Volkswagen Tiguan Parts

The AC compressor pumps refrigerant to cool the cabin. Common failures: clutch burnout, seized bearings, leaking seals. Sudden failure often means metal debris has spread through the AC system.

The alternator charges your battery while the engine runs and powers your electrics. When it fails, the battery drains and the car eventually cuts off. Common failure point after 100,000-150,000 km.

Brake discs (rotors) are the metal plates the pads press against. They warp over time, especially if you brake hard while hot. Warped discs cause vibration when braking.

Brake pads press against the brake discs to slow your car. They wear down with every stop — Ghana's traffic and dust wear them faster than most markets. Front pads usually wear ~2× faster than rear.

Control arms connect the wheels to the car's frame and let the suspension move. When the bushings or ball joints wear out, you get clunking, misalignment, and uneven tire wear.

Outside door handles snap when the internal linkage wears out or from heavy pulling. Front doors fail more often than rear. Colour-matched painted handles cost more.

Headlight assemblies fail from cracks, condensation inside, yellowed lenses, or failed bulbs. LED and Xenon units cost significantly more than halogen. We source both new and clean used units.

The radiator cools the engine coolant. Blocked, leaking, or cracked radiators cause overheating — the #1 engine killer in Ghana's heat and traffic.

Shocks (or struts, depending on the car) absorb bumps and keep the tires on the road. Ghana's potholes kill them fast — usually after 60,000-100,000 km. Worn shocks make the car unsafe.

Side mirrors take a beating in Ghana traffic — clipped by tro-tros, hit-and-runs, folding motor failures. Prices vary widely by whether it's manual, powered, heated, or has a signal light built in.

The starter motor cranks the engine when you turn the key. Fails gradually — clicking sounds, slow cranks, then nothing. Often confused with a dead battery.

Taillights crack from rear bumps or age. LED units are one-piece — a single failed LED means replacing the whole unit. Used clean taillights are a common cost-saver.