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If ever you are driving and you find that you have a flat tyre, CMH Mazda Umhlanga has ten easy steps you need to follow in order to change your tyre.

Step 1- Pull over in a safe spot

Pull over in a quiet, safe area. The ground should be flat to prevent your car from rolling away. Try to find a spot that is on a straight road so that cars are able to see you. If it is dark, try to find a spot where there are lights.

Step 2- Put on your hazard lights

Once you have found your safe spot to pull over, you must turn on your hazard lights. This will show that there is a problem and you may require assistance.

Step 3- Check for tools

The three main items you will need are a jack, a spare wheel and tyre and a wrench. These three things can all be located in your car just in case a flat tyre occurs.

Step 4- Loosen the Lug Nuts

Using the wrench, loosen all the Lug Nuts on the wheel by turning the wrench in an anticlockwise direction, but do not loosen them all the way. Do this to all of the nuts and leave them loose enough to loosen by hand.

Step 5- Lift your vehicle off the ground

Place the jack onto the metal frame of the vehicle and make sure it is not touching any of the car’s plastic mouldings. Once the jack is secured, slowly start to raise the car off the ground so that the wheel is able to come off without touching the ground.

Step 6- Remove Lug nuts and tyre

Once the vehicle is raised high enough off the ground, remove the Lug nuts and take the tyre off the frame. Make sure you keep all of the nuts in a safe place.

Step 7- Place the spare tyre on the frame

With the spare wheel, line up the holes on the wheel with the lug nut posts and place the tyre onto the posts. Push the wheel as far back as it can be.

Step 8- Replace the Lug nuts

Place all of the lug nuts back onto the posts and tighten them with your hands. Do not tighten them all the way because it is vital to fasten the Lug nuts in a way in which the tyre is kept even.

Step 9- Lower your vehicle and tighten the nuts

Slowly lower your vehicle to the point where the wheel is just touching the ground. Number all of your nuts from 1 through to 5 and then tighten them in the order 1,3,5,2,4,1,3,5,2,4. This is to keep your tyre straight and even.

Step 10- Lower your vehicle fully and finish tightening

Lower your vehicle onto the ground and put the jack away. Using the wrench, tighten your nuts once more in the same pattern until they do not budge.

Make sure you come down and visit us at CMH Mazda Umhlanga, 6 Sunset Crescent, Umhlanga Ridge or contact us on 031 502 5565. We have friendly staff who are waiting to assist you.

Buying a demo is an affordable and money conscious purchase. You can drive away in your dream car without paying the price of your dream car.

CMH Mazda Umhlanga demos are a wise buy as we offer incredible demo deals and make sure that you are getting value for your money.

Demos are always in excellent condition, services are up to date, no dents or scratches, always clean and they are well taken care of at the dealership. This makes your demo vehicle as good as new.

Demos rarely leave the dealership with undetected faults. They are analysed and checked before being placed into the demo so that on delivery day you can drive off in your dream car without a worry in the world.

The mileage on a demo vehicle is often a low mileage, as demos are used by sales team members, at car shows and displays. Therefore, with a demo, you are getting a vehicle that has low mileage, making it a better buy than a pre-owned vehicle and you’re getting the latest model at a reduced price, making it a better buy than a brand-new vehicle. Demos are also great because when you buy it, you take it with the service plan and warranty still in place and you continue with it.

CMH Mazda Umhlanga makes sure that you get the best deals when it comes to our demos. We often show customers all the extras and fun add-ons a vehicle can have by adding these extras to the demos.

Buying a demo is a great way to get the highest spec and latest model of your dream car with all the bells and whistles already added, so your extras will simply be part of the deal.

It’s time to think twice when you see that CMH Mazda Umhlanga has demos on offer or on special. Don’t pass up the opportunity to drive off into the sunset in your dream car, without breaking your budget.

Let CMH Mazda Umhlanga make your dreams a reality.

Be one with the drive, even in a CMH Mazda Umhlanga demo!

CMH Mazda Umhlanga

031 502 5565 www.mazdaumhlanga.co.za

So, you are ready for that new car BUT your budget is a little stretched and you are wondering if getting behind the wheel of your dream car is even in your realm of all things achievable? Well, the team at CMH Mazda Umhlanga Pre-Owned is here to tell you we can make those dreams a reality! You can get the smell of a new car without the added costs of one and many added benefits too! Here is why you should buy used:

Buying a used car opens you up to a wider variety of vehicles in your budget, be it cash or finance. You may not be able to afford the fancier models of a new vehicle on your budget but when looking at a pre-owned vehicle you will be able to find a beauty with all of the bells and whistles at a fraction of the cost. CMH Mazda Umhlanga Pre-Owned offers a diverse selection of brands, vehicle types and models from feisty hatchbacks to sophisticated SUV’s and mighty bakkies.

