failing. APK at AutoJet via our partner (€70).
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