A pre-owned vehicle can also be purchased with the balance of its service plan, warranty and even maintenance plan depending on the model and mileage of the vehicle. This is added value to your purchase and lucky for you we also have the fabulous Niresha Kista, our in-house Finance and Insurance Manager who will be able to extend the plans on your vehicle to give you lasting value.

Speaking of insurance, did you know that you could get lower insurance premiums with a pre-owned vehicle? A key factor in insurance is the price of the vehicle and by buying pre-owned you have a more affordable vehicle, lowering the insurance rates, saving you money!

CMH Mazda Umhlanga Pre-Owned is a team of dedicated, experienced sales executives who strive to bring the best to their customers be it when buying or selling their vehicles… Yes, you heard right, we buy cars too! Speak to my Pre-Owned Sales Manager Kovilan Pillay about selling your vehicle for the best prices offered in a simple process, quicker than 2-minute noodles!

Buying pre-owned transports, you into a world of exciting possibilities and the team at CMH Mazda Pre-Owned is here to take care of you every step of the way! Give us a call on 031 502 5565 or take a look at our vehicles at your fingertips at www.mazdaumhlanga.co.za for all your PRE-LOVED vehicle needs!

On the 19 March 2019 CMH Mazda Sponsored Golf Day. A display and sponsored a hole for 31 Ladies Club Golf day at Mount Edgecombe Country Club was set up.

The CMH Mazda Umhlanga team arrived early to ensure that the displays were set-up and refreshments were available for the golfers to enjoy while passing by. On show for all to view was the Mazda CX5, CX3 and the popular Mazda 2

The Golfers were amazed to see that the Mazda CX5 has a flamboyant interior design that seems to deliver the toughness and functionality needed in a working capacity, as well as the convenience and refinement expected in a private vehicle. One of the Golfers pointed out that there is truly no skimping on comfort or style with the Mazda CX5 exterior. The CX3 was also a stunner, the golfers were very impressed since the Mazda CX-3, is first compact SUV that combines the stylish design of a hatchback with the versatility of an SUV.

Built with city driving in mind yet capable of taking on country roads, the Mazda CX-3 is equipped with the latest SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY giving it natural agility coupled with outstanding fuel efficiency.

As always, we are proud to be able to sponsor and support yet another great Golf day Event. It was a fun and enjoyable day for CMH Mazda Umhlanga as well as for the Golfers.

CMH Mazda Umhlanga is proud to inform you that we have a new home!

Our new home has state of the art facilities for all our customers! We are now situated at 06 Sunset Crescent, Umhlanga Ridge, in the heart of Umhlanga and conveniently next to The Crescent Shopping Centre.

Despite having a new home, we’re still the same CMH Mazda Umhlanga family that you’ve come to love and rely on, here’s a little bit about our team and new facilities:

At the head of our dealership we have our Dealer Principal Donna McCulloch who grew up with the motor industry in her blood, she pours her heart and soul into the business ensuring our customers receive only the best experience when walking through our doors.

Running a tight ship in our new car sales department is our New Car Sales Manager boasting numerous years of motor industry experience and a team of six impeccable sales executives, you can be rest assured when shopping at CMH Mazda Umhlanga that you are dealing with the best and we leave no stone unturned to provide you with quality service!

Along with quality service at new cars, we have a Pre-Owned cars department that brings you excellent pre-loved vehicles with “affordable” as their middle name! Each going through quality reassurance tests and brought to the highest standard for your driving pleasure. Our Sales Manager Kovilan Pillay is no stranger to the game, with 10 years of experiences under his belt him; along with his team bring you reliable vehicles without breaking the bank. If you are looking to sell your vehicle, look no further as CMH Mazda Umhlanga Pre-Owned buys vehicles too!

We offer in-house finance on our vehicles with our Finance and Insurance Managers Waldo Kriel and Steffenie Kanni negotiating the best deals our clients could receive. We’re convenience in a package!

Once your beautiful vehicle has been purchased and it can be put into the hands of our Service Department to be taken care of to provide you with safe, smooth miles over the years. With Mazda’s unbelievable 3yrs/unlimited service plan and warranty, Service Manager Vischal Maharaj and his team of dedicated service advisers and technicians, with our Foreman Zainul Mohammed who was rated 5th in the country for Mazda Technical Knowledge ensure that you get the most life out of your vehicle. With a state-of-the-art workshop, the latest equipment and a department that was placed 3rd in the CMH Group Awards, you know your vehicle is in the right hands!

Our Parts department, run by Ayden Naidoo and his OEM trained team are the biggest Mazda parts dealer in KZN and now have a bigger facility to stock more parts for your convenience. Parts fitted in our workshop have a lifetime warranty and what better assurance than that?

From the purchase of your vehicle, to delivery and then servicing you can have peace of mind that you will have a smooth sailing process at CMH Mazda Umhlanga. With all this amazing information, come on down to CMH Mazda Umhlanga for the mind-blowing experience of purchasing a vehicle from us!

Why were you chosen? I was nominated to become the Mazda Brand Ambassador for CMH Mazda Umhlanga by my manager and dealer principal. My burning passion and unrivaled love for the Mazda brand has surely earned me this prestigious opportunity. Being blessed with impressive sales statistics and positive feedback from my existing customers was even more reassurance that I was the perfect candidate for this auspicious delegation. When and where? 19th & 20th March 2018 @ Gerotek Testing Facility, Pretoria What was it about? An initiative to launch the Mazda “Jinba-Ittai” experience. What is “Jinba-Ittai”? Jinba-Ittai: The oneness of horse and rider, a symbiotic relationship developed over time between the horse and rider. “A Horse and rider communicate through tactile response. The horse adjusts its gait to allow the archer to release his arrow. This is the essence of Jinba-Ittai, to create a harmonious relationship between car and driver! How does your training benefit you, Mazda & the dealership? This experience has surely made me aware of how important the “Jinba-Ittai” experience is to a driver. Comfort, enjoyment, satisfaction, and peace-of-mind all come from a purely emotional relationship between car and driver. Understanding the Mazda Brand Culture has surely enriched my knowledge of the Mazda Heritage. The ethos and emotion that goes into every design and build. My concept of car sales has surely changed as I now understand that its’ more beneficial and successful to make the customer FEEL, instead of hearing, to EXPERIENCE instead of test-driving and to LOVE instead of just purchasing. Striking a practical, functional and emotional approach towards the customer is much easier and breaks the ice when dealing with a new potential customer. Getting to take the cars onto the skid-pad was pure exhilaration. Learning about G-Forces and Mazda’s NEW G-Vectoring System has also very informative. How is Mazda moving forward? Mazda is moving in leaps and bounds and is building on an already reputable and solid foundation. Mazda’s KODO and Jinba-Ittai philosophy’s fall deep within ancient Japanese culture, and now Mazda is incorporating this into their vehicles. From mastery engineering and bespoke design concepts, it’s no matter why Mazda continues to scoop up prestigious international and national accolades For impeccable service and unrivaled brand knowledge, call 0877239304 and speak to CMH Mazda Umhlanga Brand Ambassador Brad-lee Ferreira about your new Mazda today! www.mazdaumhlanga.co.za 89 Flanders Drive, Mt Edgecombe

In recent years, Mazda went from being an import also-ran to a true contender. Building on the success of the 323 and the 626, they’ve produced great cars that merit serious interest. Here are a number of reasons to consider the new 2016 Mazda3! Long-Term Reliability A reliable passenger car used to be hard to find outside of the Honda and Toyota folds. The Mazda3 is a viable alternative to those mainstays based on reviews from consumers and critics. In fact, the Mazda3 is consistently named one of the most reliable sedans on the market by many online review aggregators. Advanced On-Board Electronics The 2016 Mazda3 is packed with tons of high-tech features like key-less ignition, Bluetooth connectivity, and the latest Bose speakers. It also features the polished Mazda Connect multimedia system, which boasts a 7-inch touchscreen on the dash. It can control a slew of entertainment functions and display high-definition 3D maps for navigation. Relative Ease of Repair Like most Japanese sedans, the Mazda3 is an easy vehicle to work on when an equipment malfunction eventually occurs. Whether you like to do automotive repairs yourself or outsource them to mechanics, the Mazda3’s sensible layout saves time and money. Furthermore, OEM Mazda parts are built to last and deliver excellent ROI. Low Long-Term Ownership Costs Over the course of a decade, a Mazda3 will cost far less to own and operate than most competing sedans. Due to its safety record, a Mazda3 will be cheaper to insure. Furthermore, buyers will save hundreds of dollars in fuel thanks to the outstanding gas mileage that every Mazda3 can achieve. Superior Safety Features Besides being built to stand up to common collisions, the 2016 Mazda3 comes with a bevy of safety features that prevent accidents. For instance, the included Smart City Brake Support helps drivers to avoid fender-benders in heavy traffic. There’s also Radar Cruise Control, a standard back-up camera, and adaptive headlights. A Fun Driving Experience Unlike most entry-level sedans, the Mazda3 places an emphasis on driving performance as well as reliability. The Mazda3’s taut suspension, top-notch brakes, and standard 6-speed manual transmission deliver an exhilarating experience. Above-Average Fuel Economy SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY is a blanket term for Mazda’s innovative new-generation technologies developed under the company’s long-term vision for technology development, Sustainable Zoom-Zoom. The name SKYACTIV reflects Mazda’s aim to provide high levels of driving pleasure and outstanding environmental and safety performance in its vehicles. Configuration Flexibility Nowadays, it’s hard to find a popular sedan line that also features an alternative body type such as a hatchback. The Mazda3 puts the customer in control when it comes to configuring options by offering a variety of trim levels. It also gives buyers a choice between superb 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions. Sexy Styling That Stands Out Nowadays, nearly every vehicle with four doors looks fairly similar. The Mazda3 is one of the few affordable cars out there that boasts a distinctive profile that’s both aesthetically pleasing and easily recognizable at a glance. Additions like a rear spoiler and 18-inch wheels further set a Mazda3 apart from the crowd.

We at CMH Mazda Umhlanga would like to welcome Mr Brad-lee Ferreira to our New Vehicle Sales Team! Brad happens to be an avid car fanatic, which should have a positive impact in taking his sales executive experience to the next level. After completing his schooling career at Durban High School, Brad moved over to the UK to coach Rugby, which he is passionate about. Brad returned to SA and went on to become the General Manager at Wimpy for a year, which allowed him to gain vast experience in the retail sector. This was clearly evident as Brad occupied the General Managers position at Pennington Auctioneers from 2013 to 2015. This Virgo is loyal, analytical, kind, hardworking, practical and the friendliest guy you will probably meet. Meeting and interacting with people is something that Brad enjoys, which will surely make his occupation a much more enjoyable one! His love for sports cars and in specific, the legendary 1968 Ford Mustang GT500, clearly displays his love for refinement and the finer things in life. With characteristics of a seasonal salesman, his adventurous spirit, and undying motivation, Brad’s goal to move in a management position and one day become a dealer principle is very much realistic! Best of luck and well wishes to you. Welcome to the team Brad! CMH Mazda Umhlanga Sales Team

We at CMH Mazda Umhlanga will go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction and quality service, but we also care just as much about the less fortunate, disabled, education and animals, so Team Mazda Umhlanga geared up in their tekkies to show our support on National Tekkie Day on the 27th May 2016. All proceeds were donated towards various welfare organisations to help to create a better life for others. In Tekkie Tax, a mix of the most accountable welfare organisations joined forces to do one very big campaign where you can choose whom YOU want to benefit from your donation. This is saving a lot of money and creates a platform for organisations that normally do not have the infrastructure to engage in this model of fundraising. Donating some of your hard-earned cash to a worthy cause can be a road full of potholes. Not all welfare organisations render an accountable service, and you need to make sure that you are supporting a trustworthy campaign! By supporting the beneficiaries of Tekkie Tax, you can rest assured that they have been hand-picked, personally visited and all their credentials from shoe size to preferred toothbrush have been verified. So, in short – your donations will be treated with the highest respect and will be used to make life a better place: for people, children and animals! Which-ever one you choose. Team CMH Mazda Umhlanga believe in helping and bringing hope to others. A small gesture from our team to say show that we care. Tekkie Day 2016

Team CMH Mazda Umhlanga is continually pushing the envelope when it comes to exposing and sharing the awesomeness of the Mazda experience. This time, our energetic and vibrant team were at The Builders Warehouse in Riverhorse Valley from the 24th to 26th June 2016. The fantastic Mazda BT-50 caused quite a stir with its masculine lines and intimidating stance! With unrivalled ground clearance, economical and powerful engines, and loaded with premium quality safety, comfort and convenience features, why wouldn’t you want to feel like ‘the boss of the road’ in the Mazda BT-50! Elegantly sitting next to the BT-50 was the Mazda CX-5, just oozing sexiness in that gorgeous Soul Red colour! With vehicles becoming more of a fashion statement of lately, the Mazda CX-5 would surely fall into the designer couture category if there was ever one. This curvaceous SUV caught the eyes of those who like the finer things in life. Chatting to the public about the CX-5 was just too easy….all we had to do was open the doors and invite them into pure premium luxury and refinement of the interior. Introducing them to the smaller CX-3 variation was also an eye-opener to those that weren’t familiar with the Mazda brand. Once again our presence was greatly appreciated by the public and it was a fun-filled weekend at Builders Warehouse! See you soon! #MazdaNUR